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French Alps!
Imagine waking up to crisp Alpine air, snow-dusted peaks glowing in the morning light, and the excitement of endless runs waiting to be carved. This is Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest interconnected ski area—and our playground for this unforgettable Camp, Destination – French Alps.
Val Thorens
Voted the “Best Ski Resort in the World” 10-times and most recently in 2025! In addition to the global awards, it comes as no surprise that Val Thorens also won the award for France’s best ski resort.
At 7,500 feet Val Thorens is Europe’s highest ski resort, guaranteeing superb snow conditions all season long. Its wide-open terrain and sweeping panoramas make every descent feel exhilarating. Whether you’re gliding down perfectly groomed pistes, challenging yourself on steeper couloirs, or enjoying a long, relaxed cruise, Val Thorens delivers variety and thrill for every skier. Beyond the slopes, the après-ski scene is lively and welcoming, with cozy terraces and vibrant spots to unwind after a day on the mountain. Val Thorens also sets the global standard for lift infrastructure, in-resort facilities and slopeside accommodation.
Méribel
Just a lift away in the heart of Les 3 Vallées—lies Méribel. This charming resort is famous for its elegant chalet-style architecture, picturesque tree-lined runs, and a warm, authentic mountain atmosphere. The skiing here offers an incredible mix: winding forest trails, hidden valleys, and sweeping slopes that link easily to both Val Thorens and Courchevel.
Courchevel
And then there’s Courchevel – renowned worldwide for luxury and style, yet equally celebrated for its breathtaking alpine beauty. Its terrain is vast and varied, from gentle beginner-friendly slopes to challenging black runs and off-piste adventures. Courchevel is also a culinary haven, boasting Michelin-star restaurants and charming mountain huts where you can enjoy a perfect long lunch in the sun. Skiing here feels like gliding through a postcard, with sweeping views and perfectly manicured pistes.
The Experience
In addition to taking your skiing to new heights, this camp is about immersing ourselves in the magic of the French Alps. We’ll enjoy the unparalleled beauty of snowcapped peaks, the thrill of skiing among three world-class resorts, and the pleasures of French mountain cuisine, from rustic alpine dishes to gourmet creations. Each evening, laughter, good company, and the comfort of the 5-Star Altapura Hotel will make our time together as memorable as the skiing itself.
Come ready for adventure, learning, relaxation, and indulgence—because Les 3 Vallées offers it all.
Accommodations
Altapura Hotel – in Val Thorens
Our home for this adventure is the Altapura Hotel, a 5-star ski-in/ski-out retreat that combines Nordic chic with warm mountain comfort. Step outside and you’re directly on the slopes, ready for a full day of skiing. Inside, you’ll find spacious, beautifully designed rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the peaks. Voted best ski hotel in France, the hotel’s spa is a sanctuary of relaxation, featuring indoor-outdoor pools, jacuzzi, saunas, and hammam —perfect for soothing muscles after an exhilarating day on the mountain. Dining is a highlight at Altapura, with restaurants offering everything from refined French cuisine to hearty Alpine classics, all crafted with care and style.
Dates, Schedule & Pricing
2026 Les 3 VallÉes, France
Camp Dates: January 31 -February 6, 2026
Daily Itinerary
– January 30 – depart the US for Geneva (GVA)
– January 31 – arrive in Geneva, Switzerland, and join our private shuttle (or book your own transportation ) to Val Thorens, FR and check into the Altapura Hotel after 4pm.
– February 1 – February 5
- 8am – Breakfast at Altapura Hotel
- 9:30 am – 4:00pm – On-Snow for 5 days of guided skiing and coaching at Val Thorens and surrounding areas, including at least 1 day at Meribel, and at least 1 day at Courchevel. Specific schedule to be determined on site, based on weather and snow conditions.
We will stop for lunch at various on-mountain locations throughout the week.
- On-Snow coaching will be based on participants needs and wishes, but will include:
- Exploring the mountain! Skiing conditions du jour and enjoying the beauty and vastness of the French Alps.
- Developing tactics and confidence in crud, bumps, powder, and steeps.
- Learning skills in all conditions and terrain with feedback suited to each participant.
- Technical aspects of stance, dynamic balance, turning mechanics, edging, managing pressure, and creating flow.
- Leveraging the power of CARV Digital Ski Coach in your skiing and skill development
- After skiing – there are plenty of ways to relax and reflect on the ski day.
- Relax in the indoor/outdoor pool with a breathtaking view of the majestic Cime de Caron, or let yourself be enveloped by the Jacuzzi for complete relaxation. To complete your revitalization, dive into the Nordic Spiral – a circuit combining dry and wet heat, and finished in an ice bath.
