2016 PGL Skiing and Snowboarding

Europe & USA for Schools & Colleges

Skiing andSnowboarding

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On top ofthe worldThe satisfaction of success.From their fi rst snowplough turns on the slopes to the triumph of their fi rst descent, give your students the very best in school ski.

PGL offers all-inclusive ski programmes at awe-inspiring ski resorts across Europe and the USA, hand-picked by our experienced ski team who are passionate about providing the best ski trips in the business.

Whatever your priorities – a dedicated rep for your group, value for money, expertise, après ski, educational merit – you can rest assured that you’re getting the very best with PGL.

Our safety management system is externally audited and verifi ed by the School Travel Forum (of which we are a founder member) so you can trust PGL to deliver a safe, well-organised ski trip that your students will remember forever.

Call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/ski2

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Contents4 Taking care of you all the way6 Aff ordable skiing8 Accommodation

Austria 10 Saalbach-Hinterglemm 11 Zell am See-Kaprun12 Kitzbühel13 Skiwelt14 Wildkogel15 Dachstein West16 Obertauern17 Wildschönau18 Salzburger Sportwelt19 Montafon20 Zillertal21 Axamer Lizum22 Nassfeld23 Gerlitzen24 Bad Kleinkirchheim25 Hochötz-Kühtai & Sölden

Italy26 Bormio-Santa Caterina27 Andalo-Molveno28 Passo Tonale29 Aprica30 Folgaria31 Foppolo32 La Polsa33 Marilleva-Folgarida 34 Milky Way 35 Bardonecchia

Andorra 36 Vallnord37 Grandvalira Spain 38 Alp 2500

Czech Republic 39 Harrachov-Rokytnice

France40 Three Valleys41 Isola 2000 42 Le Grand Massif43 Les Arcs44 Valmeinier 45 Val d’Arly USA46 Loon/Cannon/

Waterville Valley47 Wildcat-Attitash48 Killington49 Stowe

50 Summer Ski and Austrian Mountain Adventure51 More from PGL

Teacher guide52 How to book53 What’s included 54 Travel and insurance56 Safety57 Terms and conditions

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We make it easy for you.Outstanding support makes all the diff erence, especially when you’re away from home. So it’s reassuring to know that even before you travel, your personal Tour Organiser will be on the end of a phone if you have any questions. Then, when you’ve arrived at your resort you’ll have a PGL Ski Representative dedicated exclusively to your group for your entire stay.

Your PGL rep.Outstanding service is what makes all the diff erence when you’re far from home. And that’s just what you get with PGL.Our reps are the best in the business.

Your PGL Ski rep is trained specifi cally to work with school groups, and is dedicated only to your group to ensure your trip runs smoothly.

What can you expect from your PGL rep?◾ Dedicated support throughout your stay◾ Liaison with ski school and your hotel◾ Assistance with collecting lift passes◾ Help with organising ski fi t◾ Delivery of free in-house evening entertainment programmes

for the duration of your stay◾ Local après ski organisation◾ Health and safety checks and fi re drill arranged◾ Trained and DBS checked

Better evening entertainment.Your PGL rep will organise free, in-house entertainment at your accommodation every evening of your stay, if required.

Your rep will also be happy to arrange après ski at your resort – or to ensure you get your preferred activity you can book it and pay before you travel.

Depending on the size of your resort, there will usually be a number of après ski options such as swimming, bowling and outdoor ice-skating. Or you could try something a little diff erent such as a trip to a local ice hockey game or a horse-drawn sleigh ride.

Full details of all après ski venues in resort are available on request and on our website www.pgl.co.uk/ski

Better evening entertainment.Your PGL rep will organise free, in-house entertainment at your accommodation every evening of your stay, if required.

Your rep will also be happy to arrange après ski at your resort – or to ensure you get your preferred activity you can book it and pay before you travel.

Depending on the size of your resort, there will usually be a number of après ski options such as swimming, bowling and outdoor ice-skating. Or you could try something a little diff erent such as a trip to a local ice hockey game or a horse-drawn sleigh ride.

Full details of all après ski venues in resort are available on request and on our website www.pgl.co.uk/ski

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Better evening entertainment.Your PGL rep will organise free, in-house entertainment at your accommodation every evening of your stay, if

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Louise was a fantastic rep and we felt very lucky to have her with us for the week. Nothing was too much trouble and she really cared about our kids having a great week!New Mills School

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Making your money go even furtherMore than ever, ski groups need exceptional value for money, so we work hard to ensure you get the best value ski trip for your group. Full details of what’s included in our prices are on page 53.

For even better value, we also off er the following options:

FlexiSki.FlexiSki gives you all the benefi ts of a PGL ski trip, but because we allocate your accommodation at a later stage in the booking process, we can guarantee you our lowest possible prices. It’s a great value for money solution for large or small groups.

FlexiSki is valid for half term and Easter peak weeks for travel to Austria, Italy, Andorra and the Czech Republic. We confi rm your accommodation details 3-4 months before your departure. Interested? Call us for more details.

Small group? No problem.Is your ski group smaller than you had initially hoped?

We have the ideal solution for launching your ski trip even if you’re fi nding it diffi cult to gauge the commitment of pupils. We won’t charge you a supplement for taking a small group.

So how do we do it?We twin your small group with a similar small group from another school.

It means you can still get to the slopes and there is no compromise in the quality of your PGL ski experience.

You’ll share the coach, hotel, ski school and the services of your PGL rep and be treated as one group, but of course room allocations will always remain separate.

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5-day ski options.An alternative money-saving option is to reduce the duration of your trip but maintain the number of hours on the slopes. Some schools opt for an eight day trip (fi ve days skiing) by coach rather than the full nine days (six days skiing).

This could save up to £50 per person without reducing the number of hours of ski instruction. Groups spend fi ve nights in resort rather than six and have fi ve days skiing with fi ve hours of ski lessons per day.

We can off er this in certain resorts subject to availability. Please contact us for details.


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It was a great trip at a great price, our young carers improved their self esteem and are still buzzing about it now. I know that some of them have already been on a dry slope back home to show their families what they have achieved! Solihull Young Carers

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A warm welcome after an active day

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HotelsSingle OccupancyGasthof Michal, Nassfeld, Austria Hotel La Sponda, Foppolo, Italy L’Alticlub, Grand Massif, France Hotel Urri, Aprica, Italy

Doorstep SkiingHotel Olympia, Axamer Lizum, Austria Hotel Rio Envers, Milky Way, ItalyLe Grand Fourchon, Valmeinier, FranceHotel Martinella, Folgaria, Italy

BudgetGästehaus Schluga, Gerlitzen, AustriaLa Betulla, La Polsa, ItalyHotel Cabana, Vallnord, AndorraPension Roxana, Rokytnice, Czech Republic

FacilitiesClub Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See, AustriaHotel Piandineve, Passo Tonale, ItalyJH Wurzenrainer, Sportwelt, AustriaAlphotel Masella, Spain

ResortsSnowsureZell-Kaprun, AustriaPasso Tonale, ItalyThree Valleys, FranceZillertal, Austria

Large Ski AreaSaalbach-Hinterglemm, AustriaSalzburger Sportwelt, AustriaMilky Way, ItalyGrand Massif, France

Ideal for BeginnersWildschönau, AustriaAndalo, ItalyRokytnice, Czech RepublicDachstein West, Austria

Local Evening EntertainmentPasso Tonale, ItalyThree Valleys, FranceSaalbach-Hinterglemm, AustriaZell-Kaprun, Austria

Party Leader favouritesBelow is a guide to our most popular resorts and hotels. This is by no means an exhaustive list. For a wider choice please contact us or visit our website.

At home in the mountains.Because no two ski groups are the same, we’ve carefully selected a choice of accommodation to meet the diff erent requirements of our groups – from youth hotels with doorstep skiing, to family-run hotels in resort, and plenty in between. They’re safe, secure and regularly audited to meet all STF guidelines.

Students generally sleep 2-6 to a room in bunks or twin beds: teachers are usually allocated twin or triple rooms. A continental breakfast, packed lunch and a three course evening meal are included as part of your ski package.

The guide opposite covers the types of accommodation we off er:

For full details, visit the hotel pages on our website.

Jugendgästehäuser (JGH) and Youth HotelsLarge capacity properties accommodating up to six groups with in-house facilities such as sports halls, cinemas and games rooms.

Pensions and family-run propertiesSmaller scale properties, often more traditional in layout, with a homely feel but without the indoor facilities found at youth accommodation - though dining rooms can be used for meetings or activity space. Food is generally home cooked by the owners.

Single occupancy hotelsThese are often family-owned properties in small villages. There may be a few private guests, but most of the hotel will be available for your group’s exclusive use.

Doorstep propertiesLocated on or close to the piste, within walking distance of lifts and often providing the option of hot lunches so you can return to your accommodation during the midday break from ski lessons.


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Our accommodation was exactly what we were looking for, and was exactly as we expected having looked it up on your website. Having such a selection at all 3 meals was a massive bonus. Ounsdale High School

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Saalbach-HinterglemmReliable snow and fantastic skiing for all abilities with a great variety of evening activities.The neighbouring villages of Saalbach and Hinterglemm are PGL’s most popular Austrian destinations. 200km of pistes are served by a superb lift system which covers both sides of the Glemm Valley. It can be skied in either direction and a free shuttle bus operates during the day along the Saalbach-Hinterglemm road.

Intermediates will enjoy the beautiful tree-lined pistes on both sides of the valley and the open snowfi elds above Hinterglemm. Experts will fi nd some steep and bumpy challenges, especially on the formidable Zwölfer run from the top of Hinterglemm at almost 2000m. Meanwhile, for beginners the nursery slopes are close to both village centres, with a range of good, less challenging runs higher up.

For winter 2017 a new gondola will provide access to the neighbouring ski area of Fieberbrunn, linking the Salzburg and Tyrol regions and creating one of the largest ski areas in the world.

Ferienhof Wölfl bauerHaus SonneggJGH HinterronachJGH MitterlengauNiedereggJugendpension Müllauerhof

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By coach: 16 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 3 hours.

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Après Ski Austrian bowlingIce hockey matchLlama trekkingOutdoor and indoor ice skating Swimming Tauern Spa in Kaprun

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 daypass covering all lifts in Saalbach, Hinterglemm & LeogangLifts to: 2096mTotal number of lifts: 55Marked pistes: 200kmLongest run: 7.5kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: Mobile cannonsSki runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 26 ▲ 29

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Country: Austria Last amended: Sept 2006 Checked

Hochwartalm

Bründlkopf1879m

Gr. Asitz1914m

Wildenkarkogel1910m

SAALBACH1003 m

HINTERGLEMM1050m

Kl. Asitz1795m

Kohlmaiskopf1794m

Asteralm

Bernkogel1740m Spielberghorn

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Reiterkogel 1819m

Kitzbüheler Horn1996m

Wildseeloder2117m

Hasenauer Köpfl1791m

BärnalmSonnalm

Sportalm

Reichkendlkopf1942m

Wilder Kaiser

Spieleckkogel1998m

Sonnspitze2062m

Staffkogel2115m

Tristkogel2096m

Gamshag2178m

Zwölfer1984m

Schusterkogel2208m

Gaisstein2363m

Seekar

WinklerhofSchattberg

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Ellmaualm1559m

Schattberg Ost2020m

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Kitzsteinhorn Glacier3203m

ZELL AM SEE758m

Großglockner3798m

Gletscherbahn(Gipfelbahn)

3029m NationalparkHohe Tauern

Großvenedlger3674m

Maurerkogel2074m

Schmittenhöhe2000m

Sonnkogel1850m

Sonnalm1400m

Sonnenalm-Pfiff

Mittelstation1320m

Hirschkogel1720m

Glocknerblick1675m

Krefelder Hütte

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Zell am See-KaprunExtensive ski area with glacier and excellent resort facilities.The lively town of Zell am See enjoys a magnificent position on the edge of Lake Zell and boasts a charming traffic-free centre with narrow cobbled streets and attractive buildings.

