Lessons & Guiding

If you are a beginner, your first few times up the mountain can feel a little daunting. Don't worry, if you feel like this - as we all have at one time - it may be an idea to book some lessons. Your confidence will grow much quicker this way. We can offer advice on the best companies to use, and the type of lessons that will suit you and your objectives. We can always give you a helping hand, and we're here to point you in the direction of some good slopes for practicing the skills you learn.

If you are an experienced skier or boarder, you are definitely coming to the right place! Chamonix has some real treats to be discovered - the piste range is enormous, and the back country is absolutely phenomenal. If you fancy exploring we can arrange for our guide to take you. With years of experience, he'll show you some of the most amazing, untouched parts of Chamonix you'd never have known existed - truly unforgettable!

Lift Passes & Equipment Hire

Lift passes can be arranged for you prior to your arrival. We will deliver them to you at breakfast on your first day, along with piste maps. The prices for the 07/08 winter season are as follows: Adult (16-59yrs) 186€, Junior (12-15yrs) 158€, Child (4-11yrs) 130€. Passes for children under 4 and seniors over 69yrs are free.

If you need to hire any equipment, we can take you to our recommended hire shop, where you will be kitted out with state the latest equipment, and advised by experts.   Or, if you let us know your details and requirements in advance we can have your gear waiting for you when you arrive. If you have your own equipment we can get it serviced for you, and have it ready for you in the morning - no valuable skiing time will be wasted!

Gear Up for the Mountain

We have a great range of Arctic Beaver clothing on offer, from caps and bling strings to t-shirts and hoodies in a variety of colours for both men and women. If you order in advance we can even get your gear printed with personalised names or team numbers ready for your arrival! Just get in touch and we'll email you the catalogue.

Other ways we can help you prepare for the mountain include walkie talkie hire and packed lunches. Great ways to avoid being stung for phone calls abroad and by the on-piste restaurants!!

Other Ideas

If you fancy trying something a bit different, there’s certainly plenty on offer - why not try paragliding or husky sledging? Or a day trip through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy? On the other side of the scale, you could give yourself a break from the sporting activities with massage and other holistic treatments available in the chalets, and spa days down the valley in St. Gervais. We will be very glad to advise and arrange any of these activities for you.