Bob on the Slopes: Ski Trip 2018

Cost and what’s included

£670 which includes – Flights (From Gatwick), transfers, chalet hotel accommodation (local rating), 7 breakfasts, 6 evening meals, wine with dinner, afternoon tea and coffee with a selection of cakes. YUM.

When you arrive, you’ll need to buy a ski pass (approx £215) + equipment hire if you don’t have your own. Ski carriage is £35 per skis/board. Tuition is available for beginners to arrange when you arrive.

We need a deposit of £150 to book and full balance paid one month before. If you want to go on this event, sign up, send us an email to ([email protected]) or call us on 020 7458 4118.

Flights:

13/01/2018 Gatwick to Chambery ZT447 Dep: 1410 Arr: 1700

20/01/2018 Chambery to Gatwick ZT448 Dep: 1800 Arr: 1845

All transfers are included – we’ll have a mini bus collect us and drop us at our chalet.

Why Les Deux?

With 225km of pistes between 1,300m and 3,600m, Les 2 Alpes is ideal for all levels of skiers and boarders. Unusually, the higher the altitude, the easier the pistes. In fact, the glacier is ideal for beginners and new for the 15/16 winter season is a blue run taking skiers from the glacier right down to the resort.

Skiing on a large glacier that is snow secure throughout the season and 225km of pistes between 1,300m and 3,600m, Les 2 Alpes is ideal for all levels of skiers and boarders.

Les 2 Alpes stretches along a spectacular valley which has developed into a popular ski resort from its original mountain origins. The après-ski is lively with an impressive number of shops, bars, restaurants and animated nightlife.

The whole resort lies alongside the main pistes so you are never far from one of the many lifts. Beyond these is high-altitude skiing and magnificent scenery which can be enjoyed from the top of the glacier.

The village itself is a compact community located on a plateau, so it’s easy to walk everywhere. There are many alternative activities too including a swimming pool, ice rink, three secured sledding runs, ice gliders (ice-karting at the ice-rink), and bowling.

Our Chalet

Chalet Perce Niege

This chalet is next door to the Bouton d’Or and offers comfortable accommodation and a convenient location with quick access to the skiing. It is just a short walk to the nearest piste and then a quick ski to either the Côte chairlift for the Vallée Blanche side or the Petite Aiguille which links to the larger side of the valley. Alternatively the ski bus stop is just opposite to take you to the Jandri Express and the centre of the resort. The chalet has a lounge and dining room and all bedrooms have their own en suite shower and wc. Our Chalet Hosts will provide tasty evening meals to round off a perfect day exploring the powder and challenging pistes in the resort.

The Resort

Beginners – Several short lifts give access to nursery slopes and there are lots on gentle runs up on the glacier, perfect for gaining confidence.

Intermediates – There is some fast cruising here especially from the glacier to Toura and in the terrain of the north-facing bowls.

Advanced – The black runs down to resort are steep and the Grand Couloir from Tête Moute should not be missed. Otherwise head to the Vallons Diable itinerary and the endless powder in the Fée Bowl.

Snowboarding – A top resort with terrain to suit all levels. Try the boardpark at mid station with its kickers, spines, rails and boardercross course.

Skiing Levels

• Beginners – 3 of 5
• Intermediates – 4 of 5
• Advanced – 4 of 5
• Snowboard – 5 of 5

Mountain Facts

• Ski area 225 km
• Runs – Blue 66 / Red 18 / Black 14
• Longest run 12 Km
• Snowparks 6 snowparks.
• Lifts Drag lifts 18, Chairlifts 20, Calble-cars 3
• Slope direction N,NE,W
• Ski/resort bus Free

Things to do in resort

• Outdoor swimming pool and ice rink (free with lift pass)
• Night skiing three times per week
• A full programme of après-ski events
• Tanking centre
• Sports centre with gym, squash courts, whirlpool, sauna and stream room
• Bowling
• Rock climbing
• Snowmobile rides
• Ice caves and sculptures
• Cinema
• Helicopter rides to Alpe d’Huez
• Visit the historical village of Venosc