Can I work at a ski resort in Europe?

Workers Guide to European Ski Resorts The massive resorts in France provide probably the easiest climate for finding work as you go, but the Austrian friendliness to foreigners, cheap beer of Andorra, and large immaculate Italian resorts should not be ignored.

Where is the best place to work a ski season?

Top 10 ski resorts to work in

  • Zermatt, Switzerland. This is the best resort in Switzerland.
  • Aspen, USA. This old silver mining town with its world famous winter resort is the place to be and to be seen.
  • Chamonix, France.
  • Kitzbuhel, Austria.
  • Sestriere, Italy.
  • Val Thorens, France.
  • Val d’Isere.
  • Avoriaz, France.

How do you become a chalet host?

Chalet host This is a mixed role: cooking, cleaning and serving the guests. Experience required depends on the company. Chalet hosts don’t usually need to have any catering qualifications, though some cooking experience is essential. You will also be given lots of training before the start of the ski season.

What regions of France can you ski in?

The largest ski areas in France

  • Les 3 Vallées (Three Valleys) This is the world’s largest skiing area and comprises of the resorts of Courchevel, La Tania, Méribel, Brides-les-Bains, Les Menuires-Saint Martin, Val Thorens and Orelle.
  • Portes de Soleil.
  • Espace Killy.
  • Les Sybelles.
  • Les Grandes Rousses.

Can I work in a French ski resort?

French resorts vary greatly in appearance and in the lifestyles they can offer a worker, but the standard of skiing and snowboarding terrain is generally first class.

Why do I want to work at a ski resort?

“You get a free season pass with employment!” The coveted season pass is the reason most people look for work at a ski resort, according to a great number of Glassdoor reviews. It’s the way that self-titled “ski bums” support their passion for skating down icy slopes.

Can you make money on a ski season?

You meet people from all walks of life in ski resorts nowadays. Unlike with travelling where you might need to work for a year to save money prior, with a ski season you get a salary, and can expect pretty much everything from accommodation, lift passes and food provided.

What qualifications do you need to be a ski rep?

The key qualities required to work as a ski rep are experience of working with groups of secondary school-aged children in a residential setting. You must also have excellent organisational abilities, first class customer service skills and, of course, skiing/snowboarding experience in a European ski resort.

Is a chalet girl a real job?

Of course the stereotypical chalet girl does exist and still applies for the job every season, but anyone can apply and be hired to work as a chalet host, and you certainly do not have the be female! All you need is to be hard working, well organised and a friendly outgoing person.

What is a chalet girl job?

The role of the chalet host is to over see the running of an individual chalet. Your job will include all housekeeping duties and ensuring your guests are well cared for throughout their stay. You will work alongside the chef who will be responsible for running the chalet kitchen.

Where do the rich ski in France?

Courchevel 1850, France The “Playground of the Oligarchs”, as it is known, has become the French ski resort of choice for European Royalty and the wealthy elite.

What percentage of French people ski?

Skiers in France mostly high-paid French In 2018, 22 percent of young French people went skiing every year.