“The water was cold… but the riders were bold.” Well, that’s what they said anyway.

I prefer: There once was a woman from France… but that’s another story.

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Naomi Price goes skiing in the glorious Chamonix valley and the neighbouring resort of Courmayeur and comes back to share the chilling thrill and also spreads the word about Ski Weekend’s Chalet Les Jumelles (www.chaletskiweekend.com).

Read more here: www.skiweekend.com/articles/chamonix-skchamonix-skiingiing.pdf

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The magazine will feature a variety of posts from well known ski instructors and mountain guides, as well as informative articles from within the industry on what to look out for with the latest advances in ski and ski equipment technology.

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Looking forward to another great winter. Good skiing Gavin Foster

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New images of fresh snow in Chamonix in the gallery.

To view the images, click the gallery link in the main menu.

Or click here: www.skiweekend.com/gallery

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A short film of how the Chamonix resort of Brévent is prepared before it is opened. Clearing snow loaded slopes above the pistes using a giant fan hung below a chopper – is James Dyson in the house?!

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• Chamonix based: for clients seeking the ultimate Chamonix experience, with Ski Weekend staff at your disposal.
• Return shared transfer to and from Geneva (max 1hr. wait at the airport). Other airports by request.
• Facilitation of equipment hire on arrival.
• Transportation to the slopes in the morning and collection at the end of your day.
• Accommodation in 2-4 star hotels, chalets or apartments on B&B, catered or half board basis.
• Pre planning for mountain guides and instructors, restaurant bookings prior to departure.
• Pre-order your ski pass and have it delivered to your accommodation.
• Ski hosting* service each morning for strong intermediate skiers and Courmayeur transport option on 1 day over the weekend.
• Ski hire discount vouchers for a partner shop close to your accommodation.
• AITO and ATOL bonding.

* Following the recent decision by the French courts enforcing restrictions on who is permitted to ski with clients, our ski hosting service is currently suspended. In line with most British operators, we are disappointed by the action of the French authorities and are working towards a solution to remediate this restrictive action.

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Premium

• Chamonix based: for clients wanting some independence in resort, with an enhanced level of service.
• Return shared transfer to and from Geneva (max 1hr. wait at the airport). Other airports by request.
• Facilitation of equipment hire on arrival.
• Transportation to the slopes in the morning, leaving you free to return to the resort at your leisure.
• Accommodation in 2-4 star hotels, chalets or apartments on B&B, catered or half board basis.
• Pre planning for mountain guides and instructors, restaurant bookings prior to departure.
• Pre-order your ski pass and have it delivered to your accommodation.
• Ski hire discount vouchers for a partner shop close to your accommodation.
• AITO and ATOL bonding.

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Independence

• Any resort within 1-2 hours of major international airports: for clients wanting full independence in resort.
• Return airport transfers.
• Accommodation in 2-4 star hotels, chalets or apartments on B&B, catered or half board basis.
• Pre planning for mountain guides and instructors, restaurant bookings prior to departure.
• Pre-order your ski pass and have it delivered to your accommodation.
• Ski hire discount vouchers for a partner shop near your accommodation.
• AITO and ATOL bonding

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