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The complete school
ski experience
2019/20
www.schoolski.co.uk 01273 805 571
The complete school ski experience
for developing young people...
MEET OUR EQUITY AMBASSADOR:
CHEMMY ALCOTT
Inspirational athlete, Chemmy Alcott, is
Equity’s ambassador for ski and sport. We
are very proud to be working with Chemmy
whose passion for ski started when she was a
toddler, she then went on to compete at the
age of 8 and worked her way up to be ranked
8th in the world.
Chemmy is Britain’s number one female alpine skier being the first
woman to qualify for the World Cup Finals, the first British skier to
win a run in a World Cup race and the first British skier to win the
British Land National Ski Championships six times in a row.
Working with Equity Ski, Chemmy will be helping young people
learn skills of perseverance and determination through ski and
sport.
Chemmy believes, “Sport teaches us so much. It teaches us
leadership skills, to work as a team, to listen to advice, but most
of all it teaches us how to pick ourselves up when we get knocked
down – essentially how to overcome loss which is a huge part of
life. And no more sport than skiing – when you learn to ski you are
always challenging yourself.“
These values are what we at Equity find most important for groups
organising their trip to the slopes. It is so much more than a trip
away; a ski trip is a life-changing experience that allows students
to bond with their peers, get to know their teachers better and
learn life skills.
Quick reference guide
Resort Ski area Highest lift From Calais Typical transfer Doorstep ski Page
Serre Chevalier 250km 2,830m 14hrs Turin / 2.5hrs 16
Le Corbier 310km 2,620m 12hrs Grenoble / 2.5hrs 18
Montgenèvre 110km 2,700m 14hrs Turin / 2hrs 20
Risoul 185km 2,750m 15hrs Turin / 3hrs 22
La Plagne 225km 3,250m 13hrs Grenoble / 3hrs 28
Les Deux Alpes 225km 3,600m 13hrs Grenoble / 2hrs 29
Morzine 125km 2,466m 12hrs Geneva / 1.5hrs 30
Superdévoluy 100km 2,500m 14hrs Grenoble / 3hrs 31
Tignes 300km 3,488m 13hrs Grenoble / 3hrs 32
Amadé 860km 2,700m 15hrs Salzburg / 1.5hrs 36
Lungau 150km 2,400m 15hrs Salzburg / 1.5hrs 38
Nassfeld 110km 3,112m 17hrs Salzburg / 3hrs 39
Obertauern 100km 2,313m 16hrs Salzburg / 2hrs 40
Saalbach-Hinterglemm 270km 2,100m 15hrs Salzburg / 1.5hrs 41
Ski Juwel 94km 2,128m 16hrs Salzburg / 2hrs 42
St Johann in Tirol 145km 2,020m 15hrs Salzburg / 1.5hrs 43
Zell Am See 118km 2,000m 16hrs Salzburg / 2hrs 44
Grandvalira* 210km 2,640m 16hrs Toulouse / 3.5hrs 48
Vallnord 63km 2,560m 16hrs Toulouse / 3.5hrs 50
Sierra Nevada 106km 3,300m Malaga / 2hrs 51
Andalo 60km 2,125m 14hrs Verona / 2hrs 54
Aprica 55km 2,400m 15hrs Verona / 3hrs 55
Bardonecchia 100km 2,750m 14hrs Turin / 1hrs 56
Claviere 50km 2,630m 14hrs Turin/ 2hrs 57
Folgaria 74km 1,750m 17hrs Verona / 1.5hrs 58
80km/
Folgarida 2,180m 17hrs Verona / 2.5hrs 59
380km
Passo Tonale 100km 3,010m 15hrs Verona / 3hrs 60
Sestriere 400km 2,840m 14hrs Turin / 1.5hrs 62
Killington 1,509 acres 1,293m Boston / 3hrs 67
Pico 468 acres 1,209m Boston / 3hrs 67
Mount Snow 588 acres 1,091m Boston / 3hrs 73
Sunday River 870 acres 957m Boston / 3.5hrs 74
Sugarloaf 1,240 acres 1,337m Boston / 4hrs 75
Stowe 485 acres 1,127m Boston / 4hrs 76
Whiteface Lake Placid 288 acres 1,337m NYC / 5hrs 77
Sierra-at-Tahoe 2,000 acres 2,698m San Francisco / 4hrs 78
Mammoth 3,500 acres 3,369m LA / 6hrs 79
Winter Park 3,081 acres 3,676m Denver / 1.75hrs 80
Mont Sainte Anne 547 acres 795m Montreal / 3hrs 82
Le Massif 406 acres 802m Montreal / 3hrs 83
Jasper 1,675 acres 2,612m Edmonton / 3hrs 84
Banff & Lake Louise 7,748 acres 2,730m Calgary / 2hrs 85
*Full lift pass area Go to page 69 to find details of our New Hampshire Ski Safari
Saving you time
We know that a teacher’s time is precious, so we’ve
designed this fold-out quick reference guide that can
be left open whilst leafing through your brochure, for
a quick, easy comparison across the ski resorts that we
offer. But if you would like to take your time on a proper
read, why not put your feet up and get the kettle on!
Find out even more online at
www.schoolski.co.uk or call
us on 01273 805 571
From additional accommodation choices to piste maps and
even more resorts, there is a wealth of extra information
to be found on our website.
Accreditations
We pride ourselves on going beyond the required licenses
and accreditations required, so that we are able to deliver
experiences that provide you with security and complete
peace of mind - we have got everything covered.
We are proud to be
the preferred school
ski supplier for
Snowsport England.
BRITISH We are proud to
schoolboys be an affiliated
SKI RACES partner of ski
club of Great
Britain.
