Join us for a four-day CPD event like no other — exceptional education in the shadow of Mont Blanc
Set against the stunning backdrop of western Europe’s highest peak, the Chamonix Podiatry Ski Conference is your chance to combine professional development with alpine adventure. Across four evenings of practical podiatric CPD, you'll sharpen your clinical knowledge while enjoying bluebird ski days, hearty French cuisine, and local hospitality.
Held at Le Prieure, in the heart of Chamonix, this event offers an unbeatable balance of structured learning and personal leisure time.
Key Info At-A-Glance
Venue: Le Prieure Chalet Hotel, 149 allée Recteur Payot 74400, Chamonix, France
Dates: Monday 23 – Thursday 26 March 2026
Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm (Registration from 3:30pm on 23 March)
Fee: £425 (includes course notes + light buffet)
Please Note: Travel, accommodation, ski hire and passes are not included, giving you the flexibility to tailor your experience.
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Presenter & Programme Overview
Dr Ian Reilly
Consultant Podiatric Surgeon
Ian Reilly qualified as a Podiatrist in 1988, and as a Podiatric Surgeon in 1996, and has performed over 12,000 surgical procedures. He has a particular interest in bunion and soft tissue surgery and has lectured internationally on skin surgery and injection therapy.
Podiatric Surgery is well established in Northamptonshire and Ian led the service for the local NHS Trust from 2001 to 2024 before moving into full-time private practice. Prior to this, he was a Senior Lecturer at Northampton School of Podiatry.
Ian has published multiple papers in international journals, and has written chapters in Merrimen’s Assessment of the Lower Limb and Brown’s Skin and Minor Surgery. He is a co-author of Foot and Ankle Injection Techniques: A Practical Guide.
Programme Overview
Enjoy the mornings at your leisure to experience the wonders of Chamonix, then enjoy enthralling CPD in the afternoon and evening between 4:00pm and 8:00pm. A light buffet will be served at around 5:30-6.30pm. Our 8:00pm finish provides time to indulge in further après ski or sample the local French gastronomy available in town.
Monday 23rd March
4.00pm – 5.30pm
Rheumatology of the foot - update
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Neuro-anatomy, tibial blocks and LA applications
Tuesday 24th March
4.00pm – 5.30pm
Management of nail surgery complications
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Incisional skin procedures for IPKs
Wednesday 25th March
4.00pm – 5.30pm
Diagnostic imaging for heel pain
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Tumours of the foot and ankle
Thursday 26th March
4.00pm – 5.30pm
Lower limb neurological assessment
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Nerve entrapments of the foot
What is Included
Inclusions
Your £425 registration includes:
- Entry to all 8 CPD sessions
- Course notes and educational materials
- Light buffet each evening
- Certificate of attendance
Exclusions
You will need to arrange:
- Accommodation at Le Prieure (see below)
- Travel to/from Chamonix
- Ski passes and hire
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Why Chamonix?
Alpine Learning at Its Finest
Whether you ski, snowboard, snowshoe or simply enjoy good food and majestic views, Chamonix offers something for every kind of learner-traveller.
Nestled in the French Alps and just 75 minutes from Geneva Airport, this historic mountain town boasts:
- World-class ski slopes (groomed & off-piste)
- Sightseeing icons like the Aiguille du Midi & Mer de Glace
- Excellent restaurants and mountain cafés
- Family-friendly activities and scenic hikes
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Le Prieure Chalet Hotel
Conveniently located, the Chalet Hôtel Le Prieuré & Spa offers south-facing rooms with balconies and views of Mont-Blanc, as well as a bar with a fireplace, a restaurant and on-site ski equipment rental.
It is a 6-minute walk from the Aiguille du Midi cable car.
*Please note, for conference registrations after August 1st, 2025. it is a requirement to stay at Le Prieuré. Indicative rates are £195 for a twin room, including breakfast. To book, email [email protected] and quote the code IREILLY.
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Testimonials
Educational, entertaining, enjoyable! Will change my practice fundamentally.
- Corticosteroid course participant
