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Les Deux Alpes consistently astonishes skiers with its diverse and high-quality off piste terrain. Join us for a week of expert instruction on Europe’s largest skiable glacier!
What's Included
What’s included
- Group transfers
- 7 nights full board including drinks
- 6 days instruction
- Transceiver hire (if required)
What’s not included
- Flights
- Lunches (on the mountain)
- Ski Passes
- Ski/boot hire
- Backpack, shovel and probe (mandatory)
On Snow Experience
During this holiday you’ll spend 6 days with Alex Champan and her incredible team of instructors focusing on your off piste technique. You’ll be split into groups of 6/7 based on your ski profile. It is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for the holiday they would like to book, please see our ‘View dates and prices’ tab for specific holiday information.
Irrespective of ability level, everyone will come away from this trip with their on and off piste skiing significantly improved. Alex Chapman is a skilful and entertaining instructor who is able to find the fun in any and all skiing drills. She also finds the best lunch spots on the mountain!
Duncan Spink SCGB Rep
Instructors, Guides and Ski Club Reps (see Essential Info for specific holidays)
Alex Chapman
I became a ski instructor and coach due to my passion for sport, snowsports in particular and most importantly my love of teaching and coaching. I am BASI level 4 qualified with full French equivalence and have loved every moment of this wonderful job for the last 15 years, more recently teaching and coaching both summer and winter.
I have experience of coaching and teaching all over the world, Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Les Deux Alpes is my resort of choice and home now. I have extensive knowledge of the terrain and surrounding areas and believe that Les Deux Alpes offers fantastic skiing for everyone. The beginners slopes in resort are perfect for learning, the ability to ski from 3600M to 1650M on a blue run is fantastic and the lift accessed off piste is second to non. I very much look forward to working on your skiing and sharing my paradise with you!
Robert Dixson
Please call me Bob.
I was 45 when I first strapped a pair of planks to my feet but I was totally hooked from that first moment (in Les Deux Alpes) and (until Covid) there's never been a winter, since, without at least one ski trip. I've skied in France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Norway, Sweden and Canada and, since 2008, I've been a Ski Club Rep, Leader, Ambassador and Rep again. I've skied with hundreds of Ski Club Members in the intervening years representing the Club in France, Italy, Switzerland and Canada.
Steve Tonge
I have always been passionate about the outdoors and try to take every opportunity to get out in the mountains. I am a keen skier and mountaineer. My ambition is to spend as much time as possible enjoying skiing.. I put lots of energy and enthusiasm into snow sports and get lots of fun out of it. Hopefully I can help other like minded people do the same.
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, coach transfers, 5 days with instructors
Course Only options available for £660 – call the Freshtracks team on 020 8410 2022 to book.
Prior to booking it is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.
| Start date | End date | Ski Profile | Peak Experience | Availability | Price | Deposit | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start date | 01-02-2025 | End date |  08-02-2025 |
Ski Profile |
|
Peak Experience | Availability | 9 spaces | Price | From: £1695 | Deposit | £300 | ||
| Start date | 15-03-2025 | End date | 22-03-2025 |
Ski Profile |
|
Peak Experience | Availability | 12 spaces | Price | From: £1695 | Deposit | £300 |
Book with confidence - the Ski Club is ABTOT and ATOL protected
Les Deux Alpes is a high-altitude French resort laying claim to a number of records, including the largest skiable glacier in Europe and the longest fully on piste vertical available in the world at 2,200m.
Beyond these achievements, it’s snowsure reputation and impressive off piste terrain make it a firm favourite for British visitors. The resort boasts 200km of on piste terrain, beginners are well catered for, expert skiers can head over to La Grave and the resort is also home to one of the best snowparks in Europe.
Beginner- Fast lifts
- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
- Advanced
- Aprés
- Snow
- Value
Beginner
Fast liftsLes Deux Alpes has hundreds of kilometres of pistes which are all kept in excellent condition, with new, fast lifts that take you right to the top of the glacier at 3400m. There is plenty of off piste potential, and, if conditions and ability levels permit, day trips to Alpe d’Huez or La Grave are possible. In the town, there are loads of bars to enjoy an après drink or two but none are too noisy or boisterous!
Duncan Spink SCGB Rep
Les Deux Alpes’ mix of challenging off piste runs and well-maintained slopes make it an exceptional resort for every type of skier.
Pros and cons
- Snowsure slopes and a massive glacier area
- Great off piste and access across to La Grave
- Lively après scene and a buzzing resort
- Lots of affordable accommodation and a great deal to do off the slopes
- Advanced skiers may find the slopes slightly limited for a week
- Exposed slopes above the treeline can be testing in bad weather
- Sun can affect the snow on the resort return runs
- Lift system could do with updating, but this is planned in the coming years!
3* Hotel La Belle Etoile
Hotel La Belle Etoile is located in the centre of Les Deux Alpes and near to ski and snowboard slopes. With its tradition stone structure and its beautiful panoramic terrace with a view of the Muzelle, it’s the perfect place for a stay in resort. The hotel offers a friendly and welcoming environment, a well as a spa to unwind in after a long day on the slopes. This holiday is on a twin share basis. If you’re a solo traveller, then you will be placed in a room with someone of the same gender. Single rooms may be available upon request. These are subject to our hotel room allowance. If you require a single room, please book early to avoid disappointment.
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Travel Information
Flights are not included, however there is a set transfer from Grenoble airport. The Ski Club Rep will meet you in the arrivals hall.
Please see below for the recommended flight details.
Recommended Flight Times
MAN 0945 – GNB 1245 (EZY2101) // GNB 1335 – MAN 1435 (EZY2102)
LGW 0835 – GNB 1115 (BA2584) // GNB 1215 – LGW 1305 (BA2585)
LHR 0925 – GNB 1215 (BA382) // GNB 1305 – LHR 1400 (BA383)
The outbound transfer will leave Grenoble airport by 1345. Please ensure your flight lands no later than 1245 in order for you to make the group transfer time.
The inbound transfer will arrive at Grenoble airport by 1000. Please ensure your flight departs no earlier than 1215.
The group transfer will take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
Please do not book your flights until one of the team have confirmed the trip to run. If you have any other queries please call one of the team on 020 8410 2022.
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 ski hire, we recommend the Schuss Go Sport Montagne shop. It is a short walk from the hotel and offers a great range of on and off piste equipment. If you mention your instructor’s name “Alex Chapman”, you will receive a discount.
1st – 8th Feb 2025 : Bob Dixson
15th – 22nd March 2025 : Steve Tonge
1st – 8th Feb 2025 : Tip Top Ski Coaching
15th – 22nd March 2025 : Tip Top Ski Coaching
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(1)
Overall rating
Rep Review – January 2024
Duncan Spink, July 1, 2024
Irrespective of ability level, everyone will come away from this trip with their on and off piste skiing improved. Alex Champan is a skilful and entertaining instructor who is able to find the fun in any and all skiing drills. She also finds some great lunch venues!
Les 2 Alpes has kilometres of pistes which are all kept in excellent condition, with new, fast lifts take you up to the top of the glacier at 3400m. There is plenty of off piste potential, and, if conditions and ability levels permit, day trips to Alpe d’Huez or La Grave are possible. In the town, there are loads of bars to enjoy an après drink or two but none are too noisy or boisterous.
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