Our two chalets are very similar in layout and style and are both located in the colourful Scandinavian-style development, Les Chalets du Hameau, a few minutes drive from the main resort. There are free transport services to and from the main resort until midnight and in good conditions you can also ski down to the meeting point in the mornings.

Each chalet has six bedrooms, with a large open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner with TV and wi-fi. In true Scandinavian style, a sauna comes as a prerequisite in order to help you relax and refresh ready for another day off-piste! There are three twin bedrooms with ensuite and on the top floor, a further three twin rooms with a shared bathroom. These rooms are normally sold for single occupancy at a supplement.

Our fantastic chalet team will be serving up hearty breakfasts, scrumptious afternoon teas and delicious three course evening meals (with one evening dining out and one prepared evening meal in line with our chalet staff days off). And of course, we have chosen a good selection of wines to accompany the food!

The chalets are almost identical in layout – take a look at the floor plan below

Flaine Floorplan

At the heart of the Grand Massif, Flaine has fantastic, vast and varied terrain for skiers of all levels. As a resort built because of its majestic mountains and generous dumps of snow, Flaine benefits from one of the best snowfalls across the Alps, with an average of almost six metres a year. With its runs being predominantly north-facing, the resort is renowned for maintaining fantastic snow throughout the season.

Situated in the centre of a snowy bowl, there’s a wealth of off-piste terrain to ski both within the bowl and also over the top of the mountain ridges; in between pistes, tree runs, couloirs, gullies, powder fields and backcountry routes dropping from 2500m down to 700m.

Staying in the Freshtracks chalets is made even better by the epic on-snow experience that we want to give you! After an exploratory warm up day, you’ll be taught, guided, coaxed, tweaked (and entertained!) by some brilliant instructors.

The warm up day is a free ski day (apart from advanced and progression weeks) where you get the chance to explore the resort, test your kit (and your legs!) and make sure you are all set for the days ahead.

Diane Moreau, our head instructor has spent over 30 winter seasons in Flaine she will share with you her love and passion for the mountains of Flaine. Her patient and friendly approach will make you feel as ease off piste. Alongside Diane we have Philippe Clerc, Raphaël Renon and Luc Dumontier- all well known by many members as great teachers who will help you improve your technique whilst having a lot of fun. They have all been living, skiing and teaching in Flaine most of their lives so know every inch like the back of their hand.

The instructors, together with our chalet team all share the same goal of making your skiing holiday in Flaine a unique and special experience and they look forward to welcoming many returning and new faces to Flaine this winter season. Diane will come and visit the chalets during the welcome meeting on arrival day to discuss the week ahead. Between herself and the Rep, you will be allocated into groups.

All Mountain Instruction

Build confidence across the whole mountain with expert coaching tailored to your ability level. Take full advantage of Flaine’s exceptional backcountry terrain with this programme, offering the perfect opportunity to take your skills to the next level with our team of top instructors both on and off the piste.

Learn to Ski Powder
Designed for individuals who have perfected their on piste skills and are now seeking to learn the techniques required for off piste skiing, this week offers the perfect introduction to backcountry skiing. No off piste experience is required, and you’ll also receive training in avalanche safety, transceiver use, and understanding varying snow levels.

Improvers Powder Skills

This holiday is aimed at those who have already completed at least one week of off piste skiing and are now looking to build on their technique and skills to be able to tackle more challenging terrain. This course would be a perfect follow-on from the Learn to Ski Powder week, and a reasonable level of fitness is recommended for this trip.

Adventurous Powder

This week has been designed for those who have already completed some weeks of off piste skiing previously, and are looking to improve their skills while enjoying some of Flaine’s more challenging terrain, including steeps, trees and bowls.

Advanced Powder Skills

During this trip, you will have six full days of tuition from some of the best instructors in the Alps to help you make the most of the more daring off piste terrain. They will leverage their deep knowledge of the Grand Massif ski area to provide you with advanced techniques and skills, ensuring you make the most of the conditions available.

Women’s Off Piste Week

An exclusive women-only off piste adventure in Flaine, where you’ll explore the expansive off piste terrain while building your skills in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Off Piste Powder & Touring Skills

The perfect end-of-season trip, making the most of the remaining off piste and using our ski touring techniques to explore and find the best snow. You can expect to tour for one to two hours per day, and previous ski touring experience is recommended as you’ll be heading out to different areas of the resort each day.

