Ski Confidence Week
La Rosière, 13-17 March 2027
Ski with more confidence. Calm your nerves. Rediscover the joy.
Fun, friendly and supportive, Peak Retreats’ Ski Confidence Week is designed for skiers who want to feel more confident and relaxed on the slopes, whatever their ski level.
Whether nerves have started to creep in, past experiences are holding you back, or you simply want to ski with more ease and enjoyment, this four-night trip offers the chance to reconnect with the joy of skiing, free from pressure or judgement.
This is not about pushing your limits. It's about feeling safe, supported and calm so you can ski in a way that feels right for you.
© La Rosière OT
What is Ski Confidence Week?
Ski Confidence Week is a unique blend of expert mindset coaching, supportive on-piste instruction/guiding and a relaxed, sociable short break in the French Alps.
Leading up to the trip, you’ll take part in a live online Ski Confidence Course, designed and led by confidence coach Louise Pode. This will give you time to get to know others in the group, explore what sits behind your nerves and develop practical tools you can use on the slopes.
You will then head to La Rosière for a four-night stay at Alparena Hotel & Spa, where you will put everything into practice in a supportive ski environment.
The trip includes three mornings of small group lessons, with free time in the afternoons to rest, reflect, explore the slopes at your own pace or enjoy the hotel’s spa facilities. Breakfasts and dinners will be communal and relaxed, creating space to connect with others.
Throughout the trip, the environment is intentionally unhurried and supportive. Nothing is compulsory and there is always space to take breaks, change plans or go at your own pace.
Click between the tabs below to find out more about the trip and pre-course.
Where is Ski Confidence Week being held?
The resort: La Rosière
The Ski Confidence Week takes place in La Rosière, a welcoming and sunny resort in the French Alps. A favourite with our clients and team, the resort offers a variety of quiet, confidence-building slopes for all abilities.
Wide pistes, gentle terrain options and stunning scenery make it an ideal setting for progression without pressure.
The accommodation: Alparena Hotel & Spa
You will be staying in the beautiful 4-star Alparena Hotel & Spa located in the Les Eucherts area of the resort and with easy access to the slopes.
Each guest has either a private or shared twin ensuite bedroom and full access to the hotel’s facilities, including:
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Spa area with hot tub, steam rooms and saunas
- Fitness room
- Communal areas such as lounge-bar and sun terrace
- Two restaurants (where breakfast and dinners will be hosted)
It’s a comfortable base with a luxury feel, where you can rest and recharge between ski sessions.
Who is the Ski Confidence Week for?
The trip is suitable for adult skiers of all abilities who want to feel calmer, more confident and more in control on the snow.
You do not need to be an expert skier, you do need to have skied before.
It’s perfect if:
- You feel anxious or nervous before or during skiing
- Past experiences have dented your confidence
- You avoid certain runs or situations because of fear
- You want support without pressure
- You would like to enjoy skiing again rather than endure it
You will be skiing in small groups, with instructors who understand that confidence looks different for everyone.
Itinerary in resort
Day one
- Arrival in La Rosière
- Check in to Hotel Alparena
- Informal welcome and group dinner
Days two
- Collect ski equipment
- Coffee with your ski instructor
- Morning: Small group ski lessons focused on confidence and enjoyment.
- Lunch: At your leisure, with recommendations from the Peak Retreats in-resort team.
- Afternoon: Free time to ski gently, explore the area, relax or unwind in the spa.
Days three to four
- Morning: Small group ski lessons
- Lunch: At your leisure
- Afternoon: Free time
Day five
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Depart La Rosière
What's included?
Luxury accommodation – Four nights at 4* Hotel Alparena in La Rosière. Each guest can choose to have their own ensuite room or share a twin bedroom with a friend, and have full access to the hotel’s facilities
Travel:
Option 1: return train travel from London St Pancras, with transfers to resort
Option 2: return transfer from Geneva airport
Ski Confidence Course – live online group sessions with Ski Confidence Coach Louise Pode before the trip, plus a follow-up reflective session after your return
Ski lessons – three mornings of small group tuition or ski area exploration with supportive instructors. Option to choose a women-only group.