Beginners can enjoy top of the mountain skiing, returning by gondola, or the gentle nursery slopes in the village. Most groups start from Schüttdorf taking the Areitbahn up to the Areitalm mid-station where there are some great blues and reds to practise on.

Intermediates will cover lots of ground on challenging runs while advanced skiers can test themselves on the World Cup Downhill pistes.

Most groups spend some of the week in Kaprun enjoying high altitude skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier which now has two new lifts, providing faster access.

Club KitzsteinhornGasthof MitterwirtGasthof WieshofJUFA KaprunJunges Hotel Zell am SeeGasthof zur Künstleralm

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Après Ski Austrian bowlingIce hockey matchIce skatingLlama trekkingAlpine coasterSwimming Tauern Spa in Kaprun

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day Zell am See-Kaprun Glacier passLifts to: 3029mTotal number of lifts: 54Marked pistes: 138kmLongest run: 6.5kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 60%Ski runs: ▲ 9 ▲ 22 ▲ 18

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KitzbühelFamous World Cup ski venue with lifts to 2000min a lively Tyrolean town.Kitzbühel is among Europe’s most prestigious and popular ski resorts, venue for the famous annual Hahnenkamm World Cup Downhill race, with an extensive ski area offering a variety of runs for all levels of skier.

Kitzbühel’s appeal lies in its traditional Tyrolean atmosphere, with painted houses and cobbled streets with plenty of small shops and cafés.

Most of the slopes face north east or north west and enjoy good snow conditions.

Beginners can start off on the blues next to the Fleckalmbahn or the Hornbahn whilst more accomplished skiers can try the Ski Safari, a 35km tour of downhill skiing which extends from Kirchberg to Pass Thurn, an experience not to be missed! Accommodation in Kitzbühel and Aurach offers great access to the whole area.

Jugendhotel Noichl

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Après Ski Austrian bowlingCurlingIce skatingIce hockey matchPizza nightShopping in Kitzbühel town centre Swimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 daywhole area passLifts to: 2000mTotal number of lifts: 56Marked pistes: 170kmLongest run: 6.8kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 35%Ski runs: ▲ 11 ▲ 25 ▲ 23

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KIRCHBERG850m

Gr. Rettenstein2363m

KITZBÜHEL760m

Kl. Rettenstein2217mZweitausender

2004mResterhöhe1894m

PassThurn

Schwarzkogel

PengelsteinBärenbadkogel

WurzhöheSteinberg

kogel

Gaisberg

Ehrenbachhöhe

Ochsalm

Maierl

Obwiesen

Obergaisberg

Klausen

NiedereFleckalm

Pletzeralm

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Wagstättalm

Jochberg

Stuckkogel1888m

Bichlalm

OberaigenAurach

Wilde Hag

Hochetzkogel

KITZBÜHELERHORN

AlpenhausTrattalm

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SkiWeltAustria’s largest interconnecting ski area with279km of pistes and spectacular mountain rangeswith lifts to 1829m.Lying between the spectacular Wilder Kaiser mountain range and the Kitzbühler Alps, the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental ski circuit offers a wide variety of skiing and is a firm favourite with British schools.

The SkiWelt is an intermediate skier’s paradise, but with enough variety to keep even the most adventurous skier happy for a week, and good progression and variety for beginners as well.

You’ll stay in resorts ideally situated for exploring the area and just a short coach ride to the ski areas of Itter, Söll, Scheffau, Ellmau, Going, Brixen, Westendorf and Hopfgarten – the eight interconnected resorts comprising the massive SkiWelt circuit.

Hotel Goldener LöweHotel Thaler Hinterthiersee

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By coach: 15 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.

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Après Ski Austrian bowlingIce hockey matchOutdoor ice skatingPizza nightShopping trip to Kufstein or WörglSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 daypass covering Söll, Hopfgarten, Scheffau and EllmauLifts to: 1829mTotal number of lifts: 91Marked pistes: 279kmLongest run: 10kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 64%Ski runs: ▲ 8 ▲ 49 ▲ 59

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WildkogelSchool friendly resort with lifts to over 2100m and panoramic views of the Hohe Tauern National Park.The Wildkogel ski area lies in the heart of the Kitzbühel Alps, offers a great variety of skiing for all abilities and is well known for its wonderful snow conditions.

Two gondolas provide quick and easy access to the ski area from Neukirchen and Bramberg, both extremely pretty traditional alpine villages in their own right.

Beginners start the week at the top of the main gondola where the lift is ideally suited for your fi rst time on skis.

Alternatively there are beginner slopes on the valley fl oor which offer good scope for progression. Our modern, purpose-built hotels are ideal for school groups who prefer easy access to the slopes.

Hotel WolkensteinblickHotel der Wolkensteinbär

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Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 dayWildkogel passLifts to: 2100mTotal number of lifts: 15Marked pistes: 55kmLongest run: 7.5kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 50%Ski runs: ▲ 1 ▲ 5 ▲ 9

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Name: NEUKIRCHEN/BRAMBERG Region: Wildkogel

Country: Austria Last amended: Aug 2012 Checked

Frühmesser2235m

NEUKIRCHEN856m

Braunkogel2167m

Dürnbachtal

Rosental

Sulzau

Habachtal

Wildkögel2225m

Gt.Rettenstein2363m

Rossgruber2156m

Kitzbühel

Resterhöhe1894m

Weyer

Wald

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Salzachgeier2466m

MÜHLBACH810m

Mühlbachtal

BRAMBERG820m

KitzhühelKönigsleiten2315m

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Dachstein WestFriendly, modern and extensive ski area in a UNESCO Natural Heritage site – excellent for intermediates and beginners.Dachstein West is the collective name for the four resorts of Gosau, Russbach, Zwieselalm and Annaberg. It‘s one of Austria’s lesser known ski areas – a jewel waiting to be discovered. Famous for its hospitality and value for money it enjoys an enviable average of five metres of snowfall a year.

The resorts are linked via a fully integrated, modern lift system covering 130km of pistes, offering a wide variety of runs.

The wide, snowsure pistes are often crowd-free and best suited to beginners and intermediates as they offer very good progression for a school group.

Our modern, purpose-built hotels are ideal for groups who prefer easy access to the slopes.

Luise Wehrenfennig HausJGH Bad IschlJutel Obertraun

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Travel

Après Ski Austrian bowlingIce skatingPizza nightSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: Gosau,Russbach, Zwieselalm,AnnabergLifts to: 1450mTotal number of lifts: 64Marked pistes: 140kmLongest run: 4kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 85%Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 5 ▲ 10

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ObertauernOne of Austria’s highest resorts, with an outstanding snow record and a fast, effi cient modern lift system.Obertauern lies high up on the Tauern mountain pass surrounded by stunning peaks. The ski area is laid out in a circular route which can be skied in either direction and is served by a well linked lift system.

The village itself is compact and attractive, constructed in the Austrian chalet style. For beginners Obertauern offers a range of nursery slopes including a high altitude area for beginners with easy runs back into the valley.

Intermediates are well served, with easier runs lower down and more challenging runs higher up the mountain; the circuit of the whole area is easily achievable by a good intermediate skier.

Experts will enjoy the steep slopes from the Gamsleiten chair.

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Après Ski Austrian bowlingIce skating DiscoPizza nightSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass:Obertauern whole area passLifts to: 2313mTotal number of lifts: 29Marked pistes: 100kmLongest run: 4kmSki bus included: NoLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 90%Ski runs: ▲ 4 ▲ 36 ▲ 60

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Hundskogel2234m

Kesselspitze2358m

Plattenspitze2280m

OBERTAUERN1740m

Gamsleitenspitze2357m

Mankeialm

Gamskarspitze2412m

SeekarhausHochalmTreff

2000m

Seekarspitze2350m

Seekareck2217m

Zehrnerkarspitze2381m

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Markbachjoch1500m Lanerköpfl

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Rossköpfl1731m

ROGGENBODEN

OBERAU935m

Thierbach1175m

Lämpersberg2297m

Gr. Beil2309m

Joel1965m

Gr. Galtenberg2424m Standkopf

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Schatzberg1903m

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ALPBACH1000m

WiedersbergerHorn

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Reither Kögel1337m

REITH703m

Hygna790m

Wiedersbergerhorn

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WildschönauAn unspoilt, attractive Tyrolean resort ideal for beginners and intermediates, with a new link to Alpbach making a combined area of 145km of pistes.Wildschönau is the collective name for a small group of Tyrolean resorts south of the Inn Valley between Alpbach and Söll. The region offers a wide range of easy, tree-lined pistes and enjoys good snow conditions. Recent development has created the new Ski Jewel link between Auffach in the Wildschönau valley and Alpbach over the Schatzberg mountain.

Beginners generally start on the nursery area in Niederau and progress onto the reds from the top of the Markbachjoch. Auffach is known for its more challenging skiing although there are several simple blue runs from the middle station of the Schatzbergbahn.

Your accommodation is in the heart of Niederau and in Oberau. Meanwhile, for beginners the nursery slopes are close to both village centres, with a range of good, less challenging runs higher up.

Gasthof SchneerosePension KlausenhofPension Leitenhof

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Après Ski Austrian bowlingSwimmingIce skatingSleigh rideSki showPizza nightIce hockeyShopping in Kufstein or Wörgl

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day whole area pass covering Oberau, Auffach, Niederau and AlpbachLifts to: 2025mTotal number of lifts: 47Marked pistes: 145km(17km ski routes)Longest run: 7.5kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 32%Ski runs: ▲ 12 ▲ 34 ▲ 13

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Salzburger Sportwelt350km of skiing with lifts to 2188m, a superb ski area for all levels of skier.The Salzburger Sportwelt is one of the fi ve regions which make up Ski Amadé – the most extensive ski area in Europe – encompassing the three valleys of Flachau, Wagrain and St Johann im Pongau.

Wagrain lies at the heart of the lift system and a number of our properties are within walking distance of or a short coach ride from the three main lifts.

Beginners and intermediates will enjoy the many gentle blue runs, whilst intermediates can test themselves on the many red runs down into Wagrain. Pros and those wanting more of a challenge, can head higher up the mountain onto the blacks.

Your accommodation is in Wagrain, Radstadt or Altenmarkt, all attractive villages with easy access to the slopes.

