Ski Blog

Great Snow in La Tania

This is an update from Snow Retreat who have chalets in La Tania and report great early snow!

Skiing conditions in La Tania are excellent at the moment.

There is plenty of snow and the snow cannons have been blasting massive piles too. Plenty of snow on the off piste too currently and we're expecting more snow this weekend. 

All of us here at Snow Retreats are super excited for the start of the season.

Here's a great pic courtesy of Snow Retreat's head chef, Dan, who has been hiking up and skiing down right in to resort.

St Anton set to open

St Anton is set to open this weekend with great conditions from November snowfalls

SNOW IN THE THREE VALLEYS!

GUEST BLOG FROM ANDREA AT SNOW RETREAT

Snow Retreat are based in La Tania - part of the Three Valleys ski area.

Why ski the Three Valleys early season??

A mix of high altitude, tree lined and north facing pistes coupled with 2383 snow cannons covering over 50% of the ski area means that  whatever the weather the Three Valleys will have some of the best skiing in the alps.

In fact, the Three Valleys are so confident in their snow making ability that they actually guarantee that they will have the largest number of open or connected runs in Europe or they will refund any unused days during the validity of the ski pass. More details about the Three Valleys Guarantee can be found by clicking here. 

Looking for an early season deal?

Then Snow Retreat has some superb offers for you:

Early season special - 16th - 23rd Dec - £299 per person for 7 nights catered chalet

An early Christmas present from us -  23rd- 30th Dec - reduced price of £350 per person for 7 nights catered chalet in Chalet Pandora.

Exclusive for Altitude Holidays !! -

£100 reduction per person for New Year's week if booked before Nov 25th.

7 nights catered chalet was £750 per person, now £650.   

Enquire here with the offer code ALT25 to book.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE OFFERS AND SNOW RETREAT HERE.

A Different Type of Holiday

Gone are the days of tiny basic self catered apartments - now you can have luxury and still be independent.

Our new partners at Square Break have merged with OneFineStay and have some great accommodation to chose from - check out their apartments, chalets, villas & houses here.

They can also offer a catered option as well so if you want to choose your own place to stay you can then upgrade and by paying an extra 1000€ per person per week in France and 1500€ per person per week in the Swiss resorts.

This chalet can be offered with a fully-catered option by a team of winter professionals to create a magical holiday experience.

WHAT’S INCLUDED ?

• Breakfast prepared in the chalet every morning: Hot breakfast (for six mornings on seven) served in the dining room accompanied by a selection of local yoghurts, muesli, cereals, and fresh crusty bread and jams (7d/7).
• Afternoon tea / After-ski: Buffet available of tea, coffee, fresh bread, jams, and delicious home-baked cakes or opt for something savoury if that is your preference.
• Champagne and aperitives before dinner
• Dinner six nights out of seven: After canapés, a three-course dinner will be served, followed by a locally-inspired cheeseboard. Dinner is accompanied by the finest selection of European house wines.

Upgrade to adventure with the Skadi FIS guide app

SKADI, innovative real-time mobile service for skiers and snowboarders, in association with FIS, will create the largest digital ski club in the world, making snow sports more interactive, tech smart and dynamic than ever before.

Put on your skis, set your ski level and follow Voice Guidance on an exciting skiing adventure. SKADI takes you to your favourite slopes while catching mountain creatures, even without stopping to look at the phone.

Download Skadi FIS app

Apple App Store 
Google Play

Extra features

SKI SAFARI personalised tour

SKADI creates a full day Ski Safari tour built according to your personal skills and preferences.

Ski resort as a MAGIC PLAYGROUND

Collect and interact with Augmented Reality objects - convert your ski resort to a magic playground

Unique PRO-ACTIVE Voice Guidance

Real-time offline audio guidance directs the user with simple, brief and accurate voice hints.

www.skadi.guide

Save up to 60% on ski hire with Skimium!

WHO ARE WE?

Skimium.com is a partner of Decathlon

The stores that are affiliated to skimium.com are independent stores located in the heart of the ski resorts. At these winter sports specialists, who all have a great reputation, you’ll find a wide range of the highest quality material that is available for either sale or rent. You can also find a variety of technical clothing and accessories and the men and machines that provide a highly professional workshop service. In the true mountain spirit, you’ll be looked after and advised by professionals that are passionate about their sport! 

skimium.com in a few words: it’s EASY, it’s the COMFORT of ordering from your own home and the BEST PRICE advantage through ordering on the internet (up to 20% discount off the public prices that are communicated in the stores), but it’s not only that...  

