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Austrian Mystery Tour

When you’re the least experienced skier in your group but have enough youth, fitness, and enthusiasm to make up for it, you know you’re in for an adventure. That was exactly the case for me on my recent Austrian mystery tour—a trip not about perfecting technique with a coach, but

The Importance of Ski Insurance: A Lesson from the Slopes

Skiing and snowboarding are thrilling ways to connect with the mountains, offering exhilaration and adventure like no other. However, as much as we love the slopes, we must recognize that these activities carry inherent risks. On a recent trip, we were reminded just how crucial it is to be properly

Olaf’s Aosta Ski Safari

Our client’s recent ski trip through the Aosta Valley was nothing short of spectacular—a whirlwind of snow, slopes, and unforgettable moments shared among six  friends seeking the ultimate alpine experience. Led by one seasoned traveler familiar with the region’s charms, they set out to explore every corner of this picturesque

Embracing the Fair-Weather Ski Experience: Beyond the Slopes in the Alps

Meet the fair-weather skier – that friend in your group who enjoys the thrill of skiing but isn’t exactly “mad for it.” In our lively crew, enter Jessica, the snowboarding aficionado with a passion for powder, although not quite reaching Robert’s level of enthusiasm. Whilst a  true piste chick, Jessica

Ron’s Athlete’s Tour

Ron had an adventurous plan in mind for his lad’s tour that went beyond the standard offerings. It had to be during half term to accommodate a school teacher in the group, and also avoid the crowds. The team were seasoned skiers and were seeking something different from the typical

Top 5 tips for skiing with kids the ‘Hidden’ way

Skiing with kids (especially total beginners) can be a daunting prospect, but Hidden Mountain Ski is here with our top five tips to ensure that your little one’s first foray onto the slopes is the start of a lifetime love-affair with the sport and not a flop.  When planning a

Top 5 Tips for Skiing in a Group

Skiing in a group can be a lot of fun, but it also requires some coordination and consideration to ensure everyone has a great experience. Skiing in smaller resorts helps make the group ski experience more coherent and less stressful. Here are the top 5 tips for skiing in a

Is Ski-In / Ski-Out all its cracked up to be?

You step out the door of your quaint wooden chalet, take a deep breath of that pure, crisp mountain air, click into your skis and chus onto the perfectly groomed corduroy to begin your day of piste bashing, vin chaud and endless mountain views.  Then sliding gracefully back to the

Nev’s Trip

“We enjoyed a short lads holiday to the Jewels of The Imperial Crown cluster. We were based in Chalet Alba which was ideally located near Grimentz, right in the heart of the Cluster. The chalet was really good value so we had a room each and some privacy. We actually

Ayer

About

Half way between the main ski resorts Grimentz and St Luc the small sleepy rustic town of Ayer offers a great base for those with an eye to explore.

Armed with a car you can visit a different resort every day.

We have a catered chalet, available as a whole or by the room and two self cater chalets, one for up to 10 and the other for up to four.

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St Luc - Chandolin

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St Luc and Chandolin are a pair of small resorts located high above the Val d’Anniviers floor, the small windy road opens up these quality high altitude gems offering beautiful views and seriously good skiing. We have some very stylish hotels in these villages. 

Together they are the sunniest resorts in Val d’Anniviers. The villages are at altitude and combine the rickety rural charm of the area with a grand Victorian vibe, from the early grand tour hotels built here. The views from the top are breathtaking and there is plenty of skiing here. The best slopes are accessible only by surface lifts. Of particular note is the long red from Bella Tola at 3026 down to the fabulous bar Le Prilet, a fine way to end the day.

 

 

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Grimentz - Zinal

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Picturesque and charming mountain villages, uncrowded slopes and oodles of local charm make this ‘end of the road’ cluster a true hidden gem.

The Jewels centre around the Val D’Anniviers valley, which culminates in Zinal where 3 glaciers meet in spectacular fashion, beyond this lie the views and the mountains that make up the crown. The skiing in this area is excellent, varied and at altitude snow sure. The resorts remain small and slightly disjointed due to the natural geography of the area. This in turn keeps the crowds away and so the villages have kept their charm, the slopes are less skied out and you are in a perfect place for whatever holiday you are after.

Those in the know rate the snow quality in these resorts as second to none in Switzerland. These are the true hidden gems of Swiss skiing.

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