Ski Holidays with Dogs

For the animal lovers - your dog friendly ski holidays

Why not bring your dog along for your next ski holiday and make them part of the memories! France is a dog-friendly country and many residences allow pets in their apartments.

Some ski apartments limit the number of pets allowed per apartment to one, but Ski Collection has a great choice of multi-pet ski accommodation to select from too! Charges will be applicable depending on the fees fixed by the accommodation, and in most cases, the only rule is that dogs must be kept on a lead at all times in the residence.

Ski holidays with one dog

Below is a selection of dog-loving residences, but if you cannot see what you're looking for, or have any questions, call our friendly, dog-loving, Alpine specialists.

Avoriaz (L'Amara, Atria Crozats, Electra)
Flaine (Le Centaure, Les Terrasses d'Helios)
Val Thorens (Le Haumeau du Kashmir, Chalet Altitude, Hotel Le Val Thorens)
Les Menuires (Les Clarines, Les Alpages de Reberty)
Courchevel (Chalet de la Mouria, Chalets du Forum, Hôtel de la Loze)
Meribel (Les Crets, Les Alpages, Hotel AlpenRuitor)
Montgenevre (Le Napoleon)

Les Arcs (Les Alpages de Chantel, Edenarc, Chalet de l'Ours)
Peisey-Vallandry (L'Oree des Cimes, L'Oree des Neiges)
La Plagne (Les Granges du Soleil, Sun Valley, Le Pelvoux)
La Rosiere (Les Cimes Blanches, Le Lodge Hemera)
Sainte-Foy (Les Fermes de Ste Foy, Le Ruitor)
Bourg Saint-Maurice (Le Coeur d'Or)

Tignes (Le Telemark, Le Taos, Kalinda Village)
Val d'Isere (Eureka Val, Les Balcons de Bellevarde, Chalet le Cabrini, Hotel La Savoyarde, Hotel Avenue Lodge)
Alpe d'Huez (l'Ours Blanc, Le Cristal de l'Alpe, Residence Daria-I Nor),
Les Deux Alpes (Goleon Val Ecrin)
Isola 2000 (Les Terrasses d'Isola, Les Terrasses d'Azur)

For those who have more than one dog?

Occasionally, we find a ski accommodation that allows more than one dog to travel with the family! Listed below are a few resorts and ski apartments/hotels that welcome families that are travelling with two or more dogs:

Plagne Soleil & Plagne Village (Aspen)
Plagne 1800 (Chalets d'Edelweiss)
Belle-Plagne (Carlina)

If you'd like to stay in another resort, do call us and we will be able to make some recommendations.

Now choose the best way to travel

Eurotunnel

The cost for your pet to travel with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is £19/26€ for each leg of the journey. So, £38 return.

This fee applies to each dog, cat or ferret in your vehicle. Pets need to stay in your car during crossing. You will need to visit the Pet Control booth in Calais before check-in lanes so they can carry out checks

P&O

It costs £15 per pet each way to travel on the Dover to Calais route, so £30 return, with registered Guide and Hearing Dogs travelling free of charge.

Dogs, cats or ferrets are allowed on their ships with pet passports, as long as they meet all the EU requirements. All pets must stay in your vehicle during the trip. Check-in at least 60 mins before return.

Brittany Ferries

The crossing charge is £25 (UK to France) £24.75 (France to UK) per dog.
Pets are only allowed in pet-friendly cabins and the designated exercise area.

Please note these prices are a guide only and will be confirmed on booking.

Last but not least, some helpful hints before you leave:

Be sure you have the Pet Passport safe as no other documentation will be accepted. The pet must have been micro chipped and had the necessary vaccinations.
Dogs must be at least 3 months old to travel.
Label your dog: put your English number and the name of your accommodation in case you lose your dog.
Check that your dog is not a banned breed in France.
If you have a long journey ahead: remember to give your pet a light meal before you go, and pack small few snacks! It’s always good to plan to make few stops during the journey as well.
Don’t forget a pack additional items with leads, beds, toilets bags etc.

For more informations on travelling with dogs, you can visit the UK Government travel advice website. Ready to enjoy a ski holiday in the French Alps with your whole family, request a quote and we will get you booked in!