School ski trips

Planning and organising school group skiing

A school skiing trip not only allows children to see some beautiful scenery, but gives them experience in a new activity, challenges them to try something new, and encourages them to work with other children and with adults to build their confidence and their team skills.

If you are in the process of booking your school ski trip you have come to the right place. We feature offers from school ski trip operators, covering resorts in the European Alps, Scandinavia, and North America. Get key information about planning, budgeting, costing, risk assessments, inspection visits, and free places for teachers.

Scroll down to find a number of detailed articles including tips and advice on how to plan and get the best from your school skiing trip. We also have details of special offers and deals for those who are able to book outside of February half term.

If you want to take your school group on a skiing holiday, choose with confidence from the operators below, or if you are short on time, fill in our quick form so that we can do the leg work for you.

What's new in 2025 for School ski trips?

15 April 2025

Are you planning a school ski trip for UK students in 2025? Here's what's happening in Austria, France, and Italy making it easier than ever to organise a safe, exciting, and affordable ski trip for you're school:
Austria: Nassfeld Launches New Child-Friendly Ski Programs. One of Austria’s largest ski resorts Nassfeld, has expanded its facilities for young skiers in 2025. The expansion includes:
✔️ An additional secured practice area for beginners
✔️ Extended family-friendly slopes
✔️ Updated training programs at Skischule Thommi Nassfeld
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The new training programs focus on improving confidence and technique through personalized instruction, absolutely perfect for your school ski trip.
France: New All-Inclusive School Packages at Les Deux Alpes. New for 2025 - Les Deux Alpes is offering fantastic new all-inclusive school trip packages through France Skiing. These packages include:
✔️ Accommodation, meals, lift passes, and equipment hire
✔️ Certified ski instructors
✔️ Evening activities designed for school groups
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Les Deux Alpes has also introduced a new beginner zone with enhanced safety barriers and improved snowmaking facilities, ensuring reliable snow cover throughout the season.
This makes this the perfect option for a school tips with no unwanted surprises.

Italy: Bardonecchia Named Best-Value Ski Resort for 2025. Bardonecchia has been named Europe’s best-value ski resort for school groups and it's not hard to see why. With costs averaging £544 per person (excluding flights) and upgraded ski lift infrastructure for 2025 this is the ideal option for your school ski trip.
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Here's some other budget-friendly options with new updates:
Bansko, Bulgaria – Extended snowmaking coverage for 2025
Pas de la Casa, Andorra – New ski lift system and improved beginner areas
Safety and Training: Updated Snowsport England Courses
Snowsport England has updated its Snowsport Course Organiser (SCO) training for 2025 menaing that you are in very safest of hands on your school ski trip. The course now includes enhanced modules on:
✔️ Emergency response in alpine environments
✔️ Managing mixed-ability groups
✔️ Legal requirements for school trips
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Popular April 2025 !

Alp2500 - Spain

School Trip Prestwick
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Subjects: Skiing

As the name suggests, Alp2500 sits high in the stunning Pyrenees mountains of northern Spain. With over 140km of varied slopes, modern infrastructure and breath-taking scenery, this resort is an exciting alternative to the Alps for school groups.