- Hit up the fitness center for a post-ski workout.
- Visit the Live Ski Bar for an aprés cocktail, take a drink with you outside onto La Terrasse, or cozy up in an armchair in the Break Time Mountain Refuge.
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Dinner each evening will be hosted at one of Altapura’s premier restaurants – Casa Alta, La Laiterie, and Altayaki.
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Casa Alta – Discover a generous and inventive menu where Italian specialities blend with Alpine influences, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. At Casa Alta, every meal is a celebration of Italian terroir and tradition, revisited with passion and creativity.
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La Laiterie – The fromagerie with exclusive fondues and raclettes created for La Laiterie by their chef in collaboration with the restaurant’s master cheesemaker Boujon, a talented affineur.
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Altayaki – Where each dish is an invitation to travel, combining Asian culinary techniques and local ingredients for a unique taste experience. Immerse yourself in a world where tradition and modernity meet to awaken your senses and delight your taste buds.
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Or if you’d prefer, venture out into Val Thorens village and enjoy the spectacular food scene just steps from the HotelLa
– February 6 – Day 6. We will ski most of the day, then mid-afternoon we will head back to GVA for 1 night at an airport hotel.
– February 7 – Depart GVA for the flight home. Arrive back in the US the same day.Day
Pricing
Les 3 Vallées – (January 31 -February 6, 2026)
Total Price includes:
- Private roundtrip shuttle to/from GVA airport
- 6 days of skiing and lift tickets
- World Class Coaching with video review & analysis of your skiing
- 6 days of Breakfasts and Dinners (lunches, and alcohol not included)
- 6 nights of lodging in the Altapura Hotel in the Club Room, 300 sq ft – Mountain view. Double Occupancy.
– Spacious and bright with a view over the surrounding mountains, the Club room is the ideal alpine refuge . It is composed of a European King (70”W x 80”L) or 2 Single Beds, and a sofa bed. Bathroom with shower and bathtub. HDTV, complimentary VOD and wifi, safe, mini-bar, Nespresso machine and kettle, bath products, hair dryer. We will attempt to pair you with another participant (same gender.) Please advise if there is a specific participant with whom you would like to share a room. If a roommate is not available, your lodging will default to a Single occupancy and the price will adjust accordingly.
Total Cost: $8995 with Epic Pass, $9495 without Epic Pass
*Epic Pass is accepted throughout Les 3 Vallées for lift access. This applies only to the full Epic Pass, and does not apply to any other discounted pass i.e Epic Local , Epic Day, nor Vail Resorts Employee Pass.
Upgraded lodging options available (total price):
- Club room – 300 sq ft – Mountain view. Single Occupancy. $10,995 with Epic Pass / $11,495 without Epic Pass
- Deluxe room – 350 sq ft – Mountain view. Double Occupancy. $9995 with Epic Pass / $10,495 without Epic Pass
- Deluxe room – 350 sq ft – Mountain view. Single Occupancy. $12,495 with Epic Pass / $12,995 without Epic Pass
-Offering comfort and modernity, the Deluxe room seduces by the perfect balance between its refined atmosphere and its refined furniture. This room is composed of a European King (70”W x 80”L), or 2 Single Beds, a sitting area open onto the bedroom with a sofa bed. Bathroom with double washbasin, shower and bathtub. HDTV , complimentary VOD and wifi, safe, mini-bar, Nespresso machine and kettle, bath products, hair dryer.
*For double occupancy, we will attempt to pair you with another participant (same gender.) Please advise if there is a specific participant with whom you would like to share a room. If a roommate is unavailable, your lodging will default to Single occupancy and the price will adjust accordingly.
- Junior Suite – 400 sq ft – Mountain view. Double Occupancy. $10,495 w Epic Pass / $10,995 without Epic Pass
- Junior Suite – 400 sq ft – Mountain view. Single Occupancy. $13,995 with Epic Pass / $14,495 without Epic Pass
-The Junior Suite is the perfect setting for a stay in the mountains for two, in a design atmosphere made of pure materials and warm fabrics. It consists of a European King (70”W x 80”L), or 2 Single Beds, and a sitting area open onto the bedroom with a sofa bed. Bathroom with double washbasin, shower and bathtub. HDTV, complimentary VOD and wifi, safe, mini-bar, Nespresso machine and kettle, bath products, hair dryer.
*For double occupancy, we will attempt to pair you with another participant (same gender.) Please advise if there is a specific participant with whom you would like to share a room. If a roommate is unavailable, your lodging will default to Single occupancy and the price will adjust accordingly.
