Maximum Descent

During weeks commencing Jan 11, 18, 25 & March 8, 15, 22, we are introducing a new experience-driven programme that will change the way you see chalet holidays: Maximum Descent.

Maximum Descent gives you the chance to enjoy some of the other delights the Alps have to offer. While alpine skiing is always at the heart of the winter season, we understand that our guests are looking for increasingly unique experiences, new adventures or peaceful relaxation. We have created a wide range of specially developed experiences for you and your party to choose from. It is Maximum Descent. Everything you could want from your luxury ski holiday, and more.

What's Included

Descent Action

Descent Action is an adrenaline-fuelled, high-octane adventure: James Bond in the snow. Even for adventurous alpine skiers, these experiences are not for the faint-hearted and are totally unforgettable - avalanche training, skidooing, ice diving, night skiing or paragliding to get your blood pumping.

Descent Action: Pick any two

• Paragliding
• Skidooing
• Avalanche training
• Casino night
• Cresta Run*
• Ice diving
• Ice driving
• Ice climbing
• Night skiing
• Sports massage
• Bobsleigh*
• Race training*
• Héli-ski*
• Spy training*

*These activities are available at an additional cost

Descent Relaxation

Descent Relaxation is the perfect complement to days spent skiing on the slopes. Mixing beauty and spa treatments with acupuncture and yoga in the luxury of the Descent winter chalet: Descent Relaxation offers pampering in unique surroundings.

Descent Relaxation: Pick any two

• Massage
• Treatments (waxing, mani-pedi, facials, wraps etc.)
• Chalet spa day (including one treatment)
• Yoga session
• Personal training session
• Hair and make-up before an evening out
• Personal shopping at the chalet
• Wine tasting
• Acupuncture or alternative therapy

Descent Winter Fun

Descent Winter Fun celebrates the uniqueness of the mountains, beyond alpine ski: traditional experiences such as dog-sledging and ice skating, mixed with unique experiences such as piste-bashing or snow-shoeing. Descent Winter Fun is for those who want to experience a quieter, more magical side of the Alps, beyond the luxury chalet.

Descent Winter Fun: Pick any two

• Dog-sledging
• Horse-drawn sleighing
• Igloo dinner
• Snow-shoeing
• Ice skating
• Curling
• Piste-bashing
• One night of baby sitting
• 5 half days of group ski school for the kids

Note: Because many of these activities are subject to the weather and local law, not all will be available in every resort.

Maximum Descent is not available at chalet Hermine, chalet Montana or Ferme de Moudon.

All activities and events offered on this website in relation to Maximum Descent are entered into entirely at the participant’s risk and any such participation will be subject to Descent’s full terms and conditions, click here for details.