2005 Ski Holiday, Schladming, Austria

The Sports Centre organises a skiing trip each year in the early part of January. This year's trip is to:
Schladming, Austria, 8th January to 15th January 2005.

The Resort

Schladming is a classic, medieval Austrian village with varied après ski and excellent non-ski activities. Four major areas connect to make Schladming one of the biggest linked circuits in Austria with enough variety and scope to satisfy every ability. The resort has one of the best lift companies in Austria and a powerful snowmaking system is used early in the season to provide a good base. The Dachstein glacier is also included on the lift pass and is only 45 minutes away. The main area of skiing closest to the hotel offers heavily wooded, north facing slopes, which are groomed to perfection. Schladming itself is a World Cup resort and it is possible to be timed on the world cup run. There is also an epic 7.5km toboggan run through the pines and under the stars!

Quick Facts

Village height: 745m
Top lift: 2700m
Marked runs: 270kms
Lifts: 86
Longest Run: 7.5kms

Price

£524.00 - Based on 4 in a room
£544.00 - Based on 3 in a room
£577.00 - Based on 2 in a room

Note: The above rooms will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. The number of twin bedded rooms is limited. Discounts are available for people with their own insurance (£15), ski equipment (£32).

Included in the price:

7 nights half board 3* hotel accommodation
Six day lift pass and six days skiing
Hire of skis, boots and poles
6 days guiding
Beginners lessons 3 x 4 hours lessons
Flights and transfers
Ski insurance

Itinerary

Departure: From Colchester, Saturday morning, 8th January 2005.
Return: To Colchester, Saturday early evening, 15th January 2005.

Flights to be confirmed

Travel Details

A coach is provided for transfer to/from the University to Gatwick Airport. We will be flying to Salzburg and the transfer time to our hotel is 1 ½ hours.

Accommodation

Hotel Schladmingerhof is a pleasant, quiet, newly refurbished 3 star chalet hotel with sauna, games room, “stuberl” and bar. The bedrooms are spacious and usually 3-4 bedded with en suite facilities and cable TV. Many of the rooms have a balcony with great views over Schladming and the slopes. The hotel is a short (3-4minute) bus ride from the slopes and a 20 minute walk from the centre of the village.

Activities available in resort

Natural skating rink, sports centre with swimming pool, curling, indoor tennis, sleigh rides, tobogganing, paragliding, hot air ballooning, snow rafting and night skiing, excursions to Salzburg, as well as shops, cafes, beer cellars and bars

NB: A date for your diary! Tuesday 14th December, 7pm - Ski meeting. This will be to issue final details about the trip. More information will be issued nearer the time.

More information

For further details contact David Williams – Director of Sport at the Sports Centre on 01206 873246, or internal 3246. Email: David Williams.

Alternatively, download a booking form (RTF file).

Reviews of previous trips to Le Corbier, Claviere and Folgarida are available from our skiing holiday home page.