SCHEDULE YOUR PLACE – Book now to join our Val d’Isère ‘Warm Up Weekend’
From Friday 27 November – Tuesday 01 December 2026
December 2026 will see the 28th edition of this popular event, run in a format that works for all levels and abilities of skier.
The ‘Warm Up Weekend’ is led by Ski Weekend founder Gavin Foster and a hand-picked selection of mountain guides and ski instructors.
It acts as a traditional ‘first tracks’ event which has remained an exciting start to each season since its inception in 1999.
How did the ‘Warm Up Weekend’ start?
Ski Weekend started in 1987 and in the very early days we used to take our staff initially to Tignes and then to Val d’Isère for 2-3 days of pre-season staff training.
This included not only skiing, but also snow safety, avalanche training and driving on snow (practising in the coach car parks).
In the late Nineties, Jean Claude Faudot – previously in charge of the Val d’Isère ESF – joined us. It was with his input we developed the concept of the ‘Warm Up Weekend’.
What’s the format of the ‘Warm Up Weekend’?
The successful format of the Val d’Isère ‘Warm Up Weekend’ is now celebrating its 28th year.
Guests can choose their focus:
Belle Trace Off Piste – challenge yourself with serious terrain, accessed by ski touring
Piste Perfection – carve perfect arcs and refresh your technique on-piste
Tous Neige Tout Terrain – go beyond the groomers, with off-piste and ski touring to the best snow
What’s included in the ‘Warm Up Weekend’ package?
Led by Gavin Foster and the Ski Weekend team of guides and instructors, the packages start from £1,649pp and includes: