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Nicola Iseard 10 rounds last minute ski holiday offers the best ski resorts for late season snow

1. Tignes, France
It may not be the most beautiful ski resorts (apartment blocks and austere environment without trees), but the appeal of Tignes is at its high altitude (their slopes are between 1.550 m-3, 450), making it one of the most snow sure ski resorts in the Alps. You can expect a good layer of snow, even down to the village until late May, and there year-round skiing on the Grande Motte glacier (with the exception of brief closures in mid-May to mid June and September-October). The ski area is extensive, too, which is linked to Val d'Isère to create the circuit Espace Killy ski great.

The deal: Erna Low (0845 863 0525; ernalow.co.uk) has seven nights self 'holiday on April 3 at the Residence du Hameau Borsat from £ 223pp (based on four sharing) including return crossings Eurotunnel.

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2. Saas Fee, Switzerland
This charming village free of cars, filled with chocolate box chalets surrounded by a ring of peaks 4,000 meters high, is often hailed as "the prettiest village resort in Europe." But it has more to offer than just looks good - is also one of the most reliable Spa in Switzerland for snow in late season, with most of his races over 2,500 m and oriented to the north. It also has a glacier ski area which is open all year.

The deal: Inghams (44 (0) 20 8780 4447; inghams.co.uk) has seven nights half board at Hotel Du Glacier from £ 900pp (saving £ 161pp), including flights from Gatwick on 3 April and transfers.

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3. Obergurgl, Austria,
Overall, Austria is not the first to be considered for snow season due to the lower altitudes of their ski resorts. However, Obergurgl is one of the exceptions, is Austria's highest resort, with slopes between 1795 m-3, 080m, and is possibly the most reliable of the ski resorts of Europe-glacier. Situated in the valley Ötz offers skiing until late spring, along with her older sister Hochgurgl complex, which is half the mountain gondola ride.

The deal: Thomson Ski (0871 971 0578; thomsonski.co.uk) has seven nights half board at the Hotel Madeleine from £ 863 pp (saving £ 106 pp), including flights from Gatwick, Manchester or Cardiff, April 3 and transfers.

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4. Mammoth, California, USA
Higher than other ski resorts in California in 2425 m, Mammoth has an impressive record of snow and its slopes to maintain a good base well into spring, generously topped up by a growing body of snow cannons. You can expect to find this great mountain expanding fully operational in April, with half of its terrain open in May.

The deal: Ski Independence (44 (0) 131 243 8097; ski i.com) has room for seven nights' only in the Alpenhof from £ 1,009 pp, including return flights from Heathrow on 7 April to hire.

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5. Cervinia, Italy
With slopes reaching as high as 3480 meters, Cervinia is one of the biggest ski resorts in Europe and despite a lot of afternoon sun can expect excellent snow conditions at the end of the season. The preparation is excellent, too, and is miles long, crossing tracks that are perfect for the intermediaries. It's linked to Zermatt in Switzerland, and it is possible to navigate between the two countries from November until early May.

The deal: Interhome (44 (0) 20 8780 6629; interhome.co.uk) has seven nights self 'on vacation in a two-bedroom apartment on April 10 from £ 161.50pp (based on four sharing). FR7476.250.2 Ref. Flights extra.

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6. Geilo, Norway
This picturesque 100-year-old resort is located in a valley with two areas of track (Vestlia and Slaatto) on both sides, which are the Skisenter Geilolia. Go in April and you can expect good conditions to end the season (the season generally runs from late November to early May) and vacuum tracks.

The deal: Topics of the Alps (44 (0) 1248 717,440; alpinetracks.com) has seven nights half board on April 4 at the Ustedalen Hotel from £ 595pp (saving £ 100 pp), including airport transfers . Flights extra. Children under 12 years pay 50% of adult sharing room with parents.

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7. Whistler, Canada
Whist and Blackcomb together form the largest ski area, with the longest runs in North America. The resort receives an average of over 400 inches of snow per year - far more than any other Colorado resort - and, despite the unseasonable warm weather and lack of snow during the 2010 Winter Olympics last month generally is a safe bet for late-season snow, especially in the two areas of glaciers. It offers the longest season in the continent for a complex of large, welcoming skiers until June.

The deal: Canadian Affair (44 (0) 20 7616 9933; canadianaffair.com) has room for seven nights'-only Whistler Village Inn