A lot of things have had to change course over the past twelve months – and holiday plans have most definitely fallen into this category.
The decision to close ski lifts across most of the continent over Christmas and beyond caused heartache for many ski enthusiasts and while the end is hopefully nigh, there are still plenty more hurdles to negotiate.
This is what we are going to cover through today’s post. We will now take a look at some of the key points that you need to contemplate, if you are planning a trip to the Alps over the course of the next few months.
Last minute decisions are off the cards
In an ideal world, we would all wait until the day of travel before reaching our decision. As it turns out, it doesn't quite work like this.
Unfortunately, 2021 is proving to be a hugely popular ski season. People who were forced to cancel their 2020 booking have been moved to this year, while others have got the itch and just decided to book and hope for the best.
Unfortunately, if you're planning to leave it until the last minute, you're likely to be disappointed. Even though the slopes have been closed, bookings have been high and demand is through the roof.
Don't travel for the après ski
As we all know, some people will hit the slopes for the après ski element - and will openly admit this.
However, following the events of the past year, this isn't necessarily a shrewd move to make. Sure, après ski will return one day, but 'when' is the question.
Some of the slopes that have remained open over the last few months have unsurprisingly not been able to open their bars and restaurants. As such, if this is usually a big factor of your holiday, it might be worth stepping back and questioning if this is now the right time to be going.
Or, you might also reconsider the type of resort that you are heading to. For example, if you are a beginner, this piste map of La Plagne will be right up your street with a combination of 79 green and blue slopes. If you are an advanced skier meanwhile, you will naturally be turning towards resorts which venture towards the red and black side.
In other words, you might have to strip your skiing holiday back to basics - and go to appreciate the mountains themselves.
Or, do you need to ski at all?
Following on from the previous point, you might ask if you even need to ski at all.
For most people, this question may sound ridiculous. However, others will appreciate the other activities that the Alps offers. It might be trekking, sledging or even just hanging out in the snow. With most of the ski lifts across the Alps being closed for the season, these activities have proven to be extremely popular with visitors to the region over recent months.
