Our Advanced Ski & Snowboard Week is designed for confident skiers and snowboarders who want to experience the very best of Chamonix while sharing the adventure with others who ski and ride at a similar level.
Whether you're travelling solo, joining with a friend, or simply looking to spend a week with a sociable group of passionate mountain lovers, this holiday offers the perfect combination of fantastic skiing, great company and premium chalet hospitality.
Based beneath the spectacular Mont Blanc massif, you'll enjoy a week exploring some of the most exciting terrain in the Alps, from long cruising descents and challenging pistes to optional off-piste adventures for those looking to push their skiing or snowboarding further.
This holiday is ideal for guests who are already confident on the mountain and want to spend their time skiing or riding with others who share the same enthusiasm for exploring.
Our guests typically enjoy:
Confident skiing or snowboarding on red runs
Tackling black runs when conditions allow
Full days on the mountain
Discovering new terrain and ski areas
Meeting other sociable skiers and snowboarders
Many of our guests travel alone and join us because they want capable ski companions, a welcoming atmosphere, and the freedom to enjoy a premium ski holiday without needing to organise a group themselves.
No two weeks in Chamonix are ever the same.
Each day, our experienced local team will help organise the group's skiing based on weather, snow conditions and ability levels, ensuring you get the very best from the mountain.
Over the course of the week, you may explore:
Grands Montets
Brévent
Flégère
Les Houches
Le Tour
Courmayeur, Italy
Evasion ski area: St Gervais, Megeve or Les Contamines
The world-famous Vallée Blanche off-piste glacier ski run (Additional cost for High Mountain Guide, but can be split between other Cold Fusion guests - Price varies depending on group size)
The result is a relaxed yet adventurous week spent discovering some of the finest skiing and snowboarding in Europe alongside new friends.
To get the most from this holiday, we recommend that guests:
Are confident on all red runs
Can comfortably ski or snowboard most black runs
Enjoy skiing or riding for a full day
Have a good level of fitness
Are keen to explore and challenge themselves
Previous off-piste experience is a bonus but certainly not essential.
The emphasis is not on expert-level skiing, but on bringing together confident, adventurous skiers and snowboarders who want to enjoy a fantastic week in the mountains with others of a similar ability.
For guests looking to progress, we can arrange professional ski instructors, snowboard coaches and qualified mountain guides throughout the week.
Whether you'd like to refine your technique, gain confidence in steeper terrain, or experience Chamonix's famous high-mountain environment for the first time, we'll help point you in the right direction.
For those dreaming of exploring beyond the piste markers, our optional Off-Piste Experience is the perfect introduction.
Enjoy three half-days of professional coaching and guiding, designed to build confidence, improve technique and help you discover the incredible terrain that has made Chamonix legendary.
What makes this week special is the people.
Since 2005, Cold Fusion has brought together thousands of solo skiers and snowboarders from around the world. Many guests arrive knowing nobody and leave with new ski friends, future travel companions and memories that last long after the snow has melted.
If you're looking for a premium ski holiday with outstanding terrain, a friendly social atmosphere and a group of like-minded mountain enthusiasts, our Advanced Ski & Snowboard Week in Chamonix could be exactly what you're looking for.
Experienced Skiers and Snowboarders who want to explore the whole Chamonix Valley
Piste skiers ready for a new challenge beyond the marked runs
Confident good intermediate to advanced skiers
Solo skiers and Snowboarders looking to explore with others of a similar ability
Previous off-piste skiers wanting to improve confidence and technique with others
Skiers looking for professional instruction and share the cost of guides with others
You’re a complete beginner or low intermediate – This week is best suited to good intermediate to advanced skiers and who are already confident on all slopes and looking to explore all of the mountains and maybe some off-piste.
Morning:
Get flight from your local airport to Geneva
Upon arrival in Geneva meet your Mountain Drop Offs driver for a transfer to Chalet Chalupa
Welcome drink upon arrival and meet the Cold Fusion team
Afternoon:
Arrange your ski hire and pick up ski passes
Head to Les Houches, a charming village and ski area.
Spend the afternoon exploring the slopes, getting your ski legs back.
Take in the breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc massif and have lunch up the mountain.
Return in the afternoon to meet all the other Cold Fusion guests
Welcome drinks with champagne and canapes at 19:00 and a chatr about the off-piste ski course
3 course evening meal and wine at 20:30
Daily Ski Safari Transport - Daily private minibus transport to the best ski areas in the Chamonix Valley and surrounding resorts. Our daily itinerary follows the best available terrain and snow conditions, with potential visits to Chamonix, Les Houches, Saint-Gervais, Megève, Les Contamines and Courmayeur in Italy.
