2006 Ski Holiday, Serre Chevalier, France

The Sports Centre organises a skiing trip each year in the early part of January. This year's trip is to:
Serre Chevalier, France, 8th January to 15th January 2006.

Closing date for deposits Friday 11 November 2005

The Resort

Serre Chevalier is the one of the biggest ski regions in France. It has over 250kms of piste and a fantastic lift system covering 4 areas. The snow record is excellent. Most slopes face North so it can be pretty cold but as you go higher, you are virtually guaranteed great snow and brilliant sunshine. Every variety of skier has an abundance of choice - wide motorways, entertaining reds winding through the forest, and fast schusses. Beginners have good village skiing and easy bubble lifts to altitude for the best snow. Advanced skiers have loads of challenge; long blacks, savage mogul fields, and virtually unlimited off-piste through hidden valleys and glades. The lift pass also includes 1 free day in Alpe d’huez, Les Deux Alpes or Montgenvre

Quick Facts

Quick Facts: Village height: 1400m
Top lift: 2830m
Marked runs: 250kms
Lifts: 74
Longest Run: 4kms

Price

Note: The number of twin bedded rooms is limited. These rooms will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Discounts are available for people with their own insurance (£15), ski equipment (£26) and no lessons (£24)

Price: £529.00 - Based on 4 in a room
£569.00 - Based on 3 in a room
£599.00 - Based on 2 in a room

Included in the price:

7 nights half board 2* hotel accommodation
Six day lift pass and six days skiing
Hire of skis, boots and poles
6 x 2 hours lessons
Beginners lessons 6 x 4 hours
Flights and transfers
Ski insurance

Children's prices on ski trip

2 Adults sharing with one child - £30 off cost of trip for the child
2 Adults sharing with 2 children - £40 off cost of trip per child

Itinerary

Departure:
From Colchester, Sunday morning, 8th January 2006.

Return:
To Colchester, Sunday early evening, 15th January 2006.
Flights to be confirmed

Travel Details

A coach is provided for transfer to/from the University to Stansted Airport. We will be flying to Turin and the transfer time to our hotel is 2 hours.

Accommodation

Hotel Grand Aigle is officially a 2 star but it does have more public space and facilities than is usual for this standard. There's a large open area just outside and a sun terrace. The entrance steps take you up to reception and into a long, south-facing lounge, which gets plenty of light and sun. The large, attractive restaurant is bright and airy and also gets the sun. One floor down is a huge public space, then a lounge, and a good, big bar with a small dance floor adjacent. The bedrooms are simple and all have private facilities. The position is superb and offers door-step skiing.

Activities available in resort

Quite lively, plenty of character, very friendly, many bars. Night time skidoo, torchlight descents, ice driving, skating swimming pool, parapenting, church, doctor, pharmacy and hospital. 38 bars or restaurants, shops: 2 night clubs, cinema games bar, hang gliding, ice climbing , sleigh rides, snow mobiling

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 Schladming, Le Corbier, Claviere and Folgarida are available from our skiing holiday home page.

NB: A date for your diary! Tuesday 13th December, 7pm - Ski meeting. This will be to issue final details about the trip. More information will be issued nearer the time.