From Cork to the Slopes: France Just Got a Whole Lot Closer!
Dust off the ski goggles, find those thermals and start dreaming of snowy mountains, because we have some very exciting news for winter holiday lovers in Cork!
Topflight has announced an exciting expansion of its winter ski programme for 2026/27, with brand new direct flights from Cork to Lyon, making a ski holiday in the spectacular French Alps easier than ever.
And here at Cork International Hotel, we love anything that makes travelling from Cork even better.
From Cork to the French Alps
There is something very special about a ski holiday. Crisp mountain air, spectacular scenery, cosy evenings, delicious food and, of course, the thrill of heading out onto the slopes each morning.
Now, travellers from Cork and across Munster can enjoy direct access to some of France’s best known ski destinations, with Topflight offering holidays to resorts including La Plagne, La Rosière, Les Arcs, Méribel, Tignes and Val Thorens.
Whether you are planning your first ever ski holiday or already know your blue runs from your black runs, the French Alps offer something for everyone.
A Brilliant Family Holiday
For families, a ski holiday can be a fantastic adventure.
Many French resorts cater extremely well for children and beginners, with ski schools, nursery slopes and family friendly accommodation. There is also plenty to enjoy away from the skis, from sledging and snowy walks to hot chocolates in cosy mountain cafés.
It is the kind of holiday where everyone comes home with stories to tell, new skills learned and, very possibly, a few snowball battles under their belts!
A Winter Escape for Two
Ski holidays are not just about clocking up kilometres on the mountain.
For couples, the French Alps can make for a wonderfully romantic winter escape. Think breathtaking mountain views, long lunches, cosy fires, beautiful Alpine villages, fabulous French food and a glass of something special at après ski.
And if one of you is a keen skier and the other is slightly less enthusiastic about hurtling down a mountain, many French resorts offer spas, restaurants, shopping and plenty of other winter activities too.
Gather the Gang
Then there is the group ski holiday.
Few trips are better suited to a group of friends. Spend the day on the slopes before meeting up for après ski, dinner and an evening recounting everyone’s adventures from the day.
France is famous for its enormous ski areas, and resorts such as Les Arcs and La Plagne form part of the vast Paradiski area, offering hundreds of kilometres of terrain to explore.
And, of course, après ski is practically an essential part of the experience!
Start Your Ski Holiday a Day Early at Cork International Hotel
If you are travelling from Cork Airport, why not make the beginning of your holiday part of the experience?
Our Stay, Park & Fly package at Cork International Hotel allows you to arrive the evening before your flight, check in to your beautifully appointed bedroom, relax and officially switch into holiday mode.
Enjoy dinner, settle into your room and get a great night’s sleep knowing that the airport terminal is just a few minutes’ walk away.
Your car can remain parked while you are away, meaning there is no early morning drive to Cork, no rushing and no worrying about where to leave the car.
Wake up refreshed, grab your bags and stroll over to the terminal – or avail of our complimentary guest shuttle bus.
And just like that, you are on your way from Cork to the snow covered mountains of France.
Now the only difficult decision is which resort to choose!
Bon voyage and happy skiing from all of us at Cork International Hotel.