Geneva Airport Transfers - Convenient return transfers between Geneva Airport and the chalet, arranged around our designated flight arrival and departure windows.
Champagne Welcome Reception - Begin your holiday with Champagne and canapés while meeting your chalet hosts and fellow guests.
Seven Nights’ Chalet Accommodation - A comfortable seven-night stay in our premium chalet accommodation.
Five Gourmet Evening Meals - Delicious three-course dinners prepared by our experienced chef on five evenings, with dietary requirements catered for wherever possible.
Complimentary Drinks with Dinner - A selection of quality French and Italian red, white and rosé wines, plus beer and soft drinks, served with your evening meals.
Daily Breakfast - Start each morning with a generous selection of hot and continental options, including eggs, bacon, fresh bread, pastries, fruit and cereals.
Afternoon Tea - Return from the slopes to freshly baked cakes, bread and preserves, accompanied by tea and coffee.
Unlimited Hot Drinks - Tea, coffee and other hot beverages are available throughout your stay.
Dedicated Chalet Host - Your host will help organise lift passes, equipment hire, lessons, mountain guides and evening plans, ensuring your holiday runs smoothly.
Evening Transport into Town - Private minibus transport into town is available on selected evenings. Return journeys are subject to availability and may be charged locally.
Chalet Comforts - Bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers are provided for your convenience.
Quality Linen and Towels - Fresh bed linen and towels are supplied throughout your stay.
Local Taxes and Public Transport - All local tourist taxes are included, along with complimentary use of the local public transport network.Daily Ski Safari Transport - Daily private minibus transport to the best ski areas in the Chamonix Valley and surrounding resorts. Our daily itinerary follows the best available terrain and snow conditions, with potential visits to Chamonix, Les Houches, Saint-Gervais, Megève, Les Contamines and Courmayeur in Italy.
Geneva Airport Transfers - Convenient return transfers between Geneva Airport and the chalet, arranged around our designated flight arrival and departure windows.
Champagne Welcome Reception - Begin your holiday with Champagne and canapés while meeting your chalet hosts and fellow guests.
Seven Nights’ Chalet Accommodation - A comfortable seven-night stay in our premium chalet accommodation.
Five Gourmet Evening Meals - Delicious three-course dinners prepared by our experienced chef on five evenings, with dietary requirements catered for wherever possible.
Complimentary Drinks with Dinner - A selection of quality French and Italian red, white and rosé wines, plus beer and soft drinks, served with your evening meals.
Daily Breakfast - Start each morning with a generous selection of hot and continental options, including eggs, bacon, fresh bread, pastries, fruit and cereals.
Afternoon Tea - Return from the slopes to freshly baked cakes, bread and preserves, accompanied by tea and coffee.
Unlimited Hot Drinks - Tea, coffee and other hot beverages are available throughout your stay.
Dedicated Chalet Host - Your host will help organise lift passes, equipment hire, lessons, mountain guides and evening plans, ensuring your holiday runs smoothly.
Evening Transport into Town - Private minibus transport into town is available on selected evenings. Return journeys are subject to availability and may be charged locally.
Chalet Comforts - Bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers are provided for your convenience.
Quality Linen and Towels - Fresh bed linen and towels are supplied throughout your stay.
Local Taxes and Public Transport - All local tourist taxes are included, along with complimentary use of the local public transport network.v
Stay at our beautiful Farmhouse chalet in Les Houches — a spacious, stylish and sociable mountain retreat with comfortable en-suite bedrooms, relaxing living areas and an outdoor hot tub, all just 100m from the Bellevue lift.
The Farmhouse features 6 comfortable twin bedrooms and 1 bunk room, making it perfect for a sociable ski holiday. Sleeps 14
Great food is a huge part of the Cold Fusion experience. On our Fully Catered weeks, start each morning with a delicious breakfast to fuel you for a full day on the mountain. When you return to the chalet, afternoon tea with homemade cakes and treats will be waiting for you.
On five evenings, relax around the table with your fellow guests and enjoy a freshly prepared gourmet dinner, created using quality ingredients and carefully planned menus. We cater for all dietary requirements, ensuring everyone can enjoy the same great dining experience.
Selected wines, beers and soft drinks are served with dinner, making every evening as social and enjoyable as the day on the slopes.
Great food, good wine and even better company — the perfect way to finish a day in the mountains.
Getting to the mountains couldn’t be easier. Cold Fusion will arrange your shared airport transfer from Geneva Airport directly to the chalet, where our team will be waiting to welcome you.