04 Why Equity?
Benefits of a school ski trip 04 / School ski specialists
06 / Meet your team 07 / Why choose Equity? 08 / We
work with the best 10 / Europe or North America? 12 /
Your ski package 13 /
14 Equity Club
Your adventure starts here 14 / Club Olympic, Serre
Chevalier 16 / Club Le Mont Corbier, Le Corbier, 18 /
Club Les Rois Mages, Montgenèvre 20 / Club Le Morgan,
Risoul 22 /
26 France
La Plagne 28 / Les Deux Alpes 29 / Morzine 30 /
Superdévoluy 31 / Tignes 32 / France - Case Study 33 /
34 Austria
Amadé 36 / Lungau 38 / Nassfeld 39 / Obertauern 40 /
Saalbach-Hinterglemm 41 / Ski Juwel 42 / St Johann in
Tirol 43 / Zell Am See 44 /
45 Andorra & Spain
Student Ski experience 46 / Grandvalira - Ski Circuits
One and Two 48 / Vallnord 50 / Sierra Nevada 51 /
52 Italy
Andalo 54 / Aprica 55 / Bardonecchia 56 Claviere 58
Folgaria 58 / Folgarida 59 / Passo Tonale 60 / Sestriere
62 / Where else to go in Italy 64 /
65 USA
Killington & Pico 67 / New Hampshire Ski Safari 69 /
Mount Snow 73 / Sunday River 74 / Sugarloaf 75 /
Stowe 76 / Whiteface & Lake Placid 77 / Sierra-at-Tahoe
78 / Mammoth 79 / Winter Park 80
81 Canada
Quebec Ski Safari 83 / Jasper 85 / Banff & Lake
Louise 86 /
87 Information
Our Ski favourites 25 / What's on our website 87 /
Booking conditions 88 / Rocketski 92/
Benefits of a school ski trip
Through our ski trips young people will primary, secondary and special schools
gain a huge sense of achievement by to demonstrate the positive impact that
conquering the slopes. They will also high-quality residential learning can have
take away a whole host of skills that will on learner engagement and achievement,
enhance their lives beyond the mountain, on peer and teacher-student relationships,
such as; becoming more resilient, and on the powerful professional
communicating better and motivating development opportunities it can provide
themselves and others. for staff.
The Learning Away report was developed Here are some key findings from
by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, who the report...
have been working closely with 60
Foster deeper relationships with peers and teachers
65% ...of secondary students said their teachers had a better
understanding of how they liked to learn
84% ...of secondary students said because of their residential,
they got on better with other pupils in class
Boost cohesion and a sense of belonging
60% ...of secondary students felt they had a better
understanding of what they were trying to learn
Provide opportunities for student leadership, co-design
and facilitation skills
67% ...the increase in the number of students who felt that
they could be a role model
04
Don’t take our word for it, here’s what some of our
Party Leaders have said about their ski trips...
" Throughout the week, students took responsibility for themselves, showed respect and
built positive relationships. They showed they could work with others, meet deadlines
and expectations as well as use their initiative when asked, for example, to sort each
room to ensure the door was locked and the key placed at reception. Through the skiing,
they recognised the benefits of a healthy and active life and for beginners; they displayed
fortitude and resilience in tackling a sport that is physically demanding and mentally
challenging. Our senior pupils had opportunities to be a role model for the junior
pupils and through their own assessment; they were able to recognise theirs and other
strengths. All in all, this was the best ski trip I have been on and all pupils have learnt so
much about themselves and others.
Patricia Morton, Kirkudbright Academy
"
Travelled with Equity to the Club Les Rois Mages in Montgenèvre, France
" Kingsdale Foundation School's Team Andorra
2017 deserve to be congratulated for their
relentless commitment throughout the 5 days
" The students found the slopes fun
and challenging, with plenty of
laughter and falls along the way. All
of skiing in Andorra. From the beginners, all were exceptional, showing huge signs
the way to advanced group which included the of improvement whether they started
snowboarding group, every student raised their off as complete novices or seasoned
level of competency navigating the slopes with skiers. They all made unbelievable
increasing confidence. All the groups worked progress throughout the week,
collectively to support one another throughout developing into competent and
the week, which meant that everyone made
excellent progress.
"
confident skiers.
Ian Noble, Appleby Grammar
"
Olly Fatodu, Kingsdale Foundation School Travelled with Equity to Club Olympic,
Serre Chevalier, France
05 Travelled with Equity to Andorra
The school ski
specialists
At Equity, we pride ourselves on creating the
complete school ski experience to develop
young people. Bringing together world-
class resorts, hand-picked hotels and expert
delivery, it’s never been easier to take your
students on a life-changing ski trip.
The combination of challenge, excitement
and fun on a ski trip supports their personal
growth and will be one of the most
memorable experiences of their school years.
From building independence and confidence
to developing resilience and teamwork, the
skills gained on a ski trip are ‘skills for life’.
From the thrill of crunching across fresh snow
to the reassuring voice of our instructors and
the big mugs of hot chocolate back at your
hotel, you can expect huge smiles from your
students when choosing Equity.
www.schoolski.co.uk
01273 805 571
sales@schoolski.co.uk
@equitytours
" Our rep Mark was the reason our trip was so successful,
nothing was too much trouble for him.
"
@equity_club
Ms MacGillivray, Deanery CE High School
06
The vision Meet your dedicated team... Booking with Equity Available to meet you in person, our Regional Travel Advisors work with you to understand your requirements and guide you to the most It’s our investment in specialists and destination suitable destination - providing assistance every step of the way. With access to the latest availability, prices and special offers they will be experts that really makes us stand out from the able to give you a realistic price tailored for your group. crowd. With a majority of our party leaders saying Supporting the Travel Advisors, a team of Equity ski specialists are they would recommend us to their colleagues, we experts about our ski resorts and are passionate about using it to create a unique ski experience, giving you confidence that whichever resort must be doing something right! you choose it will be a ski trip to remember. The organisation Planning with Equity Working hard to ensure your trip runs smoothly from start to finish, our experienced team of product delivery specialists liaise between schools and in-resort providers coordinating a successful and hassle free ski trip. They’ll be your point of contact, ready to answer all your questions and arranging everything you need. The experience Travelling with Equity If you’re travelling to an Equity Club property, Equity staff are available 24-7 for school groups. If travelling anywhere else, a dedicated Equity representative will accompany you on your trip to ensure that the day to day operation of your group’s ski trip runs smoothly and successfully. Committed resort and country managers are based abroad during peak weeks to check on groups and assist where necessary. Equity have the largest overseas operation of any school ski trip provider in the UK. 07
Why teachers
travel with
Equity
Simply put, we’ve been doing this longer than
anyone else and it shows in the feedback we
get from our ski trips.
For over 84 years we have been leading the
field in school ski, creating life-changing learning
experiences for young people.
Find out what makes us different to other
school ski trip providers…
Peace of mind EDGE Skills for Life Awards Edge Skill Areas:
Our Air Travel Operators License and assured Developed with four-time Olympian and Equity Resilience and motivation
School Travel Forum membership, gives you peace ambassador Chemmy Alcott, The EDGE Skills
Leadership and commitment
of mind that we’ve got everything covered from for Life Programme awards young people for
health and safety to financial security. developing important life skills while enjoying Teamwork and trust
themselves on the slopes. Fairness and respect
We’re proud to hold a Learning Outside the
Classroom Quality Badge, the only nationally Chemmy is a huge believer in the life skills that Responsibility and personal best
recognised indicator of good quality educational can be developed through skiing and we’re
provision and effective risk management. Collaborating and personal best
excited that she has helped us build an exclusive
programme for our
ski trips. Through our ski trips young people will gain a
Students who excel in an area will be awarded a huge sense of achievement by conquering the
certificate at the end of their trip, regardless of slopes. They will also take away a whole host
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & their ski ability. As a party leader you will be given of skills that will enhance their lives, such as;
Commonwealth Office including security and everything you need to run the awards including becoming more resilient, communicating better
local laws, plus passport and visa information, visit an instruction guide and certificates. and motivating themselves and others.
www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
08What our
customers say...
