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Take full advantage of Flaine’s exceptional backcountry terrain and piste network with this week long all mountain programme, offering the perfect opportunity to take your skills to the next level with our team of top instructors!
What's Included
What’s included
- Return coach transfers from Geneva Airport
- 7 nights chalet accommodation with sauna
- 6 days chalet board with host service
- Singe rooms (April departure only)
- 5 days with instructors
- Transceiver if required
What’s not included
- Flights
- Lunches (Approx €25 a day)
- Ski Passes
- Ski/boot hire
- Metal shovel, probe & rucksack
- Lift pass (can be ordered at a discount pre-trip)
On Snow Experience
This week has been designed for those who already have completed at least 1 week of off piste skiing and are now looking to build on their technique and skills to be able to tackle more challenging terrain. Guests will enjoy one day social skiing day and five full days of tuition from some of the best instructors in the Alps, who will help you improve both your on and off piste technique. You will be split into groups of up to a maximum of 6 based on your ski profile and experience. Prior to booking, it is essential guests have the correct profile for the holiday they would like to book. Please see the ‘View dates & Prices’ tab for details of each specific week.
Flaine’s backcountry is stunningly beautiful and Diane and her team know the area so well that even during a really busy week they’ll take you to areas off the beaten track where you won’t see any other skiers. The tuition is superb such that everyone will be able to progress their skiing and get a lot out of the week. The Grand Massif ski area is huge and offers something for everyone!
Susie LLewlyn, Ski Club Rep
Instructors, Chalet Hosts and Ski Club Reps
Diane Moreau
My name is Diane Moreau. I live with my family in Meze, a small town in the south of France next to the Etang de Thau. I have a 22-year-old son. I'm passionate about skiing and sailing, and it became my job.
I really enjoy sharing my skills and knowledge with my clients, helping them to improve and having fun at the same time. I adapt my lessons to individual needs so that everyone progresses at their own pace.
Environmental aspect is also a key part of the way I teach. My favourite resort is Flaine; I've been riding this mountain since 1991, always looking for hidden slopes. Sharing them with my customers is my greatest pleasure! Smooth instruction helps them gain confidence and makes the most of their rides!
Philippe Clerc
I've been a ski instructor and mountain leader for over 30 years and I'm one of the few people who live in Flaine all year round. I love showing people around my adventure terrain and teaching them the best way to explore it safely. In winter it's free ride skiing, ski touring or snowshoeing and in summer hiking and mountain biking as a guide. I will try to bring you all my teaching experience and knowledge of the unique mountain environment of Flaine!
Robin Bjoroy
Hello. With both Norwegian and British family, my introduction to skiing was during my early years on the west coast of Norway where skiing was both recreation and transportation. A move to UK around secondary school with school ski trips to Italy cemented my love for alpine skiing. Like perhaps many, I had a hiatus due to work and family commitments but actively returned to skiing when work took me back to Norway for a spell some years ago. The mountains and the ocean are my happy places, skiing and SCUBA diving being my main passions.
No longer working, in recent seasons I’ve very much embraced off-piste and also ski touring, there’s something special about the quieter and untouched parts of the mountains. I now spend as much of the winters in the mountains as I’m able to. Joining the reps team was a natural choice for me to also have the opportunity to share time with others who enjoy the mountains and support members on ski holidays. I’m very much looking forward to meeting and skiing with you.
Richard Turton
I started skiing with mates age 19 and got the bug. We would go to the liveliest resorts around Europe and skied with hangovers for many years. After spending a great time at Dundee university I learned to snowboard and since then have tried to do both each year. Recently I have started to take skiing more seriously and have had some instruction to beat those deeply instilled bad habits out of me. I semi retired and took the Reps course in December 2022 and have worked in Flaine and Chamonix each year since. Now I hope to be able to share my enthusiasm of snow sports to club members. I will be in Chamonix Freshtracks in December and March and Flaine Freshtracks in January. If you want to have a great holiday and improve your off piste skiing come and join me!
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HOLIDAY FAQ
Freshtracks holidays are group ski trips organised by the Ski Club of Great Britain for solo travellers, couples, and friends who want to ski with like-minded people. We offer social skiing, instructional, off piste, and touring holidays. On all holidays, a dedicated Freshtracks Rep will be on hand to make sure the holiday runs smoothly.
Find out more here – Holidays – Ski Club Of Great Britain.
Single room availability will be shown in the "View Dates & Prices" tab on each holiday page, located under the holiday name. If single rooms are available, this will be clearly stated there. If no single room option is listed, unfortunately this means they have already sold out.