Lift pass – three-day Espace San Bernardo lift pass
Ski hire – including skis, boots, helmets and poles from the ski hire shop in the hotel
Breakfasts – continental breakfast each morning
Evening meals – 3-course dinners at the hotel’s Alpagio restaurant
WhatsApp group – a private group to connect before, during and after the trip
Peak Retreats hosts – on hand throughout your stay to take care of practical details and help everything run smoothly. We can help coordinate lunch and afternoon plans and make sure everyone feels comfortable, included and looked after.
What’s not included?
Travel insurance
Lunches
Drinks
Optional activities such as spa treatments – these can be added on as an extra
Flights
Transport between stations across Paris (approximately €2.80 each way) Local tourist tax (approx 3 euro pp/night)
About the Ski Confidence Course
It all starts before you travel. You’ll join Ski Confidence Coach Louise Pode and a small group of likeminded skiers over two weeks on Zoom for four sessions in the lead up to the trip. On your return, there will be a follow up reflective session to enable you to build on your success.
On the course you’ll explore what’s behind any anxiety you might have around skiing and create a toolkit of coping strategies so by the time you step onto the slopes you'll be feeling calmer and more in control.
You'll explore the thoughts and fears that hold you back and develop clear, personalised strategies so that when you arrive on the slopes, you feel grounded, and ready to feel the flow of the mountain.
Alison Willis, Managing Director of Peak Retreats has previously done Louise's course. Read her review.
What does the course cover?
Over five tailored, 60-minute online sessions, you'll work together to understand what's building that feeling of anxiety and develop the tools to manage it.
You'll come away with practical strategies, a calmer mindset, and the confidence to relax into your skiing.
The course will cover:
- Your personal 'why' - discovering what skiing means to you and setting a goal that feels inspiring
- Understanding your fear - identifying where your anxiety and concerns come from and how to manage it
- Tools to calm your nerves - so you feel more relaxed before and during skiing
- Mindset shifts to build resilience - learning to reframe challenges and build self-trust
- Celebrating progress - recognising what's working and how to keep growing
After each session, you'll receive a follow-up email with key takeaways, insights, and helpful resources to keep your momentum going.
What you’ll gain
The course is designed to both work on your mindset in the long term as well as providing practical tools to help you manage your feelings of anxiety in the moment.
Participants can expect to:
- Discover a personalised toolkit to manage your anxiety and build confidence
- Build a more relaxed mindset and a sense of control on the slopes
- Experience a renewed ability to enjoy skiing - whether that's gliding down a green run or feeling calm on a red
Course format
- Online, live group sessions via Zoom
- Maximum of 12 participants
- Each session will be 60-minutes long
- 19.30-20.30 GMT
Session dates:
- Mon 22nd Feb
- Thurs 25th Feb
- Mon 1st March
- Thurs 4th March
- Reflective session after trip: to be arranged
Ski Confidence Week will be hosted by Alison Willis, Managing Director of Peak Retreats and Nicola Moss, Marketing Director.
Ski Confidence Week is hosted by Alison Willis, Managing Director, and Nicola Moss, Marketing Director at Peak Retreats.
Both have experienced their own ski confidence challenges, giving them a genuine understanding of how it can feel to be nervous on the slopes. Alison has also completed Louise Pode’s Ski Confidence Course, offering further insight into the techniques you will be exploring.
Alison says: "Louise’s calm and reassuring manner helped me understand my anxieties behind skiing – I am competitive, and love to win and to be in control but I didn’t feel like I was winning at skiing. Everyone’s concerns will be different but Louise carefully unpicks the ‘why’ and gives you tools to help change your mindset."
Alison and Nicola will be on hand throughout the week to support the group, help organise day‑to‑day plans and ensure everything runs smoothly in a friendly, relaxed environment.