Jugendhotel AicherJugendhotel Wiederkehr Jugendhotel Würzenrainer Jugendgästeparadies BachlehenJFGH Edthof Jugendhotel SaringgutJugendhotel Simonyhof

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Après Ski Austrian bowlingDiscoOutdoor ice skatingPizza nightShopping in SalzburgSwimmingTenpin bowling in SalzburgTyrolean evening

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: Salzburger Sportwelt passLifts to: 2188mTotal number of lifts: 130Marked pistes: 350kmLongest run: 5kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 80%Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 70 ▲ 65

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/sportwelt18


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Maderer2759m

Hochjoch2520m

Seebliga

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Kristberg1443m

Kristbergsattel1430m

Innerberg

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Kapell1855m

Sennigrat2300m

Kreuzjoch2395m

Zamangspitze2386m

Kropfen1335m

GARGELLEN1423m

SCHRUNS700m

TSCHAGGUNSLatschau

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Grabs1400m

Hochegga1600mTschaggunser

Mittagspitze2158m

Sulzfluh2817m Drusentor

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Lindauer Hütte1741m

Drei Türme2828m

Drusenfluh2827m Golmer Joch

2124mGrüneck2085m

Golm1890m

Matschwitz1520m

Vandans654m

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MontafonFive resorts with snowsure pistes for all abilities,steeped in culture, it is one of the closest Austrianresorts to the UK.Dominated by the peaks of the Silvretta and Verwall ranges, the area has five separate ski areas and 222km of pistes and is now one of the top ten resorts in Austria following more than 70 million euros of investment.Montafon is ideally suited for intermediates and beginners and offers a huge variety of skiing at all levels. Groups begin their week in Golm-Vandans, which offers excellent progression for beginners. There’s also the “Diablo” run (with up to 70% gradient) for more experienced skiers.

Silvretta Montafon also boasts the biggest “Funpark” in Europe, which attracts skiers and snowboarders from all over the world.

Your hotel is located in the centre of the small town of Feldkirch, approximately 30 minutes drive to the lifts in Montafon.

Central Hotel Löwen

Accommodation

Austria


Travel

Après Ski Austrian bowlingSwimmingIce skatingSleigh ridesSki showPizza nightIce hockeyShopping in Spittal

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 dayarea pass covering the wholeof the Montafon valleyLifts to: 2360mTotal number of lifts: 62Marked pistes: 222kmLongest run: 14kmSki bus included: NoLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 50%Ski runs: ▲ 32 ▲ 80 ▲ 110

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/montafon 19


ZillertalReliable snow conditions with lifts to 2760m and extensive skiing including the Hintertux Glacier.The Ziller valley is one of the best loved ski areas in Austria, comprising a string of delightful Tyrolean villages each with its own ski area with access to an array of lifts.

Most PGL groups travel around 35 minutes from their accommodation to the lifts in Zell am Ziller. Beginners’ slopes are high enough to ensure good snow conditions and excellent views.

Intermediates and advanced skiers have an enormous choice of runs and terrain served by the lifts at Fügen, Kaltenbach and Mayrhofen.

This is a great resort for Easter, as the Zillertal has some of the best glacier skiing in Europe on the Hintertux Glacier, which is included on your lift pass at no extra cost.

Hotel PlankenhofGasthof Eberleiten

Accommodation

AUST

RIA

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Travel

Après Ski Austrian bowling or TenpinbowlingIce hockey matchIce skatingShops/CafésVisit to InnsbruckSwimmingTyrolean evening

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day Ziller Valley Ski Pass Lifts to: 2760mTotal number of lifts: 177Marked pistes: 662kmLongest run: 5.5kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 25%Ski runs: ▲ 44 ▲ 210 ▲ 109

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/zillertal20

Name: ZILLERTAL ARENA Region:

Country: Austria Last amended: Nov 2008 Checked

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GERLOS1300m

Pallspitze2389m

Salzachgeier2466m

Königsleitenspitze2315m

KÖNIGSLEITEN1600m

Krimml1076m

Plattenkogel2040m

Krondlhorn2444m

TobogganRun

Kastenwendenkopf2329m

ZELL580m

Isskogel2264m

Kreuzjoch2559mÖbergangsjoch

2500m

Katzenkopf2535m

Torhelm2494m

Karspitz2264m

Ramsau

Gerlossteinwand2166m

MAYRHOFENHippach Schwendau

Reichenspitze3303m

Krimmlalm2000m

WALD900m


Pleisen2236m

Hoadl2343m

Birgitzköpflhaus

BirgitzerAlm

Götzner Alm

Pfriemeskopff1801m

Götzner Berg

MuttererAlm

Nockspitze2403m

Ampferstein2526m

Habicht3277m

K A L K K O G E L

Axams874mBirgitz

Götzens868m

Innsbruck

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Mutters

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Axamer LizumTwice host to the Winter Olympics, with an excellent snow record.The resort lies at just over 1500m and our accommodation is right on the piste, offering a true ski-to-the-door experience. With the nursery area and practice slopes close to the hotel there is easy access for beginners.

The high-speed Olympia funicular will take intermediates up the mountain to a multitude of red runs. More advanced skiers can attempt the steep men’s slalom run off the Birgitzköpfl or go all the way up to the Hoadl lift to the Olympic Downhill runs.

The panorama over the Inn valley is breathtaking and Innsbruck itself is only 18km away and well worth a visit.

Hotel Olympia

Accommodation

Austria


Travel

Après Ski Ice skatingIce hockey matchPizza nightSleigh rideSwimmingBowlingTyrolean eveningDiscoShopping in Innsbruck

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day pass covering Axamer LizumLifts to: 2340mTotal number of lifts: 13Marked pistes: 41kmLongest run: 6.2kmLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: Mobile CannonsSki runs: ▲ 6 ▲ 16 ▲ 12

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/axamer 21


NassfeldLargest ski area in the Southern Alps with a modern lift system to over 2000m.Nassfeld is a little-known Austrian ski area located in Carinthia, close to the Italian border – you can easily ski over to Italy and back. Nassfeld has undergone something of a transformation with the increase in the amount of skiing available and the addition of the Millennium Gondola.

This, it is claimed, is the longest gondola in Europe and has put Nassfeld right onto the keen skier’s map.

With most slopes north facing, comprehensive snow cannon coverage and lifts to over 2000m, you can depend on snow conditions being excellent.

Beginners will enjoy the practice area next to the Tressdorfer Alm lift whilst intermediates and advanced groups can try the Carnia run, 7.6km long with over 1200m of vertical descent.

Gasthof MichalJugendsporthotel Leitner

Accommodation

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RIA

By coach: 17½ hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Venice. Coachtransfer to resort 3 hours.

Travel

Après Ski Austrian bowlingPizza nightSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: Skiarena Kärnten Lifts to: 2020mTotal number of lifts: 30Marked pistes: 110kmLongest run: 7.6kmSki bus included: NoLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 90%Ski runs: ▲ 2 ▲ 24 ▲ 6

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/nassfeld22

Austria

Trogkofel/Creta di Alps2280m

Starf Carnia1822m

SkiplatzMadritsche

1919m

Ross/Monte Cavallo2240m

Pontebba

1500mSonnenalpe

Nassfeld

Sonnleith1380m

Tropolach1610m

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SattendorfANNENHEIM

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Bodensdorf

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SkicentrumGerlitzen1911m

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Klösterle1000m

OssiacherSee

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GerlitzenSnowsure and school friendly resort with modern snowmaking facilities.Gerlitzen is the name of the mountain on which the skiing takes place and at just under 2000m, it’s the highest peak in the immediate vicinity and recognised as having one of the best vistas in Austria.

The resort of Gerlitzen is small and friendly with wide, safe runs on well groomed slopes and is well suited to beginners and improving skiers alike.

Substantial investment in modern artificial snowmaking means that, despite its relatively modest altitude, Gerlitzen has an excellent snow record.

The main gondola from Annenheim at 520m on the banks of the Ossiacher See goes to Kanzelhohe, in effect the mountain’s middle station, a village in itself with the ski school offices, restaurants, the solar observatory and a hotel.

Gasthof LaggnerGästehaus SchlugaJugendhotel Egger

Accommodation

Austria

By coach: 18 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Venice. Coach transfer to resort 3 hours.

Travel

Après Ski Austrian bowling or Tenpin bowlingIce hockey matchShopping in VillachPizza nightThermal spaTrip over the border into Italyor Slovenia

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day Gerlitzen passLifts to: 1911mTotal number of lifts: 15Marked pistes: 60kmLongest run: 4kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 100%Ski runs: ▲ 2 ▲ 10 ▲ 7

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/gerlitzen 23


Bad KleinkirchheimWorld famous spa resort with traditional Austrian charm, featuring a modern lift system linking the two ski areas of Bad Kleinkirchheim and St. Oswald.The resort of Bad Kleinkirchheim, one of the top Carinthian resorts, is well known for its wide, open slopes and for its greatest hero, Franz Klammer, who learnt to ski here. The Franz Klammer run, opened in 2003, is 3.2km long with a height difference of 842m: quite a challenge even for the more experienced skier. The town is also famous for its two spas where you can rest those aching legs.

The well-groomed pistes offer good progression for beginners and intermediates. Snow coverage is almost guaranteed thanks to the resort’s recent investment in snowmaking facilities.

Our hotels are located on the edge of the Milstatt lake which is approximately 30 minutes from the lifts.

Hotel KleinHotel ErtlhofCamp Royal X

Accommodation

AUST

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Austria


Travel

Après Ski Austrian bowlingSwimmingIce skatingSleigh ridesSki showPizza nightIce hockey matchShopping in Spittal

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day pass covering BKK and St. OswaldLifts to: 2055mTotal number of lifts: 25Marked pistes: 103kmLongest run: 5kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 97%Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 10 ▲ 15

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/bkk24

Großglockner3792m

Bad Kleinkirchheim1100m

Strohsack1904m1915m

Kaiserburg2055m

Tobitscher1904m

Maibrunn Alm1760m

Kolmnock1842m

St. Oswald

Nockalm1870m

Wieser Nock1974m Spitzegg

1913m Brunnach1908m

1280m

Priedrof1963m

Therme St. Kathrein

Thermal Römerbad

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Larchegg1567m

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Hochötz-Kühtai& SöldenHochötz-Kühtai is at the northern end of the Ötz valley, whilst Sölden, the world famous glacier resort, lies further down the valley to the south.Hochötz-Kühtai has modern lifts taking you to a height of 2520m with long runs and some challenging slopes. Sölden is a much sought-after destination with an excellent snow record and two glaciers.

The Austrian winter season traditionally starts here in November each year with the first world cup race.

Your tour includes a six-day pass for Hochötz-Kühtai, however you have the option to pay a supplement and have a six-day Sölden pass instead.

Gasthof DollingerHotel Tyrol ObsteigActiv Hotel Ötztal

Accommodation

Austria

By coach: 14 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Innsbruck and Munich. Coach transfer to resort: Innsbruck 1 hour; Munich 3 hours.

Travel

Après Ski Ice skating Swimming Bowling Shops/Cafés

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day pass covering Hochötz-KühtaiLifts to: 2520mTotal number of lifts: 23Marked pistes: 85kmLongest run: 4kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 70%Ski runs: ▲ 13 ▲ 52 ▲ 20

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/hochotz 25


Bormio-Santa CaterinaOne of Italy’s top resorts with high altitude skiingand lifts to 3012m.Set in a sunny bowl in the mountains of Lombardy, Bormio is one of Italy’s top ski resorts and a regular host to World Cup Championships.