We asked, out of 10, how likely would
you recommend Equity?
" 10. Very organised with
everything we received, our
ski rep James was amazing.
Extremely professional and
helped us take care of any
problem, no matter how big
or small.
Mr Straw,
"
St Andrews CE High School
for Boys
Educational enrichment Launching your trip
Educational enrichment options Our team of regional travel advisors are willing and
ready to help present at parent’s evenings and put
can be combined with your ski trip: together the information you need to get the trip
off the ground.
City and Ski
We also provide online resources including
Add a city stopover such as New York promotional posters, letters to send home to
or Salzburg to deepen the cultural parents, savers cards, presentation templates. Visit
experience. our website at www.schoolski.co.uk/teachers or
Language learning contact us to find out more.
By choosing a French, German or
Italian speaking resort there’s plenty of According to the 2017 STF Ski Inspection visits
opportunities to practice languages. Research Survey, 91.9% of schools Hosted by our expert team throughout the season,
Geography choose a specialist operator to our inspection visits provide all you need to know
about your chosen ski resort, accommodation and
Gain first-hand experience of glaciers, organise their ski trip allows time for risk assessments.
mountain hazards and sustainability with
an interactive lesson.We only work
with the best
After decades of operating school
ski trips we have built fantastic
relationships with the very best
suppliers in our resorts.
The best ski schools
Tried and tested, we’re proud to work with
only the best ski schools across all of our
destinations. All the instructors we use are
English speaking and are experienced at
managing school groups of all abilities.
The best equipment
The quality of the equipment can make a
huge difference to your ski experience.
Through our partnership with Salomon, all
Equity Club hotels are kitted out with quality
equipment, giving our groups well maintained
skis and great fitting ski boots.
SCO qualification with
Working in partnership with Snowsport England,
the industry recognised Snowsport Course
Organiser programme provides teachers with
the necessary skills and knowledge needed to
organise snowsport courses for school groups.
Ski Club of GB partner
For many years, we’ve been working closely with
the Ski Club of Great Britain and are proud to be
an affiliate school ski partner.
10Sponsor of British School Girl The best ski and
& British School Boy Races snowboard wear for
We’re proud to be sponsors of the British School
schools
Boy Races and the British School Girl Races
We’ve partnered with Surfanic International
to help our young skiers achieve their dreams.
to offer our school groups top quality ski-wear,
Equity Ambassador and four-time Olympian
packed with technical features and the best prices.
Chemmy Alcott competed with her school at
the British School Girl Races and says: Contact us about inviting Surfanic to your ski
information evening to receive:
"The first year at the British School Girl Races was one
of my first big races competing as a team. By this point
I had raced successfully many times as an individual • Exclusive discounts
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I remember being unsure of what tactics to adopt • FREE lightweight, heavy duty roller bag
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11 coming years. www.surfanic.co.uk/groupEurope or North America?
Europe
Picture postcard alpine villages,
awesome peaks and expansive
ski terrains – some of the world’s
largest and most exciting ski areas
are a short flight or an easy coach
ride from your school.
Europe’s incredibly diverse resorts
mean you can select a ski trip to
suit your group, with rich mountain
culture and the opportunity to
develop language skills adding to
the experience.
Practise language skills Shorter flight times Long and wide runs
North America
New England charm, Californian
sunshine, champagne powder and
the jaw-dropping Rocky Mountains
– Canada and the USA give your
students something exceptional to
work towards.
Outstanding customer service,
fantastic accommodation and the
lack of a language barrier add to
the appeal, plus you can ‘ski safari’
between several resorts or add a city
stopover to discover amazing cities
such as New York and San Francisco.
City stopovers Exceptional Service Exceptional snowmaking
12Your Equity ski package All Equity packages are tailor-made to suit the needs of
our groups. Here are our standard package inclusions:
Europe - Coach Europe - Air North America
Coach and ferry crossing Flights Flights
Full-board accommodation Overseas airport transfers Overseas airport transfers
Lift passes Full board accommodation Half board accommodation
Ski, boot and helmet hire Lift passes Lift passes
Ski tuition Ski, boot and helmet hire Ski, boot and helmet hire
One free staff place per 8 Ski tuition Ski tuition
full paying passengers
One free staff place per 10 An option of a 1 night
full paying passengers city stopover
One free staff place per 10
full paying passengers
Also included... Extras to budget for:
Dedicated Equity representative North America
• Lunches
All taxes and security charges
• Tips
Insurance
• ESTA/eTA/Visa
Discounts available for Party Leader’s Family
24-hour emergency assistance All trips
All travel documentation, luggage labels and • Air Passenger Duty for paying
resort information passengers aged 16 years or over
Personal Equity Product Delivery Specialist • Fee paying evening entertainment
• Tourism Tax, where applicable 13Your adventure starts here
Welcome to Equity Club Added convenience and extra comfort Little extras that make a big difference
Choose Equity Club for the complete school ski • On-slope accommodation in snow-sure resorts • Afternoon tea every day in our Club Hotel Restaurants
experience, with newly renovated accommodation. • Salomon ski equipment and on-site fitting by our • Healthy, plentiful and balanced food selection
Slope-side access to awe-inspiring ski areas team of qualified ski technicians from our fantastic chefs
will have everyone jumping out of bed. Off the
slopes, we keep the enthusiasm going with tasty • Top quality hotels run by our in-house English • Flexible meal scheduling
speaking Equity team who oversee everything from
dinners, evening entertainment and great in- ski fit to après-ski activities
house facilities. A little bit more for party leaders
• On-site ski storage to make starting and finishing
Exclusively for groups, each Equity Club hotel each day easier • Welcome drinks
is selected with school groups in mind.
• Tea & coffee available 24/7
Enhanced security for peace of mind • Luxury bed linen and towels
• Hotels used solely by Equity, giving • Free Wi-Fi for all Teachers and Party Leaders
heightened security
• 24-hour assistance from our team
14Our Equity Clubs are located in the awe-inspiring Alps and are all within easy reach of nearby airports.
Every Club area offers something unique for our school groups from quieter resorts with easy beginner
slopes to large resorts with more challenging ski circuits; all handpicked with our school groups in mind.