Sometimes we can request additional single rooms from the hotel. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
This information is usually sent out 7-10 days before departure. It will include your final itinerary, Freshtracks Rep contact details, and any important information relating to your transfers, flights, and accommodation, depending on what is included in your specific package.
Freshtracks holidays use a ski profiling system to ensure you’re skiing alongside members of a similar ability, creating well-matched groups and a more enjoyable experience for everyone.
We recommend reviewing our Ski Profile page and selecting the profile you feel best represents your current skiing. The profiles are there to help us place you on the right holiday, so please choose honestly to ensure you get the most out of your time on the slopes.
If you’ve been on a Freshtracks holiday before, your Rep will give you an official grading at the end of the week. This will be recorded on our system and available to view in your Ski Locker.
No. Freshtracks holidays cater to a wide range of skiing abilities, from early intermediates to advanced skiers. Each trip includes detailed information about the recommended ski level so you can choose the right holiday for your ability.
Absolutely. The majority of Freshtracks guests travel solo – in fact, 85% of our guests last winter were solo travellers.
Our holidays are specifically designed to help you meet other passionate skiers and feel part of the group from the start. Group dining, organised skiing and fun social activities all help to create a friendly, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, making Freshtracks an ideal choice for anybody travelling alone.
Ski rental is not included on Freshtracks holidays and is arranged separately. That said, Ski Club of Great Britain members enjoy access to a number of ski hire discounts, which can be found on our Discounts page.
Ski Club of GB Rental Discounts
Please note that inclusions differ by holiday when it comes to lift passes, so it’s important to check the Essential Info tab beneath the holiday title, as well as the "What’s Included" and "What’s Not Included" sections at the top of the holiday overview page.
For Freshtracks holidays that include group flights, it is not possible to check in online beforehand. You simply need to turn up to a manned check-in desk with your passport on the day, where you will be checked in and issued with a physical boarding pass.
Make sure you read the full travel information in the Travel tab and, once you have booked, keep an eye out for your final information document. This will provide further details on your baggage allowance.
Ski carriage cannot be pre-booked and is payable at the airport.
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 chalet accommodation, six nights chalet board, twin share accommodation (single rooms for April departure only), set coach transfers, 5 days with instructors
Should you prefer to arrange your own transport and accommodation, a course only option is available for £600 – 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.
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Chalet Freshtracks
Expect a warm welcome and fantastic hospitality throughout your trip to Flaine. You will stay in one of our two Scandinavian style chalets located in the colourful Hameau de Flaine in the upper part of the resort.
Your holiday includes a 7 night chalet stay with full chalet service including; continental breakfast on 7 mornings plus hot options on 5 mornings, afternoon tea cakes on 6 days, three course meals on 5 nights, a pre prepared meal on Monday night when your hosts are off (your Rep will help to serve), Cremant & canapes on 2 nights, cheeseboard and port on 2 nights and to wash it all down, beer and wine is included each evening. Our experienced chalet hosts will be on hand to look after you throughout your stay – they will have a day off on a Wednesday when your Ski Club rep will organise a restaurant (payable locally).
Each chalet has 6 bedrooms, 3 of which are en suite and the other 3 on the upper level, have use of a shared bathroom and are for single occupancy. Both chalets have WiFi and are equipped with a spacious open plan living and dining area, plus a sauna to ease those aching muscles at the end of the day. There is no parking at the chalet, however there are free parking options close by, should you choose to drive to resort.
Chalet Freshtracks
81 Rte de Flaine
74300 Arâches-la-Frasse
France
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Travel Information
Flights are not included on this holiday, however a return group transfer departing from Geneva Airport at 15:30 is provided. Please arrive at the airport at least one hour before. We ask that you meet your Ski Club Rep at the Jazz Café in the arrivals hall by 15:00 at the latest to ensure the smooth running of the transfer. The return transfer will arrive back to Geneva airport on the inbound date by 10:45. We recommend you book a return flight that departs at 13:00 or later.
If you are choosing to drive to resort, please note that there is no parking at the chalets. There are, however, some spaces above the chalets and also free parking in the Col de Pierre car park approx. a 15 minute walk from the chalets.
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 [email protected].
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What You Need to Know
If you require ski hire, we have a great arrangement with Flaine Super Ski, who stock excellent all terrain skis for our groups. They are adjacent to the main lift station and as a Ski Club member you will get a 20% discount. No pre booking necessary.
Flaine Grand Massif Lift Pass
- 6 days: £310 (no separate senior rate)
- Carte Neige: £19.50
- Adding Your Lift Pass: Passes must be purchased at least 3 days before departure. You can add your pass online via your onboarding form by logging into your Ski Club account and accessing your booking in the Ski Locker, or by calling our team on +44 (0)20 8410 2022.