It is a hidden gem and the slopes are far quieter than the fashionable St Moritz just over the border in Switzerland.

Bormio is a charming spa town with lots of character and an array of shops, cafés and restaurants. With 35km of pistes in a peaceful setting, neighbouring Santa Caterina is an equally sought after destination for school groups.

PGL offers a variety of hotels in Bormio and Santa Caterina, many within walking distance of the lifts.The high altitude skiing in this area makes for excellent snow conditions throughout the season at both resorts.

Hotel DanielaHotel GufoHotel Alle Tre Baite*

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ITAL

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Après Ski Swimming at thermal bathsIce skatingPizza nightShopping in BormioIce cream night

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day pass for BormioLifts to: 3012mTotal number of lifts: 16Marked pistes: 50kmLongest run: 6kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 100%Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 11 ▲ 9*3 days skiing in Bormio & 3 days in Santa Caterina

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/bormio26

Name: Bormio Region:

Country: Italy Last amended: June 2013 Checked

Piatta

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Masucco2205m

To Sondrio & Milan

BORMIO1225m

S.Caterina1730m

Cresta Sobretta2775m

Rif Paradiso2093m

S.Lucia

Il Forte1740m

Bormio2000m

Cima Bianca3012m

Ciuk1638m

S.Nicolo

Cimino2636m

Plaghera

M.Gavia3223m

Pizzo Tresero3602m

M.Sobretta3296m

Corno Tre Signori3359m M.Vallecetta

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Travel By coach: 17 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Milan. Coachtransfer to resort 4 hours.

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Andalo-MolvenoHigh quality doorstep accommodation, a lovely resort with fantastic skiing for all levels.Located at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites, the attractive resorts of Andalo, Molveno and Fai di Paganella combine to form a fully interconnected ski area with 50km of superb runs in stunning Alpine scenery.

The skiing is ideal for a wide range of abilities, with excellent nursery slopes and exciting tree-lined red runs. For experts wishing to follow in the steps of champions, the “Olimpionica 2” is a wonderful technical black run not to be missed.

Andalo itself is a delightful Italian village with stunning views of the Dolomites. As the largest of the three resort towns, this is also where you will find the majority of shops, cafés and restaurants as well as a large indoor ice rink and swimming pool.

Italy

Après Ski Ice skatingPizza nightShops & CafésSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day whole area passLifts to: 2125mTotal number of lifts: 25Marked pistes: 50kmLongest run: 4kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 60%Ski runs: ▲ 1 ▲ 11 ▲ 6 ▲ 4

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/andalo 27

Hotel Continental

Accommodation

Travel By coach: 18 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Verona orVenice. Coach transfer to resort3½ hours.


Passo TonaleA snowsure glacier resort with lifts to 3069m, PassoTonale is PGL’s most popular Italian resort.Passo Tonale is one of Italy’s highest resorts, offering some 80km of high altitude skiing. The skiing here is ideal for school parties, with easy supervision and good progression for beginners and intermediates on well groomed slopes.

The easily accessible Presena Glacier makes this a great choice for Easter skiing.

Advanced skiers will enjoy the challenging 4.5km run of Il Paradiso, one of the most exhilarating black runs in the region. We have a variety of hotels to choose from; in bustling Tonale itself or in quiet locations within easy reach of the resort.

There’s plenty to do in Tonale with several shops and restaurants as well as an open-air ice rink, while 20 minutes down the mountain, Ponte di Legno has even more to offer.

Albergo MilanoHotel MiramontiHotel Baita VelonHotel NegritellaHotel La RocciaHotel PiandineveChalet Alpino

Accommodation

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Après Ski BowlingIce skatingIce cream nightPizza nightSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day whole area passLifts to: 3069mTotal number of lifts: 30Marked pistes: 100kmLongest run: 11kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: YesSnow cannon coverage: 100%Ski runs: ▲ 6 ▲ 23 ▲ 11

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/tonale28

Country: Italy

Vermiglio1260m

PONTEDILEGNO1257m

Cima Cadi2606m

TONALE1883m

GhiacciaioPresena2730m

MalgaValbiolo2244m

OspizioS. Bartolomeo

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MounteSerodine2534m

Cima Le Sorti2433m

Cima Bleis2628m

Temu1155m

Valbione1530m

BresciaMilano

Monte Calvo1956m

Cima Salimmo3104m

Corna D’Aola1920m

GhiacciaioPisgana

ValNarcanello

Monte Adamello3554mCima Venezia

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Cima Presena3069mCima Presanella

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Cima Busazza3326m Corno

Lagoscuro3160m

PassoContrabbandieri

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MonteTonale Occidentale

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Torrione D’albiolo2969m

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Stavel 1234m

Valon 1354m

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Travel By coach: 19 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Milan. Coachtransfer to resort 3½ hours.


ApricaAn ideal resort for beginners and intermediates with all hotels close to the lifts.Located on the pass between Lake Como and the Dolomites, Aprica occupies a reliably sunny position; but with predominantly north-facing slopes to over 2300m, it can also boast reliable snow.

This typical Italian ski resort has a fantastic nursery area with a magic carpet lift for absolute beginners as well as a good variety of runs suitable for school parties of mixed abilities.

Novices and intermediates are particularly well catered for and the World Cup runs will test the experts.

Aprica has a safe, friendly feel and none of its family run hotels are far from the slopes, making it easy for groups to return to their hotel for a hot lunch between ski lessons.

Italy

Après Ski Ice cream nightIce skatingPizza nightShops & cafésSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day pass covering Palabione, Baradello and MagnoltLifts to: 2309mTotal number of lifts: 18Marked pistes: 60kmLongest run: 5kmSki bus included: n/aLift pass photo required: YesSnow cannon coverage: 80%Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 10 ▲ 7

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/aprica 29

Hotel Larice BiancoHotel PostaHotel Saint MartinHotel Urri

Accommodation

Travel By coach: 17 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Milan. Coach transfer to resort 3½ hours.


FolgariaCharming traditional village – a great resort for school groups.Folgaria has breathtaking scenery and a truly Italian atmosphere. The ski area is ideal for beginners and intermediates, with 100km of varied skiing. Beginners can start on the wide, gentle slopes at Costa or Francolini, while intermediates can indulge themselves in a wide selection of reds and blues from the Costa Tre.

Folgaria has recently seen investment in its lift systems, increasing the number of interconnected pistes.

Your accommodation is in Serrada, a typical Trentino farming village, and both hotels here offer the convenience of being within walking distance of the lifts.

The town of Folgaria is a ten minute drive away for evening activities such as swimming and bowling.

Albergo Villa CristinaHotel Martinella

Accommodation

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Après Ski BowlingIce skatingPizza nightShops & cafésSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day whole area passLifts to: 1850mTotal number of lifts: 22Marked pistes: 100kmLongest run: 4.5kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 100%Ski runs: ▲ 1 ▲ 20 ▲ 17

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/folgaria30

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Travel By coach: 19 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Milan. Coachtransfer to resort 3½ hours.


FoppoloHigh standard of accommodation with a safe, friendly atmosphere, ideal for schools.The popular resorts of Foppolo and San Simone offer a variety of skiing, with lifts to 2125m. The long, wide runs are ideally suited for beginners and offer great progression, yet there is still plenty to challenge the more experienced skier.

Foppolo, at the top of the Brembana valley, is a charming skiing village with a range of shops and a natural ice skating rink.

The neighbouring resort of San Simone is only 8km away. The lift pass covers both areas for varied skiing that will keep you busy all week.

Our hotel provides a high standard of Italian hospitality and is located a short drive from Foppolo, making it possible to arrange hot lunches for your group.

Italy

Après Ski Pizza nightIce skatingShops & caféSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day pass for FoppoloLifts to: 2125mTotal number of lifts: 18Marked pistes: 58kmLongest run: 2.5kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: YesSnow cannon coverage: 45%Ski runs: ▲ 4 ▲ 18 ▲ 9

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/foppolo 31

Hotel La Sponda

Accommodation

Travel By coach: 18 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.


Name: LA POLSA Region:

Country: Italy Last amended: Sept 05 Checked

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S.VALENTINO1314m

LA POLSA1260m

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Montagnola

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Bocca d'Ardole1390m

Postemon1545m

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Corno della Paura1518m

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La PolsaSki-to-the-door convenience with a typically Italian atmosphere.Compact and self-contained, La Polsa, in the Altopiano Brentonico, offers a friendly, peaceful ski experience and a real feeling of living in the mountains. The ski pass includes neighbouring San Valentino, and recent investment in lift systems has opened up a further 50km of skiing.

Beginners will fi nd their time here incredibly rewarding as they gain confi dence and progress quickly on the quiet, wide slopes. For intermediate and advanced skiers, San Valentino has steeper, more challenging pistes with plenty of red and black runs to test their skills.

All our hotels in La Polsa are a short walk from the ski school meeting point, so access to the slopes couldn’t be easier. The village itself is purpose-built but attractive, with a few small shops, tavernas and a pizzeria.

Hotel PolsaLa Betulla

Accommodation

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Italy

Après Ski Ice skatingPizza nightSwimmingIce cream night

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day whole area pass covering La Polsa and San ValentinoLifts to: 1583mTotal number of lifts: 14Marked pistes: 50kmLongest run: 2.5kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 30%Ski runs: ▲ 4 ▲ 17 ▲ 4

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/polsa32

Travel By coach: 17 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Verona or Venice. Coach transfer to resort 2 hours.


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Rif Orti

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Doss Della Pesa2155m

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Marilleva-Folgarida Stunning views over the Dolomites with superb modern lifts and access to a large ski area.Marilleva/Folgarida, with its excellent modern lift system to over 2000m and 60km of skiing, is ideal for beginners and intermediates alike.

Situated in a natural snow pocket with over 90% snow cannon coverage, snow conditions are not a problem. Beginners have the advantage of ski schools at altitude, so the snow is consistently good even on the nursery slopes.

Folgarida is split into two, and PGL has hand-picked hotels in lower Folgarida.

A day lift pass extension to Madonna di Campiglio, linked to Folgarida by a new eight-person gondola lift, increases the ski area to 150km and is available at a supplement.

Italy

Après Ski BowlingIce skatingPizza nightSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day pass for Marilleva/FolgaridaLifts to: 2179mTotal number of lifts: 26Marked pistes: 62km(150km including Madonna di Campiglio available at a supplement)Longest run: 5kmSki bus included: NoLift pass photo required: YesSnow cannon coverage: 90%Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 11 ▲ 9

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/marilleva 33

Hotel Kapriol

Accommodation

Travel By coach: 18 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Verona orVenice. Coach transfer to resort2½ hours.


Milky WaySuperb prestigious ski area with extensive skiingfor all abilities.The Milky Way, host to the 2006 Winter Olympics, is one of Europe’s premier ski areas spanning across two countries and fi ve ski resorts. It offers vast and varied skiing which is ideal for mixed ability groups. This prestigious ski region also benefi ts from new high speed lifts, enabling easier access to its diverse mountain scenery and ski runs.