Ski Schools Air Travel Coach Travel
14-18 hrs
In France, we have worked in Airports include Chambery,
partnership with ESF for many Geneva, Grenoble, Lyon,
years and they always deliver Marseille, Milan and Turin;
an exceptional high standard of our map shows the closest
tuition for our school groups. airports to resorts. This represents the average
In Italy A.M.S.I (Associazione Flight times are approx. journey time from Calais to
Maestri Sci Italiani) ensure the 1.5 hours from London our Club resorts.
highest standard of instruction. Gatwick and approx. 2.5
hours from Manchester.
Equity Clubs
Club Olympic, Serre Chevalier
Geneva 1 Our Club Olympic is perfectly placed at
the foot of the slopes where the new
telecabine will take students straight to
the ski school point.
Milan
Chambery Italy Club Le Mont Corbier, Le Corbier
2 A slope-side hotel with fantastic amenities
Turin and doorstep skiing, 100m from a major lift.
Lyon 2
Grenoble
3 Club Les Rois Mages, Montgenèvre
1
3 Look forward to an unbeatable location,
where you can cross the street, click on your
4 skis and catch a lift straight up the mountain.
France 4 Club Le Morgan, Risoul
A favourite with our younger groups, Club
Le Morgan sits in a peaceful area, less than
50m walk from our ski school meeting point.
15Club Olympic
"Friendly, great food and excellent location." Jackie F, Dec 2016, TripAdvisor
A fantastic hotel with a superb setting 5 minutes’ walk Only a short walk to the centre of the village, where
from the télécabine Ratier lift, bowling alley and shops, The everything is located; the ski school meeting point, 2 main
Olympic has developed into one of our most impressive Club lifts and exciting evening entertainment options on hand.
hotels. The spacious communal areas and sun terrace Look forward to delicious meals served in our spacious hotel
are relaxing spots to return to. Large and well designed, the restaurant. Start each day with a continental buffet breakfast.
en-suite student bedrooms sleep 4-6. Many have south-facing At midday, enjoy buffet lunches or two-course meals of
balconies with stunning views. Teachers have comfortable energising pasta dishes and fresh fruit, or you can request a
twin or triple rooms, with relaxing balconies for enjoying packed lunch and eat on the slopes. Each evening, we serve
that precious moment of peace at the end of each day. delicious three course meals.
CAPACITY
132 WALK TO GONDOLA LARGE ACTIVITY
ROOM
FLEXIBLE MEAL
SCHEDULING
ON-SITE SKI FIT
& STORAGE
For more information speak to the specialists on 01273 805 571 or visit www.schoolski.co.uk
16Serre Chevalier facts
1,350m 2,830m
Resort Height Highest lift
Slopes face North, Skiable
Northeast and East piste
250km
EQUITY Number of runs
RECOMMENDS
Serre Chevalier
for the large 32
ski area 25
17 15
A huge ski circuit with lots of charm for all abilities
Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert
Home to three main villages and the historic town of Briançon, historic streets of Briançon to discover.
the Serre Chevalier Valley is an exciting ski area for schools. The fifth biggest ski resort in France, Serre Chevalier
With direct slope access, our hotel sits in the calm and has something for everyone. Beginners have plenty of scope, Lifts Snow Cannons Hospital
picturesque village of Chantemerle. with nursery slopes at mid-station to gain confidence, as well
The sunny ski range stretches above the hotel, where as easy greens at altitude, meaning they can ski the whole 5km
interconnecting ski areas converge. Chantemerle is a small and mountain. Fast lifts or shuttle buses (payable) connect each ski
safe traditional ski village with shops and restaurants at the area and village. A third of the ski area is tree-lined, making
bottom of the famous Luc Alphand ski run. In the evenings navigation easier even when it’s snowing. Intermediates love 62 575 Briançon
your group have a choice of après activities: there’s a bowling the sense of travel as they whizz around the sunny slopes,
alley in the village centre and thermal baths at Monetier or the taking the lead from their instructors to push their skiing to Lift pass area // Glaciers Resort
the next level. healthcare
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Cippa - Briançon's Sports Academy
Capacity Coach to slopes Rooms Sleep Games Room Hot Lunches
Ice-Skating Shopping Spa in
Swimming Medieval Monetier
126 2-4
Ice Hockey Town Visit
Match Bowling
17Club Le Mont Corbier
This Equity Club has a brilliant position right on the slopes
Modern and smart with superb facilities, your group can watch the front windows and take in the stunning views of the ski
sports on Sky TV, or host pool and table football championships area, as far as the top of Val Thorens in the 3 valleys.
in the evenings. Staying in a traffic-free resort adds to your Expect big portions of delicious, healthy meals, created
peace of mind and teachers can access free Wi-Fi. with UK tastes and students in mind. Each morning enjoy
Clean, modern bedrooms sleep 2-5 students. Each has a our continental buffet. Lunch is a buffet with two courses –
balcony with fantastic views, and an en-suite bathroom with and when you return each evening, your group can tuck
a bath and shower. The best possible spot for school groups, into our flavoursome meals.
you’ll be staying 100m from the main Sybelles chair lift and
beginners’ area. Back at the hotel, your group can look out of
CAPACITY
132 BALCONIES WITH
GREAT VIEWS
CLOSE TO
THE SLOPES
FLEXIBLE MEAL
SCHEDULING
ON-SITE SKI FIT
& STORAGE
For more information speak to the specialists on 01273 805 571 or visit www.schoolski.co.uk
18Le Corbier facts
1,550m 2,620m
Resort Height Highest lift
Slopes face in Skiable
all directions piste
310km
EQUITY Number of runs
RECOMMENDS
Le Corbier
for all 56
abilities
34
25
9
A welcoming resort designed for maximum convenience in a huge ski area
Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert
A noticeably friendly resort that’s one of the Alps’ largest ski Set within the huge Les Sybelles ski domain, Le Corbier’s local
areas, so expect fulfilling days on the mountain. Catering for slopes have the perfect set-up for new skiers, with great snow
every member of your group, the lift pass covers six resorts and plenty of wide runs which include a choice of long greens Lifts Snow Cannons Hospital
and more than 310km of high altitude skiing, with a wide choice that lead back down to the resort.
of runs. Improvers and intermediates have scenic blues to practice 16km
The resort centre is a pedestrian zone, providing a safe new skills on, or you can head across to La Toussuire, or one
environment for students to visit the mall and crêperies away of the other linked resorts. Our instructors are adept at getting Saint-Jean
from roads. Purpose-built for maximum convenience and the most from everyone. Advanced skiers love the potential for 72 584 de Maurienne
safety, Le Corbier is a great fit for schools. Snow is excellent mileage that the huge Les Sybelles ski domain gives - a week
quality, plus, there’s loads to do from karaoke to ice-skating. isn't long enough to ski it all. Lift pass area // Glaciers Resort
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Our Equity Club in the heart of Montgenèvre
Stay directly opposite the slopes in this fantastic central Join your group for tasty continental buffet breakfasts each
resort location with views of the village and the race piste. morning. Our lunches keep everyone energised for the
At the end of each day, your students can sip hot chocolate or afternoon's skiing - expect a buffet served with fresh salads
challenge each other in the games room. Spacious, clean and every day. You can look forward to delicious meals in the
comfortable, each en-suite bedroom sleeps 2-6 students. evenings we're confident your whole group will enjoy.
