Altituder & Mini Altituder (Gap Year Role)

BECOME AN ALTITUDER

Applications for the 2026/27 Altituder team will be opening soon, and we’d love you to consider stepping into a season of mission in the mountains.

An Altituder spends the winter living in Chalet Altitude in Méribel, part of a community of young Christians who love Jesus and love skiing. Together we reach seasonal workers, locals and visitors with the life-changing love of Jesus.

This isn’t just a ski season. It’s a season of mission, discipleship and deep community. Throughout the winter you’ll build friendships across the resort, serve in the life of the chalet, take part in outreach events, and join our Ski Angels teams helping keep people safe on the mountain.

Your days at Altitude Mission follow a natural rhythm. Mornings begin with Bible reading, prayer and breakfast together. During the day you’ll often be out skiing, meeting seasonnaires, sharing faith conversations on chairlifts, or serving the community around the resort.

Afternoons regularly involve Ski Angels shifts, where trained teams head to the main après-ski spots to help skiers get home safely. Sometimes that means helping someone find their skis or carrying equipment up the slope. Occasionally it means responding to more serious situations where first aid is needed.

Evenings centre around shared meals in the chalet, worship, prayer, community events and time spent with friends across the resort.

Every Wednesday we host Beer & Burgers, welcoming around 200 seasonnaires into the chalet for food, friendship and conversation. Sundays include our church service in the small mountain chapel, where Altituders help run the service and are encouraged to explore their gifts in worship, preaching, welcome or tech. Alongside outreach and community life, there are regular seminars and teaching sessions designed to help you grow in your faith and leadership.

MISSION CONTRIBUTION

The Altituder programme requires a financial contribution to help cover the cost of living and serving in Méribel for the winter season.

Full Season Altituder (November – April) £9,000 mission contribution

This contribution covers:

• Accommodation in Chalet Altitude
• Food and shared living costs
• Discipleship teaching and mentoring
• Ski Angels training and equipment
• Participation in all Altitude Mission outreach and ministry

While £9,000 covers the mission contribution, the actual cost of having an Altituder in resort is closer to £15,000 for the season.

Thanks to the generosity of supporters and past alumni, Altitude Mission is able to subsidise the remainder so that more people can step into this experience of mission and discipleship. Many Altituders also raise support from churches, family and friends to help fund their season.

MINI-ALTITUDER (4–6 WEEK MISSION EXPERIENCE)

Not ready for a full season? You can still be part of what God is doing in Méribel. Coming to Altitude Mission for four to six weeks is an immersive and deeply formative experience. You step away from everyday routines and into a focused season of growth, living in close community, serving with purpose, and being challenged to go deeper in your faith.

It’s a space to learn, reflect and be equipped while building meaningful relationships and gaining clarity, confidence and direction for what God may be calling you into next.

MINI-ALTITUDER CONTRIBUTION 4 Week Short-Term Mission £3,200

6 Week Short-Term Mission (January – April) £4,800

6 Week Short-Term Mission starting in December (Christmas Period) £5,495