{"id":71377,"date":"2025-01-24T20:14:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T19:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=71377"},"modified":"2025-03-19T18:07:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T17:07:01","slug":"skiing-alps-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/skiing-alps-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 reasons to ski in the Alps this March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

March traditionally heralds the end of the high season in the mountains. The slopes and resorts in the Alps are much quieter, but that doesn\u2019t mean they close!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With rising temperatures and falling prices, here are just some of the advantages that make March one of the best months to take a skiing holiday in the Alps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n <\/symbol>\n \n \n <\/symbol>\n \n \n \n <\/symbol>\n \n \n \n <\/symbol>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n\n

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1. Take advantage of quieter slopes in March<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As soon as the February school holidays are over, the mountains become less crowded<\/strong>, offering a more relaxing<\/strong> experience. The slopes are less busy and there are fewer queues in the hire shops, ticket offices and at the lifts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fewer crowds mean beginners<\/strong> can get started and gain confidence on their skis. And the ski schools have more availability for lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lower numbers also make a difference in the bars and restaurants, which will be able to welcome you more easily, both on the slopes and in the resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Enjoy lower prices for your holiday in the Alps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Travelling to the Alps outside peak season guarantees better prices on transport, accommodation, ski passes and equipment hire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Companies specialising in ski equipment hire, both online and in-store, lower their prices at the end of the February holidays, to make the most of the last few weeks of the ski season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as lower prices, you\u2019ll also have much more choice<\/strong> than you would during the high season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good to know:<\/strong> <\/strong>Our partner Skiset, a specialist in ski equipment hire, is offering OVO Network guests up to 55% discount<\/strong> <\/a>throughout the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For the same reasons, most ski areas are offering special rates from the end of March<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, \u00c9vasion Mont-Blanc is reducing its prices by 20%<\/strong><\/a> from 22 March this year, while Portes du Soleil ski passes are being cut by around 15% <\/strong><\/a>from 29 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hoteliers and holiday rental owners are also keeping up with demand, and will be lowering their prices once the February holidays are over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of accommodation, you\u2019ll benefit from a much better choice<\/strong> if you take your holiday in the Alps in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good to know: <\/strong>Our special offers page<\/strong><\/a> lists all the discounts available on all our partner chalets, whatever time of year you choose to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Enjoy the milder temperatures in spring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the arrival of spring, you can look forward to sunnier days and milder temperatures<\/strong>. And it\u2019s much nicer to ski without the heavy jumpers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the longer days<\/strong> mean you\u2019ll be able to spend more time on the slopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The atmosphere in the resorts is also more relaxed, and you can enjoy sitting on the sunny terraces of the bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Apr\u00e8s-ski is just as much fun!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The resorts of the Alps are notoriously lively throughout the ski season, with their many establishments offering music and entertainment<\/strong> for all types of visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With warmer temperatures and longer days, spring is the perfect time to make the most of apr\u00e8s-ski in your favourite resort. You can dance in the open air or sip a drink in the sunshine after a good day\u2019s skiing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good to know: <\/strong>Many of our partner chalets have their own relaxation or entertainment facilities, so you can make the most of the end of every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Discover a host of activities in the Alps in March<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The activities in the mountains are many and varied. There are horse-drawn carriage rides, dog-sleigh rides, ice diving, nature outings, snowscooting and skijoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond skiing and snowboarding, spring opens up a whole range of additional activities<\/strong> that aren\u2019t always available in winter, or that are much more enjoyable in warmer weather.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are just a few examples of activities to enjoy in the Alps in March:<\/p>\n\n\n\n