Many rooms have balconies with fantastic views and the A firm favourite for school groups, this hotel really has it all! To
bathrooms have both showers and baths. The student beds are access the ski area, simply cross the street, click on your skis
either singles or bunks, while teachers stay in relaxing en-suite and catch the lift.
twin or triple rooms.
CAPACITY
144 LARGE GAMES
ROOM
ON-SITE SKI FIT
& STORAGE
FLEXIBLE MEAL
SCHEDULING
DIRECTLY OPPOSITE
THE SKI SLOPES
For more information speak to the specialists on 01273 805 571 or visit www.schoolski.co.uk
20Montgenèvre facts
1,860m 2,700m
Resort Height Highest lift
Slopes face North, Skiable
South & West piste
110km
EQUITY Number of runs
RECOMMENDS
Montgenèvre
for 40
an excellent 24
snow record
8 15
A traditional resort that's part of a huge ski circuit
Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert
Situated high above the old town of Briançon on the pass Simply walk across the road from our hotel and you’re ready
between France and Italy, Montgenèvre is one of the oldest to go, with a host of lifts and nursery slopes within a minute
resorts in France (1907) and has a wonderfully authentic of the front door. Beginners can get to grips with the basics Lifts Snow Cannons Hospital
and traditional feel. Your group will also benefit from being at village level before heading further up the mountain into
based in the centre of a relatively traffic-free resort with lots the large open bowls and, after a bit of practice, they can ski
of evening entertainment on offer. Montgenèvre is hugely back on a long blue run. As groups progress they move onto
13km
popular due to its connection to the famous Milky Way ski sweeping blues, fast reds with easy moguls and exciting paths
circuit that links with Claviere, meaning advanced skiers can twisting through trees. Confident intermediates can ski over 38 245 Briançon
ski in France and Italy on one trip. to Claviere and enjoy the fantastic Colletto Verde.
Lift pass area // Glaciers Resort
healthcare
" Just wanted to quickly tell you how
fabulous our week was. We had the
Montgenèvre and
Claviere, plus, one-day
extension to the Italian
Milky Way
best time and the hotel staff really
e Doctors
Clavier made it - they are all superstars and
Briançon n è v re really went the extra mile for us. So
Mo n t g e thank you- I can honestly say it's
Après-ski for schools
Ice-Skating Pizza Night Spa & Pool
been our best ever ski trip and I will
Bowling Skidoo Ride Hot chocolate/
be definitely booking with you again. in Claviere Crêpes
Karaoke
" 21
Ms Musetti, Party Leader Disco DVD NightClub Le Morgan
Easy access to the slopes with spacious areas to enjoy
Warm and welcoming, Le Morgan boasts a fantastic location From ski slopes to skating, everything’s on hand at the Le
in the heart of this resort, making it ideal for younger groups. Morgan. It’s less than 50-metres’ walk to the pistes and ski
There’s plenty to keep your students entertained, with a TV school meeting point, and the ice-rink is a 5-minute stroll
and DVD player in the fourth-floor games room, plus a pool away, so getting ready in the mornings and heading back
table, satellite TV/ Wi-Fi access downstairs, and a sun terrace. out in the evenings is easy. Start each day with a continental
Each student room has two separate sleeping areas, with buffet breakfast. When you return at midday, expect filling
bunk-beds in the ‘cabine’ (entrance area) and twin beds or a buffet lunches. To make sure everyone is well fed before bed,
double in the main section. Most rooms are quads, with some our evening meals include a delicious variety of starters, main
sleeping up to five, all have en-suite bathrooms with separate courses or desserts.
toilets. Teacher rooms are twins or triples.
CAPACITY
136 DIRECTLY OPPOSITE
THE SKI SLOPES
ON-SITE SKI FIT
& STORAGE
LARGE ACTIVITY
ROOM
FLEXIBLE MEAL
SCHEDULING
For more information speak to the specialists on 01273 805 571 or visit www.schoolski.co.uk
22Risoul facts
1,850m 2,750m
Resort Height Highest lift
Slopes face in Skiable
all directions piste
185km
EQUITY Number of runs
RECOMMENDS
Risoul
for Easter 45 38
skiing
14 10
This resort has superb snow and a charming forest setting
Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert
Expect big grins all round for choosing Risoul – with its Uncrowded and unspoilt, the local ski area is ideal for all
authentic French ambience, traditional markets and beautiful abilities, and almost every run returns to the village, so
setting in the Forêt Blanche, it’s a magical and enriching base getting lost is almost impossible. Encouraged by expert ESF Lifts Snow Cannons Hospital
for school groups. Even better, the excellent snow record ski instructors, first-timers can get started on the wide, sunny
and extensive snowmaking facilities mean good conditions nursery slopes, before practicing their speed control on the
all season, while its Southern Alps location gives long, sunny gentle greens. Chairlifts lead higher into the mountains where
37km
days on piste. Compact, calm, almost traffic free with plenty improvers and intermediates can follow the reds and blues all
of welcoming shops, the safe town centre gets the thumbs up the way back down to village-level, while the resort’s ten black 52 116 Brianҫon
from students. Off the slopes, they could be skating across the runs give more than enough challenge for confident skiers.
ice-rink and trying traditional French crêpes. Lift pass area // Glaciers Resort
healthcare
" The trip was amazing and the staff at Vars/Risoul
Le Morgan should be complimented.
The hotel is amazing for school groups Doctors
and it was so enjoyable to see all the
students having a trip of a lifetime. I Après-ski for schools
Ris have done ski trips for 12 years and we Ice-Skating Disco Crépe Night
o ul are now planning for 2017. Karaoke Tobogganing Bumboarding
Mr P Reynolds, Party Leader
" 23“ Risoul looking picturesque as ever! What a week, what a great
resort, what a great bunch!
#CHSrisoul2018 #Skitrip”
Cheadle Hulme Junior School - @chsinfantjunior
TRAVELLED WITH EQUITY TO RISOUL
All groups had a great first day on the slopes today. Lots of
progress has been made by everyone already with all groups
getting up the mountains this afternoon. They’re anticipating a
brilliant week of skiing in these super conditions!
