Ski or snowboard lesson
Small groups, matched to your level.
What's included
Everything's taken care of. You just show up.
Private chef
Breakfast and dinner, tailored to your preferences and dietary needs.
A chalet in the Alps
Designer interiors, 40 minutes from Val Thorens.
Group transfer from Geneva
Round-trip, straight from Geneva.
Driver & organizer
With you all week, for the parties and the villages.
Après-ski
An afternoon at a legendary mountain party spot.
Add for extraSpa
Sauna and outdoor hot tub at the chalet.
Add for extraSledging
Cosmojet, Val Thorens, 6 km down the mountain, after dark.
Add for extraDog-sledding
Les Menuires, a team of huskies through the snow.
Meet your ambassador
Ben is a French entrepreneur, traveler and content creator with over 900k followers across social platforms.
His last trip, a week in a French château, brought together a group that still keeps in touch. That's why he's doing it again, this time in the French Alps.
Schedule
Five days in the Alps.
Day 1Welcome to the Alps
We arrive in the evening and settle into a cosy chalet with panoramic mountain views.
Dinner is already waiting: the first meal from our private chef, with local cheeses, wine, and dishes that put us straight into the Alps.
We gather by the fire, get to know each other, and set the tone for the week of skiing ahead.
Day 2Our first turns
Breakfast at the chalet: fresh bread, fruit, hot coffee. Then out to the snow.
Instructors split us into small groups by level, so first-timers and confident skiers alike get a good day. We stop for lunch high on the mountain, with the panorama doing half the work.
In the evening, dinner at the chalet and a party that goes as late as we want it to.
Day 3Into the 3 Vallées
After breakfast we drive over to Val Thorens, the highest resort in Europe.
We ski it properly, with long runs and wide open snow, and end the afternoon at an après-ski spot on the mountain.
We come back to the chalet late, still buzzing.
Day 4A day for whatever you want
No fixed plan today.
Some of us will head back to the slopes for one more day. Others will try something different: a husky sled run through the snow in Les Menuires, the Cosmojet toboggan down from Val Thorens, an afternoon in the spa and the outdoor hot tub, or a slow walk through the villages.
In the evening, dinner at the chalet.
Day 5New slopes, slow evening
Today we explore new corners of the mountain, different runs and different views.
We lunch at a mountain restaurant with a panorama, then take the afternoon slowly: a walk through the village, drinks somewhere warm.
In the evening, a farewell dinner from the chef.
Day 6Until next time
We say goodbye over a long breakfast and pack the cars.
We leave with more friends than we arrived with.
Our chalet
An alpine chalet in a quiet hamlet above Valmorel, with a sauna, an outdoor hot tub and terraces over the mountains. Dorm beds and queen rooms.
Trip cost
Apply below to confirm your spot. We reply within 24 hours.
January 13–18, 2027 · 5 days
Dorm bed
€2,990
per person
A bed in a shared room at the chalet, six people per room.
Full room
€6,490
per room
A private room with a queen bed. Book it solo, as a couple, or with a friend. Two people maximum.
What's included
- Ski or snowboard lesson with a certified instructor
- Breakfast & dinners by a private chef
- Drinks at the chalet
- A chalet in the Alps
- Round-trip group transfer from Geneva
- A car with a driver for the whole trip
- Après-ski
- An organizer on the ground
Not included: lift passes (Épic Pass works) · equipment rental · lunches on the mountain
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FAQ
Everything you might want to know before booking.
What's included?
- A bed at the chalet, in a dorm room or a private queen room
- Ski or snowboard lesson with a certified instructor
- Breakfast and dinner prepared by a private chef
- Drinks at the chalet
- Round-trip group transfer from Geneva
- A car with a driver for the whole trip
- Après-ski
- An organizer on the ground who runs everything
What's not included?
- Lift passes (Épic Pass works in Les 3 Vallées)
- Equipment rental
- Lunches on the mountain
- Drinks at après-ski
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Schengen visa, if required
Optional activities at extra cost:
- Spa
- Sledging (Cosmojet, Val Thorens)
- Dog-sledding (Les Menuires)
What are the room options?
We offer two options:
- Dorm bed, €2,990 per person. A bed in a shared dorm room at the chalet, six people per room.
- Full room, €6,490 per room. A private room with a queen bed. Book it solo, as a couple, or with a friend. Two people maximum.
We'll walk you through the options on your intro call.
What's the booking & cancellation policy?
To confirm your spot, we ask for a 50% deposit. The balance is due 30 days before the trip.
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you need to cancel your trip, you may find another person to take your place. If you find a replacement who meets our participation requirements and completes the booking, we can refund your payment once the replacement's payment has been received.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers trip cancellation and interruption.
Where should I fly to?
Fly to Geneva, Switzerland (GVA). We run a group transfer from the airport to the chalet and back.
Lyon (LYS) also works if the timing suits you better.
Do I need any ski or snowboard experience?
No. The trip works for complete beginners and confident riders alike.
Lessons are in small groups, matched to your level. Beginners start with a certified instructor. Experienced skiers ride the rest of the mountain.
Equipment rental is not included, but we help you sort it on arrival.
Does my Épic Pass work here?
Yes. Épic Pass holders get free days in Les 3 Vallées: Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Méribel, Courchevel. Bring your physical pass card or proof of an active pass and collect your lift pass at a ticket office. Valmorel runs on a separate local pass, which isn't covered.
Is this trip for solo travellers?
Yes, most of our guests come solo. The chef cooks for everyone together, the schedule is built around shared moments, and by day two no one feels alone.
Who will be joining?
A curated mix of entrepreneurs, C-level leaders, and global nomads, mostly from Europe, the UK and the US. Most guests come solo, which makes it easy to connect.
Before the trip, we do a quick vibe-check call with each guest to make sure the group is a great fit.
What if the snow is bad?
Val Thorens is the highest resort in Europe and holds snow reliably through January. If conditions aren't ideal one day, we adjust: lower slopes, the spa, dog-sledding, a slow lunch somewhere with a view. The trip works either way.
Can you accommodate dietary needs?
Yes. Our private chef accommodates all diets: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies, anything. Just tell us when you book.
Will there be WiFi? Can I work from the trip?
Fast WiFi at the chalet. Some guests work in the morning before the slopes or check emails in the evening. The schedule has natural breaks for it.
But the point of the trip is to disconnect, and most people do.
Can I bring a friend or partner?
Absolutely. Just mention it on the intro call and we'll book you together.
Why January 13–18?
You fly home on Monday the 18th, which is a bank holiday in the US. A full trip without burning a vacation day.
If you’d rather get back sooner, you can also fly out on the evening of the 17th.