Guests on one of our off piste ski holidays in Meribel

Off Piste Ski Holidays

Single skier off-piste Skier throwing snow in the air Snowboarder carving up powder Chamonix skiers on the ridge
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Adults only

No children allowed on our holidays

Capable Skiers

You will be skiing with other capable skiers

Ski Fanatics

This is aimed at serious ski addicts, just like you!

Ski Safari Junkies

Go on safari through the mountains on your skis

See what its like to off-piste with an experienced instructor/guide with our Off-Piste Ski Holidays. Explore off the beaten track and improve your skills along the way

Learn to off-piste on our fabulous specialist ski holidays!

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Improve your skiing ability and meet amazing new people

What better way to improve your performance and technique than with a full week of off-piste skiing and snowboarding. Our off-piste ski courses week is perfect for those looking to really get out into the wilderness on a backcountry ski holiday, and also for those who just want to dip their toe in and improve their technique.

Meet other off-piste skiers and snowboarders on a social ski holiday

If you're a skier travelling alone or in a small group, you have come to the right place. Welcome to The Ski Gathering — social ski holidays for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Meet like-minded and sociable people on a ski holiday that's equally suited to day-one beginners and seasoned veterans alike.

We have decades of combined experience providing first-rate ski holidays. So we understand that a first solo ski trip can seem a little daunting, especially if you're travelling alone as a solo skier. Well, we're here to help. At The Ski Gathering, you won't be on your own — you'll be sharing with other guests who are in the same boat as you.

A typical day with The Ski Gathering on our Off-Piste holidays

No single supplement. What does that mean?

The single-occupancy supplement is generally the biggest headache for individual skiers travelling alone. Usually, solos have to pay a premium for the empty bed, making ski holidays unaffordable for most singles and solo skiers. With The Ski Gathering, you'll be sharing a room so there is no single supplement. Sharing a triple or quad room, you pay slightly less than those sharing a twin.

Grace CJanuary 2026
The chalet was so cosyWhat an incredible week spent at Chalet des Pistes with The Ski Gathering. Both Olivia and Belinda, our hosts, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The chalet was so cosy and the food delicious. I can't recommend this trip highly enough!
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Ninja FFJanuary 2026
It felt almost surrealIt was absolutely beyond my expectation, I joined Ski Gathering for a week and it felt almost surreal. I felt like I was living in a cozy American( or British lol) family TV show for a week. Everyone of my group is cool, chill , friendly, uniquely themselves , with pure kindness. I could hardly believe this was really happening in real life. The staff of Ski Gathering were very helpful and provided an excellent service throughout the week. A special thank you to our hosts, Olivia and Belinda, for making this experience so memorable. It's one of those rare experiences that stays with you long after it ends.
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Rob McritchieJanuary 2026
Everyone felt like familyI have just spent the most amazing week with a bunch of lovely people in this chalet. Honestly the staff were divine and they answered any questions I had kindly and honestly. Olivia in particular was a brilliant hostess for our group. By the end of the trip everyone felt like family, and I miss them all already.
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Suzanne van NoordtJanuary 2026
Perfect placeGreat stay with the Ski Gathering and our chalet girl Olivia. Perfect place to relax after long ski and great food to match.
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Tom WJanuary 2026
Such a great holidayWhat an amazing experience. If you're worried about booking a solo trip, don't hesitate. From start to finish the team take care of you and nothing is too much trouble. Belinda and the unsung hero's behind the scenes make it a seamless experience, not to mention Phoebe, our fantastic chalet host. This is my third solo trip with the Ski Gathering and I would 100% recommend. Can't thank Belinda, Phoebe and the team enough for such a great holiday.
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Ben YJanuary 2026
Would love to returnI had a fantastic stay at Chalet des Pistes as part of The Ski Gathering. Olivia and Belinda provided truly excellent service from start to finish — friendly, attentive, and always happy to help. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was comfortable and well organised. I would strongly recommend The Ski Gathering at Chalet des Pistes and would love to return. Thank you, Olivia and Belinda!
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Alex AitkenJanuary 2026
Went above and beyondReally recommend ski gathering if you want to ski but travelling solo. Our group were so lovely, the chalet was beautiful and the staff were so helpful, friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we all had the best time. Big shout out to Belinda for making it extra special and guiding us around the mountain and helping with anything needed and to Phoebe for looking after us so well in the chalet!
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Steven burchJanuary 2026
Can not fault themA previous returner after 6 years away with Ski Gathering to Les Gets & can not fault them, with prompt and helpful in processing the booking. Upon arrival & during the stay excellent advice, clean, food & Belinder's willingness to ski with the group on several occasions to ensure we all have great time to explore the area. Definitely recommend this company & many thanks to Phoebe & wish her all success for the remainder of the winter season.
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Katie AitkenJanuary 2026
I would absolutely recommendWhat an amazing week at Chalet Chez La Fine with The Ski Gathering! Thank you so much to Phoebe and Olive for looking after us so well - nothing was ever too much trouble and the food was excellent all week. Belinda was just incredible - always on hand to help and showed us round some amazing places to ski that I would never have explored without her. I would absolutely recommend The Ski Gathering and will hopefully be back!
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Stephen JeffsJanuary 2026
Can't wait for next winterAmazing stay from start to finish. Belinda was always on hand to help us in resort (and sometimes outside of resort); Phoebe and Olive were fantastic chalet hosts - always serving egg-cellent breakfasts. Can't wait for next winter. Thanks TSG and M&T.
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Emma McGarthyJanuary 2026
Wonderful timeWonderful time, lovely chalet & Phoebe was great!
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Karl HughesJanuary 2026
Thanks for a great week allJust finished a week in Chalet Chez le Fine which was fantastic. Food was delicious and chalet spotless and comfortable with no noise transfer from room to room at all which ensured a great night's sleep! Beer and wine to help yourself all week as promised! Phoebe did an amazing job at looking after us in the chalet and provided everything we asked for. Belinda made sure we were always in the best spots on the mountain each day given the different weather conditions to ensure the best and maximum amount of skiing! And was only a WhatsApp message away from any help we needed out and about the multiple resorts we covered! Ski Gathering will definitely be the first place a look next season! Thanks for a great week all, Karl
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Veronika PaciorekJanuary 2026
Amazing stay.Amazing stay. The Shelly was very cosy and clean! The food and drinks were delicious. The service was excellent and always available. We could always ask for advice! I would go there again, if I could.
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Jo MclaughlanJanuary 2026
I'd 100% recommendThis really was a fab holiday I'd 100% recommend.
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Susan RobsonJanuary 2026
Great food and a lovely chaletAmazing hosts, going above and beyond to make our holiday great! Great food and a lovely chalet.
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Jim DurieChristmas 2025
We couldn't have asked for more.My wife and I, both happily in our late 60s and early 70s, spent Christmas 2025 at Chalet Des Pistes, and it was an absolute joy. With a lifetime of skiing behind us, we can honestly say the location and level of service were exactly what we'd hoped for — and then some. Belinda, Olivia and Phoebe couldn't have been more welcoming or more helpful, going well out of their way to make sure we had a truly memorable holiday. Ski hire and all the practicalities were refreshingly painless, with Delavey Sports conveniently located just below the chalet. The food was generous and very enjoyable, and yes — the wine and beer flowed just as promised! Being right in the heart of Les Gets was a real treat; we loved being able to enjoy the village atmosphere without having to trek too far. Belinda clearly runs a wonderfully tight ship and somehow manages to meet our occasionally ridiculous requests with good humour and just the right amount of well-judged cynicism. We couldn't have asked for more.
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Skiing off-piste
Skier on top of the world
Mountain in Kaprun
Kaprun Ski Resort

