This year, Madame Vacances (ski accommodation provider in France) is celebrating its 25th birthday.

Always keen to offer friends and families ideal accommodation at the best rate, Madame Vacances has a number of options available to save money during Christmas, New Year, and for the rest of the ski season. Plus, guests can make the most of the flexible changeover days throughout the year.  

So whether it's ski-in, ski-out hotels, self-catered apartments or cosy chalets, take a look at Madame Vacances' varied portfolio to find the perfect place.

Save money this Christmas

Flexible holidays for Christmas
Unlike many ski operators, Madame Vacances lets customers decide which day they would like to begin and end their holiday. So, when the vast crowds make their way to-and-from the mountains on Saturday – often subjected to expensive flights and queues – guests staying with Madame Vacances can make the most of the quiet slopes – even at Christmas. Stay at Hotel Ibiza, in Les Deux Alpes to make the most of the flexible stays. A week's stay, from Thursday 22 December, costs from £669 pp (£1,338 total) for two people sharing. The price includes breakfast. Return flights, transfers, ski hire, lift pass and other meals extra. Return flights (London to Grenoble) cost from £93 pp. 

Kids ski free at Hotel Le Mottaret and Hotel Ibiza  
Families can enjoy an early Christmas gift this festive season, with children under 18 entitled to a free snowy escape on the same basis as their parents this winter, whether on B&B, half board or all-inclusive rates. And Madame Vacances is even throwing free ski hire for the under 18-year-olds into the bargain. Anyone enjoying an Alpine adventure to the high-altitude resorts of Méribel-Mottaret and Les Deux Alpes – before 28 December 2016 – can take advantage of this family-friendly offer when staying at two of the operator's most well-located properties: the recently renovated ski-in, ski-out Hotel Le Mottaret and the stylish Hotel Ibiza in Les Deux Alpes, complete with family suites and an indoor pool. To 'unwrap' the promotion simply quote code 'KIDS' when booking. A week's stay at Hotel Le Mottaret, from Saturday 10 December, cost from £419 pp (£1,676 total) for a family of four. The price includes breakfast. Return flights, transfers, ski hire, lift pass and other meals extra. For more information, visit: www.madamevacances.com/en/xmas-new-year-holidays/.

Enjoy 16% off selected properties throughout December
Save even more money in December: using the promo code 'DECEMBER' when booking, entitles users to a 16% discount on stays in Madame Vacances' managed accommodation until 28 December 2016. Make the most of this offer when booking three-star Résidence Les Terrasses de Veret in Flaine, France. Situated in a convenient location, the accommodation is next to the Grands Vans chair lift, the lift pass office and the ESF ski school. Supermarkets and a regional food market are both 300 metres away, and the many bars, restaurants and shops are within easy reach. A week's stay, from Saturday 10 December 2016, costs from £149 pp (£299 total) for two people sharing a one-bedroom apartment (using the code 'DECEMBER'). Return flights, food, transfers, lift pass and ski hire extra. For more information, visit: www.madamevacances.com/en/holiday-promotions/.

To the New Year, and beyond

Make the most of 10% off for groups of 10 or more
Gather a large group of friends and/or family to make the most of this discount when booking a Madame Vacances' managed accommodation. Head to Les Chalets d'Isola in Isola 2000, southern France, close to the Italian border. Here, make the most of the traditional décor complete with balcony, wood stove and ski locker. Or travel to Les Chalets des Alpages in La Plagne. Part of the Paradiski area, the ski-in, ski-out self-catered accommodation features fully-equipped kitchens, warming fire places, and is within a short walk to the local bars, shops and restaurants. A week's stay at Les Chalets d'Isola costs from £94 pp (£935 total) for a group of 10. A week's stay at Les Chalets des Alpages costs from £129 pp (£1,278 total) for a group of 10. Return flights, food, transfers, lift pass and ski hire extra. For more information, visit: www.madamevacances.com/en/new/. 

To find out more call Madame Vacances on 01273 358 071 or visit www.madamevacances.co.uk.

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22 October 2016

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About Madame Vacances:

• Madame Vacances has been specialising in hassle-free holidays throughout France since 1991.
• With 45 resorts offering upscale hotels, Alpine chalets, holiday cottages and self-catered villas with pools in its prestigious portfolio, Madame Vacances offers great value holiday options that cater for all styles and budgets.
• From family holidays to golf getaways and beach breaks along the French West Coast to winter escapes exploring some of the Alps' top ski resorts, Madame Vacances' team of experts and in-resort staff are dedicated to ensuring customers enjoy a personalised and memorable time away.