Accommodation is in Sansicario, Claviere or Cesana.

Groups staying in Claviere and Cesana have a Monti della Luna ski pass which gives 50km of skiing right on your doorstep, with the added bonus of a day in Montgenevre and a day in the Sansicario, Sauze d’Oulx area.

Groups skiing from Sansicario are well placed to make the most of their full Italian Milky Way pass, and a one day extension to Montgenèvre is also included for those wanting to hop across the border to France.

Passero PellegrinoHotel SolarisHotel Rio Envers

Accommodation

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Italy

Après Ski Ice skatingPizza nightSwimmingShops & cafés

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: Montidella Luna or Italian Milky WayLifts to: 2125m (2823m MW)

Total number of lifts: 11 (78 MW)

Marked pistes: 50km (400 MW)

Longest run: 6kmSki bus included: NoLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 60%Ski runs: ▲ 5 (42 MW) ▲ 21 (118 MW) ▲ 9 (54 MW)

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/milkyway34

SANSICARIO1700m

SAUZE D’OULX1509m

SESTRIERE2035m

CLAVIERE1760m

MONTGENEVRE1850m

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Travel By coach: 13 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Turin or Milan.Coach transfer to resort:Turin 2 hours; Milan 3 hours.


Name: BARDONECCHIA Region:

Country: ITALY Last amended: June 2014 Checked

Jafferau2807m

BARDONECCHIA1312m

Les ArnaudsMelezet

2650m

Pierre Muret3031m

Pian DelleSelle

2360m

Tunnel del Frejus

Jafferau1350m

Beaulard1210m

Pian delSole

1550m

Campo Smith

Colomion2100m

Grand Hoche2762m

Pra Magnan2180m

La Selletta2230m Cresta Seba

2263m

P.Ta Della Mulattiera2400m

Chesal1800m

P. Ta Charra2843m

Bardonecchia2000m

Clos D'Aval1609m

MELEZET

Le Gleise

BardonecchiaModern facilities combined with rustic charm and over 100 years of tradition.Bardonecchia is a traditional market town set in the sunny Susa Valley in the Piedmont region of northern Italy.

The resort offers three large ski areas; the Colomion-Les Arnauds and Melezet areas, which are interlinked, and Jafferau with its stunning backdrop of mountains from its highest point of 2800 metres. With a total of 100km of marked pistes there is a variety of skiing to suit all abilities.

Accommodation is at the Olympic Village which was built to host athletes at the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics. The hotel itself is just 250 metres from the ski lift and a short walk from the centre of Bardonecchia. Accommodation is on a full board basis with a hot lunch provided at the hotel each day.

Italy

Après Ski Ice skatingSwimmingPizza nightShoppingIce cream nightBowling

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day passLifts to: 2800mTotal number of lifts: 21Marked pistes: 100kmLongest run: 6kmSki bus included: NoLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 38%Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 18 ▲ 16

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/bardonecchia 35

Olympic Village

Accommodation

Travel By coach: 13 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Turin or Milan. Coach transfer to resort: Turin 2 hours; Milan 3 hours.


VallnordGreat value for money and excellent opportunities for beginners and early intermediates, plus tax-free shopping in Andorra la Vella.Vallnord, in the north west of Andorra, provides the opportunity to ski three different resorts on the same lift pass – Arinsal, Pal and the snowsure area of Ordino-Arcalis. Vallnord’s 93km of pistes offer excellent slopes for beginners, with gentle, well groomed terrain, varied red runs and impressive ski schools.

The ski lifts in Arinsal serve a network of green and blue runs which are ideal for beginners and also the perfect area for more advanced skiers to ‘fi nd their ski legs’ before exploring more challenging red and black runs and further skiing at Pal and Ordino-Arcalis.

Your accommodation is in town of Arinsal or near Ordino. Most Arinsal groups are able to walk to the ski lifts and the Ordino groups have a short drive to the slopes at Pal.

Hotel CrestHotel PatagoniaHotel St GothardHotel la Planada Hotel SolanaResidencia DainaHotel La Cabana

Accommodation

ANDO

RRA

Andorra

Après Ski Bowling SwimmingIce skatingPizza nightThermal spaTax-free shoppingIce cream night

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 dayVallnord pass covering Arinsal, Pal & Ordino-ArcalisLifts to: 2624mTotal number of lifts: 44Marked pistes: 93kmLongest run: 6kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannons: 385Ski runs: ▲ 7 ▲ 27 ▲ 22 ▲ 13

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/vallnord36

Name: VALLNORD Region:

Country: Andorra Last amended: June 2013 Checked

Pic del Cubil2358m

PAL SECTOR

Pic d’Enclar2383m

Pic de Carroi2335m

ARINSAL SECTOR

Els Fontanals1970m

La Massana1300m

Sispony1375m

La Caubell1950m

1380m

Pic del Llacs2691m

Pic Alt deLa Capa2572m

Coll de laBotilla2069m

Pic Negre2369m

Pic deComarsdrosa

2042m

Pic Racofred2800m

Pic deCataperdis

2804m

ARINSAL1415m

ARCALIS SECTOR

Comallempla1950m

Pic d’Arcalis2995m

Les Fortelles2550m

La Coma2200m

Cota2625m

Pic desCabatrou2737m

ARCALIS1940m

Els Planelles

Pic de l’Hortele2776m

Pic de les Fonts2749m

Pic dePerganela

2498m

Xixerella1450m

Travel By coach: 17 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Barcelona,Toulouse, Girona or Lleida. Coach transfer to resort 3½ hours.

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Alt del Griu2874m

Pic Els Pessons2857m

Alt del Cubil2620m

Pic Baixdel Cubil

Montmalus2784m

Circ dels Colells

Pic de la Menera2774m

Pic Negre D’Envalira2822m

Pic de les Abelletes2596m

Crestes deGargantillar

ELS CORTALS

ENCAMP1300m

PAS DE LA CASA2100m

Port D’Envalira2408m

Portella2465m

CANILLO1500m

EL TARTER1710m

SOLDEU1800m

Pic del Maia

2500m

Costa Rodona

Grau Roig2000m Tossal de la Llosada

2560m

Name: PAS DE LA CASA/GRAU ROIG Region:

Country: Andorra Last amended: AUG 2014 Checked

GRANDVALIRA

GrandvaliraA former World Cup destination which is the biggest and most popular ski resort in Andorra.Grandvalira is the largest ski resort in the Pyrenees, with a total of 210km of groomed pistes across six ski areas. New high-speed lifts and snow cannons have made these areas more accessible, enabling skiers to enjoy a wide variety of slopes.

PGL offers a choice of skiing in two areas which are each made up of three ski sectors; either Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig and Encamp, or Canillo, Soldeu and El Tartar. Both options cover just over 100km of pistes and both offer excellent beginners’ slopes as well as tree-lined runs and more challenging, steeper slopes to suit all abilities.

Hot lunches are provided each day at a mountain restaurant.

Accommodation in Ransol and Soldeu is within a few kilometers of the Soldeu gondola and offers outstanding panoramic views of the mountains. Hotels in Pas de la Casa are within walking distance of the slopes. This bustling town has a range of restaurants, cafés and shops to keep groups occupied after their day’s skiing.

Andorra

Après Ski Ice skatingThermal bathsSwimmingPizza nightTax-free shoppingBowlingIce cream night

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day passLifts to: 2640mTotal number of lifts: 66Marked pistes: 210kmLongest run: 6kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 60%Ski runs: ▲ 22 ▲ 32 ▲ 38 ▲ 18

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/grandvalira 37

Hotel CentralApartments Deu SolHotel RansolHotel Segle XXCrest Pas

Accommodation

Travel By coach: 17 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Barcelona. Coach transfer to resort 3 hours.


Name: La Molina/Masella Region: Alp 2500

Country: Spain Last amended: Aug 2014 Checked

PLA DEMASELLA

1600m

Puigllançada2406m

Tosa d’Alp2537m

LA MOLINA1700m

Costa Rasa2055m

Pla d’Anyella1830m Roc

Blanc

FontcanaletaPista

Llarga

Coma Oriola1950m

Cap DelBosc

2150m

La Pleta2020m

Alp 2500A large resort in the Spanish Pyrenees off ering two extensive, interconnected high ski areas spanning more than 138km of piste. Alp 2500 is made up primarily of the two interconnected resorts of Masella and La Molina.

Masella is nestled in the middle of the Pyrenees. Lifts go to 2537 metres across 72km of piste and the large number and variety of runs make this an ideal location for all abilities.

The premier Spanish ski resort of La Molina hosted the World Cup Alpine Races in 2008 and the Snowboarding World Championships in 2011.

It has an excellent snow record and 50km of piste to explore. The resort is well suited to beginners and there is also scope for more intermediate and advanced skiers.

Accommodation is in Masella and La Molina.

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Après Ski Ice skatingSleigh ridePizza nightBowlingSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: La Molina or Masella. (Upgrade available at a supplement to ski both areas.)

Lifts to: 2860mTotal number of lifts: 34Marked pistes: 135kmLongest run: 7kmSki bus included: NoLift pass photo required: YesSnow cannon coverage: 50%Ski runs: ▲ 16 ▲ 39 ▲ 39 ▲ 22

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/alp250038

Alp Hotel MasellaHotel Guitart, La MolinaHotel la Collada, La Molina

Accommodation

Travel By coach: 14 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Barcelona. Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.


Harrachov-RokytniceValue for money resorts which include hotels withineasy walking distance of the slopes.What makes skiing the Czech Republic unique is the extra services included in the price. Goggles are provided for each student and the proximity of the hotels to the slopes means that hot lunches can be taken as required.

Your ski instructors are based in the hotel with you and there is also the opportunity to try night skiing and enjoy a visit to Prague.

Both areas will suit groups of all abilities and the gentle slopes are particularly good for beginners. A choice of accommodation is available within walking distance of the lifts in Harrachov and Rokytnice.

Your lift pass covers both areas so you can start the week near your hotel and then progress to fresh pistes a short drive away.

Pension SunskiPension Roxana

Accommodation

CzechRepublic

Après Ski BowlingDiscoIce cream nightNight skiingPizza nightSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 daypass skiregion.cz(Harrachov, Rokytnice nad Jizerou, Paseky nad Jizerou, Rejdice and Prichovice)

Lifts to: 1344mTotal number of lifts: 43Marked pistes: 41kmLongest run: 7.4kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage:Average 80% of ski regionSki runs: ▲ 3 ▲ 17 ▲ 36

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/harrachov 39

Name: ROCKYTNICE Region:

Country: Czech Rep Last amended: Oct 09 Checked

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Roxana

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Snowpark

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Travel By coach: 17 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Prague. Coachtransfer to resort 3 hours.


Three ValleysThe world’s largest linked ski area with great snowconditions all season.The Three Valleys area encompasses Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens which together offer a massive 600km of skiing and provide exceptional skiing for all abilities.

Groups choose either a Courchevel or a Meribel pass, or opt to pay a supplement for the whole Three Valleys area.

Meribel lies at the heart of the area with good skiing for all levels, whilst Courchevel has pretty, tree-lined slopes and high altitude runs which open early in the season.

