It takes a lot to make the perfect ski holiday; from fresh snow and varied terrain to lively après ski and gourmet dining. And for many keen skiers and snowboarders eager to escape to the Alps each winter, ski holidays are as much about the snowy alpine slopes as they are about fine food and drink.

As fresh snow falls across the peaks and valleys of our favourite Alpine destinations, and the school’s February half term approaches, beginner skiers and snowboarders are looking forward with keen anticipation to their first taste of the Alps.

With flights, airport transfers and catered accommodation rolled into the package, all-inclusive holidays are a popular and hassle-free way of enjoying a ski holiday in the Alps. Club Med have taken the all-inclusive experience and added a touch of flair, and now offer some of the best value for money in the industry.

With a welcoming host on hand to cook and look after you during your stay, booking a catered ski chalet is a popular way of making the most of your time in the Alps. But unless you’ve experienced it, it can be hard to know exactly what to expect. Snow is falling and the 2018/19 ski season is round the corner, so, for the uninitiated, here’s a little insight into the catered ski chalet experience.

For many keen skiers and snowboarders, it’s the event that kicks off the countdown to the winter ski season. We’re talking of course about the Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Festival, returning to London’s Battersea Park from the 25^th – 28^th October, 2018.

Headlined over the years by some of the music world’s brightest lights, the open-air Top of the Mountain concert takes place in Ischgl each year – the perfect way to close the winter ski season in style. It may seem a little early to be talking about the end-of-season parties, but this year’s concert headliner has recently been announced!

Lenny Kravitz to hit the stage in Ischgl

The Alpine town of Val d’Isère was founded in 1664, with the first ski lift installed in the 1930s. The resort today is widely considered among the most popular in the world, with expansive pistes and unbeatable après ski!

With piste-side venues in popular resorts including Meribel-Courchevel, Val Thorens, Val d'Isère, St Gervais and Alpe d’Huez, La Folie Douce has been hosting legendary après ski parties since 1969. This winter season, the Folie team are bringing their big beats and cabaret style après-ski offerings to two brand new resorts; Avoriaz and Chamonix.

La Folie Douce Avoriaz