Eddie The Eagle Hosts Skiweekends Break In Les Gets

SkiWeekends has launched a new holiday this winter in the ski resort of Les Gets, staying with Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards, giving guests the unique opportunity to ski, stay, and dine with one of Britain’s most iconic Olympians. Guests will stay at Chalet Marjorie in the heart of Les Gets over a week during January with options for both short and longer stays.

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards is renowned for his daring exploits, from stunt jumping over six buses to holding the British ski jumping record. As the first competitor to represent Great Britain in ski jumping for 60 years, Eddie achieved 73.5m at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympic Games. Beyond his athletic achievements, Eddie is also an accomplished skier, a qualified instructor and former Alpine ski racer. In 2016, he was the subject of the Hollywood biopic Eddie the Eagle, a huge hit that endured him to old and new fans across the world.

Eddie will be staying at Chalet Marjorie from Friday, 17th January 2025, for six days. Guests can choose from a range of stay durations starting on the following dates:

• Thursday, 16th January: Stay for 3, 4, or 7 nights (prices available by request)
• Sunday, 19th January: Stay for 4 nights, starting from £540pp
• Monday, 20th January: Stay for 3 nights, starting from £438pp

What’s included? Breakfast, afternoon tea with homemade cake, and three-course evening meals with unlimited wine (except on Wednesday). Saturday features a special Savoyard dinner. Eddie will join guests for dinner and host a screening of Eddie the Eagle followed by a Q&A on Saturday January 18 and Tuesday January 21 during the evening. Guests will also have the chance to ski with Eddie for at least half a day, with skiing groups arranged by ability. This is a social group and Eddie is not employed as a guide. Return Geneva Airport transfers are also included.

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards said: “I’m looking forward to skiing with SkiWeekends guests and watching the movie with them in the chalet. I’ve seen the movie well over 100 times and I never get bored of it and it’s fun to see everyone else enjoying it too. I’ll be in the chalet all week and enjoying the slopes of Les Gets, which is a huge ski area connected to the Portes du Soleil, which we can also explore. I won’t be performing any ski jumps though, well maybe a few small ones. Ski jumping is still a passion of mine but it has been a few years since I last jumped – now I get a thrill enjoying skiing with my feet on the ground”.

See more about the Eddie The Eagle Edwards trip here: skiweekends.com/ski-eddie-the-eagle-edwards

For more information about Chalet Marjorie, including room options and transfer details, visit skiweekends.com or call 02380 206971