Where to Ski this Season

These resorts all guarantee superb skiing in March and April with great late-season snow records and high snowfall totals so far this winter. Most importantly, they're all still available to book too!

For personal advice from our friendly, knowledgeable team, enquire online or call 01273 224060 and we'll find your perfect ski holiday.

By Craig Charley, Marketing Manager

As tested by our team in early February on a whirlwind road trip around seven resorts, Norway is in the midst of an unbelievable winter this season. The powder days have been plentiful and, with fewer people on the slopes than other destinations, the snow stays untracked for longer.

These three resorts are uncrowded even compared to other Norwegian resorts and are known for their late-season conditions. They all set the bar high for service levels too, from the food to the accommodation and the fantastic English-speaking ski schools.

"We wanted to let you know how superb it is here on every level. The whole set-up is first class."

Our newest resort, Gausta is rightfully earning all the plaudits from our customers this winter, from the quality of the service to the quality of the snow.

Six of our team were lucky enough to enjoy two powder days here in early February too:

One of Norway's best-kept secrets, you can expect quiet, snow-sure slopes in Gausta right through to at least 14 April.

Late season is often the best time to ski the iconic Gaustatoppen mountain - visible from almost everywhere in the resort and accessible via a unique train ride up through the mountain. The snow base will be nice and deep and you're more likely to enjoy clear and calm weather.

Whether you prefer the independence of a cosy cabin or the flawless service and fantastic facilities of the Gaustablikk Fjellresort hotel, there's still availability throughout March and April including over the Easter school holidays.

7 nights in Gausta from £1,070pp

"The skiing was much better and more extensive than we had imagined. No queues for lifts during the week and nobody on the slopes. The first day we skied all day and did not ski the same run twice. Options for off-piste all over the mountain for all levels of skier and boarder."

If snow is your biggest concern, then Norway's snowiest resort is your safest bet. Myrkdalen's location in the heart of Norway's west coast fjords means it receives huge snowfall all winter and as a result, it's developed a reputation for impeccable off-piste skiing.

Mellow, wide and easy to navigate, the pistes themselves tend to be more suited to beginners and early intermediates. So this resort is ideal if you have that awkward mix of learners and experts in your group!

Usually one of the last resorts in Norway to close, Myrkdalen is open every day until 30 April so there's plenty of time to get some turns in before the season ends!

7 nights in Myrkdalen from £990pp

"Great place. friendly and welcoming. Slopes are a dream, minimal waits for lifts and plenty of variety."

With our team enjoying numerous powder days in March and April 2023, Norefjell was always going to make it onto this list!

And we're pleased to say that the reports from this winter are just as good too. Our friend Geir from Norway Home of Skiing (who lives in Norefjell) sent us these clips from Monday 13 February 2024 and hopefully they dispel any misconceptions about the quality of the skiing in Norway!

As with Gausta and Myrkdalen, the marked runs tend to lean more towards the beginner and early-intermediate level, but there are some really exciting runs to be found just off the pistes.

Aside from the snow, we love that Norefjell never gets busy. The majority of the accommodation is at the fantastic Norefjell Ski & Spa and even when it's fully booked the slopes stay super quiet.

7 nights in Norefjell from £1,115pp

It's fair to say that Canada had a slow first half of the season for snow, but conditions have improved significantly in February and March is often one of the snowiest months!

Resorts are so snow-sure that many stay open into May, and you'll often find the Ski Safari team out on the slopes in April when the days are long and sunny.

"Banff is fantastic. It offers three ski areas so there's more than enough terrain to keep even the most demanding skiers or boarders happy, including loads of off-piste and some seriously challenging steeps. Off piste, the town's restaurant and bar scenes are a definite plus, and so are the reasonable prices. I'd highly recommend it."

April (aka ‘the secret month’) is when Banff locals come out to play, enjoying long, sunny days on empty, snowy slopes… and with typical Canadian spirit, they’d love for you to join them!

Book for April 2024 and benefit from discounts on accommodation, lift passes and rentals, plus kids ski and rent free - even over the Easter school holidays.

13+ hours of daylight, comfortable temperatures just below zero and as much as two metres of snowfall in March and April produce some of the best spring skiing conditions in the world. So good in fact, that you can ski right through to 20 May this season.

Your SkiBig3 lift pass gives you access to all 3,358 acres at Sunshine Village, plus 4,200 at Lake Louise and 190 at Mt Norquay - where Alberta’s longest and fastest tube park is also included.

8 nights in Banff from £1,915pp - including lift passes!

While conditions in the Alps have been a mixed bag this winter, ski resorts in Switzerland appear to have missed the worst of it - especially those with high-altitude skiing.

It's one of our favourite countries for Easter and spring conditions as the snow tends to stay in great shape. Plus, it's the quietest time to visit!

"LAAX is a great resort for both beginners and advanced skiers. It is so easy with everything on your doorstep. Very modern resort for all abilities. Fantastic ski school for the children."

You'll struggle to find a better Easter resort than Laax. The slopeside apartments are super convenient, the ski school is world-class and there's loads to do off the slopes.

The resort has already received more snow than the whole of last season, including 31cm in the past week, and often receives up to a metre in March.

With much of the terrain sitting above 2,000 metres, it's reliably snow-sure, and it's easy to access the whole ski area with a well-planned, impressively modern lift system.

7 nights in Laax from £1,005pp

"The skiing is really good with different terrain, and the charm of different modes of transport. Relaxing, friendly, not too busy, and at the same time there are various things to do and see over the course of a week. The scenery is stunning."

If you want to be sure you've not left it too late to ski, why not choose a resort that's open year-round? Zermatt offers 365 days of skiing - although as much as we love glacier skiing, you'll want to visit before the end of April when most of the lifts close for summer.

Spring is a brilliant time to visit when the higher chance of blue skies means even more impressive views of the iconic Matterhorn. There are few better backdrops for your envy-creating photos and videos.

After 28cm this past week, Zermatt is just shy of its average annual snowfall and there's plenty more season to come!

7 nights in Zermatt from £2,415pp

While all of these resorts have availability right now, that won't be the case for long. Especially where there are now only select dates available in March or April.

To guarantee yourself a snow-sure, late-season ski holiday, enquire online or call our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01273 224060.

And if these snowy destinations aren't enough to convince you to ski in April, here are seven reasons to reconsider late season skiing.

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates on snow conditions throughout the rest of the season.