Simply book your flights within our recommended arrival and departure times, send us your flight details, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Your return shared transfer back to Geneva Airport at the end of your holiday is also included.
Pack your ski essentials, plenty of warm layers and something comfy for the chalet and après. Keep it simple, pack what you need and get ready for an amazing week in the mountains!
Yes with all our Fully Catered Ski Chalets
No with our Cold Fusion Flex Holidays
We will coordinate all your airport transfers on your behalf. These transfers are carried out by reputable airport transfer companies, and we offer flexibility in accommodating your arrival and departure times. Having this service arranged for you not only alleviates a significant source of stress but also results in substantial cost savings.
Yes, ColdFusion caters exclusively for people travelling alone and we can guarantee that you will be with other singles whichever week you choose. The people we accommodate are social people looking to enjoy a traditional chalet holiday with a ready-made group of friends to socialise with in daytime and the evenings.
Absolutely not. Some people travel with us who are in relationships, but for whatever reason have left their partners at home. We also welcome couples, where they are social people and want to enjoy the company of like-minded people in an adult environment.
We offer double en-suite bedrooms for sole occupancy and also twin bedrooms for two people to share. We allocate room-share based on gender and age-range.
No, if you opt for a shared bedroom, Cold Fusion will pair you with another guest for sharing. In cases where the chalet isn't fully occupied, there won't be any single supplement fee.
Yes, we welcome people of all abilities, including complete beginners. Our team understands how daunting it can be to put on a pair of skis/snowboard for the very first time and will be on hand to help you every step of the way. We can organise lessons (both group and private), equipment hire and lift pass for you to make your first day as stress-free as possible – after all you will have a lot to concentrate on! After your lessons, we can show you the best places to practice your new-found skills with people who are of the same level as you.
Most probably not.... We have seen a growth in the popularity of snowboarding over the past few years and tend to have a 50/50 split of skiers and snowboarders in the chalet. Our chalet hosts and guides both ski and snowboard and so you will always have somebody to snowboard with.
If you prefer to be on a week guaranteed to be with other snowboarders you maybe interested in our Snowboard only weeks, https://www.coldfusionchalets.co.uk/holidays/snowboard-only-week
Yes, we ask that you book your own flights to and from Geneva Airport in Switzerland for Val Thorens, Chamonix and Les Houches and Turin in Italy for Serre Chevalier.
Budget airlines such as Easy Jet offer cheap and frequent flights out of the UK throughout the winter season. We are very flexible on the time you choose to arrive and depart. We arrange your airport transfers around your flight times, giving you flexibility to shop around and find flight times which suit you. Simply send us your flight details and we guarantee there will be someone at the airport to meet you when you land and to wave goodbye when you leave.
For more details about the airport transfers and recommend flight times click here.
You can search for the best options flights here: www.skyscanner.net
CHAMONIX & LES HOUCHES
To ensure that the arrival of our guests is easy and stress free, ColdFusion have teamed up with professional airport transfer company ‘Mountain Drop Offs’ to collect all of their guests from the airport and take them to the chalets in Chamonix and Les Houches.
The night before departure you will receive a text message giving you details of your pick up time, driver’s name, and emergency telephone number.
Upon arrival at Geneva airport, your driver will meet you at the Mountain DropsOffs desk in the arrivals hall of Geneva airport.
The driver may be meeting other people at the airport but they aim to have a maximum waiting time of only 45 minutes. The transfer time from the airport to the ski resort is only 1 hour 15mins. When arriving at the chalet you will be met by a ColdFusion Rep which will settle you into the chalet.
On the departure day the pick up time from the chalet will be 3-4 hours before your departure flight time. The precise pick up time will be given to you by the resort rep on the night before departure.
SERRE CHEVALIER:
To ensure that the arrival of our guests is easy and stress free, ColdFusion have teamed up with professional airport transfer company ‘Snow Cab' to collect all of their guests from the airport and take them to the chalets in Serre Chevalier. Cold Fusion will be in touch with the excat pick up details in ther lead up to your holiday.
VAL THORENS
These transfers will be operated by Alpine Fleet from Geneva Airport in Switzerland. Cold Fusion will be in touch with the excat pick up details in ther lead up to your holiday.
If you have any questions about your airport transfer please call us on 0033 670 560 676 or via info@coldfusionchalets.co.uk
Yes. You will need to purchase personal travel/holiday insurance before you depart the UK and ensure that you will be covered for winter sports for the duration of your ski trip.
There are three ski passes available in Les Houches & Chamonix.
If you are a beginner and want to ski just the local area of Les Houches, you can purchse the chapest 'Les Houches Only Ski Pass'.