Whats included on our Off-Piste course package

  • Certified Instructors
  • 4 Hours Per Morning
  • 22 Hours Instruction Per Week
  • Safety Equipment Provided
  • Full Day Adventure on Friday

Off-Piste Course

We have partnered with an amazing local ski school to bring you a comprehensive course designed to bring your snow skills to the next level. This "introduction to off-piste" week is designed to really elevate a competent skier and help them gain more control off-piste. The course includes a full 22 hours of instruction throughout the week.

With La Plagne's excellent snow coverage and access to high-altitude glaciers, off-piste adventures are usually well within reach. However, for your safety, the final decision on off-piste guiding will depend on suitable snow and weather conditions. In the event that conditions are deemed unsuitable, the ski school will adapt the guiding to make the most of on-piste terrain instead.

Why Join?

Finding yourself at a plateau in your skiing progression? Adverse snow conditions a challenge? Our off-piste week is the gateway to the whole new world of skiing. Allowing you to ski faster and more accurately on-piste and with more control and competence off-piste this week will redefine how you view the mountain and backcountry.

How It Works

There is a clear focus on teaching you to deal with a wide variety of snow conditions confidently. This is all done under the watchful eye of fully qualified experienced instructors. This course zeros in on the tactics and techniques required to successfully navigate powder, steeps, bumps and also a bit of freestyle.

Course Structure

Most days will comprise of 4 hours of skiing in the morning with the instructors. These are normally done on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. On the Friday, the instructors will lead the group on a full day of off-piste adventure. There will be a day off on Wednesday. The afternoons are free to do as you please.

Who Is This For?

This course is designed for solid confident capable on-piste skiers. It is important that you have the ability and fitness levels required to participate in this course. These requirements will be enforced by the instructors and anyone who does not meet their criteria will not be allowed to participate. A reasonable level of fitness is required but this will be built on during the week.

Minimum Requirements

Off-piste experience is not mandatory, but you are required to be either a level 6 or level 7 skier to join the off-piste week. This means you should be a competent all piste (Blue / Red / Black) skier, in all snow conditions. You should have advanced skills in parallel turning and be comfortable on reds and blacks. You should have skied at least 8 times or more. You should be able to handle small moguls and a light amount of off-piste. You should aim to start feeling pretty fit.

  • Be relatively fit
  • Comfortable on black pistes
  • Parallel on all red runs
  • Minimum level 6 / level 7
  • At least 8 weeks skiing experience
  • Requirements strictly enforced

Who are our Off Piste Ski Holidays for?

Off-piste Dates & Prices 2025-2026

To make a booking request, just select the holiday and room type you require. To see all our dates and prices, just visit our main prices page. If you have any questions prior to booking, we'd love to hear from you — please just get in touch.

Room types explained:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Off piste skier on Off Piste Ski Courses leave tracks in Meribel

Meet other capable and competent skiers on our Off-Piste Weeks

Everyone is welcome, but these weeks are a great opportunity for skiers and boarders looking for a new challenge to really take it to the next level on the mountain and in the backcountry.

Our ski holidays

off piste skiers on a course

Awesome ski week! Have had many ski trips in the past but never solo to a chalet, initially unsure what to expect but more than exceeded expectations. Whole group friendly fun and ski/boarded together everyday all over the resort. Chalet hosts really welcoming to cosy modern and well catered meals.

Alastair stayed in Les Gets (Feb 2025)

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