Winter vacations are always well-received, and the season offers a wealth of activities. Students are eligible for several discounts that allow them to enjoy winter tourism at a low cost.
When the snow is long overdue
For the past few years, snow has been slow to appear. Ski resorts at lower altitudes are less busy and often have spaces available until the last minute. This is a great opportunity to negotiate a discounted spot, hoping for snow for the holidays. Otherwise, it's still pleasant to be surrounded by mountain scenery with friends. If the snow is more sporadic this year, you'll save money by traveling in a group. Most student associations offer access to packages for hikes at various ski resorts. You'll be able to travel inexpensively. It's also possible to pay less if you can leave for your ski trip on a day other than Saturday. A site like Le ski en décalé offers, as its name suggests, ski trips with staggered dates that cost less. Before going on vacation to a ski resort, you need to equip yourself, both in terms of equipment and food. Generally, everything costs more on site.
Escape for the winter
Not everyone is a fan of skiing or winter sports. For travel enthusiasts, this is also the time to take advantage of available holiday discounts. Whether visiting a European capital or escaping to warmer climates, most travel agencies offer discounts for students. It's very advantageous to rent a car and travel in a group if you're traveling to a European capital. The downside is having to consider individual tastes when choosing places to visit. If you prefer to travel alone, you can opt for a coach. With Interflix, you can make five trips across Europe for 99 euros, enough to see the sights for less. While destinations like Barcelona and Vienna remain very popular, other destinations have been attracting students in recent years. Eastern European countries, in addition to being less well-known and therefore interesting to explore, are also the least expensive. So, there are ways to make great discoveries at low prices. There's no need to leave France, as it's also very pleasant to travel within the country. It's also easier to find transportation and accommodation without having to deal with the language barrier. As for the language barrier, there's also a way to travel to a place where you can speak French while experiencing Nordic winter conditions: Quebec. There are some great packages available that allow you to travel the country by car for cheap.
