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Skiing into the Festive Season: A Winter Wonderland on the Slopes

Posted by Alicia

As the ski season 2023 kicks off, enthusiasts from around the world are gearing up for a magical experience on the snowy slopes. With the promise of fresh powder snow and twinkling lights, Christmas on the ski slopes is set to be an unforgettable adventure. In this blog, we’ll explore…

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Christmas & New Year Private Ski Transfers

Posted by Dave

Typically the weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year are some of the busiest of the whole season for skiers and snowboarders travelling out to the mountains. It’s easy to see why too; With school holidays in operation many families take the opportunity to visit France, Italy or Austria in…

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Savvy Skiing: The Money-Saving Magic of Booking Ski Transfers on Weekdays or Sundays

Posted by Alicia

Introduction:Planning a winter getaway to the slopes is an exciting endeavour, filled with thoughts of fresh powder, mountain adventures, and cosy alpine retreats but how do you save on the slopes? While booking flights and accommodations are top priorities, savvy skiers know that the real magic happens when you…

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Snow Smart: How Snowcompare Can Save You Money on Your Ski Holiday

Posted by Alicia

Embarking on a thrilling ski holiday is exhilarating, but ensuring it aligns with your budget is equally crucial. In this guide, we’ll explore savvy strategies and practical tips to help you save money on your ski holiday. Let’s make your winter wonderland adventure both memorable and cost-effective. So How Can…

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Affordable Ski Resorts: Your Ultimate Guide to Hotels in the French Alps

Posted by Alicia

Welcome to your ultimate guide to affordable ski resorts and hotels in the French Alps. Chamonix is a town and a popular ski resort with several ski areas, including Brevent-Flegere, Grands Montets, and Les Houches. It’s known for its stunning views of Mont Blanc and…

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Saint-Gervais-les-Bains: The Ultimate Alpine Haven for Ski Enthusiasts

Posted by Alicia

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, often referred to simply as Saint-Gervais, is a picturesque commune located in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of south-eastern France. It is situated in the French Alps and is known for its stunning natural beauty and its connection to outdoor activities, particularly skiing and mountaineering. Saint-Gervais is…

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Family-Friendly Ski Resorts in Alpe d’Huez: A Winter Wonderland for All Ages

Posted by Alicia

  If you’re looking for family friendly resorts with dope slopes, we’ve got you covered. Alpe d’Huez, nestled in the heart of the French Alps, is a skier’s paradise known for its picturesque slopes, vibrant après-ski scene, and breathtaking views. While this resort caters to all types of winter sports…

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New Snowcompare Partners

Posted by Dave

With the nights getting darker and the UK weather getting colder (and wetter), here at Snowcompare we can’t help dreaming about the upcoming ski season. Cold, crisp mornings, freshly groomed pistes and the early season empty lift queues are certainly preferable to the stormy weather battering us here at the…

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When is the Best Time to Book my Airport to Ski Resort Transfers?

Posted by Dave

It’s a question we get asked a lot here at snowcompare.com – “is there a best time to book my private airport to ski resort transfer journeys?” With airlines and hotels employing a confusing ‘dynamic pricing’ model it is often hard to understand when is the best time…

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Book the Best Airport to Ski Resort Transfers for Next Winter

Posted by Dave

With the summer weather in the UK being less than perfect, we’ve been looking forward to the winter ski season even more than usual. At least the rainy July and August we have seen here has meant we didn’t mind spending more time indoors preparing for December and all the…

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Snowcompare wins Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2023

Snowcompare receives Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2023

Posted by Dave

We were a little too busy time to celebrate at the time – but we are very pleased to announce that in January, Snowcompare won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award; The independent seal of excellence recognising businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience. We were a little too…

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New Ski Transfer Partners for 2022

Posted by Dave

Here at Snowcompare our aim has always been to provide customers with wide choice of private airport transfer to ski resort options throughout France and Europe. Giving more choice to you, the customer, means a higher chance that you will find an amazingly priced…

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Snowcompare Reviews

Posted by Dave

Feedback from customers has always been at the very heart of the Snowcompare business model. Whether it is reviewing our own website, or giving feedback on our transfer partners, we have always valued people giving their views on what we do here.  From Amazon to TripAdvisor, it’s well…

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How to Get to Val d’Isere

Posted by Dave

Val d’Isere is an amazing ski resort. It has everything that any group of skiers & snowboarders could want from a weeks holiday. The huge Espace Killy ski area means almost endless on and off-piste runs are possible every day. And in the evening there are enough…

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What is the Closest Airport to Val d’Isere?

Posted by Dave

If you’re planning a ski trip to Val d’Isere then ‘congratulations’ – you can’t fail to have a great time in Val d’Isere! Whether it is on the ski slopes, or in the bars & restaurants around the town, Val d’Isere has something for everyone and you…

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How to Get to Tignes

Posted by Dave

So you’ve chosen to take your next ski holiday (or maybe your first ski holiday) in Tignes? Well done on making a fantastic choice of resort. As one of France’s top ski resorts, Tignes enjoys a huge ski area, affordable accommodation, good nightlife and friendly locals.

