Skiing in France and the French Alps boasts some of the best conditions in the world, with a diverse collection of resorts connected to huge ski circuits (including the largest in the world), offering exceptional modern facilities and a wealth of off-the-slope activities. Spectacular scenery and stunning mountain vistas are a large attraction of a skiing holiday in France and the French Alps, as well as experiencing the countrys' typical charm and character, and of course, its delicious world-famous cuisine found all over the mountains and villages.

Austria is a very popular skiing location among English skiers, there is fantastic scenery, an excellent choice of skiing, traditional ski resorts and lively après ski. In Austria there are perfect ski resorts for families eg.Soll, ski villages with excellent facilities for beginners eg. Ellmau, hundreds of kms of intermediate ski slopes and challenging skiing for expert skiers. Austria is a favourite country for skiing among the famous, especially favoured by the Royal Family.

Numerous first rate ski resorts can be found in Italy and the range of skiing options is diverse. The skiing season in Italy runs from December to late March, although it is still possible to take a skiing holiday anytime of year in the Matterhorn in the Valle d’Aosta, and on Mont Blanc. For some of the most dramatic scenery and exciting ski runs try a skiing holiday in the Dolomites or the Milky Way. At these resorts you can take your pick from downhill, cross-country, and ski mountaineering.

Canada skiing holidays offer world class international ski resorts, reliable snow, frequently sunny skies and some of the best conditions to be found anywhere in the world. Add to this the mountain ranges' close proximity to many major cities, and you'll find the reason many visitors return year after year to ski in Canada. Visit directline-skiing.co.uk