SKIMIUM IS EVEN MORE:

A wide selection of all the different categories of equipment in order to satisfy the requirements of all types of people, all types of ability and all types of desire.

An on-line Advice Guide enabling you to select the material that is the best suited to your ability, your desire and to what you want to do.

Only 25% deposit required, no administration fees.

Get the most of your skiing holiday with your family and friends with at least a further discount of 5% off the store prices for any reservation that includes at least 4 (or +) pairs of skis or snowboards.

Benefit from the Professional Advice to get the most out of your equipment.

A Commitment to guaranteeing your Safety, through our on-line advice service.

A Direct and Personal Contact with your rental store.

THE STORES THAT ARE AFFILIATED TO SKIMIUM.COM ARE COMMITTED TO:

Operating a Transparent Pricing Policy:

Benefit from the most advantageous prices by reserving on the internet

A Technical Charter:

A selection of the most reputable brands
Up to date material (no more than 3 seasons old)  
Equipment that is checked and prepared before each individual rental (sharpening, repairing of bases and waxing of boards; shoes are dried out and treated) 
The equipment is adjusted by professionals according to what you are going to do, your ability and your size  

A Customer Services Charter:

A friendly and personalised service 
Expert advice 
A product range dedicated to Women 
Your kids treated like little Champions 
Comfort for the duration of the rental period

HOW DOES IT WORK?

RESERVING YOUR SKI EQUIPMENT ON SKIMIUM.COM IS VERY EASY AND ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES: 

Today:

Select a skimium.com store in the resort where you will be heading to and indicate the date of your first skiing day along and for how many days you want to rent the equipment for.
Choose your material from a wide selection of skis, snowboards, shoes, boots and helmets.
You can consult our ‘How to choose the right equipment’ guides to help you find the material that is best adapted to your ability and to what you want to do.
Validate your selection and enter the personal details about yourself (height, weight, sizes...) and your preferences so that your material can be personalised just for you.
Confirm your reservation by paying a deposit of only 25 %. A confirmation email with the reservation form (with all the details concerning your order and other practical information) will be sent to you immediately.
Print and retain your reservation form and start getting ready for your holidays with peace of mind that your equipment will be waiting for you when you get there.

When you get there:

With your reservation form and a proof of identity, go along to the skimium.com store to settle the balance and collect your material that has already been prepared for you, once the adjustments have been checked.
Your skimium.com advisor will be extremely happy to welcome you and advise you on the use of your material.
Get your skis on and make the most of your holiday!

For further information, feel free to refer to our General Rental Conditions

GREAT FOOD IN MORZINE!

If this doesn't get you wanting to book your chalet holiday this year then nothing will! 

When it comes to creating incredible ski holidays, Alikats believe in a recipe with three key ingredients: fantastic skiing, beautiful chalet accommodation and extraordinarily good food!

Step into the world of their executive chef Kat and discover what makes the food at AliKats so special year after year.

You can see all the chalets that Alikats have here and they still have space at New Year in one of their chalets 

We are doing €150pp off for New Year's week in Ferme a Jules (ranked no. 1 on Trip Advisor for the whole of the Haute Savoie). Was €1150 Now €1000pp for the week - Click here to find out more.

Try Something Different Next Time You Are On Holiday

It's easy to stick with the same old skiing or snowboarding when you are on a weeks holiday but there are so many other things to do in a ski resort and even half a day trying something else out can be great fun and help in your own sport.

We gave cross country skiing a go back in February and had a fantastic time! 

WHAT A POWDER DAY THAT WAS!

Wow that was some powder day!  It started with a load of snow the day before.  So much so it actually brought some trees down which cut some power cables and a lot of the lifts couldn't open.

It meant we were stuck in Les Carroz and couldnt get out!

Fortunately there is a lot of fun to be had there! 

What an amazing days skiing!

SPRINGING INTO WINTER!

Well 2016-17 has been a difficult season definitely not the best but winter arrived on 1st March with a load of snow so we went and played in it! 

We're feeling good!