Winter Adventure and Ski Trip
775€ per student (teachers go free) for a week divided between the ski slopes in one of the charming ski village of the Hautes-Alpes and other challenging winter activities.
Price Includes
• 7 nights full-board accommodation in one of our carefully selected outdoor centres; The Igloo or The Snowman
• 3 days ski, boot and pole hire
• 3 day lift pass for the ski villages
• 3 days of instruction with fully-qualified and experienced ESF instructors
• A ½ days cross-country skiing
• A husky-dog sledding initiation
• A day snowshoeing and igloo building
• Ice skating
• A full programme of evening entertainment
• Transport to and from all activities
• An Undiscovered Alps team member allocated to your group/school who will be there to help you before, during and after your trip.
Your Winter Adventure and Ski Trip
The French Alps has always been a popular winter destination for schools and youth groups and it’s little wonder with all it has to offer! Our Ski Adventure Week takes place in the little known
Champsaur valley , at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park. Located on the edge of two climatic regions, we have the best of both worlds - the heavy snow of the Northern Alps along with sunny climes of the south.
This unspoilt region with its spectacular scenery and a strong traditional culture, make it 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.
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 and youth groups 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.
The week’s programme incorporates 3 days of skiing and tuition in one of the charming ski villages of the Hautes-Alpes. We take account of the quality of the ski school, the type of skiing available for the group and understand what is required for a safe well organised ski trip. All our guides are fully qualified in their field, professional and have a wealth of experience in working with school and college groups.
The ski villages offer students the chance to experience French Alpine skiing as it used to be. Away from the hustle and bustle of the larger resorts such as Courchevel and Alpe d'Huez, the charming ski villages that characterise this region are smaller, quieter and safer and retain the true French traditions of this Alpine region. These villages are perfect for beginner-intermediate skiers and a great choice for schools and groups.
The other half of the week gives the students the chance to have a go at some of the other types of winter activities that the region has to offer. We have selected these activities not only for their amusement factor, but also for their educational value. For example, igloo building requires communication skills and team work, whilst snowshoeing offers the opportunity to track animals in their natural habitat. If there are other activities from our winter activity list that would be of interest to your group, please contact us for a tailor-made quote.
We also provide a full-programme of evening activities to keep everyone amused at night; if you have a particular theme that you would like us to incorporate, just let us know and we will do our best to make it happen!
We pride ourselves both on the quality of our trips and the personal service we provide. From initial contact with us you are allocated a dedicated Undiscovered Alps team member, who is on hand to help before, during and after your trip. This can range from assistance with providing tools that could assist you in how to complete your individual risk assessments, or things you should be aware of when taking a school group overseas to organising a disco or quiz night or finding a restaurant that caters for vegetarians which is easier said than done here!
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.
Accommodation
We use an excellent range of carefully selected 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 group accommodation pages for more details and 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 persons. A separate dormitory area is reserved for group leaders if they wish.
Each centre also possesses large outdoor grounds that are reserved exclusively for use by your group or school for games and 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 help you to find the best solution for your group.
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 risk assessments for all 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 Winter Activity List to discover the range of challenging non-skiing activities that are on offer for your group or school.
If you would like to adapt the above programme with any of these activities, please contact us for a tailor-made quote. It is also possible to create a non-skiing package.
From travelling across the a winter-wonderland on cross-country skis to going "eskimo" with a day of Igloo building, we have something for everyone!!
Click through to the
Winter Activity List for more details.
