Last Minute Shred Trip 25/26
Last-Minute Snowboard Trip Guide Dec 2025/Jan 2026 – France • Austria • Italy
Yo Shred Squad – 20 Nov 2025 | Real-time deals & rider tips | No BS
Snow is dumping early this year. You’ve got £500–£900 burning a hole in your pocket and need to be on a mountain next weekend. This is your nuclear playbook – flights, transfers, gear hire, schools, contacts, rough costs. All researched live from EasyJet, operators & rider forums.
TL;DR – Cheapest Options Right Now (Dec/Jan)
- France (Les 2 Alpes/Tignes): EasyJet to Geneva £60–£120 return + Ben’s Bus £30–£50 return
- Austria (Mayrhofen/St Anton): EasyJet to Innsbruck £70–£150 + shared shuttle £25–£40
- Italy (Livigno): EasyJet to Innsbruck/Salzburg £80–£140 + bus/train £30–£50
- Total trip (7 nights self-catered + lift pass + hire): £650–£950pp last-minute
Step 1: Flights – EasyJet Winter 2025/26 Schedule (Live Now)
EasyJet released full winter schedule. Weekends = busiest/expensive. Mid-week = steals.
Key airports & sample return prices Dec/Jan (MAN/LGW/BRS etc):
- Geneva (French Alps): £60–£130 – 20+ UK airports
- Grenoble (Les 2 Alpes/Alpe d’Huez): £70–£140 – limited but growing
- Innsbruck (Austria/Italy): £70–£160
- Salzburg (Saalbach/Mayrhofen): £65–£150
Step 2: Cheapest Transfers (Shared = Win)
Austria: Four Seasons Travel / local post bus £25–£50
Step 3: Gear Hire – Book Online Save 20–40%
Intersport / SkiSet / local shops – €120–€220 for 6 days premium snowboard + boots.
Step 4: Snowboard Schools (English Instructors)
All have English speakers – book direct for cheapest.
France – Snow-Sure & Cheap Right Now
Les 2 Alpes / Tignes / Val Thorens dumping early.
Transfers from Geneva: Ben’s Bus / AlpyBus £35–£55 return.
Gear hire: Intersport €150–€200 6-day premium package.
Schools: Oxygène (all resorts) +33 4 79 01 06 66 | ESF Val Thorens +33 4 79 00 02 86
Austria – Party + Powder
Mayrhofen (Zillertal) / St Anton / Saalbach.
Transfers Innsbruck: Four Seasons Travel £30–£45 return.
Gear: Intersport Mayrhofen €140–€210.
Schools: Mayrhofen Action Club +43 5285 62961 | Snowsports St Anton +43 5446 3560
Italy – Livigno (Duty-Free = Cheap Booze & Gear)
Transfers Innsbruck/Salzburg: Livigno Express bus £40–£60.
Gear: Duty-free Intersport €130–€190.
School: Mottolino Snow School +39 0342 970025
Stop scrolling – snow is falling RIGHT NOW. Book flights + shared bus + apartment + hire = under £800 easy.
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