Your accommodation is in Brides-les-Bains which is a 20 minute coach ride away from Meribel and Courchevel. Depending on your choice of hotel, it’s possible to walk from your accommodation to the Brides-les-Bains gondola to reach the centre of Meribel.

Hotel Les ChaletsHotel Athena

Accommodation

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CE

France

Après Ski BowlingCrêpe or pizza nightIce hockey matchIce skatingSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: MeribelValley or Courchevel ValleySample ski area: MeribelLifts to: 2950mTotal number of lifts: 53Marked pistes: 150kmLongest run: 3.6kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 48%Ski runs: ▲ 8 ▲ 23 ▲ 32 ▲ 10

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/threevalleys40

Travel By coach: 15 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Geneva or Lyon. Coach transfer to resort: Geneva 2½ hours;Lyon 2½ hours.

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Isola 2000An attractive ski area with lifts to 2610m, reliableresort-level snow and some of the longest and bestbeginners’ slopes.Isola 2000 is a friendly, purpose-built resort in the Southern Alps, just two hours from Nice.

It’s an ideal resort for schools since it provides a self-contained ski area on your doorstep and with a high base height of 1840m and 120km of slopes, there are plenty of pretty, tree-lined pistes to keep everyone busy for a week.

The three areas of slopes, St Saveur, Pelevos and Levant, are linked together and arranged around the village in a horseshoe shape.

For beginners, the nursery slopes are conveniently located close to the village and once skiers have gained confidence, there is an extensive choice of intermediate and more advanced slopes.

France

Après Ski BowlingIce skatingPizza nightSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day area passLifts to: 2610mTotal number of lifts: 24Marked pistes: 120kmLongest run: 7kmSki bus included: n/aLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 20%Ski runs: ▲ 3 ▲ 11 ▲ 21 ▲ 7

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/isola 41

Hotel Pas du Loup

Accommodation

Travel By coach: 18 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Nice. Coachtransfer to resort 1½ hours.


Le Grand MassifExtensive ski area with convenient access to slopes,lifts to 2480m and 265km of pistes.The Grand Massif is a great favourite with British skiers and a trip here gives school groups the opportunity to try the traditional resorts of Samoëns, Sixt, Morillon and Les Carroz under the Massif ski pass.

A lift pass extension (at a supplement) can include the purpose-built resort of Flaine, increasing the ski area from 145km to 265km.

Our hotels are directly on the piste or within a short walk of the lifts. For advanced skiers, challenging slopes start from the Tête des Saix, opening to cruising pistes lower down; further along the valley there are gentle parallel runs in the tree line towards Morillon.

In addition to the resort’s height, its proximity to Mont Blanc ensures an excellent microclimate and snow record.

L’AlticlubChalet des Pistes

Accommodation

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CE

France

Après Ski Ice skatingPizza nightSwimmingBowling

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 daypass for the Massif area(Flaine available at a supplement)

Lifts to: 2120m (2480m with Flaine)

Total number of lifts: 52Marked pistes: 145kmLongest run: 7kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 20%Ski runs: ▲ 10 ▲ 29 ▲ 34 ▲ 8

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/grandmassif42

Travel By coach: 14 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Geneva or Lyon. Coach transfer to resort 1½ hours.


Les ArcsOne of France’s most popular and exciting purpose-built resorts, featuring high altitude skiing with lifts to 3226m.This is a comprehensive and varied ski area with something for everyone. Les Arcs has mainly north facing slopes and the majority of runs are above 2000m which means fantastic snow conditions throughout the season.

The resort is generally open until late April, making it an excellent choice for Easter.

The Les Arcs lift pass is included as standard, but when joined with neighbouring La Plagne it forms the Paradiski: a skier’s paradise with a massive 425km of pistes.

Situated on the Vallandry side of Les Arcs, PGL’s hotel is ideally placed for exploring the whole region. The incredible 200-person Vanoise Express cable car links directly with La Plagne for groups wanting to upgrade to a full Paradiski pass (supplements apply).

France

Après Ski BowlingIce skatingSwimmingPizza night

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: Les Arcs(Paradiski available at a supplement)

Lifts to: 3226mTotal number of lifts: 60(190 with La Plagne)

Marked pistes: 200km(425km with La Plagne)

Longest run: 7kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 20%Ski runs: ▲ 18 ▲ 38 ▲ 51 ▲ 10

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/lesarcs 43

Le Chalet du Bon Air

Accommodation

Travel By coach: 16 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Geneva or Lyon. Coach transfer to resort: Geneva 2½ hours;Lyon 2½ hours.


ValmeinierSnowsure resort with 70% of skiing above 2000m featuring wide open slopes – ideal for snowboarders.Situated in the unspoilt, easily accessible Maurienne Valley, the ski areas of Valmeinier and Valloire combine to form the extensive Galibier-Thabor domain. Two thirds of the skiing is above 2000m and with many north facing slopes, this is a snowsure resort.

Beginners and intermediates are particularly well catered for with predominantly green, blue and red runs on the Valmeinier side, and more challenging blacks towards Valloire for the more advanced skier.

Your hotel is in the heart of the high altitude resort of Valmeinier 1800, a purpose-built complex at the foot of the slopes with shops, cafés, bowling and an outdoor ice rink within easy walking distance.

A regular ski bus to Valmeinier 1500 allows access to the slopes of Valloire via the Grandes Drozes and Moneul lifts.

Auberge le Grand FourchonChalet les Chamois

Accommodation

France

Après Ski BowlingIce skatingSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 dayGalibier-Thabor whole area passLifts to: 2594mTotal number of lifts: 33Marked pistes: 150kmLongest run: 12kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: Over400 snow cannonsSki runs: ▲ 11 ▲ 30 ▲ 25 ▲ 20

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/valmeinier44

Le Gros Crey2594m

ALMEINIER

Les Melezes

Le Crey du Quart2534m

Les Combes

Les Selles

Combede L'Aiguille

Noire

Le PoingtRogereuil

L'ArchazPré Rond

Les Choseaux

VALLOIRE1430m

Les Verneys

Le Pontet

Le Serroz

Thimel

La Setaz des Pres2538m

V1800m

almeinierV1500m

2829mSandonnièrePointe de la

L'Armera

Le GD Plateau2524m

La Torelliere

Mont Thabor3178m

Gd Fourchon2568m

Roche Chateau2898m Le Grand Galibier

3228m

Massif des Ecrins

Col du Galibier2645m

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Country: France Last amended: August 2012 Checked

VALLOIRE/VALMEINIER Region: Savoie

Travel By coach: 13 hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Geneva or Lyon. Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.

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Name: VAL d’ARLY (Arly/Flumet/Bellecombe) Region: Esppace Diamant

Country: France Last amended: July 2013 Checked

PRAZ SURARLY

1035m

Mont Blanc4810m

Mont Vores2069m

Ban rouge1983m

Crêt du Midi1884m

Roc des Evettes1600m

Flumet/LesEvettes1010m

Flumet/LesSeigneurs

1000m

NOTRE DAME deBELLECOMBE

1150m

CREST VOLAND1230m

COHENNOZLes Cernix

LES SAISIES1650m

Mont Rond1767m

Chard duBeurre1889m

Mont Lachet1650m


1350m


1450m

La Léchette1865m

Mont Bisanne1940m

Bisanne1500mLes Saisies

Val d’ArlyUnspoilt and uncrowded tree-lined slopes with 120km of varied runs to satisfy all levels of skier.The Val d’Arly ski area comprises four traditional village resorts, each with its own unique character. Overlooked by Mont Blanc, it is said that the Val d’Arly has its own microclimate which guarantees good quality snow and plenty of sunshine.

The area is well suited to beginners and intermediates with skiing up to 2000m. A further 65km of pistes are available by adding the Espace Diamante area pass which gives access to the slopes of Les Saisies, a major centre for Nordic Skiing.

Your hotel is a short walk from the lifts at Notre Dame de Bellecombe. It is a traditional and quiet resort but nearby Megève is ideal for groups who wish to venture further afield for evening activities.

France

Après Ski BowlingIce skatingSwimming

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: 6 day Val d’Arly pass (Espace Diamant available at a supplement)

Lifts to: 2069mTotal number of lifts: 54Marked pistes: 120kmLongest run: 4.5kmSki bus included: YesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 152 snow cannonsSki runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 34 ▲ 36 ▲ 22

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/valdarly 45

Hotel Le Mont Charvin

Accommodation

Travel By coach: 12½ hours from Calais.By air: Flights to Geneva. Coachtransfer to resort 1¾ hours.


USA

Loon/Cannon/Waterville ValleyDependable snow and outstanding snowmaking, excellent skiing for all abilities.Renowned for friendly customer service, New Hampshire offers traditional resorts in the heart of the Western White Mountains, just two hours from Boston. Groups can ski at two resorts during the week and, with the majority of hotels in the centrally located town of Lincoln, most prefer to ski Loon plus either Cannon or Waterville Valley.

The award-winning Loon Mountain is the area’s best known resort, offering a wide range of terrain and excellent conditions. With its wide, gentle, open trails, Waterville Valley is home to the longest novice slope in the area.

Cannon is very popular with schools and has plenty for all abilities, from its extensive Tuckerbrook Learning Area to the exciting expert runs and back country terrain on Mittersill.

Indian Head ResortSnowy Owl InnWoodwards Resort

Accommodation

USA

Flight time: Approx. 7 hours.Transfer time: Boston 2½ hours, New York 6 hours.

Travel

Après Ski Basketball game (to watch)BowlingCinemaIce hockey game (to watch)Ice skatingSwimmingTax-free shopping

Ski FactsInclusive Lift pass: Choose 2 resorts for your 5 day area pass Lifts to: 1280mSki bus included: Transport to resorts

Loon: W’Valley:Total runs: 61 52 Beginners: 20% 20%Intermediate: 60% 60%Advanced: 20% 20%Total lifts: 12 12Longest run: 2.5 miles 3 milesTop station: 3050ft 4004ftBase altitude: 950ft 1900ftSkiable acres: 370 220 Snow making facilities: 99% 100%Lift pass photo required: No No

Add a city stopover in Boston or New York to the end of your trip!

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/loon46

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Country:USA Last amended: Aug 2012 Checked

Wildcat - AttitashThe birthplace of skiing in the USA with tax-free shopping and excellent customer service.Famous for being the birthplace of skiing in the USA, New Hampshire offers a very high standard of ski school and a welcoming atmosphere.

Wildcat and Attitash are located in the Mount Washington Valley, in the east of the White Mountain National Forest. Wildcat Mountain has some of the most spectacular scenery in New Hampshire.

The terrain covers more than 225 acres of skiing, including the region’s longest trail at just under 3 miles. Attitash has open glades which are ideal for intermediate skiers. The development of Bear Peak in the 1990s has created 73 varied trails across the two peaks.

Your accommodation is in Gorham and North Conway, home to New England’s largest tax-free shopping outlet.

North Conway Grand HotelTown & Country Inn and Resort

Accommodation

Flight time: Approx. 7 hours.Transfer time: Boston 3 hours, New York 6½ hours.

