Introduction
This is a weekend trip to the world-famous resort of Val d'Isère. Val d’Isère has it all: deep reliable snow, the most up-to-date lift system, the most extensive pistes, off piste activities galore, all sited around a resort that retains a traditional French mountain village atmosphere. The resort has a World-famous World Cup run (black), which is a challenge to get down even at moderate speeds. Besides this, the resort and has about 300km of prepared pistes, at all levels, and 99 lifts.
A lift pass gives access to the pistes of the neighbouring resort of Tignes. Snow reliability is excellent, because the resort is in a dramatic location at the head of a valley at 1850m; the ski season lasts from December right into May. The mountain restaurants have a great reputation, so there is no need to descend to the valley to break for lunch. To cater for those with a taste for other snow-related activities, there are two snow parks, a mogul field, and six slalom courses.There are two glaciers for off-piste enthusiasts, and a gliss park for beginning skiers and snowboarders. Val D’Isère offers a really happening après-ski scene, with plenty of restaurants and bars to let your hair down at the end of the day.
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: long weekend
Quick Facts
- World Famous resort
- Two or three day skiing options
- 300km of pistes
- Hotel accommodation
- All-inclusive packages available
- Professional ski instruction available
Typical Itinerary
3-day option:
| Day | Activity |
| Thursday |
Fly out from London to Geneva. Transfer to Val D’Isère (2 h 45 min). Check into hotel. Pick up equipment. Ski in morning |
| Friday | Morning ski instruction for ability level beginners, intermediate, and advanced. School time 10:00-12:00. Afternoon: ski on your own, or guided snow shoeing / cross country / off piste for those that wish. Return to Hotel for relaxation, après ski and evening meal |
| Saturday | Day of skiing, as above |
| Sunday | Early morning ski. Check out of hotel. Transfer to Geneva (2h 45 min). Fly back to the UK |
Course Requirements
No skiing experience is required, but the more experience and practice you have, the better you will be able to enjoy the slopes.
We recommend that you follow a fitness plan in preparation for your trip, an example of one will be sent to you when you have confirmed your booking.
Although the fitness plan we will send to you has been devised by a fitness professional, this is only provided as a guide and you should seek professional advice before starting your own fitness regime.
A detailed kit list will be issued once we confirm your booking.
Dates
Season: December to May
2012 dates so far:
| 2-5 February |
Good availability |
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| 1-4 March |
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If the date you want is fully booked or not listed please contact us by clicking on the link below - we may still be able to help!
All requested dates are unconfirmed until minimum numbers have been booked.
Bespoke event: minimum 6 people.
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Price and Inclusions
2012 Price: £599
Build your own package:
| Optional Extras | Rate - Per Person | |
| Airport Transfer - Return | £85 | |
| Half Day | Whole Day | |
| Private Instruction | up to £290 | up to £480 |
| Equipment Hire | up to £25 | up to £25 |
| Lift Pass | up to £42 | up to £50 |
Core Trip Price includes:
- Professional event organisation: expert logistics back up with years of experience at organising events
- Two to Three nights twin room hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Single rooms are available at a supplement
- We have public and product liability insurance. Participants must have their own personal travel and accident insurance
- Financial protection in accordance with 1992 Package Travel Regulation, meaning all prepayments are protected against the unlikely event of our insolvency
Trip Price excludes:
- Private Travel Insurance (see link above)
- Meals
- Ski Eqipment (available as an extra)
- Lift passes (available as an extra)
- Ski Instruction (available as an extra)