Travel Information

A set coach transfer from Geneva Airport is included in the holiday price. The coach times are the same every week during the season:

Outbound – Depart Geneva at 1530 – expected arrival in to resort 1700. TBC for Winter 2026/27

Inbound – Depart Flaine 0900 – expected arrival at Geneva Airport 1030-1100. TBC for Winter 2026/27

Meeting point @ Geneva – Jazz Cafe in the arrivals hall (turn right as you enter the arrival hall – direction towards the car hire)

Should your flight times not fit in with these times and you would prefer to organise your own transfer, we can recommend Go Massif who offer shared transfers to resort and will drop you directly at the chalet, or Altibus who operate the public bus to/from Flaine. If you arrange your own travel please make us aware so we can inform the Ski Club Rep and chalet team of your travel plans. Please note that we need everyone checked out of their rooms by 0900 and will not be able to check in to your room until 1630 on arrival day.

Travelling By Car?

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. 

Chalet Address

Chalet Freshtracks

81 Rte de Flaine

Hameau de Flaine

74300 Arâches-la-Frasse

Should you need to hire skis or boots then we highly recommend Flaine Superski in Flaine Forum. Our regulars will be familiar with Seb, Hugo and Loic in the shop who are so helpful and welcoming to our members. They work closely alongside our instructor team to make sure they have an excellent range of new kit perfect for Ski Club Members on our courses.

As well as providing great kit and excellent service they also offer all members a 20% discount and you can even leave your kit there each evening rather than taking it back to the chalet should you wish. You do not need to pre-book, this will all be arranged in resort on the first ski morning.

Lift pass prices are TBC for the 26/27 season.

Chalet Cachat is extremely well situated in Chamonix centre – a short walk from the main pedestrian area and the Brevent lifts – accommodating up to 12 people in six ensuite bedrooms.

The ground floor features a spacious living and dining area, along with a movie room and a ski and equipment locker with boot heaters for your convenience.

The upper levels comprise two more floors, housing six tastefully decorated bedrooms, each equipped with its own en-suite bathroom. All rooms face south and provide captivating views of the magnificent Mont-Blanc.

This chalet is truly one-of-a-kind, as it is among the original chalets constructed during Chamonix’s initial establishment. With a history spanning 200 years, the building exudes charm with its original sweeping staircase, lofty ceilings, and dark oak floors.

Despite its historic allure, the chalet seamlessly combines traditional character with modern amenities. Enjoy uninterrupted Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the premises, a warm and welcoming ambiance, and an incredible outdoor hot tub that can take eight people. From this vantage point, you can revel in the breathtaking vistas of the majestic Mont Blanc and the iconic Aiguilles du Chamonix.

Chamonix is perhaps the world’s most famous off piste destination. With its reputation as a freeride mecca, Chamonix attracts mountain guides and backcountry addicts from around the globe, both to visit and to settle. It’s an area that’s impossible to get bored of, with new challenges each day from powder bowls to demanding couloirs and impressive glacial routes in dramatic scenery.

And the best way to experience this legendary terrain?
With Freshtracks of course!

Our holidays offer:

• The best mountain guides and instructors to find you the best snow
• Exclusive use of Freshtracks minibus
• Comfortable accommodation in our lovely new chalet

The Chamonix lift system consists of several distinct and very different ski areas high above a steep-sided valley where the town and its villages are located. From one day to the next you can explore the resort’s different ski areas: Brévent & Flégère, Les Grands Montets, Le Tour & Vallorcine (Domaine de Balme), L’Aiguille du Midi / La Vallée Blanche and Les Houches. And if that wasn’t enough, the Chamonix Mont-Blanc lift pass extends over to Courmayeur and even St Gervais and Megeve!

All these different areas could prove a challenge if it wasn’t for our minibus to ferry you around. So no need to check bus times and walk to and from stops and lifts – we’ll collect you from the chalet door and take you straight to whichever area you’re skiing that day. These adventure weeks will explore the furthest reaches of the ski areas in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc valley. The first day will be a free ski day (destination and lunch stop organised by the Leader) to acclimatise you to the surroundings, check kit and get your legs geared up for the challenges ahead. The mountain guides we work with in Chamonix are second to none – each has their own style and specialities and all are true experts on the area.

