Chamonix is renowned as one of the world’s premier off piste destinations and the starting point of the Haute Route to Zermatt, making it a hotspot for ski touring as well. This area offers endless excitement, with daily challenges ranging from powder bowls and demanding couloirs to impressive glacial routes amidst stunning scenery. This trip includes six days ski touring with mountain guides and you’ll be split into groups of 6 based on your ski profile.
When participating in a Purple/Gold ski touring holiday you should expect up to 4 hours of uphill each day of the trip. Where possible, the lift system will be used to access the planned routes, however by venturing further afield it will allow access to the best conditions as agreed with the guides. For the duration of the trip you will also have a minibus available to take the group to any of the different Chamonix valley ski areas, St Gervais, Les Contamines or even over the border to Courmayeur in Italy. The Wednesday night will involve staying in a mountain hut. This is included in the cost of the trip and includes dinner and breakfast, you will just be required to bring a sleeping bag liner. A kit list will be sent out prior to the trip departing; this will have been put together by the IFMGA Guide to ensure nothing is forgotten!
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7 nights chalet accommodation, 6 nights chalet board, twin occupancy rooms, private minibus during stay, 6 days with instructors
Should you prefer to make your own travel and accommodation arrangements, you can book the instruction for £755 – call the Freshtracks team on 020 8410 2022 to book.
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 | 08-03-2025 | End date | Ski Profile |
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Peak Experience | Availability | 10 spaces | Price | From: £755 | Deposit | £300 | |||
Start date | 12-04-2025 | End date | Ski Profile |
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Peak Experience | Availability | 11 spaces | Price | From: £755 | Deposit | £300 |
The valley is home to four ski areas – the Grands Montets, Brévent-Flégère, Les Houches and the Domaine de Balme, and limitless off piste terrain. Each possess some seriously tough runs, but there are also options for beginner and intermediate skiers and boarders. Getting between them requires using the valley bus service, or driving to the lifts each morning. Chamonix is a long-established, year-round working town, with a permanent population of around 12,000. This in turn means it is lively and is very well catered for in terms of après, restaurants, shops and accommodation.
The resort is home once again to our Chamonix Freshtracks Chalet, offering a varied programme of off piste, all mountain and touring holidays across the region.
On this holiday you’ll spend seven nights on a chalet board basis in our chalet situated in the heart of Chamonix town, close to the Brevant lifts. The chalet accommodates up to 10 people in 6 ensuite rooms bedrooms and this unique historic property will be a comfortable base for the group to relax at the end of the day along with the outdoor hot tub. Chalet board includes daily continental breakfast on 7 mornings, plus hot options on 5 mornings and a three course evening meal on 5 nights. Crémant and canapes on the first and last evening, delicious local cheeseboard on two nights, plus a prepared a meal for a sixth evening. Wine is also provided with dinner each night.
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, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Travel is not included on this holiday in order to allow you to choose the most convenient travel arrangements. Check in is between 16:30 and 18:30, as your rep will be conducting a welcome meeting on the first evening before dinner. If you plan to arrive earlier than 16.30, you may be able to drop your bags in the chalet ski room with prior arrangement and can then head in to Chamonix centre just a few minutes walk from the chalet. Check out is 9am on the departure day, please make sure your onward travel arrangements fit around this time, no bags will be able to be left in the chalet after check out due to changeover.
The closest airport to Chamonix in Geneva. There are a number of transfer companies that offer shared shuttle transfers between Geneva Airport and Chamonix, including Mountain Drop Offs, who offer all Ski Club members a discount using promo code SCGBCHX . See our discounts page here for all transfer offers.
If you are planning on driving to resort, please note there is no parking at the chalet but there are a limited number of open ‘on street’ places to park a short distance away. There are also a number of multi storey and underground car parks in central Chamonix such as Parking St Michel and Parking du Brevant, charging around €15 per day.
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.
General Advice:
When ski-touring it is as important not to overheat and to avoid sunburn as it is to keep warm. Therefore, try to choose light-weight, good quality clothing over heavier/thicker items. A clothing system based on layers is best – you can control your temperature much more easily than wearing one thick ski jacket.
The mountain hut will have a dormitory style accommodation that we will all be sharing either in bunk beds or on a sleeping platform. A duvet and pillow is provided, however a sheet sleeping liner is required for hygiene. Silk is warmer and lighter, but more expensive than cotton. Hut shoes are provided at the hut to wear inside. The arrangement is on a half board basis, evening meal consists of soup, main course (meat, vegetables, carbohydrates) and dessert. Most dietary requirements can be catered for but your choice may be restricted. Drinks (water, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits) are available separate to the half board, so bring some cash or card to cover your sundry expenses.
You need to be physically fit to enjoy this programme as there will be an element of aerobic activity when traveling on skis or on foot. The best form of training in the UK is hillwalking, however, regular running, jogging, or cycling will be beneficial. If you are intending to train in a gym, focus on endurance exercise.
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Please see below prices for the 24/25 season
If you require ski hire, we recommend the Concept Pro Shop Chamonix. This is located behind the Aiguille du Midi cable car, a 15-20 minute walk, or short bus ride away from the chalet. They offer a 10% discount to ski club members and have a great array of equipment. Your rep will help you with this upon arrival in resort.
Alternatively Skiset offer members good discounts also. The closest Skiset shop is a 10 minute walk from the chalet. Pre-book online via the Ski Club website, and you will receive a discount on your ski hire.
There are some other shops close to the chalet which could off more convenience.
Touring kit can normally be easily rented in resort – particularly at our recommended outlets. Skins will normally be included as part of the touring ski package. Call the Freshtracks team on 020 8410 2022 for a more detailed kit list.
8th – 15th Mar 2025 : Clive Tayton
12th – 19th Apr 2025 : Kenny Macallister
8th – 15th Mar 2025 : Jim Kerr & Simon Abrahams
12th – 19th Apr 2025 : Simon Abrahams & Neil McKay
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:
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: