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Complete your Aosta Valley experience by skiing three of its most popular resorts with 3 days social skiing and 3 days of top instruction, all while based in the charming town of Courmayeur.
What's Included
What’s included
- Group coach transfers
- Half board for 7 nights (breakfast and dinner)
- 3 days instruction & 3 days social skiing
What’s not included
- Flights
- Lunches
- Lift pass
- Ski/boot hire
On Snow Experience
The holiday includes three days of on piste instruction from Phil Brown and his expert team and three days of social skiing. You’ll enjoy the chance to ski in La Thuile, with access to La Rosière in France, Courmayeur itself, and Pila. Your expert instructor and Aosta local, Phil Brown, will lead you throughout the trip. The convenient ski bus between La Thuile and Courmayeur takes less than 20 minutes, and private transfers to Pila are arranged for both days, ensuring smooth and easy travel. This holiday is aimed at Silver and Purple on piste skiers.
Instructors and Ski Club Rep
Phil Brown
Phil has been coaching and teaching skiing for nearly 40 years with credits as head coach for various UK clubs and Head Coach for The British Childrens Ski Team. He runs a year round programme in both the alps and the UK.. He has worked as national team head coach for children and for older athletes attending numerous world class events. A mentor and tutor for aspirant coaches, Phils Ethos is simple and has served his athletes and clients well over the years, whether intermediate skiers or international racers.
Freshtracks Reps TBC
Freshtracks Rep allocations for the 2026/27 season are currently being finalised. Once confirmed, they will appear here. Stay tuned!
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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 half board, twin occupancy room, return coach transfers, 3 days with instructors, 3 days social skiing
Prior to booking, please ensure you have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.
Book with confidence - the Ski Club is ABTOT and ATOL protected
Hotel Gran Baita
Hotel Gran Baita is a great base for your week in Courmayeur. The hotel offers a range of wellness facilities, including a spa, outdoor pool, and sauna, which are well-reviewed for their quality and variety. Its location near the town center and ski lifts provides convenient access and scenic views. 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. These are subject to our hotel room allowance. If you require a single room, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Hotel Gran Baita
Strada Larzey – Entrèves 2
11013 Courmayeur AO
Italy
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Travel Information
Flights are not included on this holiday, however a set group transfer from Turin Airport will be arranged. Please see the recommended flights and transfer details below:
Recommend Flight Details
17/01/2027 – 24/01/2027
LGW 0750 – 1050 TRN (BA2594) // TRN 1140 – 1235 LGW (BA2595)
MAN 0705 – 1020 TRN (EZY2131) // TRN 1055 – 1210 LGW (EZY2132)
The outbound transfer will leave Turin Airport at 1145. Please ensure your flight lands no later than 1050 for you to make the group transfer time.
The inbound transfer will arrive at Turin Airport at 0845. Please ensure your flight departs no earlier than 1055.
The group transfer will take approximately 1 hour 15 mins.
Your Rep will meet you in the arrivals hall at the airport (they will be wearing their Ski Club jacket). Please do not book your flights until the holiday has been confirmed to run. Please call a member of the Freshtracks team on 020 8410 2022 if you have any other queries.
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
Our recommended ski hire shop is 4810, a rental shop located just 5 minutes from the hotel by shuttle and close to the Dolonne cable car. As hotel guests, you can rent your equipment there, receive a discount, and store it in their lockers so you don’t have to bring it back to the hotel every evening.
For this holiday you will require the Aosta Valley lift pass, that can be purchased online via this link from the 29th of November 2026: Aosta Valley Lift Pass.
17 – 24 Jan 2027 : TBC
17 – 24 Jan 2027 : Phil Brown
The hotel is located approximately 1 km from the lifts. A shuttle bus operates between the hotel and the lifts from 08:30 to 17:00, providing a convenient transfer throughout the day.
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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Courmayeur is home to three access gondolas – two from the pretty cobbled streets of the town itself and one from Entrèves, a little up the valley.
While there are some beginner slopes, the pistes are best suited for intermediate skiers, and most visitors come here for the off piste terrain. Long descents run from the summit of the tiny Arp cable car, but the jewels in the crown are the huge descents off Punta Helbronner, served by the Monte Bianco Skyway Cable Car. Hire a guide and ensuring you have the correct equipment is the best way to enjoy these routes. Plan Checouit will remain open after dark, allowing skiers and snowboarders the chance to take dinner or an aperitif on the mountain before returning to down on the gondola – now open until midnight every evening.
Beginner- Fast lifts
- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
- Advanced
- Aprés
- Snow
- Value
Beginner
Fast lifts
Resort Activities
Advanced
SnowPros and cons
- Beautifully sunny, south facing slopes on a clear day
- Great intermediate cruising
- Bustling town with lots of hotels, bars and restaurants to choose from
- Small area of pistes will be skied by most in a day
- No resort return run, apart to Dolonne on the edge of town
- Not an ideal resort for beginners
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