Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
General
What would you say the main selling points of EGSW are?
• EGSW is the worlds only roaming gay ski week, using the worlds most famous resorts as bases.
• Over the years our resorts have included Tignes, Alpe D’Huez, Avoriaz, Les Menuires, Les Arcs and for 2025 we will be in Val Thorens
• We have over 43 different nationalities attending each year.
• 60% of our crowd have attended the event more than once.
Can I attend the event alone?
• We have a large number of solo travellers attending each year. We structure our shared accommodation packages in order to encourage and directly cater for individuals over the week.
• We have continual feedback from solo travellers who’ve enjoyed the experience and ended up leaving with a large international network of friends.
• You can join our Facebook Group before or after booking, and converse with past guests and future guests.
Where in the world do most the guests come from?
• The main countries are guests come from are currently the UK (20%), France (20%), Belgium (10%), USA (10%), Netherlands (10%), Germany (10%).
• The remaining 20% make up a collection of 30+ other countries around the world including Russia, Brazil and other South American countries, South Africa, New Zealand, China and other Asian countries.
Do I need to get an event pass to experience EGSW?
• An Event Pass is needed to access our events and is integral to enjoying the full EGSW experience. Take a look at our programme to preview what our Event Pass opens to.
• We do not offer access to individual events.
What are Snow Miles and how do I earn them?
• Snow Miles are points awarded to EGSW customers which can be redeemed against the cost of your event pass and spent on a selection of our events.
• They are generated from the total paid on any advance purchases from EGSW and will automatically be credited to your account.
PARTIES & EVENTS
What is the format of the evening events?
• Simple really, we cherry pick the best venues in our resort, privatise them and create incredible parties.
• There’s an option of at least two parties each night, sometimes three.
• The evening parties start at 10pm until 2am.
• We have a nightly Cabaret event from 9pm finishing at 11.30pm.
• The Pool Party happens on the Tuesday and runs between 9pm & 00.30.
What sort of music is played at the events?
• We select renowned events and DJs from across the world and invite them to the event. These parties are leaders in their fields and cover a wide range of music genres.
• We ensure there’s a mix of music catering for all tastes with a particular emphasis on good pop and party classics.
Are the evening events exclusively for EGSW guests?
• If there’s space we do sell tickets on the venue door but this only happens once we’re confident all event pass holders, who are likely to arrive have arrived.
• It’s worth noting that generally our evening events do reach capacity so entrance for non-pass holders cannot be guaranteed.
The Pool Party is sold out, can I get tickets somehow?
The pool party is very popular but we always have drop-outs. If there are tickets available I'd suggest purchasing them before they sell out. If there are none available the next best option is to get on the waiting list.
SKIING/BOARDING
What are the best features of Les 3 Vallées?
• It is the biggest linked ski area in the world.
• 85% of the skiing is above 1,800m.
• It’s ‘snow sure’ Les 3 Valées guarantees opening between the beginning of December and the end of April every year.
• There is a total of 600km of pistes.
more information 3 Vallées - The Ski Area
What if I’ve never skied before?
• There is just as much, if not more fun to be had as a beginner then there is an expert.
• Our exclusive EGSW ski school is, according to continuous feedback one of the most fun experiences of the trip.
• There will always be other customers of a similar level meaning the experience will be shared and lots of fun had.
What’s going on for non-skiers?
During the day there are plenty of options:- amoungst the favourites are:-
- Buy a pedestrian pass and jump on a lift
- Ride a skidoo, bike or huskies
- Book a tandem flight
- Go snowshoeing or ski-touring
- Go to the sports centre and gym
- Visit the Pool
- Visit a spa for some relaxation
- Have long lunches on sunny terraces
- Learn nordic skiing - you might just like it!
• For the evenings and nights There's a fully packed event programme for you to enjoy through out the entire week. Visit our events page to find out more.
What are the hosted ski/board groups?
• Hosted groups are an EGSW activity run exclusively for our Event Pass holders.
• Depending on your level you join a group with an ‘EGSW Snow Host’ who takes you out on the mountain for the day.
• Each day your Snow Host takes you to a different restaurant for lunch where a terrace has been booked exclusively for our guests, often accompanied by other Snow Host groups.
• Hosted groups are for experienced skiers/boarders only.
My Booking
I’ve already booked but I want to add another activity, is this possible?
• You are able to login into your booking and add activities at any time.
• We offer phone support via our French and UK office during regular working hours if you need assistance.
Travel
What are the important things I need to consider when travelling to the resort?
• The easiest, cheapest and most fun way to get to Val Thorens from Geneva airport is to jump on board one of our EGSW bus transfers.
• Our transfers leave Geneva airport every hour between 12 & 6pm on the 16th March (arrival day).
• It’s recommended that you leave no less than 45-60 minutes from your flights arrival time to the departure of your coach.
• The travel time by road from Geneva to Val Thorens is approximately 3 hours.
If coming by train what should I consider?
• The ‘Ski Train’ operated by Eurostar is a fantastic way to travel to Moutiers. Check out the timetable on the Eurostar website.
• Getting to Val Thorens from Moutiers takes around 30 minutes by bus.
• Check out our travel section for more details.