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What is the Closest Airport to Tignes?

Posted by Dave

If you’ve booked a ski holiday to Tignes and need to arrange your own travel then you may have questions about what is the easiest way to travel to resort. You’ll need to arrange flights and then airport to ski resort transfers – so the first thing…

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Snow Cab Transfers

New Partner – Snow Cab

Posted by Dave

At Snowcompare we want to give our customers the best possible options when it comes to booking their airport to ski resort transfers. That’s why we work hard during the off-season to partner with the best local transfer companies across Europe. We want our customers to get the…

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What’s Been Happening at Snowcompare

Posted by Dave

It’s been a little while since our last blog post, and we apologise about that. The truth is that we’ve just not been that sure what to write. The world has changed and the world of travel has certainly changed. We missed a whole ski season, and while…

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New Partners for 21/22 Season

Posted by Dave

Unfortunately it seems very unlikely that anyone will get to take a ‘normal’ ski holiday before the end of this winter. Of course there are much more important things going on in the world – but we sincerely hope that all our friends working and trading in ski…

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Snowcompare wins Feefo Platinum Award

Posted by Dave

It hasn’t been the greatest time recently for skiers, snowboarders, and companies who transport them on their holidays. However, we do have some good news – and that is that Snowcompare.com have won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2021. This is an independent seal of excellence…

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Good News…Bad News

Posted by Dave

As we’ve talked about in previous blogs (Ski Holidays in the Age of Covid, Covid Airport Testing Begins), the world is a very different place now compared to just twelve months ago. Coronavirus, lockdowns and bubbles have all become part…

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Covid Airport Testing Begins

Posted by Dave

For those of us in the travel & tourism sector there have been very few reasons to be cheerful of late. Like so many other industries, the effects of Covid-19 have been both swift and significant. However, it is our sincere hope that skiers & snowboarders from the…

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Train Station to Ski Resort Transfers

Posted by Dave

While we usually concentrate on airport to ski resort transfers, did you know that Snowcompare can help you get a great deal on a ride from train stations too? Despite the official Ski Train being cancelled this season, it is still possible and…

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Booking Your 2020/21 Ski Holiday – Q&A

Posted by Dave

One of the questions we see being asked the most at the moment is ‘should we book our ski holiday airport transfers now with all the uncertainty regarding travel’. It’s certainly a valid question. The world looks very different to how it did this time 12 months ago…

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Deposit Payments for Ski Transfers

Posted by Dave

Did you know that you can now secure your ski transfer booking while only paying a deposit through Snowcompare.com? The world looks like a very different place than it did 6 months ago. Everything is a little more uncertain, and it’s understandable that everyone want more security against…

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Ski Holidays & Ski Transfers in the Age of Covid-19

Posted by Dave

With Covid-19 having a major effect on all aspects of life in 2020, the world looks like a very different place than it did 6 months ago. While it’s important not to downplay the effect the virus has had and continues to have, we also have a responsibility…

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Open for Business – Winter 2020/21

Posted by Dave

We’re now officially open for ski transfer bookings for this winter season! With such a strange and sad end to last winter, and the world looking like a very different place than it did six months ago, we want to assure customers that Snowcompare.com are very much operational…

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Snowcompare Wins Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award

Posted by Dave

We’re very proud to announce that we have been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2020. This is the second year in a row we have won the coveted award – an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences. Created by Feefo,…

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Book Shared Transfers at Snowcompare.com

Posted by Dave

At Snowcompare we doing everything we can to make sure our customers get the best airport to ski resort transfers. Many groups of families and friends opt for the convenience of booking private transfers through us. Having your driver waiting when you land and ready to take…

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5 Features for Finding the Best Airport to Ski Resort Transfers

Posted by Dave

Snowcompare Transfer Search Options Snowcompare.com was set-up to help skiers & snowboarders find the best airport to ski resort transfers for their next holiday. We’ve spent time building partnerships with local transfer companies to ensure we can provide multiple quotations for every ski resort – all on…

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Why Are Ski Transfers So Expensive?

