From the moment you arrive at the airport, our ski hosts are on hand to help.  They will accompany you on the transfer from the airport to resort, answering any ski questions you might have.  Thereafter, they'll guide you on the slopes finding the best snow conditions, the shortest lift queues and the best lunch stops - with a table reserved in advance.

Ski hosting is available 5 days of the week. There are two ski hosting groups for you to join, each split according to level of ability and speed.  You can join the group for leisurely or intermediate to advanced skiers for half of the day or the whole day, or switch groups whenever you wish.  It's up to you. 

Ski hosting groups meet after breakfast at 9am and all groups stop for lunch at the same restaurant, giving you the chance to catch up with friends, family and fellow guests.  Choose to continue in the afternoon with the group or take time out to do your own thing.  At the end of the day our hosts will accompany you back to the hotel for a well deserved cup of tea.

Our hosts are advanced skiers and know the resort intimately, but they are not instructors or accredited mountain guides. If you are a beginner the we can assist you in arranging lessons with the local ski school.

For those looking to ski off-piste, we recommend booking a day with Gianni Carbone, a qualified mountain guide with many years experiece.  In addition to off-piste skiing, Gianni can arrange ski mountaineering , ice climbing and heli-skiing.

Intermediate skiers and more advanced can enjoy a variety of off-piste terrain, including the famous Vallée Blance from Courmayeur into the Chamonix Valley.  The route starts at Punta Helbronner, followed by a scenic and leisurely 4-5 hour descent before the bus ride back to Italy.  Alternatively you can explore the wide slopes, high fir woods and powdery snow of Val Veny or discover the Toula Glacier.

Gianni visits the chalethotel Cristallo at the start of your holiday to discuss his services and any questions that you might have.

Please note: Ski hosting only takes place in the local Courmayeur area and one day in La Thuile on a Wednesday.  Notice that the Mont Blanc pass does NOT cover La Thuile, so if guests wish to ski there they must purchase the local pass.