For anyone else intermediate level or above you will require the 'Mont Blanc Unlimited ski pass' which covers all 5 mountains including the local ski area of Les Houches and the main 4 mountains in Chamonix, as well as the surround resorts of Courmayeur in Italy or the Evasion Ski Area including St Gervais, Megeve and Les Contamines in France.
It also covers the extra mountain in Chamonix called the Aiguille Du Midi. This is a very famous mountain as it is the highest in Europe and it is where a famous off-piste skiing route starts from called the ‘Valle Blanche’. Many people come to Chamonix to see the views from the top of this lift and so we recommend if you get the chance to go up this lift to do so.
Therefore if you are coming to Chamonix for off-piste skiing, amazing views, or a good intermediate to advance skier it is well worth opting for the Mont Blanc Unlimted Ski pass.
On the other hand if you are a beginner and on a budget we recommend opting for the Les Houches ski pass.
SUMMARY
Total Beginners: Don’t pre-book a ski pass and buy it on a day to day basis for the area where you are having your lesson.
Intermediates to Advanced: Mont Blanc Unlimted ski pass.
For guests travelling to Serre Chevalier, we recommend purchasing the full Galaxy ski pass.
In Val Thorens, the 3 Valleys ski pass will give you full access to all areas.
It is possible to do 6, 7 or 8 days skiing when on holiday in Chamonix and Les Houches
You are able to do this as, unlike many other companies, we are flexible on your arrival and departure times when staying in the resort. This means it is possible to ski in the afternoon on the arrival day and in the morning before your departure flight as well as the 6 days in between.
When staying in Val Thorens or Serre Chevalier the ski week is a 6 day week as the transfer times are more fixed.
Yes, we welcome couples in all of our chalets and a small group of friends travelling together if the people travelling are looking for a social holiday.
Les Houches – The Farmhouse
Boutique ski chalet in Les Houches with outdoor hot tub, beautiful interiors and easy links to the full Chamonix ski area. Cold Fusion - Flagship Chalet
Val Thorens – Chalet Summit
High-altitude chalet in the 3 Vallées with doorstep skiing, panoramic views and a sociable open-plan living area.
Serre Chevalier – Chalet Zen
Laid-back base in a quieter valley resort, offering cosy rooms, a homely atmosphere and great access to varied terrain.
Chamonix - Mont Blanc House
Location, location, location... Choose between our fully catered weeks or Cold Fusion Flex weeks in this Chamonix centre chalet, just a stones throw from all restaurants, bars and shops - you couldn't be any closer to the action!
No, single skiers and snowboarders are paired in shared rooms, eliminating the need for a single supplement fee. Finally, solo travelers can enjoy their holiday without extra costs!
Certainly, simply inform us of your requirements, and we'll take care of all the arrangements, ensuring a hassle-free experience for you. Whether it's your lift pass, ski rental, or ski lessons, we're more than happy to assist with any aspect of your trip.
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Ski SafariSpecially designed singles ski & solo snowboard weeks aimed at particular abilities, ages and interests.
A flexible chalet stay in the heart of Chamonix. Enjoy stylish accommodation, a generous continental breakfast and the freedom to ski your way, while still benefiting from the Cold Fusion team, social skiing and a ready-made group. Perfect for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities looking for a more independent holiday without missing out on the social side.
Worried about early season snow this year? Well this year let us worry about finding the best conditions for you and join us on our December Ski Safari Week.
Progress your riding & have fun with other solo snowboarders. All abilities welcome!
Taught and led by an experienced and qualified instructor/mountain guide, you will enjoy all of the awesome terrain that Chamonix has to offer
We understand that many of our guests prefer to be in the company of other like-minded individuals of the same age as themselves.
Travel away with your children and let Cold Fusion take care of you while you relax and enjoy your holiday!
Only have a limted time? Book a 3 or 4 night stay in Chamonix and maximise your time on the slopes. Short airport transfers, high altitude slopes, great skiing and amazing apres-ski, book yourself a holiday and escape to the mountains now!
Turn your Ikon Pass into an unforgettable Alpine adventure with Cold Fusion. Discover Chamonix’s spectacular mountain scenery and varied skiing, with the chance to head through the Mont Blanc Tunnel for a day in Courmayeur, Italy.
Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple or with friends, our welcoming chalets bring you together with fellow skiers and snowboarders. Share days on the mountain, swap stories over drinks and enjoy the freedom to make the holiday your own.
Choose boutique bed and breakfast in central Chamonix or a fully catered chalet stay in Les Houches. With our friendly team helping you plan your ski days, arrange extras and find the best spots to eat and explore, you can settle in and make the most of your time in the Alps.