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This action-packed holiday is sure to satisfy your off piste cravings. Enjoy six days of off piste skiing with some of our favourite local mountain guides, experiencing the best backcountry terrain the resort has to offer.
What's Included
What’s included
- Group flights & transfers
- Six days with IFMGA mountain guides
- Transceiver if required
- 7 nights half board accommodation
What’s not included
- Lunches
- Ski Passes
- Ski/boot hire
- Backpack, shovel and probe (mandatory)
On Snow Experience
This trip includes six days with mountain guides. You’ll be split into groups of 6/7 based on your ski profile. Where possible, the lift system will be utilised to access off piste terrain, however, if you need to venture further afield in order to access the best off piste conditions, then your guide may suggest ski touring. This will all be dependent upon conditions and the guides you have on your trip. If you are part of a large Freshtracks trip then there may be the opportunity for one group not to participate in any ski touring for the duration of the trip. If this is the case, please inform your Ski Club Rep at the beginning of the trip. It is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for their holiday, please see the ‘View dates & prices‘ tab for more information.
Alagna is known for the Freeride Paradise area and there’s only a black run back to the resort, so skiers tend to be pretty good and queues can get long on a powder day! The lift system gives access to some great terrain and there’s plenty over the course of the week to keep it interesting. Andrea and Nicola were brilliant guides, keeping us safe and taking us to the best spots. The piste network also offers some great skiing and the mountain restaurants are a treat – and an absolute bargain!
Katy Ellis SCGB Rep
Guides and Ski Club Reps (see Essential Info for specific holidays)
Andrea Enzio
I was born in Varallo in 1968; Ski instructor since 1990 and Mountain Guide since 1991. I started my working career in the mountain at an early stage, following in the footsteps of my father and my family who are mainly made up of mountain guides and ski instructors.
Having always had a passion for sport, I participated as an athlete in the Alagna alpine Ski Club for many years. After that I started rock climbing and then moved on to alpinism. I soon became a ski instructor and mountain guide and started these two jobs in summer and winter alternating them with maintenance work and managing the high altitude Huts, Margherita and Gnifetti on Monte Rosa.
Attracted mainly to winter sports, I started snowboarding and also completed an instructor’s course. After obtaining a qualification in canyoning guide, and participating in some Himalayas high mountain expeditions, I have been dedicating my attention and passion to skiing, from free ride and extreme snowboarding. On my side, you can count on some of the most important extreme line in the Monte Rosa group.
A lifetime dedicated to sport: other than alpinism and skiing, I am also a sailing fan, I did parachuting; I fly paraglide; white water kayak; scubadiving.
I live in Alagna and I’m the president of the historic Guide Association in Alagna founded in 1872, and technical director of the homonym guide School.
I work as Mountain Guide, Ski Instructor, Air Rescuer at helicopter base in Borgosesia and Alessandria. Married since 2013 with Barbara and now two kids: Caterina(9) and Giacomo(7).
Certifications and insurance policy
- “Scuola di Alpinismo Corpo Guide Alagna” is legally registered and recognised by “Collegio Regionale Guide Alpine del
- Mountain Guide qualification is recognised by the international certification IFMGA
- Ski Instructor qualification is recognised by ISIA certification (international ski instructor association).
- Guide School and myself have professional liability
Sandro Borini (Boris)
Boris is part of Andrea's team of experienced mountain guides.
Alban Donohoe
My first ever experience of skiing was at the age of 14 when I screwed a pair of antique skis to my walking boots and learned to fall down Saddleworth Moor, fortunately it has improved a little since then. I love playing hard and skiing hard with a nice lunch thrown in along the way I look forward to meeting, skiing and enjoying the apres bars with you all.
Kim Moss
Like everyone I can't wait to return to the mountains and Andermatt for my tenth season with the club. I enjoy all types of skiing: cruising the blues; the escapism of skinning and the reward of off-piste; end of season spring skiing and mucking around with family and friends. Mountain food and mountain party rate pretty highly too. At home I do the swim, bike, run thing and dabble in a bit of work. See you in the mountains.
Find out more about this trip ...
We are ATOL and ABTOT protected so you can book with confidence knowing your money is secure.
Our holidays are a great way to meet and ski with other members of a similar ability to you.
Have questions? Call now and talk to our friendly team of holiday experts on 020 8410 2022.
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Prices include
7 nights half board, 3* hotel, twin share, return scheduled flights, coach transfers, 6 days with mountain guides
Prior to booking, please ensure you have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.
| Start date | End date | Ski Profile | Peak Experience | Availability | Price | Deposit | ||||||||
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| Start date | 26-01-2025 | End date |  02-02-2025 |
Ski Profile |
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Peak Experience | Availability | 8 spaces | Price | From: £1995 | Deposit | £300 | ||
| Start date | 09-03-2025 | End date | 16-03-2025 |
Ski Profile |
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Peak Experience | Availability | 11 spaces | Price | From: £1995 | Deposit | £300 |
Book with confidence - the Ski Club is ABTOT and ATOL protected
Linked to Gressoney and Champoluc in the Monterosa Ski Area, Alagna has over 2000m of lift served vertical and some serious off piste terrain.
Beginner
Fast lifts
Intermediate- Resort Activities
Advanced- Aprés
Snow- Value
Discover the pristine beauty and exhilarating slopes of Alagna, where world-class skiing meets the charm of an authentic Alpine village.