- Duplex Suite – 450 sq ft – Mountain view. Double Occupancy. $11,995 w Epic Pass / $12,495 without Epic Pass
- Duplex Suite – 450 sq ft – Mountain view. Single Occupancy. $14,995 with Epic Pass / $15,495 without Epic Pass
-The Duplex is the perfect balance of comfort and luxury for a stay in the mountains. The Duplex is the perfect balance of comfort and luxury for a family stay in the mountains. On the first level: a spacious living room that can be used as a real sleeping area 1 Double Bed, or 2 single beds (80×180 cm beds), and a separate bathroom with shower and toilet ; the second level is an open mezzanine with sloped ceiling that contains a bedroom with Double bed, open bathroom with bath, double washbasin and separate toilet . Non-smoking.
*For double occupancy, we will attempt to pair you with another participant (same gender.) Please advise if there is a specific participant with whom you would like to share a room. If a roommate is unavailable, your lodging will default to Single occupancy and the price will adjust accordingly.
RESERve your spot with a deposit
SOLD OUT.
Our French Alps camp is sold out for 2026. To be added to the waitlist, complete the short form below.
Once you have paid your deposit, We will send you an invoice showing your balance and due date.
Book your airfare
- Our Private Shuttle to Val Thorens will depart GVA at 1pm on Jan 31, 2026. If you will not be arriving in time to join our shuttle, please let us know. We will provide a list of transportation companies you can book with.
Cancellation Policy:
If you are selected to move off the wait list and join this camp, payment in full will be due immediately.
All payments are non-refundable even in the event of sudden illness or injury to you or your family. We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance available through most travel or insurance agencies.
Space is limited. Sign up now!
Additional Items
Complete and submit the Release, Medical Form, and Skier Questionnaire below
SKI CAMP RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Please Read Carefully. This is a release of liability and waiver of certain legal rights.
The below named participant (“Participant”) understands that skiing, and other snow sliding and snow play sports (“Skiing”) can be hazardous and that injuries are common. Participant accepts and assumes the risks associated with Skiing, including, but not limited to, changing weather conditions, variations and steepness in terrain, snow/ice conditions, avalanches, surface or subsurface conditions, bare spots, creeks and gullies, forest growth, rocks, stumps, course design and maintenance, terrain feature design and maintenance, the use of lifts, collisions with natural or manmade objects or other persons, defective Skiing equipment, grooming and snowmobile equipment, lift towers and other structures and their components, falling, loss of control, selection of terrain, and exceeding one’s ability. Participant is the sole judge of his/her ability to negotiate any terrain or perform any maneuver whether or not directed by someone else. Participant hereby expressly assumes all risk of injury and death associated with Skiing.
Participant also understands that all other activities (“Other Activities”) available at or through “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC” DBA Destination Ski Camps, can be dangerous and that injuries are common. Other Activities may take place on or off “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC” premises. Participant is the sole judge of his/her ability to participate in any Other Activities whether or not directed by someone else. Participant hereby expressly assumes all risk of injury and death associated with Other Activities.
In consideration for the use of any facilities, services, equipment, transportation, and premises, Participant hereby agrees to release and indemnify, defend, and hold harmless to the extent allowed by law, “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC”, and its/their owners, employees, partners, directors, officers, contractors, agents, and affiliated companies from all claims by or on behalf of Participant against “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC” arising directly or indirectly out of Participant’s participation in Skiing, Other Activities, and/or the use of any “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC” facilities, services, transportation, equipment, or premises. This release includes claims arising from any cause whatsoever, including, but not limited to, negligence on the part of “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC”. If Participant is a minor, the parent or guardian agrees to indemnify (including costs and attorney fees) “Eric Lipton Ski Training, LLC” for any claim brought on behalf of any minor named below.
Questions?
If you have any questions at all about Destination Ski Camps, please contact us. Whether it’s to chat to get an overview of what we offer, or to answer specific questions, we’d love to hear from you. You will talk to someone who knows all the details.
Medical Insurance:
Please provide copies of your insurance card (front and back). Please email to: eric@destinationskicamps.com
Travel Insurance:
Our insurance carrier requires all participants to carry an Emergency Medical Travel Insurance Policy. We also highly recommend you purchase a Trip Cancellation Insurance policy. These types of policies are available through many providers.*
*There are many medical insurance providers. Make sure risks associated with ski training are covered. For our coaches, we use Seven Corners with coverage under the “Travel Medical Insurance” policy for a cost of less than $100. Please note this is not an endorsement or recommendation.