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    IMPORTANT - Please note: We accept bookings with children and infants on any date in Bear Lodge on room by room bookings, or on any date in any chalet if occupying the whole chalet. Also in all chalets for departures on 15, 22 & 29 Dec 2021; 6 & 13 Feb; 27 Mar; 3 & 10 Apr 2022 . Bookings made online outside these parameters unfortunately will not be accepted. 

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5 Must-Read Thrillers Set in Snowy Ski Resorts

There's something captivating about a suspense novel set against the stunning, often perilous backdrop of a ski resort. Dramatic, often treacherous mountain landscapes coupled with unpredictable weather create... Read More

What Life as a Chalet Host is Really Like!

Updated: October 2024 Every year, we get the same question: what’s it really like working as a chalet host? Many British adventurers wonder about what the role entails, the daily routine, and—of course—how... Read More

How to avoid £17K of ski fines this season

You might expect to pay a fine for exceeding your baggage allowance, but what about being fined €2,000 for wearing your ski boots whilst on your ski holiday? It’s just one of the many things you could be fined... Read More

10 Tips For Solo Skiers

Not everyone dreams of a beach holiday; many of us thrive on the thrill of the ski slopes and atmospheric apres-ski. If you’re a passionate skier but your partner or friends don’t share your enthusiasm, don’t... Read More

Val d'Isere Revision Pod

It’s such a hard call. A Levels or GCSE’s coming up in a few weeks’ time but you can’t help thinking a ski break might do them good? After all, they can always work in the morning, or maybe just in the... Read More

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Best Places To Ski In December

When it comes to choosing where to ski in December , picking the right destination is essential for ensuring great snow, slopes to suit your level and a memorable start to the winter. Whether you're looking... Read More

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What To Pack For Your Family Ski Holiday

So, you’ve booked your family ski holiday, located your GHIC cards, checked the dates on your passports, purchased your winter sports insurance and booked your airport parking. You’re off to a great start! Now... Read More

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Working a Ski Season

Every year we send a couple of hundred enthusiastic adventurers to join our community of like-minded individuals in the Alps and to embark upon the journey of a lifetime working in one of our resorts. We employ... Read More

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Driving to the Alps: The Pros and Cons

Embarking on a ski holiday in the Alps can be an exciting experience and choosing to drive there adds its own set of adventures and challenges. Having booked a ski holiday to Val d’Isere last Easter, it... Read More

Unlock the secrets of Bear Lodge: 10 things you never knew

The ‘ Bear Lodge ’ idea was born back in 2014 when VIP SKI Managing Director, Andy Sturt, heard about “a little bit of land” in Arc 1950. Seven years passed in the planning and building stages until we finally... Read More

3 Favourite Summer Salads Perfect for BBQs

Summer has finally arrived in the UK and here at VIP SKI, our Executive Chef, Laura, has been busy adding the final touches to our 2025 menu which includes some delicious salad starters such as a colourful... Read More

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