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Val Thorens On Piste Progression
This Peak Experience holiday is packed full of instruction from top-level BASS instructors. Whether you choose the pre-season or late season progression week, you’re guaranteed to make the most of all Val Thorens has to offer.
What's Included
What’s included
- Return group transfers (December departure)
- Return group flights & transfers (April departure)
- Half board for 7 nights (breakfast & dinner)
- 5 days with instructors
What’s not included
- Flights (December depature)
- Lunches
- Lift pass
- Ski/boot hire
On Snow Experience
On this holiday you’ll spend five days in the excellent and capable hands of one of the BASS (British Alpine Ski School) instructors, followed by a day of social skiing with your Ski Club Rep. The BASS team are experts in their field and consistently receive great feedback from Ski Club members. You’ll be skiing full days (of course broken up by a coffee break and a lunch stop), so be ready to give those legs a test and earn yourself a well-earned dip in the jacuzzi or a cold beer at the end of the ski day. At the end of the week you will be given an upgraded ski profile by your Rep.
Kindly note that there are no more group flights for the December departure. A £175.00 discount will be applied to your booking for arranging your own flights.
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Instructors and Ski Club Reps (see Essential Info for specific holidays)
BASS Ski School
British ski instructors who are enthusiastic and passionate about snowsports and are the driving force behind BASS Val Thorens. BASS instructors all hold the highest qualifications and have excellent communications skills with all ski lessons in English. They will create a truly excellent learning experience for you.
Glennis Dore
I am looking forward to repping for the Ski Club in the upcoming season.. My first ever introduction to skiing was a particularly snowy winter in England on home-made stainless steel skis! Then followed a school ski trip to Austria where there was very little snow, but it didn't matter - I loved being in the mountains and on snow. I started skiing more regularly in my 30s and have been to many different resorts in Europe and North America. I have also sampled skiing in Australia and Argentina. I am a qualified downhill and cross country ski instructor. In the summer, you might see me roller skiing in one of our lovely London parks or cruising on the UK waterways on my narrowboat. I look forward to meeting and skiing with you soon.
Deborah O’doherty
I am a keen all mountain skier, love skiing with my family, friends and club members. When I'm not skiing I'm a keen touring cyclist, enjoy sailing and generally being outdoors!
Andrew Harte
Skiing is so addictive, isn’t it?
The thrill of the descent, the stunning mountain views, the cold fresh air, the crunch of snow underfoot and the vibrant Apres ski. Oh, and memories which last a lifetime! Despite skiing for over 30 yrs in resorts all over the world, and a career in ski media nearly all my working life, my passion for the sport remains unabated.
On planning retirement, the key question was how am I going to continue to feed this love of the mountains and give something back to the sport? Having worked for the Ski Club for many years and skied with its Reps on several occasions, I understood the value of the product and admired it greatly. So there was the solution: join the fold, which I did in 2018! I look forward to meeting you soon and sharing our passion.
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Holiday FAQs
Everything you need to know about Freshtracks holidays.
What is a Freshtracks holiday?
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.
Are single rooms available?
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.
When will I receive my final holiday itinerary and 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.
I am unsure of my ski profile. How do I know what profile I am?
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.
Do I need to be an expert skier to join a Freshtracks trip?
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.
I'm a solo traveller. Would I be suitable for a Freshtracks holiday?
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.
Are lift passes and ski rental included in the holidays?
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.
I have a group flight included. How do I check in?
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.
If flights are included, can I bring a ski bag?
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, 3* hotel, twin share, return scheduled flights, coach transfers, 5 days with instructors, 1 day social skiing
Prior to booking, it is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.
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Hotel Le Sherpa
You will be staying in the family run 3* Hotel le Sherpa on a half board basis. Breakfast is served buffet style and dinner consists of 5 courses of traditional French cuisine. You can ski right to the front door of the hotel and enjoy the hotel’s excellent spa facilities which include a traditional sauna, a hammam steam room and a jacuzzi. The new cosmic sauna on the hotel’s terrace has panoramic views of the slopes – we’d recommend heading down here for sunset! 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.
