VIP SKI announces exciting new partnerships with skiing legends Chemmy Alcott and Graham Bell
Ever wondered what it would be like to ski alongside Olympic greats, seize the opportunity to learn from them, and spend the evenings listening to their legendary stories? This winter, those dreams could come true as VIP SKI has announced partnerships with not one, but two skiing legends for the upcoming season. VIP SKI’s guests can ski, chat, dine and party with Chemmy Alcott and Graham Bell. Both Chemmy and Graham will head to the Alps to spend a week alongside VIP SKI’s guests – Graham will be in Les Arcs from 19 March 2023, and Chemmy will be in Val d’Isère from 16 April 2023. Chemmy will also be providing a post ski yoga class and a ski fitness class. Graham and Chemmy will be on hand to offer advice throughout the week, as well as joining guests for dinner and hosting a Q&A session, during which they will discuss their careers and answer any questions posed to them. To top it all off, there will be an end of week prize giving hosted by these incredible skiers.
Ski with Graham Bell in Les Arcs
The former Olympic downhill racer turned Ski Sunday presenter, Graham Bell, will be heading to Bear Lodge in Arc 1950 from 19 March 2023. Graham, who took part in five Winter Olympics, will be taking time out from his busy winter schedule to host an exclusive week-long holiday with VIP SKI. Talk to Graham about his life on the racing circuit, his Ski Sunday broadcasting career, and his experience working on reality TV show, ‘The Jump’. During the week, VIP SKI’s guests will have the opportunity to ski or snowboard alongside Graham, as well as attend a presentation and Q & A session with him.
Stay at Bear Lodge:
Recently awarded the title of the “World’s Best New Ski Hotel” at the 10th annual World Ski Awards, Bear Lodge is the ideal base to explore Les Arcs. Located next to the piste in Arc 1950, the lodge offers 30 bedrooms sleeping up to 80 guests. With three different types of room to suit all needs, guests can make use of the ski-in, ski-out accommodation and complimentary ski guiding to ensure they make the most of their stay. Returning from a day of exploring, guests can choose between relaxing in the spa, indulging in a specialised treatment, or taking in the mountain views from the pool. In the evening, guests can chill in the stylish lounge and bar area or dine at the Lodge restaurant. A seven-night stay at the award winning Bear Lodge, from 19 March 2023, costs from £1,359 pp, based on two sharing a double room. Price includes daily breakfast, afternoon tea and a three course evening meal for six nights with choice of wine, cheese and coffee, and return transfers from Geneva Airport. Guests can choose from a range of add-ons including wake up drinks and guided ski touring. For more details visit: VIP SKI (0203 892 4060, www.vip-chalets.com)
Ski with Chemmy Alcott in Val d’Isère
Chemmy Alcott is one of the UK’s most successful downhill ski racers, having competed in four Winter Olympics and been crowned British Champion seven times. Since retiring from international competitions in 2014, Chemmy has been a regular on both BBC and Eurosport commentary teams, most recently at PyeongChang Winter Olympics in 2018. Alongside her husband Dougie, she now runs CDC performance coaching, offering high-level coaching camps around the world for athletes of all levels, and prides herself on a positive coaching technique. The Chemmy Alcott Ski Week will take place at the Bellevarde Lodges in Val d’Isère, week commencing 16 April 2023. During the holiday, guests will have the opportunity to ski or snowboard with Chemmy, join a yoga or fitness class hosted by her and also take part in a presentation and Q & A session.
Stay at Bellevarde Lodges:
Bellevarde Lodges are the ideal chalets for a large family or group of friends, looking for ski-in, ski-out accommodation in Val d’Isère. Located on the edge of the Santons piste, the chalets ooze charm and character, with open fireplaces, floor to ceiling glass windows, and inviting sofas from which to enjoy the breath-taking views. After each exhilarating day on the slopes, relax on the terrace in the outdoor hot tub with a cold beer and take in the unbeatable views. A seven-night stay at Bellevarde Lodge, from 16 April 2023, costs from £1,088 pp, based on two sharing a double room. Price includes daily breakfast, afternoon tea and a three course evening meal for six nights with choice of wine, cheese and coffee, and return transfers from Geneva Airport. Guests can choose from a range of add-ons including wake up drinks, massages and beauty treatments. For more details visit: VIP SKI (0203 892 4060, www.vip-chalets.com)
