Women’s Ski Coaching Retreat in the French Alps

3 December 2025

Overcome Ski Anxiety & Reclaim Your Ski Confidence

La Plagne, France — 13th–18th April 2026

If you’re a woman who loves skiing but struggles with confidence, fear, or ski anxiety, this women-only ski coaching retreat is designed specifically for you. It’s a supportive space where you don’t need to keep up, impress anyone, or compare yourself, just ski at your own pace and finally enjoy the mountains again.

Many women know how to ski, but still feel anxious, hesitant, or overwhelmed. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay stuck in that feeling.

That’s why we’ve partnered up with Louise Pode (Coaching With Lou) to create a retreat focused on confidence, mindset, and calm, empowered skiing.

🌟 What You’ll Experience

A supportive group of like-minded women
Gentle, confidence-building ski sessions
Practical tools to overcome fear and anxiety
A safe, non-judgemental space to grow at your own pace
Coaching that helps you trust your body again
The joy of skiing without pressure

🧠 Meet Your Coach: Louise Pode

Louise once struggled with ski anxiety herself. After bilateral hip replacements and a major ski accident, she rebuilt her skiing confidence and now specialises in helping anxious skiers (particularly women) transform their mindset.

She brings:

25 years of Executive Coaching
NLP Master Practitioner expertise
A physiotherapy and resilience background
A warm, empowering coaching style
7+ years specialising in ski anxiety

Louise deeply understands the emotional and physical fears women carry on the slopes, and she knows exactly how to help you move past them.

Visit Lou’s Website to read all about her incredible work.

What’s Included

Beautiful catered chalet accommodation
Breakfast and dinner with wine
Afternoon tea
Daily mindset coaching
Three pre-trip online coaching sessions
Supported skiing on the slopes
Lift pass
Ski hire
Women-only group for comfort, and empowerment
Single occupancy room included (or £300pp discount if sharing a room)

What’s not included

Flights –
Transfers – these will be arranged once guest numbers are confirmed – approx. £135pp return.
Lunches
Insurance
Tipping

Why Women-Only?

Because women often ski differently, learn differently, and feel pressure differently.
This retreat gives you:

A calm, non-competitive environment
Coaching tailored to women’s confidence patterns
The freedom to progress at your own pace
Space to rebuild trust in your skiing, without judgement
A community of women cheering you on!

Why Spring Skiing?

Softer snow, longer days, quieter slopes, perfect for confidence building.

Spring skiing gives you all the beauty of the mountains with none of the mid-winter bite. Softer snow, warmer days, quieter slopes, and that golden afternoon light that makes everything feel magical.

Soft, forgiving snow ideal for nervous skiers
Long, sun-soaked days
Mountain coffees, long lunches, and relaxed skiing
A comfortable, gentle atmosphere to grow your confidence

Your Retreat, Day by Day

Morning mindset coaching
Relaxed, confidence-focused skiing
Coffee breaks with mountain views
Afternoon reflection and mindset tools
Delicious chalet dinners with wine
Time to unwind: hot tub, rest, and laughter
A nurturing pace designed for nervous or anxious skiers

💷 Pricing

£2,895PP

This women’s ski coaching retreat is more than a ski holiday. It is a complete reset for your skiing confidence, mindset and emotional wellbeing.

With expert coaching, personalised instruction, premium chalet accommodation and an empowering women-only space, the value goes far beyond the week itself. Many guests say the confidence they gain is life-changing and genuinely priceless.

Spaces are intentionally limited to keep the experience personal and deeply supportive.

💙 Empower Your Skiing. Empower Yourself.

Whether you’ve lost confidence, had a scare, or simply want to ski without fear, this retreat offers the tools, encouragement, and expert guidance you need.

Join a community of women who understand, and rediscover the joy of skiing.

👉 To book your place, visit Lou’s website (below) and fill in her enquiry form.

https://www.louisepode.com/courses-and-retreats/spring-ski-mindset-coaching-retreat/

❄️ FAQ’S

Who is this retreat for?

Women of any ski ability who feel anxious, hesitant, or lacking in confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, if skiing makes you nervous, this retreat is designed for you.

Do I need to be a certain level to join?

No. Any level is welcome. You’ll have your own private ski instructor and a group matched to your pace — no pressure, no keeping up, no judgement.

Why women-only?

Many women learn best in calm, supportive spaces where they don’t feel rushed or compared. This retreat creates a relaxed environment where women can build confidence without external pressure.

What’s included in the price?

Your chalet stay, breakfast & dinner (with wine), daily mindset coaching, 3 hours of ski tuition per day, ski hire, lift pass, and 3 pre-trip online coaching sessions. Plus a single occupancy room (or £300 off per person if you choose to room share).

I’m nervous about travelling alone is that common?

Very! Many guests come solo. You’ll be welcomed into a warm group of like-minded women, and the small group size makes it easy to connect.

Do I need to be very fit?

Just regular ski fitness is helpful. This retreat isn’t about pushing hard, it’s about rebuilding confidence at a comfortable pace.

Will I be the slow one?

Absolutely not. Everyone is here for the same reason. The pace is gentle, supportive, and tailored to you. This is a space where you never feel like you’re holding anyone up.

Is travel included?

Flights and transfers are not included. We’ll provide suggested flights and arrange group transfers once numbers are confirmed (approx. £135 return for the transfer).

Can I come with a friend?

Absolutely! And if you share a room, you both get £300 off.

How do I book?

Simply click the booking link on our site and follow the steps. You can secure your place with a deposit.

Here’s a polished, reassuring FAQ section written in a warm, confidence-building tone:

I’m not a confident skier and I really don’t like chairlifts, will this be a problem?

Not at all, this retreat is designed exactly for women who feel this way.

Les Coches is perfect for rebuilding confidence because it’s home to comfortable bubble lifts that take you straight up to the beginner and confidence-friendly ski areas. There’s no need to use a chairlift until you feel ready.

Every lift in Les Coches is smooth, modern and well-supported, and both the lift staff and your fellow retreat skiers will be there to help you every step of the way. With Louise’s mindset coaching and your instructor’s gentle guidance, you’ll have all the time, reassurance and support you need to feel calm and confident again on the slopes and on the lifts.

You’re absolutely in the right place.