We’ll post all upcoming trip dates on our website and social media (@duwlich), but our annual Dulwich Family & Friends ski trip will once again run during the Easter holidays, from 28th March to 4th April. Our adults-only trip—based around the City crowd—is also in the works, with dates set for February. We’ll release more details soon!

Absolutely! We’ve had lots of first-timers join us, and they’ve loved it. We offer excellent beginner lessons for both adults and children, and you definitely won’t be the only one starting out. There’s also no pressure to ski all day, every day. You’re free to dip in and out, take breaks, or just enjoy downtime at the hotel or in the nearby villages.

Plenty of non-skiers join our trips, whether they’re accompanying family or coming solo. The hotel has a beautiful spa with a sauna and hot tub overlooking the mountains, plus lots of cosy communal space for reading, working, or relaxing with a coffee or glass of wine.

For something more active, we organise snowshoeing hikes with a local guide, which are always a hit. You can also explore nearby villages like Arcs 1800, 1950, and 2000 by shuttle, or take the funicular down to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, the town at the base of the mountain.

If you're feeling adventurous, activities like snowmobiling, dog sledding, and paragliding are available too. That said, many of our non-skiers are happiest catching up over a few Aperols at the bar, watching the action unfold on the slopes.

We stay in Arcs 1600, at a four-star, ski-in ski-out hotel just a few hundred metres from the lifts. Right outside are supermarkets, boulangeries, and restaurants, and nearby villages like 1950 and 2000 are easily accessible—even if you’re not skiing.

The ski area offers over 200km of pistes reaching up to 3,250m, with most of the skiing above 2,000m for excellent snow reliability. There are great beginner-friendly slopes and plenty of challenging runs for experienced skiers and snowboarders.

Travel isn’t included. We recommend flying into Geneva, Grenoble, or Chambéry, where you can often find good deals from London if you book early. For transfers, many of our guests use Alpine Fleet, a reliable, cost-effective shuttle that drops you right at the hotel. Private or shared transfers with other trip guests are also an option if you'd prefer a bit more flexibility.

We welcome lots of families with babies or toddlers who aren’t quite ready to ski yet. While we don’t offer babysitting directly, there’s a fantastic local childcare option, accessible by shuttle bus: Le Yéti Camp in Arc 1950. It runs Sunday to Friday, from 9am to 5:30pm, with both full- and half-day options, with or without lunch. Their days are filled with fun, age-appropriate activities like snow walks, igloo building, sled races, snowball fights, drawing, and indoor games. Of course, you’re also welcome to keep your little one with you during the day if that’s what works best.

Children can join ski lessons from age 4, and we provide a chaperone for the youngest skiers in the group to help them settle in. Thanks to the community feel of the trip, childcare is often easier than expected—there’s always a helping hand nearby and plenty of support from other families. As they say, it takes a village! We’ve even had grandparents join the trip to help out, and they enjoyed it so much they’ve come back just for the fun of it.

Yes, definitely. While group lessons are included, we can also arrange private instruction through our partners at Supreme Ski. Just let us know at the time of booking whether you'd like a one-on-one session for yourself or your child—whether it’s for one day or the whole week.

For our annual Dulwich trip, we take care of everything essential—accommodation, ski passes, lessons, equipment hire, and more. You can check the full breakdown [here].

We’ll be sharing more details about our adults-only trip soon. If you’re after something bespoke, we’re happy to personalise a trip—just drop us a line via the contact form.

Yes, you’ll need to organise your own travel insurance. That said, Carré Neige insurance is included with your ski pass and covers mountain rescue, including evacuation if needed. You can read more about what’s covered [here].

For the Dulwich trip, we recommend booking as early as possible. Final booking deadline is end of September, but spaces often fill up before then.

Not at all! It’s completely up to you how involved you want to be. Some people love mingling with others families, especially those they know from their children’s school or from previous years. Others prefer to enjoy quality time just with their family, take things at their own pace, and make the most of everything being organised for them. It's your holiday—so you do it your way.