We’ve been running off piste holidays in Chamonix for years, so having our own chalet for the whole season now gives us the chance to develop our holidays here and offer more experiences to more members. We have five different holiday types that cater for our different skier profiles. Starting off with our new All Mountain Development weeks – with intensive coaching for those that want to learn and improve across the full gamut of terrain and techniques – through to the more focused off piste and ski touring weeks.

All Mountain Development Weekend (New!)

Aimed at good all-round skiers looking to really improve their technique across the whole mountain, this weekend trip will cover anything from carving and bumps through to improving your technique off piste. Over three days of tuition, you’ll receive all the technical points, skills and confidence to help you progress both on and off the piste.

Women’s Off Piste & Touring Skills (New!)

Following the success of our Flaine women-only week, we’ve decided to expand the programme to Chamonix. Designed for women at a Silver–Purple off piste level, it’s the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded women, build confidence and develop your off piste skills further with five days of guiding, and one day social skiing.

Under 35 Off Piste Development Week (New!)

For the first time, we’re bringing an Under-35 week to Chamonix. This All Mountain holiday combines three days of expert instruction with three days of social skiing alongside your Ski Club Rep. This is a great opportunity to meet other passionate skiers and improve your skills in a lively resort.

Going for Gold: For ambitious advanced skiers looking to push themselves up a notch to expert and gain that coveted Gold profile! A full on week exploring the whole area with plenty of coaching and inspiration along the way to help you reach your goals. These weeks will be run by Andy Jerram ISIA and Kathy Murphy IFMGA both key coaches on the reps courses each December.

Off Piste Adventure: For experienced off piste skiers looking to get more miles under their feet and experience all that this incredible area has to offer. The Off Piste Adventure weeks all run to the same formula – a warm up/free ski day on Sunday followed by five days with mountain guides in maximum groups sizes of six. Regulars will recognise most of the names of our mountain guides running these weeks (and the backcountry weeks) as we have worked with all of these guides for many years and people keep returning for more. All hold the highest level of professional qualification and offer the perfect mix of safety, knowledge and personality.

Beginners Backcountry and Touring Skills : For adventurous off piste skiers looking for an introduction to backcountry skills, touring equipment and techniques. Avalanche awareness, snow structure, transceiver use and navigation are just some of the many aspects of mountain craft that will be covered. Up to 3 hours a day of ski touring can be expected each day.

Chamonix Backcountry Exploration: For experienced off piste skiers with some ski touring experience that are looking to get further off the beaten track and explore everything that Chamonix and the surrounding areas has on offer. Up to 4 hours a day of ski touring can be expected each day.

Travel Information

Chalet Cachat, Chamonix

14 Rue Mummery, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

We have worked with Concept Pro Ski in Chamonix for many years. They have an excellent range of the newest and most suitable skis for our courses and give all our members a 20% discount in resort. You can pre book your equipment via this link and payment is made in resort, if you need to change your kit part way through your week, this can also be done.

You can also hire back packs with a shovel (metal) and probe if required. We also provide fully charged transceivers for anyone who needs one. All of our Off Piste trips require you to bring your own shovel, probe and suitable back pack – please make sure your shovels have a metal handle and NOT plastic.

Prices for the 26/27 season are TBC.

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. We recommend booking early, as single rooms are often the first to be reserved.

Flaine

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.

Chamonix

If you are planning on driving to resort, please note there is no parking at the chalet but there are a limited number of open ‘on street’ places to park a short distance away. There are also a number of multi storey and underground car parks in central Chamonix such as Parking St Michel and Parking du Brevant, charging around €15 per day.

Chalet Cachat, Chamonix

14 Rue Mummery, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

Chalet Freshtracks

81 Rte de Flaine

Hameau de Flaine

74300 Arâches-la-Frasse

This information is usually sent out 1 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.

Our fantastic chalet team will be serving up hearty breakfasts, scrumptious afternoon teas and delicious three course evening meals (with one evening dining out and one prepared evening meal in line with our chalet staff days off). And of course, we have chosen a good selection of wines to accompany the food!