17–21 Jan 2027
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21–24 Jan 2027
Ski the French Alps
Weekend
Three nights. Three valleys. One very good weekend.
This is skiing, Virgin Adventures style.
January in the French Alps. Three nights in La Tania, two full days in one of the greatest ski areas in the world and a chalet full of people to share it with.
Head out early and cover some serious ground. Cruise the blues. Spend the day on the reds. Find the blacks. Stop for a long mountain lunch. Ski with the same people all day or meet someone else at the next lift.
Then come home to afternoon tea, dinner, wine and a chalet full of stories from the day.
Come on your own, with a partner, a friend or a few familiar faces. However you arrive, you’re part of the adventure.
Adventure highlights
1.The Three Valleys
La Tania puts one of the world’s great ski areas outside the door.
Courchevel one way. Méribel the other. And beyond that, the rest of the Three Valleys waiting to be explored.
One enormous winter playground.
2.Ski your way
Blacks before breakfast? Reds all day? Happiest cruising blues and greens?
We’ll help people find others who ski or snowboard at a similar level and pace, then the mountain is yours.
Ski together. Swap around. Meet for lunch. Head somewhere completely different afterwards.
Your mountain. Your day.
3.Chalet Life
There’s something rather wonderful about coming off the mountain knowing there’s a chalet full of people waiting at home.
Afternoon tea. Dinner around the table. Local wine. Stories from the day. Plans for tomorrow.
And possibly some increasingly unreliable accounts of who was fastest.
4.So long, solo
Some people will arrive knowing each other. Some won’t.
Come with your partner, bring a friend or simply book your place. You’ll spend four nights with people who chose the same mountain, the same week and the same adventure.
You’ll ski together, eat together, swap stories and make plans for tomorrow.
Somewhere along the way, the people become part of what you came for.
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Trip itinerary
Thu 21st Jan '27
Day 1: Arrive to La Tania
Make your way to our chalet in La Tania and settle in for three nights in the mountains.
Fancy squeezing in an extra half day? Grab an early flight and transfer and you can be in La Tania, skis on, in time for an afternoon on the mountain.
Then it’s back to the chalet for dinner and wine, to meet everyone and start making plans for tomorrow.
Fri 22nd Jan '27
Day 2: Into the Three Valleys
Breakfast. Boots. Mountain.
We’ll help bring together people skiing and snowboarding at similar levels and pace, then off you go.
Head towards Courchevel, cross towards Méribel, find some favourite runs or simply follow the snow.
Ski hard. Cruise. Explore. Stop somewhere good for lunch.
Back at the chalet, afternoon tea awaits, followed by dinner, wine and considerably more ambitious plans for tomorrow.
Sat 23rd Jan '27
Day 3: Your day, your way
By now you know the mountain a little better — and the people too.
So go exploring.
Cover some serious ground. Take the scenic route. Find something challenging. Spend the morning cruising. Stop for a long lunch somewhere with an extraordinary view.
Ski hard. Ski gently. Ski together. Do your own thing. It’s your holiday.
Then back to the chalet for afternoon tea, dinner and another evening around the table.
Sun 24th Jan '27
Day 4: One last run?
Not ready to leave?
Book a later flight and squeeze in a final morning on the mountain before heading for the airport.
Or enjoy breakfast together, pack up and make your way home.
Four nights. Three Valleys. A lot of skiing.
And quite possibly a few people you’ll want to do it all over again with.
Tickets
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Good to know
What’s included
This adventure includes:
Three nights’ chalet accommodation in La Tania.
Breakfast each morning.
Afternoon tea when you return from the mountain.
Three-course dinner with local wine each evening, including our fondue night.
Virgin Adventures hosts throughout your stay.
Government tourist tax
- Chalet chef and staff gratuity
And a chalet full of people who thought spending January in the mountains sounded considerably better than staying at home.
Who is this for?
If you’re happy skiing or snowboarding independently and safely, you’re welcome.
Love blacks and challenging reds? Brilliant.
Prefer cruising blues and greens? Equally good.
Come on your own, as a couple, with a friend or with a few people you already know.
We’ll help connect people skiing at similar levels and pace, but what you do from there is entirely up to you.
Good skiing. Good people. Four very good days in the mountains.
Do I have to ski in formation?
No.
This isn’t an organised ski tour. You’ll have the freedom to ski as much as you like, where you like and with whoever suits your pace.
Virgin Adventures hosts will bring everyone together at the chalet, help people connect and be there throughout the trip — but your time on the mountain is your own.
At the end of the day, everyone comes back together for afternoon tea, dinner and the evening around the table.
