When it comes to skiing, the European Alps is the motherland. From Turin, Italy, which hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics, to the ski resort city of Innsbruck, Austria, the Alps are the premier destination for die-hard skiers.

Lufthansa Airlines is inviting travelers to “Fall into Fitness” with their ski special. The sale includes flights from major U.S. cities, like New York and San Francisco, to popular ski locations in Europe.

Book a flight by Oct. 7 and depart between Oct. 26 and Dec. 10. Return flights are permitted between Nov. 1 and March 10, 2010. The lowest fares can be found for mid-week travel and a Saturday night stay is required.

After you book a flight, there’s only one thing to do: Pack your skis. 

Sample fares are each way and are exclusive of taxes:
Washington flights to Zurich from $229
New York flights to Turin from $274
Atlanta flights to Zurich from $283
Houston flights to Vienna from $310
San Francisco flights to Oslo from $322
Chicago flights to Innsbruck from $369

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