Ultimate Early Season Solo Ski Adventure at Chalet Summit, Val Thorens

Yes, 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.

Our guests span a wide age range, from 20 to 70 years, with no age restrictions in place. Over the course of the week, the age of individuals staying in our chalet / villas becomes inconsequential as they discover their shared interests and connections through skiing and snowboarding, safaris, etc....transcending any age-related distinctions.

For the comfort of our older guests, we also offer dedicated "Over 50's Ski Weeks" where they can opt to stay in a chalet with peers of a similar age. However, during our regular holiday periods, the age diversity among our guests is embraced, making each stay a unique and inclusive experience.

Typically, there is an approximate 50/50 split between male and female guests in the chalet, although we cannot provide an absolute guarantee of this ratio.

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.

Yes, we ask that you book your own flights to and from Geneva Airport in Switzerland for Chamonix and Turin in Italy for Serre Chevalier & Cervinia ski resorts.

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.

If you are travelling to Costa Rica you need to arrange your own flights to and from San Jose.

You can search for the best options flights here: www.skyscanner.net

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.

It is possible to do 8 days skiing within a week holiday in Chamonix.

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 Cervinia or Serre Chevalier its normally a 6 day ski 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. (max 4 poeple that know eachother)

First and foremost, we exclusively provide ski holidays for adults, ensuring there are no children or teenagers in our accommodations. Perhaps of even greater significance, all our guests actively opt to spend their ski holiday with like-minded, sociable individuals who value the camaraderie and friendly atmosphere.

Les Houches & Chamonix – 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.

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.

We do design a ski itinerary to maximise your ski holiday to get the oppertunity ski the whole Chamonix valley and surrounding resorts.

Guests are welcome to join each day or you are welcome to do you own thing......the choice is yours....

Here is an example of our weekly ski itinerary:

Sunday: Arrival day - Afternoon ski in Les Houches

Arrival Arrive at Chalet Chalupa and get acquainted with your cozy accommodations.

Rent any necessary ski or snowboarding equipment and arrange your ski pass.

If you arrive early, enjoy an optional afternoon ski session in Les Houches.

Gather with fellow guests and staff for a welcome chat accompanied by Champagne and canapés, followed by a delightful three-course evening meal.

Monday: Brevent

Brevent Mountain After a hearty breakfast, hit the slopes of Brevent to warm up and take in stunning views of Mont Blanc.

Enjoy lunch at a picturesque mountain restaurant before indulging in après-ski drinks at La Folie Douce.

Return to the chalet for afternoon tea, followed by relaxation in the hot tub and sauna.

Cap off the day with another delicious dinner.

Brevent is located close to the city centre of Chamonix and so ideal for a few apre-ski drinks in the Folie Douce or look around the town of Chamonix after a day skiing.

Tuesday: Le Tour

Ski the Le Tour area of the Chamonix Valley.

This is probably the best ski area in the valley for beginners and intermediates but also has some fantastic off-piste for the more advanced. At the bottom of the mountain are three drag lifts that serve the La Vormaine beginner ski  area, ideal for complete novices. This ski area now features a new high speed gondola thats being installed for winter 2022-2023 allowing easy and fast access to the high altitude ski areas!

Wednesday: Evasion Ski Area

Time for a day trip - Evasion ski area

Often the highlight of Cold Fusion holidays are our hosted trips away to other neighbouring resorts such as the Evasion ski area.

Leave the organisation to the Cold Fusion staff and jump in the minibus at the front door of the chalet and be whisked away to enjoy an amazing day trip away. When visiting the Evasion ski are we have a choice of 3 different ski areas including St Gervais, Megeve & Les Contamines to find some of the best snow in the area!

Approx drive time: 25 mins St Gervais & Megeve, 35 mins Les Contamines

Price  – 25 euros per person 

Or

Les Houches - You can simply relax at the chalet and ski the local area of Les Houches, the choice is yours….

Thursday: Courmayeur in Italy

Often the most requested trip that Cold Fusion offers is our day trip to Courmayeur in Italy.

Located only 30 mins away through the Mont Blanc tunnel this day trips offers an amazing experience to Cold Fusion guests to ski one of the top ski resorts in Italy!

Courmayeur offers amazing ski terrain, unbeatable mountain restaurants and an experience to remember! One not to be missed!

Price: 35 euros per person  (return trip including tolls)

Friday: Le Flegere- Chamonix

Ski La Flegere in the Chamonix Valley.

This is one of the most popular ski areas in Chamonix.  With some great high altitude green runs ideal for beginners and a selections of great red and black runs at the top of the mountain, this ski areas really doest have something for everyone!

Its also possible to ski from Flégère to Brevent Mountain to ski two mountains in one day!

Saturday: Grands Montets - Chamonix

Ski the biggest ski domain Grands Montets in Chamonix.

This is the biggest and steepest ski area of Chamonix.  It offers lots of north facing ski slopes great for keeping the good snow conditions and plenty of options for long red and black runs.  Most famous mountain for off-piste skiing in Chamonix.

Sunday: Departure Day

For those guests that have booked a late flight home you can make the most of an extra day skiing in Les Houches. Using the local ski lift only 100 meters from the chalet you can have a few hours skiing in the morning before heading back to the chalet to get your airport transfer home.