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Hotel Le Sherpa
243 Rue de Gebroulaz
73440 Val Thorens
+33 4 79 00 00 70
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Travel Information
December Departure
Kindly note that there are no more group flights for the December departure. A £175.00 discount will be applied to your booking for arranging your own flights.
05/12/2026 : London Heathrow (LHR) 0955 – 1240 Geneva Airport (GVA) BA0730
12/12/2026 : Geneva Airport (GVA) 1440 – 1530 London Heathrow (LHR) BA0733
April Departure
This holiday includes return flights and transfers from London Heathrow to Geneva Airport. Ski Carriage is payable at the airport only and cannot be pre-booked. Please see the flight details for each departure below:
10/04/2027 : London Heathrow (LHR) 0845 – 1125 Geneva Airport (GVA) BA0746
17/04/2027 : Geneva Airport (GVA) 1220 – 1310 London Heathrow (LHR) BA0747
Your Ski Club Reps will coordinate the coach transfer from Geneva Airport, so please look out for them in the main arrivals hall (they’ll be wearing their Ski Club jackets). Transfers to and from resort will take approximately 2.5 – 3 hours.
If these arrangements are not convenient, you can organise your own travel and may be eligible to receive a nominal discount from the holiday cost. If you can find alternative flights that coincide with our flight times, then you can meet the group at the airport and take our transfers to resort. Please do not book any alternative flights or travel until your holiday has been confirmed to run. Please contact the Freshtracks office on 020 8410 2022 in order to discuss this further.
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
Ski Hire/Equipment
If you require ski hire we recommend Goitschel Sports 1 SkiSet shop, located a very short walk from the hotel. Ski Club members will receive a discount when pre-booking online through the Ski Club website. Your Reps will take you to the shop as a group once in resort, and will be happy to help carry equipment back to the hotel. For more information on how to receive your discount follow the discount below:
Lift Pass
You can purchase your lift pass online before departure or at the ticket office in resort. To access the full ski area, you will need a Three Valleys lift pass.
Reps
5th – 12th Dec 2026 : Glennis Dore & Deborah O’Doherty
10 – 17th April 2027 : Andrew Harte
Instructors/Guides
5th – 12th Dec 2026 : BASS Ski School
10 – 17th April 2027 : BASS Ski School
Hotel Proximity To The Lifts
Insurance
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.
Travel
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.
Off Piste Safety
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 Of Skiing With The Club.
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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Lift network
Season
Features
Constant investment in the lift network also allows it to boast one of the most efficient lift networks in France.
VT has access to a varied 140km of local slopes, the Orelle Valley – often considered the ‘fourth valley’ of the Three Valleys area – and via six passes to Méribel and the rest of the 600km of linked pistes that extend to the far end of Courchevel.
The lively resort sits at the head of the Belleville Valley and completely above the treeline, alongside Les Menuires and St Martin de Belleville. These villages provide the perfect option for those looking to escape the bustle of Val Thorens itself, providing a quieter base from which to ski. On clear days, the location lends itself to a truly spectacular panorama, though it sometimes does present a challenge during whiteouts.
Beginner
Fast lifts- Intermediate
Resort Activities- Advanced
- Aprés
- Snow
- Value
Situated at the top of the Three Valleys, its high altitude means it is snowsure, while the modern ski lift system makes it easy to access the linked resorts of Méribel and Courchevel.
Pros and cons
Pros
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Extensive slopes for all abilities, plus access to the vast Three Valleys ski area
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One of the most snowsure resorts in the world, let alone the Alps
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Great lift system that has been constantly improving
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Very convenient ski-in-ski-out resort
Cons
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All above the tree-line so can be bleak in bad weather
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Not a huge amount to do for non-skiers
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Some very crowded pistes and busy intersections
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Après can get a bit rowdy for some
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