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About this trip: Extensive local slopes to suit all abilities and good access to the rest of the vast Three Valleys. There are lots of off-piste areas for experts, unbeatable quality and quantity for intermediates, and a good late-season choice for beginners. The good snow is great for boarders who are beginners or carvers and there are plenty of off-piste options for free-riders. Terrain-park and boarder-cross courses also provide boarder thrills. Ski lessons are available for children five and older. This is a vacation the family will not forget. Tourist info: www.valthorens.com
Trip Opens: January 20
Final Payment Due: April 3 - 10 trip closes Feb 17; April 10 - 17 trip closes March 31
Trip Price: These are apartments. You will need to bring your own linen & towels.
- Studio w/2 - €520
- Studio w/3 - €410
- Studio w/4 - €355
- Small Apt w/3 - €465
- Small Apt w/4 - €395
- Large Apt w/4 - €435
- Large Apt w/5 - €385
The trip is 7 nights (Saturday - Saturday) and the price includes transportation.
Hotel: We will be staying at the 3-star Chamoix D’Or. You will be in apartments with full kitchens. The complex has fitness facilities and a game room. They can be reached at +33 479 013 434.
Skiing: We will ski at Les Trois Vallées with 197 lifts. Due to the wide-open expanse of this snow-sure resort, Val Thorens caters to skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities. Whatever alpine challenge you might be after, you will certainly find it in Les Trois Vallées. There are 150 km of black runs, 250 km of red runs, and 200 km of blue runs. For those extremists among us, be sure not to miss the excellent runs around the Courchevel area, including the ‘Tiefschwarze Extrempiste’ which runs from the summit to the town with a vertical drop of over 1400m! For those who like things on the more reasonable side, take a day to do a ski circuit from Val Thorens to Les Menuires to Méribel and back, enjoying the panoramic alpine scenery and French cuisine along the way. Our apartments are also located close to the two main beginners slopes, providing access for those of us trying boarding or skiing for the first time!
Lift Passes: An adult 6-day lift pass is 230€. Prices are approximate.
Equipment Rental: Ski equipment rental is readily available at the resort but it is more expensive than renting through outdoor rec. Renting prior to departure may be more convenient for you. The TC is not responsible for equipment rental or sizing. The bus will not wait for those turning in equipment at the last minute; please plan accordingly.
Lessons: Lessons are available. Recommend referring to the tourist info web site for more information.
Departure: The bus will depart PHV from the Dental Clinic parking lot at TBD. The travel time is approximately 9 hours. When paid in full, members may reserve/select their bus seat. The bus waits for no one. Check-in with the TC 15 minutes prior to departure time or risk being assessed a 10€ penalty fee that will be used to support the trip party fund. Special Note: Please pack lightly, the bus has limited cargo carrying capacity. Thanks. U-drive is possible for 60€ less
Return: The trip captain will notify skiers of the departure time the night before departure and again the morning of departure.
Enjoy the trip!
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