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5 Tips for successful corporate skiing trips

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Taking clients away to a luxury ski resort is a great way to cement existing business relationships. However, when you’re making the leap from the boardroom to the slopes, there are a number of things you’ll need to consider.

The resort

When you’re planning on taking clients away, the ski resort you choose will be influential in the overall success or failure of your trip.  If you’re looking to entertain clients on a weekend ski break, perception is everything.

 

For example, if you book a lesser known ski resort, the perception could be you don’t value them as one of your top clients.

Other factors to bear in mind are the location of the resort to your client’s home or offices and whether or not they’ve previously been to the resort you’ve got in mind. For example, if your clients are based in the north east of Italy, Val d’Isere in France could be a good resort choice.

Skiing ability

Another factor worth considering is the range of skiing abilities within the group. The last thing you want is to have one of your clients who’s a complete novice skier going away with a group of advanced skiers. Skiing ability is obviously reflected by the choice of slope at the resort and it would be unfortunate if one of your group was left isolated due to having a different level of competence on the snow.

Accommodation

The accommodation is another crucial part of any corporate skiing trip to get right. Some clients may be happy for everyone to stay together under the same roof in a luxurious chalet, while others  could be more reserved and expect their own private sleeping quarters.

Based on your existing relationship with the client, you should already have a feel for what’s most appropriate. If you’re planning on booking a catered chalet, it can be beneficial and more sociable if everyone has dinner together in the evening after a hard day’s skiing.

As with your choice of resort, the accommodation you book your clients into will speak volumes about how much you value them. First impressions count, even on corporate skiing trips.

Convenience

It’s not just your time at the ski resort you have to think about. It’s also important to focus on the other little details that can make a big difference to your clients. For example, how close is the accommodation to the slopes? How will your clients get from the airport to the resort? Have you arranged lift passes in advance so you don’t have to queue to get on the slopes every day?

On-site assistance

When you’re organising a corporate ski trip, it’s good to have someone on the ground in the resort who knows how everything runs. Things such as making dinner reservations at the best resort restaurants or arranging a local musician to come and play for your guests are all made easier by having someone at the ski resort with local knowledge looking after you.

A corporate skiing trip should be an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. By taking the time to plan properly and follow the steps mentioned above, your time away on the slopes with clients is sure to be successful.

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Ski accommodation special offers – Val d’Isere 2012/13

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Ski deals in our luxurious chalets

It’s not every week we can offer such great ski deals, so why not grab yourself a luxurious chalet break this winter – once they’re gone they’re gone!

Our Top Offer

Chalet Kilimanjaro which sleeps 8 guests is reduced from £20,920 to £11,600 for the week of 6th January 2013: this is the bargain of the season.

Corporate Ski Breaks

The ultimate location for a short team building event, a reward for your top employee(s) or a business hideaway to strategise and plan out the year ahead.  Le Chardon chalets are grouped together and nestled in a very quiet area of Val disere.  Individually our chalets host between 8 and 20 guests, but together they are perfect for larger corporate gatherings.

Corporate ski deals available from £495 pp

Short Breaks

We’re not all about business.  Anyone can come and enjoy the chalets for a short break.  Here are our best short breaks at the time of going to press:

  • 16th – 20th December, 4 nights, Chalet Chardon, £13,900 (sleeps 20)
  • 10th – 13th January, 3 nights, Chalet Chardon, £11,900 (sleeps 20)
  • 23rd – 27th January, 4 nights, Chalet Lafitenia, £8,340 (sleeps 12)
  • 21st – 25th April, 4 nights, Chalet Bergerie, £4,950 (sleeps 10)

SHARED CHALETS

For those looking to come out to Val for a whole week but in a smaller party, say as a couple or in group of 6 or less, take advantage of our Shared Chalet deals and book by the room.

Let us take care of the 5 star luxury service.  The new friends and shared memories well, we’ll leave that up to you!

Dates Chalet Price
1st – 8th December Mistral £995pp
4th – 8th December Mistral £595pp (4 nights)
8th – 15th December Mistral £995pp
15th – 22nd December Bergerie £995pp
6th – 13th January Lafitenia £1,250pp
13th – 20th January Mistral £1,250pp
27th Jan – 3rd Feb Chardon from £1,250pp
3rd – 10th February Chardon or Lafitenia from £1,250pp
14th – 21st April Chardon from £1,250pp
21st – 28th April All chalets £995pp

Prices are based on 2 sharing and include:

  • 7 nights luxury accommodation (unless otherwise stated)
  • Dedicated service from chalet staff and daily housekeeping
  • Pre-arrival and in-resort concierge
  • Breakfast cooked to order and afternoon tea daily
  • Champagne and canapés plus gourmet evening meal (6 nights) with wines, beers and soft drinks
  • Children’s lunch and dinner if required
  • In-resort chauffeur service (8am – 2am)
  • International newspapers
  • Fresh flowers
  • Luxury bathroom products
  • Hairdryers, bathrobes and slippers
  • Ski snacks, water and sunscreen
  • Satellite TV, DVD, Wi-Fi and PC

Val Heli-Ski: Pook Heli-Lodges

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As promised, we have the first of our guest bloggers and she’s a firm favourite of ours, Claire Jeffery from Val Heli-Ski….

