School Ski Trips

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Let’s make your ski trip truly legendary.

We have 40 years of experience in offering fantastic, value-for-money school ski trips.

So whether you want to visit the Alps, the Pyrenees or the Rockies, we’ll have the perfect resort for you. Plus, as a fully accredited provider, you’re in safe hands. 

Our team will work closely with you to make sure your trip is everything you hoped for. And that you can enjoy it as much as your students.

So, whether you’re a primary or secondary school, choose Halsbury and make your next school ski trip completely unforgettable (for all the right reasons).

Interested in competing?

Every year, the slopes of Sestriere come alive with the sound of young racers. 

Whether it's early season race training or an introduction to competitive racing, make the Independent School Ski Championships (ISSC) a highlight of your school’s sporting calendar and enjoy competitive skiing in a supportive, festival atmosphere.

Join our exclusive ski racing event

Where can we ski?

From the Rockies to the Pyrenees, we've scoured the slopes to find the world's best destinations for school groups.

Ski in America

Dramatic scenery. Unrivalled snow conditions. Stopover in the Big Apple. Unforgettable trip unlocked.

Ski in Andorra

Everything you could want in a school ski tour: first-class conditions, efficient lift systems and excellent ski schools.

Ski in Austria

Modern infrastructure, world-class skiing and some of the world’s most spectacular mountain scenery – Austria’s hard to beat.

Ski in Bulgaria

Budget-friendly Bulgaria doesn’t skimp on the standard of facilities and ski tuition. Plus, the season here is long.

Ski in Canada

Epic skiing, excellent conditions and jaw-dropping landscapes. Choose Canada for the ultimate ski adventure.

Ski in France

A short hop across the Channel, plenty of high-altitude skiing, and a great choice of resorts. France is a firm favourite for a reason.

Ski in Italy

Our number one choice for a school ski trip. Italy offers value for money, awesome skiing for all levels, and fewer crowds than France.

Ski in Norway

Thanks to its proximity to the Arctic Circle, Norway has a longer ski season than most European destinations.

Ski in Spain

With guaranteed sunshine, snow, amazing food, and large ski areas, skiing in Spain is *maravilloso*.

Ski in Switzerland

Head to Switzerland for breathtaking Alpine scenery, resorts built around traditional mountain villages, and immaculate pistes.

Ski in America

Dramatic scenery. Unrivalled snow conditions. Stopover in the Big Apple. Unforgettable trip unlocked.

Ski in Andorra

Everything you could want in a school ski tour: first-class conditions, efficient lift systems and excellent ski schools.

Ski in Austria

Modern infrastructure, world-class skiing and some of the world’s most spectacular mountain scenery – Austria’s hard to beat.

Ski in Bulgaria

Budget-friendly Bulgaria doesn’t skimp on the standard of facilities and ski tuition. Plus, the season here is long.

Ski in Canada

Epic skiing, excellent conditions and jaw-dropping landscapes. Choose Canada for the ultimate ski adventure.

Ski in France

A short hop across the Channel, plenty of high-altitude skiing, and a great choice of resorts. France is a firm favourite for a reason.

Ski in Italy

Our number one choice for a school ski trip. Italy offers value for money, awesome skiing for all levels, and fewer crowds than France.

Ski in Norway

Thanks to its proximity to the Arctic Circle, Norway has a longer ski season than most European destinations.

Ski in Spain

With guaranteed sunshine, snow, amazing food, and large ski areas, skiing in Spain is *maravilloso*.

Ski in Switzerland

Head to Switzerland for breathtaking Alpine scenery, resorts built around traditional mountain villages, and immaculate pistes.

Why Us?

We build your trip around you

Tell us your skiers’ abilities, your budget, your ‘must haves’, and we’ll do the rest.

We’re here for you

From an initial chat, right through to 24-hour emergency contacts while you’re travelling.

We’re trusted for a reason

We’re members of ABTA, ABTOT and the School Travel Forum. We also hold an ATOL and the LOtC Quality Badge.

See our accreditations

We make the paperwork easy

Dates. Places. Documents. Everything’s in your detailed info pack – with online access through the Vamoos app.

We arrange inspection visits

We usually run two inspection visits a year - test drive the Halsbury experience before travelling with your group.

Our Ski Specialists

Penny Spencer

Tour Coordinator

Abigail Winch

Ski Tours Operations Manager

Roxana Stetco

Contracts & Ski Coordinator

Kirsty Stuyvesant

Ski Operations Manager

Meet our team of specialists who'll work closely with you to create an epic tour that your students will never forget.

Meet the ski team

Featured blogs

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Check out our experts' top tips to help you and your group sail through Dover on your next trip.

05 Nov 2024

What's New for School Ski Resorts in 2024/25?

Check out our annual round-up of what's new on the slopes this season ahead of your school ski trip.

29 Aug 2024

Everything You Need to Know About School Travel in 2024/25 (so far...)

Our experts take you through the key things you need to be aware of if you're travelling abroad this year.

22 Aug 2024

Top Tips to Help You Sail Through Dover

Check out our experts' top tips to help you and your group sail through Dover on your next trip.