Kimbolton School, March 2018 - @kimboltonschool
TRAVELLED WITH EQUITY TO MAMMOTH, USA IN 2016 AND 2017
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24Our ski favourites
EQUITY
RECOMMENDS
for great ski
experiences
For beginners, we recommend... For Easter skiing, we recommend...
Montgenèvre Equity Club, pg 20 La Plagne France, pg 28
St Johann in Tirol Austria, pg 43 Obertauern Austria, pg 40
Vallnord Andorra, pg 50 Sierra Nevada Spain, pg 51
Sierra Nevada Spain, pg 51 Passo Tonale Italy, pg 60
New Hampshire Ski Safari USA, pg 69 Winter Park USA, pg 80
For large ski areas, we recommend... For doorstep skiing, we recommend...
Serre Chevalier Equity Club, pg 16 Le Corbier Equity Club, pg 18
Le Corbier Equity Club, pg 18 Claviere Italy, pg 57
Saalbach- Hinterglemm Austria, pg 41 SuperDévoluy France, pg 31
Milky Way Ski Circuit Equity Club, pg 21, Italy, pg 57 Zell Am See Austria, pg 44
Killington USA, pg 67 Quebec Ski Safari Canada, pg 83 25France Europe Flight time: Airport transfers: Coach from Calais: Packed lunch options are
Choose from 11 French resorts, with big names such as Tignes, La Plagne
and Les Deux Alpes offering extensive skiing and plenty of atmosphere.
A chance to practice French language skills, enjoy French cuisine and
experience some of the best snow in Europe.
Why travel with Equity to
France for your next school Fr a n c e
ski trip? 7
Geneva
5
Our long-standing experience in Lyon
2 9
France ensures we have the best Grenoble 6
supplier relationships with resorts and 1 12 3
8 Turin
hotels suitable for school groups. 10
4
Our French resorts are based in
the Alps and include our famous
Equity Club Hotels (see pages 14-23
for more information). Nice
Expect reliable snowfall, exceptional
snowmaking facilities and wide, open
runs suitable for all levels.
Equity Club resorts, Featured in Visit our website for
ESF Ski Instructors:
see from page 16: this brochure: details of these resorts:
The ESF are the largest ski
school instruction organisation in 1 Serre Chevalier 5 La Plagne 10 Pra Loup
the world and offer the highest
quality focused training. 2 Le Corbier 6 Les Deux Alpes 11 Briançon
3 Montgenèvre 7 Morzine
Shortest transfer time from the UK.
4 Risoul 8 Superdévoluy
9 TignesLa Plagne facts
1,800m 3,250m
Resort Height Highest lift
Slopes face Skiable piste
North and Northwest
225km
Number of runs
67
33
9 19
EQUITY
RECOMMENDS
La Plagne
for ski in/
Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert ski out
Lifts Snow Cannons Hospital
Learners couldn’t ask for more, with blues that give just enough challenge
35km
A learners’ paradise in the heart of the Paradiski circuit, ten terrain for that all-important confidence boost, and around
80% of the pistes are classed as blue or red, so beginners can
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unique villages dot the mountainsides of La Plagne. Schools
love the small town atmosphere and evening entertainment, practice their turns on the wide slopes in the main bowl while
as well as La Plagne’s excellent snow record. To experience returning skiers can build up to the reds and blacks.
Lift pass area // Glaciers Resort more of the local area, the villages are connected by free
healthcare shuttles and a gondola, which runs into the evening.
La Plagne including one La Plagne’s mountains are immense with a wide variety of
day on Paradiski slopes that cater to all abilities. Once the lifts have closed
for the day, it's time for your team to hit the bowling alley
Two glaciers
Doctors and skate across the ice-rink, or sing their hearts out at our Hotels available
karaoke night.
The ski school meeting point is just 50-metres from the
Plagne 1800
Après-ski for schools Capacity Walk to slopes Games Room En-suite facilities Hot Lunches
Hotel Rhododendrons, making your mornings easier. New
Ice-Skating Disco Cinema skiers and improvers are in their element, with forgiving 135
Bowling Karaoke Quiz
Plagne Montalbert
For more information speak to the specialists
Capacity Walk to slopes Mountain views Free Wifi Hot Lunches
28 on 01273 805 571 or visit www.schoolski.co.uk
53Les Deux Alpes facts
1,650m 3,600m
Resort Height Highest lift
Slopes face Southeast Skiable piste
and Southwest
225km
Number of runs
45
17 22
12
EQUITY
RECOMMENDS
Les Deux Alpes
guaranteed
snow Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert
Lifts Snow Cannons Hospital
A much-loved resort with the largest skiable glacier in Europe
62km
A longstanding school favourite, the resort of Les Deux Alpes Intermediates have the choice of mid-level reds and a
sweeping 12km blue to build their stamina on, while your
is positioned beneath astonishing peaks offering jaw-dropping
scenery. Our groups love the relaxed feel about town and most experienced skiers can show off their skills on the
47 224 Grenoble
after each ski day, there’s bowling, ice-skating and an range of blacks that lead into town.
outdoor heated pool to look forward to. For anyone with jelly legs, there’s an easy green, a smooth Lift pass area // Glaciers Resort
Whenever you visit, great snow is guaranteed thanks to the wide blue run or the option to take a cable-car at the end of healthcare
Les Deux Alpes - Incl. ice
resort’s high altitude. Efficient lifts take you out of town and the day.
rink and swimming pool
into the mountains with access to the gentle runs on Europe’s entry (skate hire extra)
largest skiable glacier. Regular upgrades keep the ski facilities
Mont de
in great condition. Hotels available Lans Doctors
An ‘upside-down resort’ with gentle blues at altitude and
The People Hostel
steeper runs at village level, Les Deux Alpes gives beginners Capacity Walk to slopes Bar Free Wifi Packed Lunch Après-ski for schools
the unique opportunity to ski on a glacier once they’ve
300 Ice-Skating Disco Swimming
mastered the nursery slopes nearer town.