Travel

Après Ski Basketball game (to watch)BowlingCinemaIce hockey game (to watch)Ice skatingSwimmingTax-free shopping

Ski FactsInclusive Lift pass: 5 day pass covering Wildcat, Attitash & Bear Peak Ski bus included: Yes

Attitash: Wildcat:Total runs: 67 47Beginners: 20% 25%Intermediate: 47% 45%Advanced: 33% 30%Total lifts: 12 4Longest run: 2 miles 2.75 milesTop station: 2350ft 4062ftBase altitude: 600ft 2000ftSkiable acres: 280 225Snow making facilities: 98% 90%Lift photo required: No No


For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/wildcat 47


SkyeshipNorthbrook

Station

Bear Mountain1004m

Skye Peak1158m

Killington Peak1292m

Snowdon Mountain1094m

Ram’s Head669m

KILLINGTONRESORT VILLAGES

Snowshed669m

Ram’s Head1100m

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Sunrise Mountain747m

Pico Mountain1208m

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Country: USA Last amended: July 06 Checked

USA

KillingtonThe largest mountain in the eastern USA off ers afantastic skiing experience for any school group.Killington has a great deal to offer and caters for all abilities. The beginners’ area is outstanding, with one vast slope known as ‘The Snowshed’ and there’s a huge range of skiing for intermediates. It is also home to the steepest mogul slope in the East. Groups can combine Killington with its sister mountain, Pico, for an extra 252 acres of skiing. Pico is a classic US mountain with all 50 trails leading back to the same base area and tends to be emptier than its famous neighbour.

There’s a choice of two hotels, both well-located for skiing in Killington.

The Comfort Inn, Rutland is approximately 20 minutes’ drive from Killington Mountain and within walking distance of Rutland town centre.

Killington Mountain Lodge is located amid the Green Mountains and is a short drive from the ski school meeting point. It offers excellent on-site facilities such as a games room and swimming pool.

Comfort Inn, RutlandKillington Mountain Lodge

Accommodation

USA

Flight time: Approx. 7 hours.Transfer time: Boston 3½ hours, New York 5½ hours.

Travel

Après Ski BowlingCinemaFireworks displayIce skatingSwimmingPizza nightIce cream night

Ski FactsInclusive Lift pass: 5 day options applySki bus included: Yes

K’ton: Pico:Lifts to: 4241ft 3967ft Total runs: 200 50 Beginners: 26% 20%Intermediate: 36% 48%Advanced: 38% 32%Total lifts: 33 7Longest run: 10 miles 2 milesTop station: 4241ft 3967ftBase altitude: 1165ft 2000ftSkiable acres: 1209 252 Snow making facilities: 70% 75%Lift pass photo required: No No


For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/killington48


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Name: STOWE Region:

Country: USA Last amended: Mar 2003 Checked 06

Mansfield BaseLodge 585m

GondolaBarn

MidwayBase Lodge

Cliff HouseRestaurantOctagon

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StoweClassic picture-postcard New England town with reliable snow and excellent piste grooming.Stowe lies in north Vermont and is set on the area’s highest peak, Mount Mansfield. Conditions are generally excellent as the area enjoys an average annual snowfall of 333 inches, as well as comprehensive snowmaking. It provides quality skiing for all abilities within a compact area.

Facilities for beginners ensure that even your most hesitant novices will progress with confidence. Intermediates will find plenty to excite them on Spruce Peak, while the experts will make straight for the seriously steep ‘Front Four’.

Your accommodation is in Stowe or on the edge of Stowe village; the slopes are easily accessible by ski bus and a variety of evening entertainment is readily available.

Commodores InnMountaineer Inn

Accommodation

Flight time: Approx. 7 hours.Transfer time: Boston 3½ hours, New York 6 hours.

Travel

Après Ski BowlingCinemaFireworks displaySkatingSwimmingShops & cafés

Ski FactsInclusive lift pass: Whole Stowe areaSki bus included: Yes

Lifts to: 3719ftSkiable acres: 485Total runs: 48Beginners: 16%Intermediate: 59%Advanced: 25%Total lifts: 13Longest run: 3.7 milesLift pass photo required: NoSnow cannon coverage: 90%


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Skiing isn’t just for the winter. Our Summer Ski and Adventure course lets you enjoy glacier skiing on natural snow in May, June and even early July plus exciting adventure activities in the spectacular surroundings of the Austrian Alps.

You’re based in Zell am See, in Austria, for six days, with two hours’ ski instruction each morning on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier. Your afternoon programme can be tailor-made from a wide choice of adventure activities and excursions. Sailing, windsurfi ng and kayaking on the beautiful Lake Zell provide an ideal introduction to watersports while other activities include mountain biking, high ropes course, plus rafting and canyoning on the River Salzach.

For a more leisurely afternoon, the historic town of Salzburg is less than 1½ hour’s drive away, offering an ideal opportunity for cross-curricular enrichment, shopping and language learning.

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Based at Zell am See, you’ll spend six days mountain biking, white water rafting, windsurfi ng, sailing and lots more, with a free day set aside for your own excursion. Then we’ll round each day off with a fun programme of evening entertainment back at your accommodation.

Available during May, June and July.

Contact us for further information.

summer ski itinerary

Arrive, check in & welcome meeting(depart school day 1)

Ski Fit & Ski Lessons

Ski Lessons

Depart(return home day 9)

Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8

Morning Morning Morning Morning Morning Morning

Afternoon AfternoonAfternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon

Evening EntertainmentBowling

Evening EntertainmentSwimming

Evening EntertainmentQuiz night or pizzeria

Evening EntertainmentDisco

Ski Lessons Ski Lessons Ski Lessons Ski Lessons

High Ropes Course

Mountain Biking

RaftingWindsurfi ngExcursion to Salzburg Mountain

Trek

AccommodationClub KitzsteinhornGasthof Wieshof JUFA Kaprun Junges Hotel Zell am See

Activities◾ Canyoning ◾ High Ropes Course◾ Kayaking ◾ Mountain Biking◾ Mountain Trek ◾ Rafting◾ Sailing ◾ Skiing ◾ Windsurfi ng

TravelBy coach: 16 hours from Calais. By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 3 hours.

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Bring learning to lifeA PGL trip will nurture and challenge your students, bringing out the best in them and realising their potential to reach higher and achieve more.

With 23 residential adventure centres in the UK, France and Spain, over 50 thrilling adventure activities to choose from and a wide range of inspirational excursions, PGL is the fi rst choice for thousands of school groups every year.

More from PGL

Request a brochure at www.pgl.co.uk/brochures

Multi-Activity Courses

French Language & Culture

Watersports & Adventure in France & Spain

Personal Development Courses for KS3 & 4(S1-S5)

Sports Weekends◾ Netball◾ Cheerleading◾ Street Dance◾ Manchester

United Soccer Schools

Study Courses◾ Maths, Science

& Computing◾ Field Studies

Request a brochure at www.pgl.co.uk/brochures2016

For schools and colleges at PGL centres in France

French Languageand CultureFor schools and colleges at PGL centres in France

French Languageand Culture

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At PGL Centres in the UK

Study Coursesfor Secondary Schools

For schools and colleges at PGL centres in France

French Languageand Culture

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At PGL Centres in the UK

Study Coursesfor Secondary Schools

At PGL Centres in the UK, France & Spain

Outdoor Education

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Call us for a quoteTo speak to a member of our friendly team call 0333 321 2143 and we’ll provide you with a no-obligation quote.

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Request an online quotation Visit www.pgl.co.uk/quote and fi ll out the quote request form. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

Organising your tripOnce you have made your provisional booking you will receive a Party Leader booking pack which includes:

◾ Party Leader Booking Guide: your step-by-step guide to organising your trip, with helpful tips and a description of what you will receive from PGL at each stage of the booking process

◾ Parent and student information leafl ets

Web supportYou will also be able to access ‘My PGL’, our online facility which allows you to monitor your booking details at any time including your payment schedule and group numbers. You can also download forms and documents required to administer your booking, including:

◾ Insurance Policy Documents◾ Risk Assessments◾ Safety Management System◾ PowerPoint presentations for your Parents’ Evening◾ Party Leader Booking Guide◾ Parent Consent Forms◾ Names List and Final Forms

How to bookOur Ski Team At PGL Ski customer support is paramount, which is why, behind every PGL ski trip, there is a dedicated team of Tour Organisers with the knowledge and expertise to ensure that the ski package you choose meets the requirements of you and your group. Keen skiers themselves, they know what makes a good trip a great trip, so you can have confi dence in their advice and the information they provide.

Our Ski Tour Organisers have hands-on experience of all aspects of our ski programmes. They are responsible for selecting and auditing the accommodation at all resorts, ensuring it is suitable for visiting groups. They also work alongside our ski representatives in order to maintain continuity of support from head offi ce and in resort. They liaise with ski fi t companies and après ski providers, and they’ll be on the end of the phone helping you throughout the booking process and as part of your 24-hour back up while you are in resort.

And don’t be surprised if you receive a visit from one of the team at your resort; after all the planning they’ll want to make sure everything is going smoothly for you and your group.

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Europe◾ 6 days skiing with lift pass and equipment, including helmets, and

4 hours tuition per day◾ Services of a dedicated PGL Ski Rep exclusively for each group◾ Concessionary places for Party Leader’s Family (call for details)◾ ‘In-house’ evening entertainment programme◾ Après ski pre-booking service◾ 24 hour PGL emergency helpline while you are away◾ Discounted preview trip for Party Leader◾ Winter sports insurance◾ VAT on tour operator’s margins◾ PGL is a member of ABTA which means our customers benefit from

ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct. The air holidays and flights shown are provided by PGL AIR Travel Ltd and ATOL protected by the CAA (ATOL no. 4630).

Europe by coach◾ No-Surcharge Guarantee*◾ 1:8 free adult place ratio – bonus 6th free adult place for groups with

42 full fare paying passengers◾ Pick-up and return from any school in mainland England, Wales and

Scotland for groups with a minimum of 20 full fare paying passengers◾ Full board accommodation for 6 nights◾ Coach transportation to optional evening entertainment (subject to

European drivers’ hours regulations)◾ Executive coach travel, cross-channel ferries (or Eurotunnel) and road

tolls◾ Snow guarantee◾ No Small Party Supplement on peak dates*PGL will not charge a small party supplement for any size of group travelling by coach on peak departure dates (i.e. 10-12 Feb & 31 Mar - 2 Apr 2017). For more details please see pages 6-7. Quotes for off-peak dates, including New Year, are based on 40 paying passengers. For smaller groups on off-peak dates, ask us for details of our very competitive small party supplements.

Europe by air◾ 1:10 free adult place ratio◾ Free UK airport transfers◾ Return air travel by charter or scheduled flight from London airports

(quotes for regional airports available on request)◾ Any necessary daily transport to your ski area◾ Full board accommodation for 7 nights◾ Local taxes, airport taxes and security levies◾ All airport to resort transfers

What’s extra?◾ Supplements for snowboarding - contact us for details◾ Transportation (air groups) and entrance fees for optional après ski

activities◾ Meals en route◾ Youth lift pass supplements for older children as applicable ◾ Travel to pick-up point for coach groups of fewer than 20 passengers◾ Single rooms

USA◾ 5 days skiing with lift pass and equipment, including helmets, and

4 hours tuition per day◾ Services of a dedicated PGL Ski Rep◾ 1:10 free adult place ratio◾ Winter sports insurance◾ ‘In-house’ evening entertainment programme◾ Après ski pre-booking service◾ Return air travel by scheduled flights from London airports (quotes

for regional airports available on request)◾ All airport to resort transfers◾ Any necessary daily transport to your ski area◾ Local taxes, airport taxes and security levies◾ Concessionary places for Party Leader’s Family (call for details)◾ Subsidised preview trip for Party Leaders◾ 24 hour PGL emergency helpline while you are away◾ Accommodation on half board for 7 nights◾ VAT on tour operators’ margins◾ PGL is a member of ABTA which means our customers benefit

from ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct. The air holidays and flights shown are provided by PGL AIR Travel Ltd and ATOL protected by the CAA (ATOL no. 4630).

