Those still looking for a last minute Christmas or New Year break can take advantage of some great deals on ski accommodation in the French Alps with European ski accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances.

The company is offering at least 15 percent off all resorts all season, as well as a free night’s accommodation on selected stays over Christmas week.

In order to help alleviate the effects of the weak pound, Pierre & Vacances is giving 15 percent off all accommodation on all dates throughout the winter season, including breaks over Christmas and New Year.

Read more on… Celebrate Christmas and New Year in the French Alps

Following on from the success of Pierre & Vacances’ popular ‘sunshine guarantee’ insurance policy this summer, the European accommodation specialist is now offering a ‘snow guarantee’ on all winter ski holidays.

The policy allows holidaymakers the option of cancelling their ski holiday free of charge if snow conditions in resort are insufficient.

Cancellation applies if a lack or excess of snow entails the closure of over two thirds of the ski lifts normally in service, for a minimum of two consecutive days.

Read more on… Guaranteed snow or your money back

To celebrate the launch of P&Vs new ski brochure for the 2009/2010 season, the French ski accommodation specialist has announced the introduction of short ski breaks to the French Alps and Pyrenees.

Those booking before the end of October 2009 will be entitled to an early booking discount of 15 per cent off weekend arrivals or four nights for the price of three for midweek breaks.

The short ski breaks, which can be booked for one to four nights, are available at selected properties throughout the ski season and offer greater flexibility for those short of time or on a budget this winter. All of the properties are located in resorts with short transfer times from major airports and train stations, meaning guests can make the most of their time on the slopes. Below we have listed some of the short breaks currently on offer with P&V.

Read more on… New short break ski packages launched by P&V

PV holidays (originally known as Pierre et Vacances holidays) specialise in French ski accommodation of the highest standard across the French Alps. With some great locations and value for money, PV ski holidays could be a great alternative option if you know you want a French resort.

With PV ski apartments offering you the chance to book your group and family ski holidays to any of the French Alps resorts, you can be assured of spacious and comfortable ski apartments in some amazing locations.

PV holiday ski apartments offer great value for money and with 70% of their residences having to the door skiing, you can choose from over 35 resorts with a snow guarantee — no snow — you get your money back! You can also book up to 10 people for some apartments.

One area PV holidays excel is in the services they offer for their apartments, with bed linen, towels, cleaning kits, television and end of stay cleaning all covered when you book!

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Pierre & Vacances Group and Intrawest hotels & Residences have signed an agreement for the acquisition of Intrawests lodging and commercial operations at Arc 1950 in Savoie and the Flaine Montsoleil resort located in the Haute Savoie region of France.

Read more on… Pierre & Vacances and Intrawest announce an agreement for the acquisition of Intrawests lodging and commercial operations at two mountain resorts in France

The recent dramatic cut on the VAT on the cost of buying a meal in a French restaurants and cafes will result in higher service standards as well as lower prices for Brits in the Alps this winter according to a statement from P&V (also known as Pierre & Vacances or PV-Holidays) is the number one provider of holiday residences, villages and hotels all over France – including many in British ski tour operator programmes.

Read more on… The VAT cut set to reduce prices in the French alps according to PV-Holidays