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Take advantage of Andermatt’s incredible snow record and diverse off piste terrain with a long weekend in a Freshtracks favourite resort!
What's Included
What’s included
- Return standard Swiss Rail transfer ticket from Zurich Airport
- Half board for 3 nights (breakfast and dinner)
- 3 days with IFMGA mountain guides
- Transceiver if required
What’s not included
- Flights
- Lunches
- Ski Passes
- Ski/boot hire
- Backpack, shovel and probe (mandatory)
On Snow Experience
This trip includes three 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.
Instructors, 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.
Martin Woods
I fell in love with skiing after a school ski trip almost 40 years ago and have been skiing ever since. It’s an exhilarating sport with fantastic scenery to go with it. What’s not to like? I was lucky enough to work in Seattle for a few years and skied at every possible opportunity. Whistler became like a second home. I’m UK based again now, but being a Ski Club rep has given me the opportunity to visit resorts around the world and meet great people. On the mountain I’m always on the lookout for some fresh powder, but I’m equally as happy to carve my way down a freshly groomed piste. At the end of the day, discussing the day’s adventures over an après drink is the icing on the cake.
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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
3 nights half board, 3* hotel, twin share, Swiss Rail Ticket, 3 days with mountain guides
Prior to booking, please ensure you have the correct ski profile for the hotel. See our profiles here.
Book with confidence - the Ski Club is ABTOT and ATOL protected
Despite boasting an impressive 120km of pistes in the linked ski area, the main attractions lie beyond the run markers.
Beginner
Fast lifts- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
Advanced
Aprés- Snow
- Value
With up to six off piste holidays heading to resort each season, it’s no surprise Andermatt remains a Freshtracks favourite.
I’ve just got back from my fifth Freshtracks trip to Andermatt, four as a rep and there is a very good reason why I keep going back – it’s the off piste skiing! It’s also got a good snow record, I’ve been blessed with lots of plentiful powder almost every time I’ve been here, even at times when the rest of the Alps were struggling for snow. Andermatt is definitely not a party town, but there are a few bars where you can have a relaxed drink after a long day on the slopes. However, the selection is not huge and you certainly won’t find loud music or dancing on the tables!
Susie Llewelyn SCGB Rep 2024
Pros and cons
- One of the best snow records in the Alps
- Significant recent investments and an outstanding lift system
- Expansive backcountry terrain
- Limited off-slope activities
- Skiers might feel exposed during whiteouts due to the slopes being above the tree line
- A longer airport transfer time compared to some other resorts
Hotel Sonne
The 3* Hotel Sonne is a comfortable family run hotel located just metres from the Gemsstock Cable Car. You’ll be catered for on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner) throughout your stay. This holiday is on a twin share basis, and 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, but are subject to our hotel room allowance.
The Hotel Sonne is traditional and comfortable and really convenient for the main Gemsstock lift. The food is plentiful and we eat from a fixed menu every night (with flexibility for dietary requirements). There are numerous posh hotels, with spa facilities in the modern developing area of town, however they lack the rustic charm and friendliness of the Sonne.
Susie Llewelyn SCGB Rep
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Travel Information
Your holiday includes a standard class return Swiss Rail ticket between Zurich Airport and Andermatt. For this holiday, a late flight is required on the 15th as it will allow for a full final day skiing. An efficient and convenient way to travel in Switzerland, travelling by rail allows you to set your own schedule and choose the flights best suited to you. We recommended the Swiss Rail website for finding the most accurate journey times. The Hotel Sonne is a short 8-10 minute walk from Andermatt station. Please do not book your flights until the holiday has been confirmed to run.
Should you not be flying into Zurich airport, please call the office to discuss alternative arrangements on 020 8410 2022. You will be sent your ticket via email a few days before departure. This ticket does not need to be printed off, and can be used at any time on the day of travel.
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
For ski hire we recommend Meyer’s Sporthaus AG Rentals, who offer Ski Club members a discount and is located just a 2-minute walk away from the hotel. Alternatively, Alpina Sport also has a good range of hire equipment and also offers a discount for members.
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.
Lift passes can be purchased once in resort with the help of your Ski Club rep. It is worth noting that Andermatt is on the Epic Pass.
12th – 15th Dec 2024 : Martin Woods
12th – 15th Dec 2024 : 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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