The clocks have changed, the days are darker, and whispers of Christmas are growing ever louder. For many, it’s time to start late-night shopping or stay by the fire and enjoy a good book. For others, winter means grabbing the skis, boots and gloves and making for the slopes.
If you’re heading abroad this winter to find places where the snow is powdery and the après-ski is buzzing, you’ll want to ensure the place you stay is close to the action. We’ve compiled a list of great European campsites that are perfect for the ski season.
A great site situated in the village of Venosc, close to the Italian border. Five minutes walk from the site is a cable car that takes you to Les 2 Alpes resort, located 3600m above sea level and sporting a variety of slopes and off-piste areas. There are 9 black runs, 19 red, 43 blue and 19 green.
The campsite is flat and grassy with well-sized and defined pitches and accommodation. Skiers can get discounts on equipment hire and store their gear in overnight lockers for a small charge.
Le Champ du Moulin is in the narrow Vénéon valley at an altitude of 960 m, so the days may be hot but the nights...
This is a super site at the foot of the Aramis mountain range, where you are guaranteed a warm welcome. The ski slopes of Grand Bornand are just a few hundred metres away, complete with a snowpark and Alpine ski area. Night skiing and ski lessons are offered.
The campsite has all the facilities you’d expect on a well-run resort, and there are over 100 touring pitches separated by trees and shrubs. The restaurant has a delightful ambience and serves regional dishes. An ice skating rink is close by.
Included in our guides:
2018
You will receive a good welcome in English from the Baur family at this beautifully maintained and picturesque site, situated at the foot of the...
Located close to the German border, this spacious site is near Almenwe
lt Lofer with its 46 km of prepared pistes and snowpark. Lessons and entertainment for children are available at the ski resort, and kids up to 15 years ski for free if accompanied by their parents.
The campsite attracts all kinds of people, from couples to large groups and pitches are separated to cater accordingly to each visitor. A building in traditional Tyrolean style houses reception, an inn and a sauna and wellness centre.
Included in our guides:
2023, 2021, 2020, 2019
Camping Grubhof is a beautifully laid out, level and spacious site set in the former riding and hunting park of the 14th-century Schloss Grubhof. The...
The Dolomites are as good a place to ski as any, and this campsite is set against their beautiful backdrop, close to the Alpe di Siusi. There are runs for all abilities, from the black Bullaccia and Mezdi to the practice slopes for kids. There’s also a snowpark to challenge your snowboarding skills.
A friendly welcome awaits you at the campsite after a long day’s skiing, and you can enjoy a delicious meal at the traditional-style restaurant or a relaxed drink at the bar.
Included in our guides:
2019, 2018
What an amazing experience awaits you at Seiser Alm! Elisabeth and Erhard Mahlknecht have created a superb site in the magnificent Südtirol region of the...
An excellent base for a winter sports holiday, this site has accommodation for rent during the winter season. Set in the Catalan Pyrenees, it is close to several resorts such as Font-Romeu and Espace Cambre d’Aze, which has 22 marked pistes and a great snow record.
Chalets on the campsite are well spaced and most sleep up to six people, and facilities include a bar/restaurant.
L’Escapade s is a chalet village currently with 44 attractive, solid mountain chalets to rent. Please note that there are no touring pitches here. The...
Rob Fearn
Editor - Alan Rogers Guides
Rob is the General Manager at Alan Rogers Travel Group, he is responsible for the ongoing development of the Alan Rogers website and publication of the Alan Rogers Guides.
He has been involved in the leisure industry since completing a BTEC in Travel & Tourism in 1993. Previous roles have included the promotion of tourism in Yorkshire and running a motorcycle touring company in the Australian Outback.
