Puy St Vincent, France £65

This is based on six people staying a week at the Gentaines self-catering apartments, which have a sofa bed, a double bedroom and a bunk bed, available from Erna Low (0845 8630525, www.ernalow.co.uk) for January 2 departures. Includes Eurotunnel crossings and a 10 per cent discount for booking at least 60 days in advance.

Saint-Jean d’Arves, France £97

A charming village with a few old alpine farmhouses and a church, and skiing in Les Sybelles, the fourth largest ski area in France, offered by Peak Retreats (0870 7700408, www.peakretreats.co.uk). The price is for a week at the Marmottes traditional-style chalets, sleeping four; Eurotunnel crossing included. Good for families.

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Borovets, Bulgaria £149

The week-long packages offered by Inghams (020-8780 4444, www.inghams.co.uk) staying at the quirky Malina Village chalets are dirt cheap and so are the prices at the resort. This is based on six sharing on January 30. Book by November 27.

Morzine, France £181

The Miramar in Morzine is a chalet with all the trimmings stripped out offered by TG Ski (01452 731000, www.tgski.co.uk), with rooms sleeping four from £181pp in January (or £362pp for two sharing). Note that there are no evening meals or cooked breakfasts. Flights excluded.

Méribel, France £199

For just £18 more than the Miramar, Skiweekends (0844 4060600, www.skiweekends.com) has a six-night half-board stay in the Club Hotel Verseau in Méribel, based on four sharing, and departing on January 1. Overnight transfer by coach in each direction. Meribel is one of the most popular ski resorts for Britons.

Pas de la Casa, Andorra £239

Directski (0800 5870945, www.directski.com) is offering Sandi IV self-catering flats departing on January 10. Pas de la Casa is on Andorra’s border with France. It is known for its lively nightlife and excellent ski instructors, although it is not ideal for expert skiers. Based on four sharing.