Are you looking for something different to do this year? Fancy a change of scenery? Why not celebrate the New Year in a ski resort?? Surrounded by snow-covered mountains, in a magical atmosphere, what could be more enchanting? Nothing beats raising a glass to welcome in the New Year around a log fire in a mountain chalet or in a cozy, convivial hotel lounge, enjoying some great food and, of course, great company. Or something more lively if that’s your style…
Here are a few suggestions of ski resorts where you’re guaranteed to spend an unforgettable New Year’s Eve 2012:
Chamonix, in the
French Alps, puts on a generally rather classy evening to welcome in the New Year which means good food, fine wines and champagnes and partying in trendy nightclubs such as the well-known No Escape. There is of course, something for everyone is such a large ski resort, so if your budget is a little smaller or you just fancy a more low-key evening, you’re bound to find something to suit you in
Chamonix.
La Plagne
in France hosts its annual "La Nuit du Pompon Rouge"! A giant dance floor is set up at the foot of the slopes in La Plagne Bellecôte and the whole ski resort dances its way into the New Year! The party gets going around 10pm and carries on until 2am! A magical evening full of entertainment; DJs, light shows, pyrotechnic and artistic performances that will keep you from worrying about the cold! No black tie here - dresscode is, of course, wrapped up warm with your furry boots on!
Mayrhofen, in
Austria, is the place to be seen for a New Year’s Eve party you won’t forget! This rather civilised ski resort transforms itself into a party town for one night a year – the 31st of December! This is not the place to be if you’re looking for a quiet evening out on New Year’s Eve! Here, the partying starts as soon as the lifts close and carries on into the early hours in venues like the Shlusselalm and the Sports Arena Disco…
St. Anton, also in the Austrian Alps, has long been, and still is, one of the most popular New Year’s Eve ski holiday destinations. Now the village centre has been pedestrianised, crowds gather in the heart of the ski resort to share a wonderful convivial moment watching the spectacular firework display – one of the best we’ve seen in the mountains. Once the show is over, there’s no end of entertainment to suit every taste – from trendy bars filled with jet-setters to more low-key Piano bars… The choice is yours!
Some other ski resorts that like to make a big deal out of New Year’s Eve are
Val Thorens,
l'Alpe d'Huez
and
Val d'Isère
in France and
Zermatt, Gstaad and
Verbier
in Switzerland.
We’d love to hear if you’re going to be on a ski holiday for New Year’s Eve 2012 – why not join us on
Facebook
and tell us your plans.
Are you looking for something different to do this year? Fancy a change of scenery? Why not celebrate the New Year in a ski resort?? Surrounded by snow-covered mountains, in a magical atmosphere, what could be more enchanting? Nothing beats raising a glass to welcome in the New Year around a log fire in a mountain chalet or in a cozy, convivial hotel lounge, enjoying some great food and, of course, great company. Or something more lively if that’s your style…
Here are a few suggestions of ski resorts where you’re guaranteed to spend an unforgettable New Year’s Eve 2012:
Chamonix, in the
French Alps, puts on a generally rather classy evening to welcome in the New Year which means good food, fine wines and champagnes and partying in trendy nightclubs such as the well-known No Escape. There is of course, something for everyone is such a large ski resort, so if your budget is a little smaller or you just fancy a more low-key evening, you’re bound to find something to suit you in
Chamonix.
La Plagne
in France hosts its annual "La Nuit du Pompon Rouge"! A giant dance floor is set up at the foot of the slopes in La Plagne Bellecôte and the whole ski resort dances its way into the New Year! The party gets going around 10pm and carries on until 2am! A magical evening full of entertainment; DJs, light shows, pyrotechnic and artistic performances that will keep you from worrying about the cold! No black tie here - dresscode is, of course, wrapped up warm with your furry boots on!
Mayrhofen, in
Austria, is the place to be seen for a New Year’s Eve party you won’t forget! This rather civilised ski resort transforms itself into a party town for one night a year – the 31st of December! This is not the place to be if you’re looking for a quiet evening out on New Year’s Eve! Here, the partying starts as soon as the lifts close and carries on into the early hours in venues like the Shlusselalm and the Sports Arena Disco…
St. Anton, also in the Austrian Alps, has long been, and still is, one of the most popular New Year’s Eve ski holiday destinations. Now the village centre has been pedestrianised, crowds gather in the heart of the ski resort to share a wonderful convivial moment watching the spectacular firework display – one of the best we’ve seen in the mountains. Once the show is over, there’s no end of entertainment to suit every taste – from trendy bars filled with jet-setters to more low-key Piano bars… The choice is yours!
Some other ski resorts that like to make a big deal out of New Year’s Eve are
Val Thorens,
l'Alpe d'Huez
and
Val d'Isère
in France and
Zermatt, Gstaad and
Verbier
in Switzerland.
We’d love to hear if you’re going to be on a ski holiday for New Year’s Eve 2012 – why not join us on
Facebook
and tell us your plans.
Being lucky enough to have parents who were crazy about skiing, my love for the mountains started when I was 4 years old on our first family ski holiday to Austrian ski resort of Obergurl. One ski holiday a year was never enough and tears rolled down my face as I looked out the back window of the car on the drive down the valley on the way home!
