Marc
Switzerland & France · Hidden gem hunter
Lives in Switzerland and is the resort nerd of the two. Compares mountains and towns down to the last lift and finds the places others overlook.
Tailor-made ski holidays · Switzerland · Austria · France · Italy
The Alps, beyond the ordinary.
Sunny peaks, the right hotel, a table worth the trip. Two friends who know the Alps by heart plan your winter around the way you actually want to spend it.
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The Beyond Journal
Honest guides, hotel reviews and the tables we keep going back to.
Insider tips
When to ski the Alps: a month-by-month guide
Powder, prices and crowds. What each month of the winter really feels like on the mountain, and who it suits best.
Hotel review
Ski-in, ski-out, slopeside or village centre? What it really means
Hotel listings love the words. Here's what they actually mean on the ground, and how to pick the right location for your group.
Destinations
Four countries. One trusted pair of eyes.
Your expert: Marc
Switzerland
Marc's home turf. High-altitude snow, car-free villages and some of the best mountain dining in the Alps.
Zermatt · Verbier · St. Moritz · EngelbergYour expert: LeeAustria
Lee's playground. Legendary après, cosy boutique hotels and the true home of Alpine hospitality.
Lech · St. Anton · Kitzbühel · IschglYour expert: MarcFrance
Huge linked ski areas, glacier terrain and ski-in, ski-out living at its most polished.
Courchevel · Val d’Isère · Chamonix · MéribelYour expert: LeeItaly
Dolomite sunshine, long lunches and a slower, more stylish rhythm on the mountain.
Cortina d’Ampezzo · Alta Badia · Cervinia · LivignoServices that go far beyond the slopes
If it can be arranged, we'll make it happen.
Location & resorts
From world-famous names to hidden villages: we find the place where your winter dream comes true.
Travel & transfers
Flights, private jets, chauffeured transfers, helicopter lifts and premium car rental. Every leg, both ways.
Hotels & chalets
Five-star hotels, private chalets and exclusive lodges, tailored down to the last detail.
Skiing & experiences
Private instructors, heliskiing and adventures you won’t find in any guidebook.
Culinary & après
Hand-picked mountain huts, the region’s finest tables and the best après-ski spots in town.
VIP concierge
Last-minute reservations, changes of plan, something special along the way. We quietly take care of it.
We are Beyond Slopes
A great ski trip was never just about the skiing.
It's the mountain town you come back to, the lunch spot you stumble upon and the bar you stay at a little longer than planned. We're two friends who have spent years exploring the Alps simply because we love being there.
Lee
Austria & Italy · Boutique hotels & dining
Years of skiing Austria and Italy. Takes food very seriously and knows where to go for lunch, après and the perfect dinner after a long day out.
Ready for your next winter?
Tell us where, when and how you like to spend your days in the mountains. You'll get two free, tailor-made proposals from Marc and Lee.
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