*For the week of 13th-20th December 2026, you will need to purchase your lift pass directly through the Flaine lift pass office, as we cannot offer the pass for this week.
This can be purchased in person or online.
13– 20 Dec 2026 : Robin Bjoroy
03 Apr– 10 Apr 2027 : Rik Turton
13– 20 Dec 2026 : Diane & Team
03 Apr– 10 Apr 2027 : Diane & Team
Located in the Hameau de Flaine, the chalet is just a one‑minute walk from the bus stop. In mid‑winter, it’s often possible to ski directly to the lifts. When snow cover is limited, the lifts are easily reached by a short bus ride, with regular services running throughout the day.
For more information about our chalets in Flaine, please visit our Chalet webpage using the link below.
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: Beginning in October 2025, how you pass through EU border controls will change. Find out more information about EES and ETIAS here.
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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Features
Consistently excellent snow quality and ski-in-ski-out slopes, Flaine is the jewel in the crown of the Grand Massif's 265km of varied and exciting ski area.
The north-facing bowl above Flaine has a reputation for maintaining great snow conditions, whether this is on the gentle blues above the resort or on the plentiful off piste that gives this resort so much variety. Add in the network of mostly tree-lined slopes dropping down towards Samoëns, Les Carroz and Morillon and the 265km of linked pistes will keep all but the most expert of skiers happy. So, it’s no surprise that Flaine has long been a key part of Ski Club Freshtracks and once again this winter we’re offering 15+ weeks of holidays at the two Chalet Freshtracks – ranging from Advanced Powder Skills holidays to Learn to Ski Powder trips.
Beginner- Fast lifts
- Intermediate
Resort Activities- Advanced
- Aprés
- Snow
- Value
Flaine’s off piste terrain welcomes skiers of all levels. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, this resort delivers the ultimate skiing experience.
Pros and cons
- Great snowsure bowl with varied local terrain
- Lots of variety throughout the 265km network of slopes of the Grand Massif
- Family-friendly resort and great beginner areas
- Very quick transfer from Geneva
- Still some slow old chairlifts, but new lifts have helped
- Bad weather can close lifts and runs above the tree-line
- Can be relatively quiet in the evening and fewer resort activities than larger resorts
- Original 1960s buildings are not to everyone’s taste
Reviews for this holiday(1)
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Rep Review – December 2024
Susie Llewelyn, June 24, 2025
I’ve been a Ski club rep for over 20 years and repped lots of Freshtracks holidays in different resorts but I always dismissed Flaine. Having repped there over Christmas last year, my views have completely changed. Admittedly, we had fantastic conditions but the Grand Massif ski area is huge and offers something for everyone. It is also stunningly beautiful and Diane and her team know the area so well that even during a really busy week they were able to get us to areas off the beaten track where we didn’t see any other skiers and were able to enjoy Fresh tracks.
The tuition was superb such that everyone was able to progress their skiing and get a lot out of The Week. The Freshtracks programme in Flaine run throughout the whole season with different standards each week so there really is something for everyone, and a couple of people even booked two weeks back to back as they had been before and enjoy the trips so much!
It’s less than a five minute walk from the chalet to the bus stop and the bus drops you within a couple of hundred yards from the Ski lifts so getting to and from the slopes wasn’t really much of a hassle. To make things even easier, several of the guests rented skis and the hire shop was happy to let everyone leave their skis there overnight.
The chalets are both reasonably cozy but comfortable, with ensuite twin rooms plus some rooms available for single occupancy which share a bathroom. The social lounge/dining area was lovely and the meals absolutely superb. The chalet hosts looked after us really well with delicious cakes for after skiing, scrumptious meals and the best wine I’ve ever had on a chalet holiday. Beer was also available for those who preferred it to wine.
That was one evening when the hosts prepared the meal for us, but left us too pop it in the oven (the rep’s job!) and one evening when we went out to eat. There is a restaurant a few hundred yards away in the village which I believe people have used in the past but our group chose to go down into town to one of the many restaurants. It was easy getting the bus down there and we could’ve got it back again but chose as a group to order a taxi.
The buses ran frequently enough that it was easy to stay in town after skiing for a few drinks and get back for dinner but the location of the chalets means that if you are into after dinner nightlife it’s probably not the right trip for you, you would want to stay in Flaine itself. Chalet holidays are always very sociable so perfect if you are travelling on your own and best suited to people happy to socialise within the group rather than doing a lot of “going out”. There was also the added bonus of a small sauna which was great at the end of the Ski day. In conclusion if you like a chalet holiday type set up, are interested in good instruction and don’t mind having to get a bus to and from the slopes then I can thoroughly recommend these trips.
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