#SkiEurope
Just as the snow season ends in #Australia and #NewZealand, it picks up in Europe. Snow lovers have so many choices in Europe, with destinations like #Switzerland, #Austria, #Germany, #Italy as well as lesser known places like #Bulgaria and #Greece. The 1984 #WinterOlympics took place in #SarajevoYugoslavia Now #SarajevoBosniaHerzegovina
Friends Travel LLP Ski Europe offers car rental, and or train travel, throughout Europe with pick up locations at major airports and rail stations, as well as downtown locations.
Best Time To Go: November – April
Off to the Snow in. . . France
Where
The #Alps in the east and #Pyrenees in the south are the two most popular skiing regions in France. Choose from more than 400 ski resorts in the Alps, with heights of up to 10,000 feet above sea level. You can pick up your rental car from a number of city, airport and rail stations throughout France, including Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble and Lyon.
Snow Chains
Snow Chains are available on a request basis. Rates vary from EUR30-50 per rental, depending on the supplier and vehicle type. Snow chains are sometimes not permitted on one way rentals, so check when booking.
Ski Racks
Ski racks are also available to rent on a request basis. Rates range from EUR12.50 per day to a maximum EUR52.50 per rental.
Snow Tires
May be available with all suppliers and are on request at time of booking.
Winter Equipped Vehicle
Some suppliers offer winter equipped vehicles or Skierized Packages (on request) which come with winter tires, snow chains, a ski rack and sometimes an ice scraper. Rates are approximately EUR25 per day and are sometimes capped at about EUR110 per rental.
Italy
Skiers will be hard picked for choosing a slope in Italy with the Alps and the Dolomites in the North, to the Apennines in the South. You can even ski on the highest mountain in Western Europe, Mont Blanc in the Alps. But at almost 16,000 feet above sea level, it is not for the faint hearted. You can pick up a rental car at a number of locations throughout Italy, including airports, downtown locations and rail stations.
Snow Chains
Snow Chains are available to rent from most suppliers. There may be restrictions for select vehicle types, and are on request at time of booking. Cost varies depending on the supplier but range from EUR30-45 maximum per rental.
Ski Racks
Available to rent from the majority of suppliers, and are on a request basis. The cost is approximately maximum EUR30-45 per rental.
Austria
Where
Austria is one of the most popular destinations for skiing in Europe. The provinces of the Tirol, Vorarlberg and Salzburgerland are favorites for avid skiers. You can collect a rental car from Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna or at 15 other locations in Austria.
Snow Chains
Snow chains are available to rent on request only. Cost is approximately EUR30 per rental, but may vary.
Ski Racks
You can rent ski racks on request at time of booking in Austria and may only be available for certain vehicle groups so
always check when you book. Rates range from approximately EUR25-50/rental.
Winter Tires
Winter tires (on all 4 wheels) are compulsory when driving in Austria between November and early April. Normal tires with snow chains are acceptable, however, if winter tires are not available. Winter tires are normally included in the rental fee but you should always check when you make a booking.
Winterization Fee
This is a mandatory charge for rental cars in Austria. Inclusions vary depending on supplier but almost certainly includes winter tires. Some suppliers also have snow chains and an ice scraper as part of the Winterization Fee. The fee is included in your rental fees at $4.00 per day.
Switzerland
Where
Home of the Swiss Alps, Switzerland’s mountainous terrain makes it perfect for skiing. Zermatt, Davos and St. Moritz are the major destinations for skiers in Switzerland. You can collect a rental car from over 20 locations in Switzerland, including airports, downtown locations and railway stations.
Winterization Fee
This is a mandatory charge for rental cars that is included in your rental rates in Switzerland. Inclusions vary depending on supplier but almost certainly includes winter tires. Some suppliers also have snow chains and an ice scraper as part of the Winterization Fee.
Snow Chains
Where snow chains are not included in the Winterization Fee, they may be available to rent upon request at time of book-ing. The rental fee is approximately CHF7 per day.
Ski Racks
Ski racks can be rented on request. The rental charge ranges from approximately CHF40-50 per rental.
Did you know……
The Alps cover 62% of
Switzerland’s surface area.
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#SkiCanada
Best Time To Go: November – March
Where
Canada is quite possibly the ultimate ski and snowboarding destination. The provinces of #BritishColombia and #Alberta are home to some of the most famous ski resorts in the world including #Whistler, #Banff and #Jasper. Auto rental cars at over 50 locations in #SkiWesternCanada including #Vancouver, #Whistler, $Banff, #Calgary, #SkiEasternCanada #Toronto and #Montreal #SkiLaurentians #SkiMontTremblant #SkiQuebec City #StonehamSkiResort #SkiMontSutton #SkiBlueMountainSkiResort #OntarioCanada
Snow Chains
Snow chains are not common in Canada as almost all rental cars are equipped with winter tires, suitable for the snow.
Ski Racks
Ski Racks are available to rent upon request at time of booking. Cost ranges from around CAD7-10 per day.
Winter Tires
The majority of vehicles are equipped with winter tires but always check at the time of booking.
Winterization Fee
Some suppliers include a winterization fee throughout winter. It often includes a snow brush/ice scraper and a block heater. This should be requested when you book.
#USASkiResorts
Where
The state of #Colorado, located in the #RockyMountain region of the USA, is renowned for skiing. #SkiCalifornia, #SkiUtah and #SkiVermont are also popular for snow holidays. You can collect your rental car from many locations through the USA including airports and downtown locations.
Snow Chains
Like Canada, snow chains are not so common in the USA as most vehicle have winter tires.
Ski Racks
You can rent ski racks in the USA upon request at time of booking. Charges range from approximately USD4-10 per day.
Winter Tires
Most rental vehicles in the USA will have winter or all weather tires.
List of ski areas and resorts in the United States,
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ski_areas_and_resorts_in_the_United_States
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