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Ski and Snowboard Adventure Activity List

We have a diverse range of activities to choose from and of course they are not all the same price!! So to make it easy for you we have divided the activities into three categories, Green, Blue, Red and black.

Each colour is worth a number of points:

Green Activities are worth 1 point
Blue Activities are worth 2 points
Red Activities are worth 3 points
Black Activities are worth 4 points

With this holiday you have four points, so you can choose a mixture of activities from each colour to make up your points. Please note that some of the activities fall between categories and require an extra 1/2 a point. You can choose two of the same activity - eg two snowshoe walks. It is also possible to buy extra points.

Please note that some activities only take place in Orcieres 1850 and require a lift pass. If you are based in the ski villages for your holiday we will schedule these activities on your skiing / snowboarding days in Orcieres 1850.

Green Activities - 1 point

Moonlit Snowshoe The glow of red and orange as the sun sets over the mountains is a truly beautiful scene. And what better way to enjoy it than in the peace and tranquility of the high mountain environment on snowshoes. Find out more about snowshoeing

Snowshoeing Half a day of guided snowshoeing including snowshoes and poles. Choose from a list of themed snowshoes from Chamois spotting to snow security or just a straight forward walk! Listen to the crunch of snow beneath your feet as you snow-shoe through the alpine wilderness. Look out for chamois and Ibex. It is possible to upgrade to a full day using 1/2 a point.

Cross Country Skiing (without instructor) Includes a days piste pass and equipment hire. Give your lungs and legs an aerobic workout as you explore the alpine winter landscapes. The Champsaur and Valgaudemar valleys have an extensive range of cross country skiing pistes including a high altitude circuit. If you have never cross country skied before, you may want to choose the blue option with a lesson.

Snake SledgeA roller coaster ride down the pistes in a collective snake sledge. Each person sits on a segment of the sledge which all joins together to make one big snake. The snake sledge descends at the end of the day once skiers have left the piste. Min age 7 from half way up and age 12 for advanced descent from top of resort. Lift pass for Orcieres required.

Ski Joering Ski joering is an unusual but very good fun activity. Wearing your skis, you hold on to a specially adapted harness behind a horse and let the horse pull you along the snow! It is a quick tour taking a few minutes around a closed off piste. Participants must be able to ski down a green run. Takes place in Ancelle ski village (pls note there is no public transport from Orcieres to Ancelle). Ski hire isn't included. One point gives you three tours each for two people.

Giant Tyrolean Zip Wire Travel at speeds of up to 140km per hour head first through the Alps. An extreme adrenalin buzz on the largest tyrolean zip wire in Europe! Lift pass for Orcieres and skis required. This activity uses up an extra 1/2 a point.

Snowscoot - 1 day snowscoot hire. Snowscoot is a unique sport and consists of a non-motorized scooter type contraption with a surf board instead of wheels. It is actually quite easy to master and you'll be surprised how quickly you progress! Lift pass for Orcieres required.

Ski / Snowboard Lesson A 1 hour private ski or snowboard lesson with a fully qualified ski instructor. Suitable for all levels form beginners to advanced. Get those invaluable tips to blast the pistes in style! Skis and lift pass required. This activity uses up an extra 1/2 a point.

Blue Activities - 2 points

Husky Dog Sledding A one hour sled with your own team of huskies across the alpine snow fields of the Southern French Alps.

Night in an Igloo Wrap up warm and go 'eskimo' for the night. A truly memorable experience on a high Alpine plateau. Special matresses and sleeping bags are provided and evening meal and breakfast is included. Minimum age is 8. Lift pass for Orcieres required. This activity uses up an extra 1/2 a point.

Cross Country Skiing Lesson Your instructor will spend the morning with you giving you top tips on technique. Then you have the afternoon free to go off on your own and make the most of the extensive range of cross country skiing pistes in the region!

Igloo Building - have a go at building your own igloo in the snow! There are several techniques to choose from to build a perfect igloo! And as you will see the end results vary - enormously! This is a guided 1/2 day activity and usually involves some snowshoeing to get to a good igloo site!

Ski / Snowboard Off Piste Head off piste in and around resort and check out the powder. A 2 hour lesson with a fully qualified high mountain guide or ski instructor exploring the best on offer in and around resort using ski lifts for access. Skis and lift pass required. Min 2 people

Red Activities - 3 points

Ice Climbing Discover the magical world of icicles, ice sheets, snow gullies and other weird and wonderful snow and ice formations. This is a half day of ice climbing with a high mountain guide and all equipment included. It is possible to upgrade to a full day for an extra point. Minimum age is 8 (size 35 feet minimum).

Paragliding Get the best view of the Alps as you fly above the mountains in the peace and quiet. This is a tandem flight with an experienced instructor. You will be in the air for approximately 10 - 15 minutes. Skis and lift pass for Orcieres required Minimum age is 8

Husky Dog Sledding A 1/2 day sled with your own team of huskies across the alpine snow fields of the Southern French Alps. Please note this activity uses an extra 1/2 a point. It is worth 31/2 points.

Black Activities - 4 points

Speed Riding Skiing with a parachute - ski fast and furious with the aid of a parachute in specially designated off piste zones. A 3 hour taster session learning the basics of the sport. Only for experienced skiers. Skis and lift pass required. It is possible to upgrade to a full day (5 hours) for an extra point.

Overnight Igloo Building Expedition For a real eskimo adventure.... this is an overnight snowshoe trek into the snowy alpine wilderness where you will build your own igloo and sleep in it for the night. Evening meal and breakfast are provided. All technical equipment except sleeping bags included.

Ski Touring / Mountaineering Put skins on your skis and head off to explore the mountains in winter ... take in a col, climb a summit and enjoy the sun, spectacular views and ski down in powder..... A full day out with a qualified UIAGM high mountain guide. Suitable for intermediate skiers. Ski touring equipment not included but is available to hire for an extra point.

Please note that some activities are subject to minimum group numbers, weather conditions and availability. In the unlikely event we are unable to provide your first choice you will be offered an alternative

Ski School

It is possible to use your activity points for ski lessons. The prices for ski lessons vary depending on whether you are in the ski villages or in Orcieres and also on whether you are here during school holidays or low season.

Orcieres

In Orcieres we use the ESI (Ecole de Ski International) as they are a small friendly team of fully qualified and professional instructors. They keep their group sizes small which we feel gives a better quality instruction. There are a maximum of 8 students per instructor and 6 per instructor for beginners.

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