Girl Powder Retreats
An Alps addict. Twenty years. One extraordinary community.
Hello, I'm Laura, a self-confessed Alps addict. For over 20 years, Chamonix has been my happy place — the mountains, the energy, the endless sense of possibility.
After lovingly renovating Chalet Mélèzes for my family, I created Girl Powder Retreats to share this magic with like-minded women who crave both exhilaration and ease: breathtaking adventures, inspiring conversations over delicious food, and moments of pure relaxation.
Every retreat is designed to help you reconnect — with nature, with yourself, and with other incredible women. Whether you're an experienced skier or a first-time hiker, you'll leave feeling invigorated, inspired, and deeply refreshed.
Girl Powder Retreats is five-star rated on TripAdvisor and followed by 12,300 women on Instagram.
Laura x
Five stars. Every time.
This trip was a game changer for me. The chalet is breathtaking, the organisation was flawless, and I came home feeling completely renewed.
What a place! What else could a discerning ski-holiday-maker want? Chamonix was amazing and this chalet really is something else.
I came not knowing anyone and left with a group of friends I know I'll keep for life. Laura creates something very special here.
Winter & Summer Retreats
Ski, mountain & yoga
Four nights skiing Chamonix's iconic terrain with expert guides, paired with daily yoga, sauna, swim-spa and unforgettable evenings around the chalet's fireplace.
- — 4 nights at Chalet Mélèzes
- — Daily ski guiding and instruction in small, ability based groups
- — 3-day Chamonix ski pass
- — Ski equipment rental
- — Daily yoga
- — All meals & drinks
- — Sauna & swim-spa access
- — Return Airport Transfers and valley transportation
Hiking, Yoga, Bike & Spa
The ultimate active summer escape. A guided hiking day, scenic e-biking through the forest trails, and daily yoga, capped off with a luxurious day at the spa and slow afternoons in the swim-spa.
- — 4 nights at Chalet Mélèzes
- — A guided hiking day & daily yoga
- — Guided mountain e-biking day
- — Luxury day at the spa
- — All meals & drinks
- — Sauna & swim-spa access
- — Return Airport Transfers and valley transportation
Come on your own, with a friend or with a small group of friends.
Book on Girl Powder RetreatsBefore you join us.
- Can I come on my own?
- Absolutely — many of our guests do exactly that as they want their own king-sized bed. There are usually 2 or 3 ladies travelling solo on a retreat.
- What level of skiing or hiking do I need?
- All levels are welcome. We are running a beginner, new to skiing and just plain scared of skiing retreat in January, and the 'normal' Girl Powder Retreats are for skiers confident on blue runs and above. Summer retreats just require an attitude of get up and go and a reasonable level of fitness.
- What's included?
- Four nights at Chalet Mélèzes, all meals and drinks, daily guiding, daily yoga, sauna and swim-spa access, plus return airport transfers and all valley transport.
- What's not included?
- Flights, travel insurance, massage, lunches and 1 dinner out at a local restaurant.
- Who comes on Girl Powder retreats?
- An extraordinary mix of women — typically aged 30 to 60. And we're not just for solo travellers: come solo, with a friend, or with a small group of friends. Everyone shares a love of the mountains and good company.
- How do I book?
- Pick your date, place a deposit on the Girl Powder site, and we'll be in touch with everything you need to know before you fly.