Bowling Night Skiing Shopping
Hotel Belle Etoile
Capacity Walk to slopes Heated Ski Storage Free Wifi Hot Lunches
Karaoke
For more information speak to the specialists
on 01273 805 571 or visit www.schoolski.co.uk
72 29Morzine facts
1,000m 2,466m
Resort Height Highest lift
Slopes face Skiable piste
all directions
125km
Number of runs
23 27
5 9
EQUITY
RECOMMENDS
Morzine
for the large
Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert ski area
Lifts Snow Cannons Hospital
An authentic and accessible town in a world-class ski area
28km
Lining a gorge in the huge Portes du Soleil ski area, Morzine A top choice for beginners and intermediates, the Portes du
Soleil ski circuit straddles the Switzerland border, taking in
49 60 Thonon & Evian
has a spectacular, natural landscape. Morzine shares its
forested slopes with Les Gets, where the highest peaks almost 280 pistes. The local skiing is excellent and Morzine’s
give stunning views of Mont Blanc. With one of our shortest 64 local runs are more than enough to keep most skiers busy
Lift pass area Resort transfer times from Geneva, you’ll arrive in resort just over an for the week.
healthcare hour after leaving
While beginners perfect their snow ploughs on the tree-lined
Morzine and Les the airport.
blues, intermediates can carve across the reds in Les Gets
Gets included. Portes
Typically French, Morzine also boasts an indoor ice-rink and cruise along undulating runs back to the village, leaving
du Soleil is available at
a supplement where the French first division ice hockey team play. Morzine advanced skiers to tackle the World Cup descent or clock-up
Doctors also gives you an opportunity to introduce your group to some Portes du Soleil ski miles.
traditional Savoyard culture, with the slate roofs and carved
Après-ski for schools balconies of the village centre.
Ice-Skating Disco Cinema Hotels available
Crépe Night Night-Skiing Ice Hockey
Match Chalet L'Escalade
Capacity Coach to slopes Rooms Sleep Large Group Areas Hot Lunches
For more information speak to the specialists
30 on 01273 805 571 or visit www.schoolski.co.uk
130 2-4Superdévoluy facts
1,500m 2,500m
Resort Height Highest lift
Slopes face North Skiable piste
and Northeast
100 km
Number of runs
27
14
9 5
EQUITY
RECOMMENDS
Superdévoluy
for great
ski progression Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert
Lifts Snowmaking Hospital
Peaceful and sunny with uncrowded slopes and a vast ski area
40km
A quiet resort in one of the Southern Alps’ largest ski areas, plenty of scope for mixed ability groups. For first-timers, the
nursery slopes are conveniently located at village-level, where
Superdévoluy is a great choice for schools. Swing open
the hotel doors and you’re within minutes of the lifts. The they can learn the basics before trying out their skills on the
23 45% Gap
beautiful peak of the Pic de Bure is an inspiring backdrop for gentle blues and easy greens running from the top of the
each day’s skiing, while the uncrowded pistes help to boost Chaumettes chair. Lift pass area Resort
everyone’s confidence. Confident skiers can experience the resort from top to bottom healthcare
Linking to the neighbouring resort of La Joue du Loup, the lift as they conquer their fears on the high altitude blacks and
system is super-efficient and snow cannons help to keep the finish on the flowing blues that run back towards the village. Superdévoluy
pistes in excellent condition. There’s plenty to do for après-ski,
your group can watch the weekly torchlit descent, and eat Doctors
crèpes to their heart’s content.
Sharing the ski area with La Joue du Loup, most of the runs Après-ski for schools
are rated easy or intermediate, with varied terrain that give
Hotels available Pizza Night Disco Crépe Night
Bowling Torch Lit
Hotel Club Chalets Margot Descent
Capacity Doorstep Skiing Games Room Sunny Terrace Hot Lunches
For more information speak to the specialists
on 01273 805 571 or visit www.schoolski.co.uk
150 31Tignes & Val d'Isère facts
2,100m 3,488m
Resort Height Highest lift
Slopes face Skiable piste
all directions
300km
Number of runs
67
40
20 26
EQUITY
RECOMMENDS
Tignes
Great snow
Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert conditions
Lifts Snow Cannons Hospital
Snow-sure and hugely varied with exciting terrain that's full of adventure
22km
Divided into five villages, Tignes shares a huge ski area with blue runs to keep beginners enthused.
79 974 Bourg St Maurice
neighbouring Val d’Isere. While the central hub of Tignes Le
Lac has a 25-metre pool and a host of après-ski facilities, Val
Tignes and Val d'Isere come into their own when beneath the
skis of intermediates, who can whizz down the reds, tackle
Claret is the place to watch pros on the half-pipe. ungroomed blacks and ski into Val d’Isere via the 1992
Lift pass area // Glaciers Resort Home to some of Europe’s highest slopes, snow cover is Olympic downhill. The exposed slopes add extra challenge
healthcare exceptional and the Grande Motte glacier stays open for when the weather closes in but the panoramas on clear days
Tignes and Val d'Isère skiing all year. Fast chairs and gondolas ferry your students promise big grins and great photos.
around the slopes and the funicular train rockets them to the
Grande Motte Glacier
glacier in seven minutes. Attracting everyone from first-timers
(Tignes), Pissaillas Glacier
(Val d'Isère) Doctors to professional freeriders, Tignes is also a great place to find
inspiration and ski your first runs.
Image © Tignes Office de Tourisme
Après-ski for schools The extensive combined lift pass allows your group to ski
both big name resorts, offering a great choice of green and
Ice-Skating Disco Bowling Hotels available
Swimming Shopping
L'Oree Du Lac
Capacity Walk to slopes Free WiFi Sunny Terrace Hot Lunches
For more information speak to the specialists
32 on 01273 805 571 or visit www.schoolski.co.uk
90The Equity During the peak weeks of the ski season we send hundreds of groups
from the UK to Europe and America. When travelling with Equity, every
ski trip has their own Equity representative. These reps are an integral
Rep part of every school’s trip and contribute hugely to their ski experience.
Find out first-hand from Oliver
O’Donnell what your rep will
bring to your ski trip...
Back on the 1st April, I was embarking The first two days for a rep are crucial in building a During the mornings and lunches, we
on a journey to take Marriotts Sports strong relationship with the school. Focusing on their often discussed the evening activities for the group.
College from Stevenage on the holiday needs and ensuring everything is ready for their first This entailed what their entertainment would be and
of a lifetime. The same could be said for me, day on the slopes is key. how to be organised for the activity. "Remember your
ski pass!"... "Dinner's earlier tonight!"... "We will be meeting
although I had a few more responsibilities I fully researched the resort prior to departure at 8!" All common phrases I used during the week.
than the students! and having that extra bit of knowledge goes a long
way in fulfilling the school’s needs. Plus, it makes it Being a rep means working tirelessly throughout
I introduced myself to the teaching staff and then
so much easier to find the best pizza in town! I like the week but we are also fortunate enough to be able
gave my introductory speech to the students to get
to build up trust with the staff, so they can then relax to ski. With that in mind, we are always accessible
them excited for the week. We relaxed in the high-
and make the week as enjoyable as possible for the through the day by phone if required. It was a smooth
quality coaches and I went through the itinerary with
students. Ensuring the rooms are prepared, confirming week and one as a rep that I thoroughly enjoyed.
the staff so I could understand their requirements for
meal times and organising ski passes and ski fitting are
the week. Knowing exactly what they want ensures Hopefully I'll see you guys on the slopes
major tasks.
they have the most positive experience possible.
next time!
