Cheap ski holidays: best deals for resorts in Austria, Bulgaria, France and more

For amazing views of the Rhodopi Mountains, The Castle Apartments in Pamporovo is your best bet. It offers ski-to-door access and cosy apartments, with a sauna and jacuzzi available. A seven-night holiday costs £329 per person.

Try world-class alpine and cross-country skiing at one of the most prestigious French ski resorts while staying in an Insta-perfect location just a stone’s throw from the Aiguille du Midi cable cars. At £844 for an apartment sleeping up to five, you'll pay under £170 each for a week's stay at Residence Le Chamois Blanc!

Make the most of top-notch skiing down tree-lined slopes in Bulgaria's largest ski resort, which is consistently named one of the best places for cheap skiing in Europe. Apartments Winslow Elegance is an excellent choice for its modern decor and wellness features, costing £308 per person for a seven-day holiday.

Four-star contemporary chalet, Hôtel Mercure Chamonix les Bossons, sits at the foot of the Bossons and Taconnaz glaciers, close to the Aiguille du midi cable car and the Mer de Glace train. Enjoy the views of Mont Blanc and a free shuttle to Chamonix. Three nights cost as little as £178 when you travel in December.

Known for having some of the sunniest slopes around, Hopfgarten is great for intermediates looking for an unspoiled and friendly spot to ski in Austria. Spend five glorious days on the Austrian slope from £235 per person.

A great spot for bargain booze (don't miss a taste of Bulgaria's national drink Rakia) and non-stop partying, Borovets is the spot to take advantage of lively bars and a good range of restaurants. With such beautiful surroundings, you'll want to be selfie-ready as you stop to take in the views. Find cheap ski deals from £299 per person for seven nights.

At the top of the resort of Val Thorens, this chalet apartment offers panoramic views across the valley, typically alpine decor and use of an epic infinity pool with views. Wow! A week's holiday costs £399 per person.

With sensational views, glacier skiing and a buzzing resort atmosphere, this Austrian resort is a diverse spot with both partying 'til late and a relaxed kind of apres. The cosy Haus Edelweiss has a Finnish sauna worth checking out. Find deals from £519 per person for a week's holiday.

Flaine has one of the best snow records in Europe and is a fantastic base from which to take in the views of Mont Blanc. Check into a luxury apartment at Résidence P&V Premium Les Terrasses d’Eos and soak up the atmosphere from its panoramic Jacuzzi. at £1,121 for four people, this comes in at £280 per person with flights included!

Perfect for beginners, Arinsal has a superb British-run ski and board school and plenty of apres-ski fun. There are a few shops and lively bars to choose from, as well as late-night spots and clubs. Check out these deals from £449 for winter 2019/20.

Those in the know should check out Secret Escapes for up to 60 per cent off ski trips. This means you could get a luxury ski holiday for a bargain price, including offers for ski hotels, escapes with ski passes and beautiful chalets that will sleep your whole group of mates.

Nestled in the heart of Plagne Village, Les Chalets du Paz are welcoming ski-in, ski-out self-catered chalets ideal for groups of friends. Linked to Les Arcs, skiers and snowboarders can make the most of the 425 km of pistes. At around £1,776 for a week's stay in a 10-person chalet, you'll pay £177 each - and get to hang out with all your favourite friends at once. 

Brilliant beginner slopes and the pretty big apres ski scene, with an almost constant party happening and plenty of bars, make this bargain ski resort in Andorra a winner. Trips in January for seven-night trips cost as little as £431, meaning you'll definitely find a bargain.

Part of the expansive Grand Massif, Flaine stays open until late April and has 265 km of pistes ideal for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The Résidence Les Terrasses de Veret is in the centre of the town and offers everything you need to relax after a day on the slopes. A week’s stay, from 14 December 2019, cost from £49.75 pp (£199 total – was £295, saving 33%) for a one-bedroom apartment sleeping four, meaning you're bound to get good deals for the start of 2020.