Why not visit Strasswerwirt in Austria for a short break on the piste, with less than an hour on the plane?
Soak up the spectacular Tyrolean Alpine landscape; by horse, skis or foot in just a weekend.
The traditional family run hotel has been in the Nothegger family for generations, and has its own riding school with award winning instructors. A couple of short hacks on sure footed haflingers are also possible in winter to view this stunning winter landscape which includes frozen lakes and ice falls.
Or if you fancy staying in Italy, the 2* Orthal is a great budget trip. The family-run hotel is a comfortable, unfussy hotel which has been recently modernised in the local style. The hotel has its own ski slopes, ski school and ski /snowboard hire. Daily rides out in the gentle rolling hills around the Asiago plateau. The area is perfect for beginners and families and there are several other small ski stations in the area. Paradise for cross-country skiers.
Visit http://www.theridingcompany.com/uk/choose-a-holiday.htm#winterridingandskiing for more information.
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