About Us

Ski Collection: The Company

Ski Collection: Major Resorts, Great Prices!

Ski Collection is a trading name of Peak Retreats Ltd, an independent niche operator giving British skiers the opportunity to experience skiing in France, the French way.  Peak Retreats was set-up in 2002 and has been running successful holidays to the French Alps in both winter and summer since then. Its two directors, Nathalie Soma and Xavier Schouller were previously directors of well-known UK tour companies that operated holidays to France. The senior management team was joined by Olivier Lepoureau in 2005  to develop the Ski Collection brand into the leading independent UK operator for 3 and 4 star self-catering ski residences in France. Olivier was previously marketing director for one of the leading luxury hotel chains in France and previously marketing director for a well-known ferry company operating out of the UK.

SKI COLLECTION

Dedicated to French skiing

Handpicked 3 and 4 star self-catering ski apartments in high altitude ski resorts of France, designed with skiing in mind.

We feature leading, snowsure ski resorts such as Avoriaz (Portes du Soleil), Les Arcs (Paradiski), Arc 1950 (Paradiski), La Plagne (Paradiski), Tignes (Espace Killy), Val d'Isère (Espace Killy), Flaine (Grand Massif), La Rosière (Espace San Bernardo), Les Menuires (3 Vallées), Meribel (3 Vallées) ,Val Thorens (3 Vallées), Courchevel (3 Vallées) , Isola 2000 and many more...

Also included in our program are great value for money ski resorts such as Chamrousse, La Toussuire, Puy Saint Vincent, Les Orres, Saint Lary, La Mongie (Pic du Midi) and many more…

·         Great prices & excellent customer care

·         ABTA protected for total financial protection

·         Self-drive package or accommodation-only

We will endeavour to tailor your perfect ski holiday in the Northern Alps, the Southern Alps and the French Pyrenees; from accommodation-only to added value package deals including various travel options, ski & snowboard equipment hire, ski lift passes, ski school, ski insurance & spa treatments.  We can organise as much or as little as you wish. You decide!

Select here to read about Ski Collection in the British press , including “The 100 Best Ski Holidays 2009” in The Telegraph.

Why holiday with Ski Collection?

·         3 and 4 star ski residences and hotels, many brand new.

·         Accommodation sourced only from well-known leading suppliers such as MGM & Intrawest.

·         Great facilities such as indoor pools, sauna, Jacuzzi…

·         Stylish, well fitted and good size apartments

·         Sought after locations within each resort.

·         Popular resorts that are recognised amongst the best in the world.

·         Best value for money resorts.

·         The lowest prices available in the UK – see our price match guarantee. 

·         Total flexibility – accommodation only or great packaged deals including Eurotunnel or ferry crossings.

·         Extra services such as ski, snowboard and boot hire, ski lift passes,ski school,ski insurance, and  spa treatments.

·         Friendly staff and easy to book process.

·         Your holiday is financially secure. We are fully bonded members of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA, W5537).

Your ski holiday in France starts here!

Why choose self-catering ski accommodation?

Booking self-catering ski accommodation is a great way to holiday with friends, family or as a couple. Self-catering offers total flexibility, convenience and gives you complete control over your holiday.

Self-catering ski holidays are fantastic options for not only families with young children, but also large groups and those that may have special dietary needs such as vegetarians or vegans. It is also great for people who want a bit more privacy.

Apartment sizes can vary meaning it is ideal to tailor the apartment size to your particular group. Prices are per apartment not per person so there are no under occupancy charges and you do not need to share space with strangers as you might in a catered chalet. A good option is to go for a large apartment and fill it with family, friends or colleagues. You will have plenty of space to sleep and a spacious living area to socialize in plus the more people you can share the cost between, the more affordable your ski holiday becomes.

Book with confidence

  When booking with Peak Retreats’ Ski Collection you can rest assured that you are arranging your holiday with an ABTA bonded company.  This is your best guarantee of complete financial security, a guarantee you do not receive when booking your accommodation and transport independently.

Peak Retreats is a member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) number W5537 so your holiday is in safe hands.  Not only does ABTA have a strict joining criteria but they also provide us with bonding arrangements so in the unlikely event of our insolvency, any money paid to us would be refunded to you by ABTA or monies may be transferred to another ABTA operator with whom you make alternative holiday arrangements. Thus your money and your holiday are fully protected. Our financial bonding arrangements with ABTA comply with the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.

Peak Retreats are also members of the Association of British Tour Operators to France (ABTOF).

Ski Collection

As a self-catering ski apartment specialist, Ski Collection is mentioned as one of

‘The 100 Best Ski Holidays 2009’ by The Telegraph.

Ski Collection was nominated ‘Best Ski Company 2010’ by the French Travel Trade Awards.

Peak Retreats

                                         ‘Best Ski Company’ - Guardian & Observer Travel Awards 2009, 2010 and 2011 as voted by the readers.

‘ B est Independent Ski Operator 2006’– Peak Retreats won this prestigious award from the French Tourist Office.

   Favourite Partner– Peak Retreats is delighted to be a ‘favourite partner’ of the Savoie Tourist Board.

  ‘Best Family Snowsport Tour Operator’ - Peak Retreats was nominated for this award in 2005.

Ski Collection is a registered trademark (No. 2416002) of Ski Collection Ltd.

Call us on 0844 576 0175 or email us at reservations@skicollection.co.uk to book your ski holiday with Ski Collection today!

Updated 13/12/10