Solo travel has been a growing trend over the last year, including for skiers, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. The demographic of the typical solo traveller also appears to be getting younger with Friendship Travel, which organises solo travel ski holidays, saying it has seen a 12% year on year increase in the number of bookings for people aged between 30 to 50.
The company says it seems many millennials are taking the opportunity to experience new places and embark on adventures that friends or family might not be so keen to visit.
Looking ahead to winter 2025, Friendship Travel has three trips taking place. Two will be based in classic French chalets in Alpe d’Huez (in January) or Les Deux Alps (in March) or there’s the chance to visit a traditional Norwegian hotel in the picturesque resort of Trysil in February.
“Friendship Travel takes the stress out of planning a ski holiday with chalet accommodation provided and ski passes and meals arranged all week – all guests have to do is focus on hitting the slopes, taking in the scenery and enjoying the après bar scene,” a company spokesperson said, adding, “With ski trips for all abilities, both French trips offer half-day lessons throughout the week, whilst the Norway excursion allows you to ski alone or with fellow travellers – should you chose however, both options provide guests with the opportunity to create a ski trip truly catered to their needs.”
All hotels and chalets are on a half board basis, meaning after a busy day on the slopes you can sit back and unwind with a meal and glass of wine. With the chalet ‘house party’ style, guests can sit together for an evening meal in the comfort of their own chalet or head out for après – with Friendship Travel, guests can spend as little or as much time with newfound friends as they wish.