Fast forward a weary twenty hours or so later and we Showing my face during meals was hardly a chore
arrived! Fatigued? Maybe. Excited? Extremely! when the food was such high quality! It was also a
perfect time to socialise with the students and the
Snow-capped mountains, crisp, clear air and a
staff as they reflected on their day of skiing.
sense of community that is unrivalled elsewhere.
33Austria
Europe
Packed lunches are included or
Flight time: a hot lunch upgrade is available
Airport transfers: Coach from Calais: - contact us for details.
1.5-2hrs 1.5-3hrs 15-17hrsSchool groups will experience plenty of variety when skiing in Austria -
offering some of the most stunning scenery in the world. You can expect
glittering glaciers, inspiring peaks and miles of tree-lined runs when
choosing Austria for a school ski trip.
Salzburg
Munich
Austria
Why travel with Equity to 12 11
Austria for your next school 5
8 1
6 7
ski trip? 4
2
Innsbruck
Our Head of Contracting and Product, 10
9
Simon, lives in Saalbach, Austria.
Having staff based in resort ensures Nassfeld
3
we have the best relationships and
offer great tips for school groups
travelling!
One of the great features of Austrian
tuition is that the instructors aren’t
booked into other lessons, meaning
you have a dedicated instructor for
the entirety of your stay, every day. Featured in Visit our website for
this brochure: details of these resorts:
Even though Austria is a popular
tourist spot, it hasn’t lost any of its 1 Amadé 6 Ski Juwel 9 Bad Kleinkirchheim
charm and resorts boast traditional 2 Lungau 7 St Johann-in-Tirol 10 Mallnitz & Mölltal
food with authentic culture.
3 Nassfeld 8 Zell Am See 11 Schladming
Warm and friendly hotels and guest 4 Obertauern 12 Skiwelt
houses to choose from offering great Saalbach-
5
facilities for groups. HinterglemmEQUITY
RECOMMENDS
Amadé
for large
ski areas
The Amadé ski area comprises 29
resorts and 860km of skiing. The area
is so extensive, depending on your
choice of accommodation your group
One of Europe’s biggest ski areas, we have developed
will ski a selection of these resorts.
two ski circuits covering the best resorts
All abilities are spoilt for choice, and
Set in the beautiful Austrian Alps, an hour from One ski pass gives you access to 29 resorts. Runs in with so much to experience, you could
Salzburg airport, the Amadé ski area is a huge expanse. the local ski areas are graded as blue or red, giving return to the same hotel each year
This network of 29 resorts brings guaranteed snow your students lots of scope for improving, while testing
and a host of local ski instructors to give expert blacks offer something to aim for.
and ski different slopes every time.
guidance on the best slopes. First-time skiers staying in Radstadt can start out in the
Our groups rate the huge Salzburger Sportwelt resort dedicated learning areas, while Eben also offers gentle
as the best ski area for schools, with our hotels near nursery slopes and calm blues. Our Wagrain groups can
Radstadt, Wagrain and Eben all giving easy access to find their feet on the beginner runs while intermediates
the slopes. Wherever you choose to base yourselves, hop on the Flying Mozart gondola for access to
there’s plenty to look forward to in the evenings, from the upper slopes, where the futuristic G-LINK lift
quizzes and ice-skating to slides and whirlpools in the connects the two mountain peaks Grafenberg and
two local waterparks. Griessenkareck.
36 For more information speak to the specialists on 01273 805 571 or visit www.schoolski.co.ukEben Flachau Amadé facts
619m 2,700m
Resort Height Highest lift
Slopes face Skiable piste
Eben’s gentle ski area is perfect for beginners The home ski area of Olympic gold medallist, all directions
and fun for improvers, while the peaceful village Hermann Maier, this popular resort has an
is typically Austrian. authentic Austrian atmosphere.
860km
Wagrain Zauchensee
Km of runs
472
292
94
This inspiring and scenic resort has fast lifts, This snow-sure high altitude resort in central
Beginner — Intermediate — Expert
great snow and epic skiing on two mountains. Amadé has a diverse ski area that school Intermediate Advanced
groups love.
Lifts Snowmaking Hospital
These resorts make up nearly 200km
and 181 runs combined! You can also
ski Schladming with Equity, offering Resort
122km of piste.
252 90% dependant
Our Schladming accommodation is the Lift pass area Resort
Hotel Reisslerhof – contact us today or visit healthcare
our website for more information. All of Amadé
Dachstein
www.schoolski.co.uk/schladming Doctors
Après-ski for schools include:
Hotels available Swimming Ice-Skating Ski Race and
Bowling Curling presentation
Jugendgästehaus Edthof Jugendhotel Markushof
Capacity Walk to slopes Sports Hall Games Room Rooms Sleep
Ice Hockey Disco
Capacity Coach to slopes Games/Disco Room Heated Pool
150 250 4-8
Match
37Lungau facts
1,060m 2,400m
Resort Height Highest lift
Slopes face North Skiable piste
and South
150km
Km of runs
78
51
21
EQUITY
RECOMMENDS
Lungau - St Michael
for groups
Beginner — Intermediate — Expert
Intermediate Advanced
travelling
by air
Lifts Snowmaking Hospital
High altitude skiing, quiet slopes and within easy reach of Salzburg
22km
Within the Lungau region, our groups love staying in the Staying within the Lungau ski domain means you can dip in and
out of two main ski areas: Grosseck/Speiereck and Katschberg/
49 100% Tamsweg
historic market town of St Michael, which sits in a pretty
valley of castles and ruins. Adding to the appeal, Lungau’s Aineck. Snow quality is some of Austria’s best, thanks to the
wonderful rural setting away from big towns, means that the most constant sub-zero temperatures in the country.
Lift pass area Resort unspoilt valley villages are uncrowded and the lifts are often With direct access to the Speiereck/Grosseck ski area,
healthcare queue-free, even during peak weeks. beginners don’t have to trudge their ski gear far. The good
When each day’s skiing is done, your students could try the balance of blues and reds makes this an equally good spot for
Lungau Olympic sport of curling, or challenge each other at the local experienced skiers to warm up in before they venture across to
bowling alley. There’s also the traditional town square and the mixed terrain at Katschberg/Aineck. Here, you have access
Doctors indoor swimming pool in nearby Tamsweg, as well as an end to two peaks and a sophisticated lift network.
of week disco to look forward to.
Après-ski for schools
Swimming Ski Race and Disco Hotels available
Bowling presentation Ice Hockey
Match Hotel Zum Weissenstein
Capacity Walk to slopes Mountain Views Central Location Large Group Areas
For more information speak to the specialists
38 on 01273 805 571 or visit www.schoolski.co.uk
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