Verbier to Zermatt Ski Safari

Single rooms 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 more single rooms from the hotel, please contact for more information.*

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

This information is usually sent out one week 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 the Ski Profile page below and selecting the profile you feel best represents your current skiing. The profiles are there to help us place you on the right holiday for you, so please choose honestly to ensure you get the most out of your time on the slopes.

Our Ski Profiles

If you’ve been on one Freshtracks holiday, 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 be a way to 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, 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 just turn up to a manned check in desk with your passport on the day, and you will be checked in there. They will issue you with a physical ticket.

Make sure you read full details of travel information in the travel tab, and once you have booked, keep an eye out for your final information document. This will provide further information on baggage allowance.

This varies depending on the airline, so please refer to the baggage information provided in the travel tab of your holiday page.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the Freshtracks team on +44 (0)20 8410 2022 or email us on .

Kind Regards,

Ski Equipment

• Touring boots and bindings
• Ski Poles
• Ski Crampons
• Boot Crampons – buy lightweight alloy crampons if you don’t already have some
• Transceiver – this should be a modern, digital 3 antenna unit, such as a Mammut Barry vox (These can usually be rented at the rental shop, but please contact your chosen rental shop before hand to confirm this)
• Shovel – no plastic blades!
•  Avalanche probe minimum length 240cm. If it folds down and fits in the shovel handle it is too weak to probe the debris
• Ski-specific rucksack with ski-carry straps. 35-40 litres is a good volume.
• Touring Skis
• Skis & Skins – make sure the glue works!

Clothing

•  A layering system is best
• Wicking base layer top and bottoms
• (Bottoms temperature dependent).
• Insulating layer – synthetic down is best
• Un-lined Gore-tex (or similar) ski pants and jacket
• Light fleece
• Thin & thick gloves
•  Warm hat & buff
• Sun hat
• Ski goggles
• Sun glasses

Clean top and bottoms for the hotels – the aim is to enjoy the skiing so please do not plan to fill your ski bag with lots of extra clothes!

Additional:

• Water bottle
• Cash – bring some cash for kitty for taxis approx. 100chf. You can purchase daily lift passes on card
• Sun cream & Lip protection
• Passport; Tickets; Insurance; Phone;
• Chargers for all electronics;

We advise you to bring your own touring equipment for this holiday, however, if you do need to rent we can recommend either Pellissier Sport or Look Montagne.

Lift passes will be required in some of the resorts you pass through. Your guide will provide full details closer to your departure date.

07 – 14 Feb 2027 : Rich Manterfield

The Touring

Pre Trip

The best training is long weekend mountain walks. If that’s not possible, regular running or jogging works well. In the gym, focus on breathing and endurance – not strength

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 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:

1. You appreciate that the Ski Club Rep is a volunteer with no formal qualifications as an instructor or mountain guide.
2. You also appreciate that no other member of the group undertakes any obligations to you concerning your safety for which you remain solely responsible.
3. 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.
4. You must decide whether or not a particular run or route is within your competence.
5. 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.
6. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you are suitably insured for the activities intended to be undertaken.