Meeting point
Meeting at our chalet in the centre of La Tania.
Please arrive before 18:00 for the Adventure briefing.
Nearest airport
Geneva (GVA)
Generally the best range of flights and transfer options. Roughly 2–2½ hours transfer.
Lyon–Saint Exupéry (LYS)
Another option, particularly for scheduled flights. Around 2–2½ hours transfer.
Flights
Not included. We meet at the destination. See meeting point for details.
Airport transfers
As there are multiple airports serving this region, and a small group size, airport transfer are not included.
Accommodation type
Stay in a traditional Alpine chalet exclusively for the group. Expect cosy communal spaces, a sociable dining area, ski and snowboard storage and mountain views. Rooms are available in shared double, twin and bunk configurations across several floors. Some rooms feature characterful eaves and beams, with slightly reduced head height in places.
How we will get around
La Tania is compact and easy to explore on foot, with lifts, ski and snowboard hire, bars and the village centre close by.
On the mountain, your Three Valleys lift pass opens up over 600km of linked pistes, allowing skiers and snowboarders to travel between La Tania, Courchevel, Méribel, Val Thorens and beyond.
Lift pass is not included: everyone chooses the extent of the pass they want to purchase.
For trips beyond La Tania, a free local ski bus links the village with Le Praz and the other Courchevel villages.
What’s not included
- Flights and transfers
- Mountain sports insurance
- Ski passes
- Ski or snowboard lessons
- Ski or snowboard equipment hire
- Additional alcohol beyond chalet dinners
- A private helicopter to the first lift
So yes, this is far from all inclusive. But once you’re there, the good bit is very much taken care of.
Do I need any specific experience?
Yes.
You need to be able to ski or snowboard independently, use the relevant lifts and safely choose pistes appropriate to your ability. You do not need to ski black runs. You do not need to snowboard at high speed. You do not need to be the person waiting outside the lift station at 08:29. But you do need to be able to get yourself safely around the mountain.
What to pack
Whether you’re bringing your own skis or snowboard or hiring equipment in resort, arrive ready for proper mountain days and cosy chalet nights.
On the Mountain
Ski jacket and salopettes / waterproof snow trousers
Thermal base layers
Warm mid-layers
Ski or snowboard socks
Waterproof gloves or mittens
Warm hat, neck warmer or buff
Goggles and sunglasses
High-factor sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
Helmet — strongly recommended and available to hire locally
Ski and snowboard hire is not included in your trip price. You’re welcome to bring your own skis, snowboard, boots and poles, or hire everything you need in resort. We’ll share practical hire information before you travel.
For Chalet Life & Après
- Warm, comfortable layers for evenings
Slippers or indoor shoes
Casual clothes for village wandering, dinners and après-ski
Swimwear, in case of spa, sauna or hot-tub plans
One outfit that makes you feel fabulous for a celebration night
Useful Extras
- Small daypack for water, layers, sunscreen and snacks
Reusable water bottle
Phone charger and power bank
Travel adaptor for France
Earplugs — useful in shared accommodation
Your favourite mountain snacks
Personal Essentials
Toiletries and any prescription medication
Small personal first-aid kit
Travel insurance details, including winter sports cover
Passport, booking details and any lift-pass or equipment-hire confirmations
Expected weather conditions
January is proper winter in the Alps: cold, snowy and often brilliantly bright.
Expect temperatures around or below freezing in the village, with colder conditions higher up the mountain.
You could enjoy crisp blue-sky days, fresh snowfall, low cloud or a mix of all three across the adventure, so warm, waterproof layers are essential.
Weather and snow conditions can never be guaranteed this far ahead. We’ll share a more detailed forecast closer to departure.
Are there any restrictions of who can join this adventure
You must be 18 years or older at the time of the Adventure.
You must be able to ski or snowboard independently and safely navigate pistes appropriate to your ability.
This is not a learn-to-ski or learn-to-snowboard Adventure.
You should be medically fit to take part and comfortable spending full days in a winter mountain environment.
You are responsible for skiing or snowboarding within your ability and following local piste, lift and mountain safety guidance.
Group size
Expect around 20 Adventurers plus Virgin Adventures support staff.
Small enough to get to know everyone.
Big enough to find your ski, or snowboard, people.
What will I be eating?
You’ll be well fed from the moment you arrive.
Your chalet stay is half-board, with breakfast each morning, afternoon tea when you return from the mountain and a hearty three-course dinner with local wine each evening.
One evening, we’ll head out for a proper Alpine classic: a traditional fondue dinner in a mountain restaurant.
Expect melted cheese, good stories and the sort of evening that may require an extra notch on the salopettes the next day.
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