05 Nov 2024

What's New for School Ski Resorts in 2024/25?

Check out our annual round-up of what's new on the slopes this season ahead of your school ski trip.

29 Aug 2024

Everything You Need to Know About School Travel in 2024/25 (so far...)

Our experts take you through the key things you need to be aware of if you're travelling abroad this year.

Latest offers

Save £20pp On Your Next School Ski Trip

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Thinking ahead? We’ll give you £20pp off school ski trips for 2026 when you book by 31st December.   

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Terms and conditions:

  • This offer is valid for trips due to travel between 1st December 2025 and 30th April 2026.  
  • Your signed booking and either full deposits or holding deposits must be received by 31/12/2024.  
  • To qualify for the offer, payments should be received as set out in the payment schedule detailed in your quotation.  

FAQs

How much does an average school ski trip cost?

This season, the average cost of a school ski trip is between £1,000 to £1,500 per person. Of course, the price can vary depending on where you go, how you get there, the accommodation, and the number of lessons for your group.

Dates can also impact the cost, with February half-term usually the most expensive time for a skiing holiday.

Don't worry though, our experts will help tailor a package that suits your requirements and budget.

What should we bring?

Teachers and pupils should bring the following essentials: ski gear, thermal clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, gloves, neck buff, woolly hat, sunglasses/goggles, non-ski clothes, walking boots, personal items (passport, medication, sunscreen), and a water bottle. See our packing checklist for more details.

How many days should we spend skiing?

It's totally up to you. Most schools opt for a 9-day trip, where they spend 6 days skiing for 4 hours each day.

However, we recommend an 8-day trip with 5 days of skiing for 5 hours per day. You will save one day's worth of accommodation and lift pass costs, and you'll have an extra hour of lessons overall. It's a no-brainer.

Are your ski trips accompanied by a rep?

All of our ski trips for schools include the services of a Halsbury rep. Your rep will usually speak the local lingo, so they can sort out any issues you have with meals, activities, equipment or ski passes.

Do you offer trip insurance?

We do, but it's an optional extra so it's up to you whether you add it to your booking. To find out more about it, head to our insurance page.

If you decide not to add this insurance to your booking, please make sure you have alternative insurance in place that provides suitable cover.

Can I go on an inspection visit ahead of the trip?

Absolutely. In fact, we usually offer two inspection visits each year, usually around Christmas and Easter. This is a great opportunity to test-drive the Halsbury experience before your trip – and meet like-minded, ski-mad colleagues to swap tips.

Still have questions?

Our ski specialists have first-hand knowledge of the resorts we offer and are available to answer all your questions!

Let's chat!

Firstly, I want to say a massive thank you for all of your help. The trip was amazing, for staff and pupils alike. I cannot say just how happy we are with Halsbury. The booking, organisation and running of the trip was easy and well structured. Lisa Brown was excellent with the admin and communicated consistently throughout, making the organisation simple. Our reps, Jon Doel, Tricia Cooke and Khursana Tairova, were fantastic. They took the time to get to know our staff and pupils, providing the best experience for all. We cannot emphasise enough just how great our experience was.

St. Clere's School, April 2024

Resources

Check out our top tips and free resources for teachers and schools.

Your Complete Guide to Organising a School Ski Trip

Here's everything you need to know about arranging a ski trip for your school.

What Are the Benefits of School Ski Trips?

Learn more about the benefits of ski trips for students.

School Ski Trip Packing Checklist

When arranging a school ski trip, there are a few essentials that everyone will need to keep them safe on the mountain...

Behaviour on the slopes

When taking a group of students skiing, it is a good idea to make sure that they understand how to behave on the slopes, in order...

Halsbury's Safety Management System

In a nutshell, this is your reassurance that we’ve done everything we can to make sure your group is safe while on a school trip organised by us.

14 Tips For A Stress-Free School Ski Trip

PE teacher, former ski rep and all-round trip guru, Kaeti Breward, shares her top tips on keeping your school ski trips free of stress.

Win £200 with our photo competition

For us, there's nothing better than seeing pictures from our groups’ trips. They always remind us how much fun a trip can be.

If you've taken loads of pictures, why not enter them into our photo competition for the chance to win a £200 cash prize?

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Supporting you
every step of the way

Creating your perfect school ski trip

Your quote will be put together by one of our experienced Tour Advisors, who know our resorts inside out. They’ll work with you to create a trip that suits your group’s needs and budget.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and get students signed up. Our Trip Launch Pack is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your ski lessons, gear hire and après-ski activities are all sorted and they’ll take on most of the other admin tasks (so you can look forward to the trip as much as the kids).

Support while you’re away

While you’re away, you’ll be looked after by a Halsbury rep based in your resort. Plus, our HQ staff will be on available by phone, 24 hours a day. You’ll get a final info pack before you go with all the info you need, plus access to all your trip documents on the Vamoos app.

After
your trip

When you return, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, so we can continue our service. This is also the perfect time to start planning your next trip, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and make it easier for you). 

Let's chat!