Whilst learning to ski and snowboard and taking to the pistes is terrific fun, there comes a time for many where they begin to wonder what other ways there are to enjoy the mountains. We’ve put together some of our best adventures from over the years and are offering them to you as extras during your stay. Check ‘em out below…
MOUNTAIN REFUGE EXPEDITION
An unforgettable night spent high in the mountains in the Vanoise National Park. Ski/board in in the eerie silence that follows the lifts closing then spend the night in rustic simplicity in the refuge de Lac Merlet. In the morning, your guide will take you out via the stunning off-piste Vallee des Avals.
The ski in and out require you to be red-run confident skiers, preferably with some off piste experience. Instruction and meals are provided. Full refund in the event of cancellation due to weather.
Skill level required: Red-run confident skiers or snowboarders.
Minimum number for trip: 4
Maximum number: 14
Trip Dates: All weeks throughout the season.
Price: TBC
WINTER MOUNTAINEERING WEEK
Enhance your mountain knowledge and learn winter mountaineering skills. Take part in a host of activities including ski touring, ice climbing, snow shoeing (not just for old folk!), avalanche training and off-piste technique. Instruction and equipment provided.
Skill level required: Experienced skiers only (and a head for heights).
Minimum number: 4
Maximum number: 8
Trip Dates: TBC
Price: TBC
RESORT AWAY DAYS
Try something new and GUARANTEE that you will ski the best snow in the region. Our away days take you to wherever looks best form tiny, sleepy resorts in traditional alpine villages to the big names of Val d’Isere, Tignes, Les Arcs and La Plagne. Licensed transport provided. Full refund in the event of cancellation due to weather.
Skill level required: Any level.
Minimum number: 4
Maximum number: 16
Trip Dates: All weeks throughout the season.
Price: TBC
THE ESCAPADE CHALLENGE
What started as a series of 14 checkpoints for children to get to in the Three Valleys during the course of their week has become one of our most popular challenges but with one small change. You have to get to all of the checkpoints in a day!
Quick, safe skiing is certainly useful but good team and map skills are the key to achieving success – as well as a very early starts and picnics on the lifts!
Skill level required: Safe, aware skiers and snowboarders. The course can be completed without doing any black runs.
Minimum number: 1
Maximum number: NA
Trip Dates: All weeks throughout the season.
Price: Free