© La Rosière OT
Prices - super early bird prices until 30 June 2026
Option 1 - with train travel
Shared twin occupancy: £2,040 per person
Single occupancy: £2,525 per person
Return train from London St Pancras and shared group transfer to the resort
Train times:
Outbound 13/03/2027:
Dep London St Pancras 08:01
Arr Paris Gare du Nord 11:29
Dep Paris Gare de Lyon 14:48
Arr Bourg St Maurice 19:52
Return 17/03/2027:
Dep Bourg St Maurice 08:30
Arr Lyon-Part-Dieu 12:20
Dep Lyon-Part-Dieu 13:00
Arr Paris Gare de Lyon 15:00
Dep Paris Gare du Nord 17:02
Arr London St Pancras 18:30
Option 2 - book your own flight, transfer included
Shared twin occupancy: £1,754 per person
Single occupancy: £2,239 per person
Book our suggested flights independently (or any flight that arrives at a similar time) and be met with a shared group transfer
Suggested flights:
Easyjet: London Gatwick – Geneva
Outbound: 13/03/2027 depart 09:50, arrive 12:30
Inbound: 17/03/2027 depart 18:45, arrive 19:25
OR
British Airways: London Heathrow – Geneva
Outbound: 13/03/2027 depart 09:55, arrive 12:40
Inbound: 17/03/2027 depart 18:50, arrive 19:35
Payment plans available - please get in touch with our team.
Optional extras
We can offer a range of extras, including:
- Spa treatments
- Additional private ski lessons in the afternoon
- Upgrade to 1:1 morning ski lessons
- Room upgrades
- Extended stays
- Flexible travel options (such as alternative train times, private transfer for alternative flight times, travel via Eurotunnel and enroute hotels)
Please get in touch with the team for prices and availability.
Book Ski Confidence Week
To book your place on the trip with a low initial deposit of just £200*, please get in touch with our friendly reservations team by calling 023 9283 9310 or you can email reservations@peakretreats.co.uk. Places are limited.
© La Rosière OT
Frequently asked questions
I am coming with a friend, can we share a room?
Yes, there is an option to share a twin bedroom.
Are group meals compulsory?
The breakfast and evening meals are included in the package however there is no obligation to join the group if you prefer quiet mealtimes.
What happens at lunchtime?
Lunches are flexible. Our team can recommend lunch spots and help facilitate small group meet ups.
Can beginners attend the Ski Confidence Week?
Skiers don’t need huge amounts of experience to attend but they do need to have skied before. It might be that you’ve done a couple of ski holidays and are still feeling nervous or perhaps you skied years ago and are feeling apprehensive about returning to the slopes.
What ski level do I need to be?
You do need to have skied before, but you don’t need to feel confident. Ski Confidence Week is suitable for nervous early intermediates through to more experienced skiers who feel anxious in certain situations or terrain. We will group people by ability; skiing will take place in small groups and instruction will be adapted to suit each group’s level.
Will I be pressured to ski beyond my comfort zone?
No. This week is designed to support you, not push you. You are always encouraged to ski at a pace and on terrain that feels manageable for you. There is no expectation to ski every run or every day if you don’t want to.
How big are the ski groups?
These will be groups of up to four people and aligned by ability.
What if I’m travelling on my own?
Many participants join Ski Confidence Week solo. The trip is designed to feel sociable without being overwhelming, with optional shared meals. Our hosts will help make introductions and facilitate plans so solo travellers feel welcome and included.
What if I can’t attend one of the online sessions?
If you miss a session, you will still receive the follow‑up email with key takeaways and resources. We strongly recommend attending live where possible, as the group interaction is a valuable part of the experience.
Can I extend my stay?
Extensions may be possible depending on availability. Please speak to our team if you would like to arrive earlier or stay on after Ski Confidence Week.
Can I bring other members of my family who don’t want to participate in Ski Confidence Week?
Yes, we can arrange accommodation and train travel and/or private transfers for other family members. Please get in touch for prices.
Are there any age restrictions?
The trip is for adults aged 18+.
How do I book?
Simply contact the Peak Retreats team and we'll get you booked in.
*Your Ski Confidence Week place can be secured for a low initial deposit of just £200. This applies to bookings made before 30/06/2026. The balance of our usual 25% deposit (i.e. the difference between the £200 paid and our usual 25% deposit) will be due 01/07/26. If you would like to discuss a potential "payment plan", please call us.