Ski Beat

Ski Beat: catered chalets in the French Alps

Ski Beat is a British agency specialising in catered ski chalet holidays in France. Its offering is based on seven-night stays in accommodation looked after by chalet hosts, with departures from London Gatwick and Manchester airports. The company presents itself as a fully catered chalet operator and its website allows users to search for and book accommodation by departure date, airport and destination.

Destinations and resorts

The company sells chalets in seven areas of the French Alps:

• La Rosière 1850 (Espace San Bernardo): three chalets built specifically for Ski Beat in Les Eucherts, two of them with sauna and hot tub. The resort is described as family friendly.
• Val d'Isère (Espace Killy): five catered chalets, located in La Daille, with access to 300 km of marked pistes and 88 lifts.
• La Plagne (Paradiski): chalets in Plagne 1800, in an area of 225 km of marked pistes and 103 lifts, presented as suitable for beginners and intermediates and for families.
• Val Thorens (Belleville Valley, Three Valleys): chalets in the resort that the website describes as having won the award for Europe's best ski resort, with an outstanding lift system and après-ski atmosphere.
• Les Arcs (Paradiski): accommodation in Peisey Vallandry and in Arc 1950. In Peisey Vallandry you can ski between 1,100 and 3,250 m, with variety for all levels. In Arc 1950, the company has three chalets with access to a pool and spa.
• La Tania (Courchevel Valley, Three Valleys): catered chalets with easy access to Méribel and Courchevel, in a family-friendly setting.

Services included in the packages

The package prices shown in the catalogue include return flights, shared airport transfers, 23 kg baggage allowance (22 kg on departures from Manchester), seven nights' catered chalet accommodation, breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner with wine on six days, chalet host service, local tourist tax and holiday bonding and protection. The company also offers additional services such as ski packs and travel options, and has information sections about its hosts, its food, its wines and its beers.

Booking conditions and flexibility

Ski Beat applies a booking policy with deferred payment: the balance of the trip is paid 28 days before the departure date. The company allows you to change or postpone your booking free of charge up to 28 days before travel. If the holiday is affected by Covid-19, the customer can choose between a full refund or a voucher for 120% of the amount paid. The company also offers specific deals for Christmas, December, January, February and groups.

Traveller profile and structure of the offer

The proposition is aimed at skiers of all levels, with particular attention to families and groups, judging by the type of chalets (capacities from 8 to 15 people) and the description of the resorts. The company has a selection process for chalet hosts, responsible for looking after guests during their stay and preparing meals. Ski Beat publishes job vacancies to work in its chalets.