Pros and cons
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Access to incredible off piste terrain
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Huge vertical and lots of skiing above 2500m
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Part of the vast Monterosa ski area and its 132km of linked slopes
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Upper mountain may close during bad weather
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Tough mountain for beginners or early intermediates
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Village is relatively quiet in terms of apres and nightlife
Hotel Cristallo
In the shadow of Monte Rosa you’ll be staying at the Hotel Cristallo in twin share accommodation. The hotel is close to the ski lifts making it a fantastic base from which to explore the area’s terrain and to satisfy your needs when it comes to a full days skiing. With a warm welcome and authentic Italian charm you can rest assured you’ll be well rested, and ready to start again the following day. This holiday is on a twin share basis. If you are a solo traveller, then you will be placed in a room with someone of the same gender. Single rooms may be available upon request and are subject to our hotel room allowance. If you require a single room, please book early to avoid disappointment.
The Hotel Cristallo is situated in the centre of the village and there is a 5-10 minute walk uphill to the lifts. There is the option to leave skis/boots in lockers at the base if you’d prefer not to carry them! The hotel itself offers very spacious bedrooms and bathrooms so it works well for sharers. The food was generally well received, though we would have all liked a bit more veg! Drinks prices were good and the team had some great local wine recommendations for us.
Katy Ellis SCGB Rep
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Travel Information
This holiday includes both your flights with British Airways from London Heathrow and transfers from Milan Malpensa Airport. Ski Carriage is payable at the airport only and cannot be pre-booked.
26th Jan – 2nd Feb 2025 : LHR – MXP BA0572 0735-1030 // BA0587 1215-1325
9th – 16th Mar 2025 : LHR – MXP BA0586 0815-1115 // BA0587 1215-1325
Your Ski Club Rep will coordinate the coach transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport, so please look out for them in the main arrivals hall, they will be wearing their Ski Club jacket. Transfers to and from resort will take approximately two and a half hours.
If these arrangements are not convenient, you can organise your own travel and may be eligible to receive a nominal discount from the holiday cost. Furthermore, if you can find alternative flights that coincide with our flight times, then you can meet the group at the airport and take our transfers to resort. Please do not book any alternative flights or travel until your holiday has been confirmed to run. Please contact the Freshtracks office on 020 8410 2022 in order to discuss this further.
Confirmation
Once the holiday has been confirmed, please send your flight details (flight numbers, arrival and departure time) to the Freshtracks Team via email to ku.oc.bulciks@sloh.
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What You Need to Know
If you require equipment hire, we recommend Sport Haus. This is located within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, next to the main lift station. They offer a good range of off piste equipment, and your Ski Club rep can help you with this when in resort.
If you own your own ski touring equipment, then it may be worth taking this with you on your trip. If you do not own your own kit, then this can normally be easily rented in resort. However, please be aware of the cost of hiring this equipment in resort.
It is recommended to buy your lift pass ahead of departure for this holiday. These can be purchased at Ski pass online – Alagna.
26th Jan – 2nd Feb 2025 : Alban Donohoe
9th – 16th March 2025 : Kim Moss
26th Jan – 2nd Feb 2025 : Andrea Enzio & Boris
9th – 16th March 2025 : Andrea Enzio & Boris
It is a condition of booking that you have valid and adequate snowsports insurance. It is your responsibility to ensure your policy provides cover for all the activities that you participate in during your holiday.
We offer a Ski Club Insurance policy which provides the cover we require for all bookings. This policy can be found here: Ski Club Travel Insurance – Ski Club Of Great Britain
If you decide to purchase insurance elsewhere, it is your responsibility to ensure that your policy provides cover as that of the Ski Club Insurance policy. The policy of insurance should provide cover for personal injury, death, medical and repatriation costs in the countries which you intend to visit, together with cover for loss of baggage and valuables, personal liability, delay, cancellation, curtailment, missed departure and legal expenses. The policy should also include cover against losses caused by the effects or consequences of Covid-19.
Due to the type of holidays that you will be booking with us, we also advise that your policy should include skiing off-piste without a guide. Please note, insurance premiums must be paid at the same time as booking in order for the package holiday or single service cancellation cover to be effective. It is also advised to keep your insurance details with you while you are on your holiday. If you choose to travel without adequate insurance cover, we will not be liable for any losses howsoever arising, in respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available.
Passport – Check your passport is in date and valid for travel by checking the entry requirements for your destination country – you can see these here: Foreign travel advice – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For most European destinations your passport should:
- have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago
- have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area
Check your passport meets these requirements before you travel.
NB: Starting in 2025 (Date TBC) travel authorisation will be required to travel withing Europe – find out more here ETIAS (europa.eu)
When venturing off piste, it is compulsory to wear an avalanche transceiver. These can be provided by the Ski Club and should be worn by every person on every all mountain, off piste and touring holiday. Anyone joining these holidays will also be required to bring their own backpack, shovel and probe.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Any Member wishing to ski/snowboard with a Ski Club Group, in any of the resorts where the Ski Club is represented, agrees to do so under the following conditions:
- You appreciate that the Ski Club Rep is a volunteer with no formal qualifications as an instructor or mountain guide.
- You also appreciate that no other member of the group undertakes any obligations to you concerning your safety for which you remain solely responsible.
- You must ensure that your equipment is in good working order before setting off for the day and that you are suitably clothed for the proposed itinerary and all possible weather conditions.
- You must decide whether or not a particular run or route is within your competence.
- You must ensure that you are properly equipped for that day. If you are skiing off piste you must have a shovel, probe and transceiver, and know how to use them. If you are using a Ski Club transceiver, it is your sole responsibility to know how to use it.
- It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you are suitably insured for the activities intended to be undertaken.
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Reviews for this holiday(2)
Overall rating
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David, June 3, 2024
The hotel was characterful, historic, comfortable and welcoming with very helpful staff.
Excellent Rep
Roy, June 3, 2024
A very good trip all round. Good group of people, excellent rep & good guides!
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