Must be at least an intermediate level skier/snowboarder that is very comfortable with intermediate (blue) slopes and able to ski advanced (black) slopes.  Having off piste experience is recommended.

No!  French language proficiency is recommended but not required.  Even if the only French word you know how to say is croissant you will be fine.  We will help with translations and in ski towns many people speak English.

Accommodations will be in a beautiful mountain Chalet (an 1820s barn renovated into a modern luxury Chalet) in the mountain town of Morzine, and one day in a hotel in Thonon-Les-Bains on arrival.

Most meals, lift tickets (6 days), transportation within France and Switzerland, tours and tastings, and all accommodations are included.  Airfare, rental equipment, alcohol, gratuities, and travel insurance (highly recommended) are not included.

This trip is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, dairy free, or gluten free diets.

If you have equipment that you really love and are comfortable with then I would suggest bringing it.  Ski/snowboard rental is quite affordable in France (probably around $250 euro for the week).  A good compromise is to bring you own boots if you like them and then rent the rest.

Our groups are relatively small (around 12 people total) but this is usually too large a group to try to keep together on the slopes.  Generally we will break into smaller groups so that we don’t have to wait as much.  We can show you some great spots or you can explore on your own.

The Alps are usually not extremely cold with temperatures usually in the 20-30 degree range.  Of course it can be colder, especially on the higher peaks and with the addition of wind so packing layers is always a good idea.

This trip is focused on skiing so we will be hitting the slopes early with the aim of catching the first chairs.  There is public transportation from the Chalet to the slopes, so if you feel like a slow morning you can join whenever you like.  Same goes for the end of the day, if you want to head back to the Chalet early for a glass of wine and a swim or nap it is no problem!

If you need to cancel a trip that you have already booked and it is at least 90 days before the start of the trip your deposit is fully refundable.  Final payment for the trip is due 60 days before the start of the trip.  Cancellations between 30 and 59 days before the of start of trip that cannot be filled are 50% refundable, if your spot is filled then it is 25% refundable.  Cancellations less than 30 days are non-refundable (100% of booking cost).  For this reason, we recommend you consider purchasing travelers insurance, (try World Nomads) which will cover the cost of your trip in extenuating circumstances.

Gratuities for guides are not included in the price of you trip and are much appreciated. Tipping is at your discretion. Normally average tips for excellent service are around 10%-20% of the trip cost. Tips are pooled together and shared equally among the guides.