Posted by Dave

The price of ski transfers is something that we see mentioned a lot. Whether it’s online, or just being discussed during apres-ski in the bar; The price of ski transfers is definitely something that gets people talking. The main reason we started Snowcompare was to make…

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Shared Transfers from Geneva Airport to Meribel Ski Resort

Posted by Dave

Geneva airport to Meribel Meribel is one of the most popular ski resorts in France. Combining beautiful chalet-style buildings and great apres-ski with connections to the largest ski areas in the world makes it a favourite with tourists each winter. Although Geneva is not technically the…

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Private Transfers from Geneva Airport to Meribel Ski Resort

Posted by Dave

Meribel Ski Resort Meribel is one of the most popular ski resorts in France with good reason. This purpose-built village of wooden chalets nestles in the heart of the huge Three Valleys ski area. With a combination of great accommodation, bars & restaurants, plus access to the…

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3 Valley Vans

New Partner – 3 Valley Vans

Posted by Dave

We may be due for a summer heatwave in the UK, but at Snowcompare we’re always thinking about the winter! The 2019 ski season starts in less than 5 months and we’re excited for snow. It’s always been our aim to secure our customers the best airport to…

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Book Your Ski Transfer Early to Save Money

Posted by Dave

Here at Snowcompare.com it’s our mission to find the best cheap ski transfers all across Europe. We love working with the best local travel companies in each ski resort and putting their private & shared ski transfer prices in one place for our customers. It seems…

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Chamonix Valley Transfers

New Partner – Chamonix Valley Transfers

Posted by Dave

It may be the summer months now, but that doesn’t stop the team here at Snowcompare dreaming of our next winter season. Along with thoughts of freshly fallen snow and clear blue skies – we’re also working hard to add new transport partners for our customers. For the…

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Top 5 Activities to do in the French Alps this Summer

Posted by Dave

Never visited the Alps during summer? You’re missing out. There is far more than skiing and snowboarding on offer in the French Alps. Luscious, rolling pastures and perfect lakes replace snow and ice. We’ve pulled together the top five activities to do in the French Alps this…

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End of Season Round-Up

Posted by Dave

  With the 2018/19 winter season officially ended across Europe (despite unexpected snowfall in the last week) we wanted to have a look back at what’s been happening here at Snowcompare.com This winter was a big test for us as it was the first year where we had everything…

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Family Friendly Ski Resorts

5 Best Family Friendly Ski Resorts in the Tarentaise Valley

Posted by Dave

If you are looking for a ski region that is perfect for your next family ski trip, then look no further than the Tarentaise Valley. As well as the big well-known resorts, such as Tignes, there are plenty of smaller family friendly options. Read on to discover the…

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New Transfer Partners

Posted by Dave

Here at Snowcompare our remit has always been to work with the best local transfer partners in order to provide the best possible service options to our customers. With that in mind, we are always looking for new suppliers and partners who can offer an excellent ski…

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Feefo Trusted Service Awards

Posted by Dave

It’s always great to get some recognition for the work you do as a business. It’s even better when that recognition comes directly from the people that really matter to us – you, the customer. Here at Snowcompare we’re very proud of the work we do. In a short…

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How to Get From Geneva Airport to Meribel Ski Resort

Posted by Dave

At 139km and approximately, 2.5 hours journey time away, Geneva isn’t the closest airport to the ski resort of Meribel – that honour goes to Chambery. However, Geneva’s size and timetable of cheap airlines flying regular routes from all over Europe means that the connection from Geneva…

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How to Find the Cheapest Private Ski Transfer Prices

Posted by Dave

There’s no way around it – planning a ski holiday can be an expensive affair. Booking flights and a hotel are fairly standard requirement for any holiday. With skiing trip you have to consider your lift pass & equipment hire as well – not to mention cash for apres-ski!…

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When is the Right Time to Book a Ski Transfer?

Posted by Dave

If you’re organising a ski holiday this winter you may be thinking about when the best time to book a ski transfer is. We know there are a lot of elements to put together on an independent winter holiday, and quite often the journey between the airport and ski resort…

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How to get Shared Ski Transfers from Geneva Airport

Posted by Dave

One of the questions we see being asked time and time again on internet forums, by email and on facebook is “how do I get cheap shared ski transfers from Geneva airport?”. If you’re travelling in a small group or on your own then paying for a private taxi transfer…

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Chalet Pearl Champagny

Chalet Pearl – Luxury Self-Catered Ski Chalet in La Plagne

Posted by Dave

Chalet Pearl is a mountain lover’s dream retreat, and perfect for family holidays. Located in charming Champagny, La Plagne – this self-catered chalet boasts space, comfort and jaw-dropping views. As if that wasn’t enough, Chalet Pearl also sits within one of the world’s largest skiing and…

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Ski Transfers for Large Groups

Posted by Dave

Although we touched on this briefly in our blog post: Which Ski Transfer is Best for You? – we though ski transfers for large groups deserved a bit more coverage. Group size is one of the most important factors when organising a ski transfer, and many people don’t realise…

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Shared or Private – Which Ski Transfer is Right for You?

Posted by Dave

When choosing an airport to ski resort transfer there are plenty of considerations to make before you book your journey. Many different types of ski transfer exist – taxi, coach, train and even helicopter – but from most people a transfer by road will be the best option. Assuming you…

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Planning a Ski Holiday – What to Consider

Posted by Dave

With snow falling across ski resorts in Europe already it’s looking like it’s going to be another snow-filled winter season. A winter trip is a truly amazing experience but planning a ski holiday, especially booking it independently, can be time-consuming. There are some great deals out there but it can…

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