Val Heli-Ski offers Le Chardon Mountain Lodges’ guests the unique opportunity to add a day or two of heli-skiing whilst staying in Val d’Isere. We offer a unique door-to-door high end service including lunch and the use of our commercial helicopter landing pad back at Pook Heli-Lodges to make your day truly unique and exclusive. We are the only heli-lodge in France and therefore offer our clients a door-to-door heli-ski experience likened to destination heli-skiing found in Canada. There is no need to be an expert skier or boarder to get the most out of heli-skiing and for more information and booking please feel free to contact Val Heli-Ski or Le Chardon Mountain Lodges concierge team.

Come and enjoy with us……..www.valheliski.com

Corporate Skiing in Val d’Isere Ideal for Winter 2011/12

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corporate ski breaks

Bonding weekends and corporate events are ideal ways to not only reward staff but increase company loyalty.  Skiing events are a fantastic way of enjoying a thrilling few days away with team members, and Freshly Squeezed Events have revealed that they offer top retreats for corporate ski Val d’Isere getaways.

One of the leading enterprises behind corporate skiing events, Freshly Squeezed Events offers a one stop service for companies to get the best trip away possible.  Dedicated events managers are provided for each trip, allowing individuals to have key contact throughout the planning process.  Having been in the business for almost a decade, the firm utilises experienced mountain professionals to provide the best advice and support for corporate groups.

Corporate skiing in Val d’Isere is ideal for company retreats due to the area being one of the best French Alps resorts in the world.  Situated in the vastness of the Espace Killy it has a range of skiing for all levels, in addition to both on and off-piste routes.  In addition, its après ski offerings include ice driving, paragliding, heliskiing, climbing and dog sledding, making the location ideal even for teams where not all members want to hit the slopes every day.

With the winter 2011/12 season looming, many winter enthusiasts may be looking ahead to getting the chance to indulge in their favourite pastime.  For corporate events, Val d’Isere offers the ideal location.

Source: http://www.freshlysqueezedevents.com/why-freshly-squeezed-ski-events/

Spotlight on our largest chalet – Le Chardon

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Le Chardon is without a doubt one of the most appealing and unique ski chalets within Val d’Isere. Situated neatly to the side of the Solaise Mountain, Le Chardon is a destination for enthusiastic skiers and snowboarders of all capabilities. Its entire ten en-suite bedrooms offer ground to roof windows supplying continuous sights of the Vanoise National Park as well as the Manchet Valley.

Along with two individual living areas, big television room, dining area and study room, Le Chardon is the perfect chalet for bigger groups as well as business parties to take in the enchanting atmosphere. The big private terrace is an excellent place to have fantastic barbecues whilst, in the correct conditions, drinks are offered from a handmade snow bar. Le Chardon offers an ideal way to combine business and pleasure.

Following a busy day on the slopes, elect to unwind in one of the two personal hot tubs whilst enjoying a glass of bubbly or, for those who are more lively, a splash about in the swim spa. On the other hand you might decide to enjoy a complete body massage from a recommended professional physiotherapist or to relax in front of the open log fire whilst reading a great book. After unwinding, enjoy a five-course gourmet experience from a commended head chef, served in the recently extended dining area that overlooks the Manchet Valley.

Le Chardon has many features including dinner and lunch for children, a huge choice of wines, luxurious bath items and toiletries, fresh flowers and a chauffer service.

Corporate Skiing Holidays

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Entertain special clients with a blend of fresh powder skiing, fantastic après-ski and a stay in one of our luxury catered ski chalets, providing a unique and memorable setting for your corporate entertaining to surpass all expectations.

We know that your time is precious – we ensure that the whole process is stress-free and effortless from the first time you pick up the phone. Our expertise and exacting standards will deliver everything you want and more. We work closely with you every step of the way to cater to all your party’s requests, be they discussed in advance or last-minute – nothing is too much trouble.

Our mountain lodges offer the latest technology and modern comforts housed within a traditional alpine exterior. The layout of interior spaces is perfect for uniting a group.  Combined, our 5 chalets offer 32 bedrooms in one convenient location.

Le Chardon Mountain Lodges promise an attention to detail which is second to none. Daily champagne receptions and canapés, gourmet 5 course dinners, fine wines, fresh flowers and daily international newspapers, and of course a chauffeur and concierge service are all part of the service to bring you and your clients a magical and memorable experience. We don’t forget the innumerable, less obvious tasks in order to ensure your stay is smooth and untroubled by any inconvenience. You can relax in the knowledge that we will have thought of everything so that you don’t have to.

As a corporate destination, Val d’Isere has the edge over other top ski resorts with its super-efficient mountain access system. Even at the height of the season queues are rare and it’s easy to avoid them. There are a host of other activities with which to entertain your clients such as snow-mobiling, paragliding, helicopter tours and heliskiing, ice karting, quad biking, sleigh riding and husky sledging amongst others. The resort also offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars, plus a state-of-the art sports and leisure centre provides high quality amenities for everyone.

Why not give us a call to discuss your requirements? Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always happy to help.