Winter XC Ski & Snowshoe Adventure

£775pp

21st - 24th March 2024 - FULLY BOOKED

  • Learn to Cross Country Ski with a local guide and mountain expert

  • Delicious local Savoyard & Homecooked cuisine

  • Explore the snowy mountains on foot on a morning guided snowshoeing expedition

  • Ease the adventures with 30 minute massages

  • Live Music in the comfort of your chalet

  • Cosy rooms, roaring fires and large social areas to chill

Accommodation

Chalet Savoie Faire is set in the picturesque mountain village of Fontaines Naves and sits at an altitude of 1300. Imagine stunning mountain views, fresh alpine air and all of this with the hospitality of chalet owner Nikki. The property itself has been designed with you in mind with Nikki’s artistic touches and boasts gorgeous communal areas, dining rooms and luxury cosy bedrooms. The roaring fires will be perfect after a day out on the mountain. It is approx 2.5 hours from Geneva Airport by car.

Itinerary

Thursday - 3pm - transfer from Geneva Airport 6.30pm - pre dinner drinks & snacks. 2 course dinner

Friday - breakfast 7.45am 9am - meet your Cross Country Skiing instructor, collect equipment and head out for a morning of following the XC Ski trails of Naves 1pm - lunch Afternoon of massages & chill time or more XC skiing 6.30pm - Savoyard dinner night with wine, fondue, raclette and local produce

Saturday - breakfast 7.45am 9am - collect snowshoes and head out with your guide for an adventure hike through the mountains 1pm - lunch Afternoon of massages & chill time or more snow shoeing 6.30pm - dinner 8pm - live music night in the Chalet

Sunday - breakfast 8.30am 10am - depart for Geneva airport. Transfer time approx 2.5hr

For wanting to continue their snow adventures in the afternoons, this is no problem as we will be hiring the equipment for the day. Itineraries & timings are subject to change depending on weather conditions. The Alps are beautiful but the weather can be changeable

What’s Included

  • 3 nights luxury Chalet accommodation

  • Half day Cross Country Ski adventure with guide, instruction & equipment included (xc skis, boots & poles)

  • 30 minute massage

  • Half day Snowshoe hike with local guide with kit hire (snow shoes & poles)

  • Savoyard dinner night with Fondue, Raclette and local cuisine

  • 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners, plus afternoon cakes & hot chocolates

  • Return Transfer to & from Geneva Airport

  • Wine with evening meals

  • Live Music in the Chalet on the Saturday night with local musician, Tobias de Kretser

Getting There

The trip will include a return transfer to and from Geneva Airport direct to Chalet Savoire Faire. Flights are available from most UK airports. The transfer will leave the airport at 3pm on the arrival day - please ensure you flight arrives by 1.30pm. You will be back at Geneva Airport by 1pm on the departure day. The transfer time is approximately 2.5hrs depending on traffic and the chalet is located in the Savoie region of the Rhone Alps.

Prices & Dates

£775pp. A £200 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the booking

Rooms are 6 x twin share & 1 x triple, some with ensuite bathrooms. One single occupancy room is available for a £150 supplement (not available)

21st - 24th March - 10 spaces in total

Please note: this weekend is suitable for beginners with no skiing experience, however a good level of fitness is recommended. Any questions regarding this, please email info@emmasdale.co.uk

Dietary Requirements - all of food is made from fresh and I design & create a varied gourmet vegetarian menu which is a combination of healthy meals and treats. Please let us know if you have any allergies and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please note: This weekend is not suitable for a vegan diet.