Summer Alpine Challenge Week
699€ per student (teachers go free) for an action-packed week of challenging and fun outdoor activities in the heart of the southern Alps.
Price Includes
• 7 nights full-board accommodation in an outdoor centre, either The Igloo or The Snowman
• Full programme of activities (this programme can be tailored to your specifications).
• Evening entertainment
• An Undiscovered Alps team member allocated to your group/school who will meet and greet you and be there to help you throughout the week
• Fully-qualified, experienced guides and instructors
• Transport to and from all activities
Your Alpine Challenge Week
This action-packed programme takes place in the little known Champsaur valley, at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park. With 300 days of sunshine per year, spectacular scenery and a strong traditional culture, it is one of the Alps’ best kept secrets. A quiet and safe location makes it an ideal destination for students and teachers alike who wish to discover their adventurous side whilst enjoying the natural beauty of this Alpine region.
Our Alpine Challenge Week incorporates an exciting mixture of land-based activities and watersports that gives students the opportunity to learn and apply a range of new skills whilst having fun and enjoying this unspoilt Alpine region.
The activities require teamwork, planning and communication skills and give the students the opportunity to increase their confidence, self-esteem and improve their interaction with other students and staff and are among the many benefits students can take back with them and into the classroom, as well as a head full of great memories.
All our guides are fully qualified in their field, professional and have a wealth of experience in working with school and college groups.
This also goes for our accommodation partners. With one of the highest concentrations of ‘Centre de Vacances’ (outdoor education centres) in the Alps; the Champsaur valley is already an established destination for schools across France and Belgium. Children come here all year round on skiing, summer activity and educational trips to discover new sports and activities, the mountain environment and themselves.
Our in-depth knowledge of the area, coupled with our close contact with local activity and accommodation providers means we are able to provide an opportunity for English schools and colleges to experience a challenging activity week in a true alpine environment in safety.
This programme is suitable for students aged 12 and over but can be adapted for different age groups and can also be themed with a focus on particular subjects such as geography, biology, ecology or French – just let us know!
Accommodation
Your accommodation for the week will be in one of our partner centres; either
The Igloo or
The Snowman. Please have a look at our
flickr albums for more photos of the centres.
Whichever one you choose; 7 nights full board accommodation with breakfast, hot lunch or picnic, afternoon snack and evening meal is included in the price.
In the centres there is also a separate teachers’ room with tea, coffee, sofa, TV and office facilities.
The students will sleep in dormitory-style rooms each with ensuite facilities ranging in capacity from 4 to 10 students. A separate dormitory area is reserved for group leaders if they wish.
The Snowman also possesses large outdoor grounds that are reserved exclusively for use by your group or school for games and activities. The Igloo is on the edge of public land that can be used for games or activities.
Getting here
The price of the trip does include all transfers to and from activities once you are here, however the initial travel costs to the valley are not included as there are various options available to get here; train, plane, coach. As part of our service, we will give you help and advice on the different options available to find the best solution for your school.
The nearest airports are Grenoble, Lyon and Marseille, both approximately 2.5hrs drive from us here in the Alps. The nearest train station is in Gap with regular rail links to Grenoble, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence and Paris.
What to do next
• Contact us for a detailed information pack. This pack will include information on all the activities, a detailed explication of the booking procedure, marketing material to help you advertise your trip and other useful information.
• Make a no-obligation provisional booking to secure the dates of your trip.
• Advertise your trip. We will help you to organise this and provide you with flyers, posters, and letters for parents.
Have a look at our Alpine Challenge Activity List to discover the range of challenging outdoor activities that are on offer for your group or school.
From shooting rapids in crystal clear waters on a white water descent to hanging out high up in the forest canopy whilst tree climbing, we have something for everyone!!
Click through to the
Alpine Challenge Activity List for more details.
