Element Ski Travel have come up with an absolute corker for our first holiday. A catered chalet and a snowsure guarantee, all for under £500. It may be one of our more expensive picks, but you’ll save money by not having to go out to eat every night! This chalet is in the village of Meribel Mottarets, which is just above Meribel and offers great access to the slopes.

Numbers: 8 people

When: 6th -14th December

Accommodation: Catered chalet  £162.50

Flights: London Southend to Geneva with Easyjet £48.98 per person

Transfers: Organised by Element Ski Travel for £75 per person

Lift pass: Six day Three Valleys pass £179 per person

TOTAL: £465.48 per person