European ski resorts
There are a variety of European ski towns to choose from when deciding on your holiday destination. The European Alps is the birthplace of skiing as we know it today and is an area of snow-covered peaks that reaches from the eastern edges of Slovenia all the way to France.
There are many flights that run between South Africa and Austria as well as many airlines available. From OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg you can catch a flight via Egyptair, South African Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Iberia, or Virgin Atlantic Airlines to take you to Austria, to the Arlburg region.
The Arlburg is a beautifully quaint region comprising five towns, namely St. Anton, St. Christoph, Stuben, the connected resorts of Lech and Zürs and the Oberlech resort. For those who wish to travel to the mega resorts, there is also the opportunity to visit the Trois Vallées in France which is a resort that is comparable in size to Wasatch Mountains in Utah.
Vienna is a world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage site that offers some of the finest skiing in the world. Salzburg is also a popular ski destination and boasts a UNESCO World Heritage site for visitors to marvel at during their ski holiday. For those wanting to savour a taste of Italy, Cortina d’Ampezzo is by far the most popular attraction in the Dolomite region.
Geneva is another dream ski destination that offers a picturesque backdrop to the enthusiastic skier. Flying via Cape Town you can head to Frankfurt, Heathrow or Amsterdam when using South African Airways. Alternatively travellers can leave from OR Tambo International Airport using Air France, Swiss Air, Lufthansa, Iberia and British Airways to fly to Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich and Munich.
From South Africa it is possible to travel to this region from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg via a range of airlines, which fly to the airports in Rome, Milan, Bologna and Venice. The airlines that follow this route include KLM, Iberia, Air France, Swiss, Emirates, Lufthansa and Egyptair. The Dolomites have attracted avid skiers for many years, with the most popular region being ski area of Tofana that offers a variety of ski terrains for every level from beginner to experienced skier.
Socrepes, Mietres and Faloria are literally across the valley from Tofana and offer two amazing snow fields high up on the mountains. Chamonix, France, glistens beneath the winter sun like a jewel in the French crown. Mont Blanc is western Europe’s highest peak and the area offers reliable snow to enthusiastic skiers.
There are plenty of flights that leave from South Africa via Johannesburg International airport. Kenya Airways, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Etihad, KLM and Virgin Atlantic Airways all offer flights to Charles de Gaulle and Orly Airport in France. Booking a flight is as easy as contacting your travel agent, who can make all the necessary arrangements for you to enjoy a fantastic skiing holiday in Europe.