What’s extra?◾ Coach travel to UK airport◾ Supplements for snowboarding (if applicable)◾ Transportation and entrance to optional après ski activities◾ Lunches◾ Optional city stopover◾ An additional day’s skiing or excursion if required – including

transportation◾ Single rooms◾ Tipping for any service which has not been pre-booked

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Travelling by CoachCoach travel offers you door-to-door convenience, easier supervision of your group, more fl exibility at your resort and the benefi t of our snow guarantee. We take tremendous care in the selection of coach companies and the service levels of our chosen operators. Our Transport Manager selects reputable British coach companies throughout the UK, ensuring they comply with our exacting safety standards and Code of Practice. If you have a preferred coach operator, we will try to organise their services for you providing they agree to our terms and conditions and comply with our high standards of safety and comfort.

24 Hour ReassuranceIn the unlikely event of an emergency, breakdown, or if you need to contact us during your journey, PGL emergency staff are on call 24 hours a day to ensure effective liaison with all parties – your coach company, the driver, our transport manager and you. The emergency telephone number is supplied with your fi nal travel pack.

Coach Specifi cationAll UK coaches must comply with our coach contract which stipulates post 2009 vehicles in compliance with strict UK Coaching Regulations including:◾ Lap belts ◾ DVD system◾ Drinks machine ◾ Onboard toilet and washroom◾ Reclining seats ◾ Stereo and PA systems◾ 24 hour breakdown ◾ Disclosure Barring Service

assistance (DBS) check of all drivers◾ All coaches comply with ◾ Snow chains

Regulation R66 (1994), ◾ Secondary braking system ensuring your coach offers ◾ Effective winter heating the latest additional safety system features

Crossing the ChannelWe have contracts with all the cross-channel operators, so in case of a signifi cant delay or any problem at your port, our cross-channel operator will simply rearrange your crossing for you, with another operator if necessary. Groups normally cross the channel via the short sea route from Dover to Calais. We can also arrange travel via Eurotunnel at no extra charge.

BaggageLuggage must be restricted to one soft holdall type bag (maximum dimensions 70cm x 35cm x 35cm) and one item of hand luggage for food and essentials for the journey. Please DO NOT bring hard suitcases. Advice on what to take and a kit list are available in the MyPGL area of our website as well as in the ‘Parent Guide’ section.

Travelling by AirYou may prefer the speed, comfort and the extra night in resort afforded by air travel, and you can fl y to most resorts featured in our brochure. PGL works with major airlines to provide convenient and value for money fl ights for our groups and we can provide tailor-made quotations for regional airports on request. Please note: the airports and transfer times listed in the resort pages are for guidance only since routes and seats are subject to availability at the time of booking.

InsurancePGL prices include extensive travel insurance cover for groups originating from the UK organised through travel insurance specialists Fogg Travel Insurance Services Ltd (Fogg). The policy is underwritten by Union Reiseversicherung AG (URV). Fogg and URV are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). URV is a member of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. PGL Travel Limited is an Appointed Representative of Fogg enabling us to arrange insurance cover especially tailored for our courses. Cover can be arranged for non-UK schools and groups at a supplement.

Full details of the policy are available online at www.pgl.co.uk and will be sent with your Booking Confi rmation. Please ensure you read the policy for the full terms, conditions and exclusions applicable and make all parents/guardians aware of the policy. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the policy may result in cover being restricted.

The following is a brief synopsis of the cover:

Travel & insurance

Operator Route Approximate Crossing TimeP&O Dover-Calais 1 hour 15 minutes DFDS Dover-Dunkirk 2 hoursDFDS Dover-Calais 1 hour 15 minutes Eurotunnel Folkestone-Calais 35 minutes

Cancellation/loss of deposit Up to £1,000

Curtailment Up to £1,000

Emergency medical expenses Up to £5m (including MEDICARD and 24 hour assistance)

Personal accident cover Up to £25,000

Personal possessions Up to £1,500

Own skis Up to £350

Unused ski pack Up to £180

Personal money Up to £200 (£100 under 18’s; £1,000 for party leader)

Personal liability Up to £1m

Organiser’s liability Up to £5m

ExcessesThere is an excess of up to £35 on some sections. Details shown above are based on the 2016 policy.

We suggest Party Leaders take a contingency fund to cover ad hoc medical expenses in resort, e.g. taxi fares to hospital or medical centres, which can be reclaimed with receipts on your return.

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The whole trip was excellent. Excellent ski rep, excellent ski hire & ski fit, excellent ski instruction and excellent hotel. Sounds a little over the top - but it’s true.Wildern School

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Learning Outside the Classroom Quality BadgeThe Quality Badge is awarded to providers who have pledged to engage in an ongoing process to sustain high quality learning outside the classroom and who have demonstrated that they meet the quality indicators listed below.

Having achieved the award, we have shown that we:◾ Have a process in place to assist users to plan the learning

experience effectively◾ Provide accurate information about our offer◾ Provide activities, experience or resources which meet learner needs◾ Review the experience and act on feedback◾ Meet the needs of our customers◾ Have safety management processes in place to manage risk

effectivelyFor more information visit www.lotc.org.uk

Safety Management SystemOur Safety Management System is audited and externally verifi ed by the School Travel Forum (STF), of which we are a founder member, and is compliant with current DfE guidelines. Our Code of Practice document, incorporating our Safety Management System is available to view on our website at www.pgl.co.uk/ski

Our experienced team operates a 24 hour emergency helpline while you are away, so there is always someone to speak to. PGL is a member of ABTA which means our customers benefi t from ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct.

All of the fl ights and fl ight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are fi nancially protected by the ATOL scheme. You will receive an ATOL certifi cate with your booking.

Ski Course Organiser CourseFor additional peace of mind, PGL runs a Ski Course Organiser Course at one of our residential centres in the UK. Accredited by Snowsport England (the National Governing Body for Skiing and Snowboarding in England), the Snowsport Course Organiser one day course is designed to enable party leaders to organise ski courses safely, responsibly, effi ciently and in such a way as to give maximum educational benefi t from your ski trip.

Snowsport England recommends that all adults accompanying young people on ski trips should have attended the Snowsport Course Organiser Course. This classroom-based theory course, split into two sessions during the day, is recognised as appropriate training by most LAs. Please contact us for dates and locations.

Your peace of mind

ABTA No.V2683

The air holidays and fl ights shown are provided by PGL Air Travel Ltd and ATOL protected by the CAA (ATOL no 4630).

Preview VisitsPGL sets high standards for school ski trips and a Preview Visit gives you the opportunity to experience all the elements of your planned trip yourself. There are two options:

1. Individual Preview VisitsWe will provide three nights’ accommodation and a two-day lift pass for two people. You stay in the PGL accommodation you are planning to use with your group. You arrange your own fl ights, ski hire and transport to the resort.

2. Shadow a school groupYou travel out with a school group by coach and “shadow” them for the duration of their stay. You will need to travel to the school or another agreed pick-up point (usually the ferry port).

For information about any of these, please contact the PGL Ski Team or visit our website.

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1. ContractFor bookings by coach, the contract is with PGL Travel Ltd, ABTA bonded member V2683. For air groups the contract is with PGL Air Travel Ltd which is protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL 4630. The registered office for both companies is at Alton Court, Penyard Lane, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5GL.

PGL Travel Ltd is a Member of ABTA with membership number V2683. ABTA and ABTA members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London, SE1 9EQ Tel: 020 3117 0500 or www.abta.com

A contract will only exist when we have received the required deposit and have acknowledged receipt of your completed form by the issue of our booking confirmation. The person signing the booking form accepts the following conditions on behalf of all party members and will be our sole point of contact for correspondence. The contract between us is governed by the Law of England and Wales and any dispute will be dealt with under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales, except if you live in Scotland, when you may choose to have the contract governed by the laws of Scotland, and any dispute dealt with in the Scottish Courts.

2. Financial Security For bookings by coach, PGL Travel Ltd holds a bond with ABTA. This arrangement means your money will be refunded or you will be brought back to the UK (where your contracted arrangements include return travel to the UK) if already abroad in the unlikely event of our being unable to provide your holiday due to our insolvency. PGL Air Travel Limited holds an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) (ATOL number 4630). This means the bookings inclusive of air travel are ATOL protected. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk

If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an

alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.

3. Deposits Before a booking can be considered firm, the Party Leader must confirm in writing an intention to proceed and forward the initial deposit of £100 for each paying member travelling to Europe by coach, or £150 for each paying member if travelling to Europe or the USA by Air. This deposit is not refundable, unless under the terms of our insurance cover. Please make cheques payable to PGL Travel Ltd. or PGL Air Travel Ltd. if travelling by air. For UK schools and groups, insurance cover is included and commences when the deposit payment is received. Insurance cover can be arranged for non-UK schools and groups at a supplement.

4. Payment We require an interim payment of £100 for each paying member travelling to Europe by coach or air, or the USA by air, to be paid not more than 8 weeks after the due date of the initial deposit.The final balance must be settled no later than 12 weeks prior to your departure or by return of post where receipt of invoice is within 12 weeks. If interim payments or final balances are not received by the due dates, this will be a breach of the contract between us, entitling us to treat the booking as cancelled by you. In these circumstances, the contract between us will remain in force until you receive our written advice and cancellation invoice.

5. Cancellation In the event of cancellation by a paying member more than 12 weeks before your course, the deposit and any interim payments may be transferred to a substitute member. However, if this is not possible, then the deposit and interim payment will be retained by us. For cancellations made less than 12 weeks prior to your course, the payments made may be transferred to a substitute member but we reserve the right to charge an administration fee of £25, plus any direct costs incurred. For air tours, cancellation charges may apply in accordance with section 6b and the individual airline policy.However, if a transfer is not possible, please write to us immediately giving full details. The cancellation will be subject to the following charges:◾ 84-29 days before your course: 60%◾ 28-15 days before your course: 80%◾ 14 days or less before your course: 100%The date of effective cancellation is calculated on the day of receipt of written advice. If any cancellation brings the number of pupils below the minimum number required to qualify for a

particular price, then the price will be adjusted accordingly.Please note that cancellation charges, less an excess, may be reclaimed, via insurance, provided that the cancellation occurs within the terms of the policy - e.g. necessary cancellation due to injury or illness of the party member or parent or parental redundancy, etc.

6. Price information Our prices are published in good faith. The exchange rate used for calculating prices and quoted below were published in The Financial Times 12 May 2015, £1=1.3927 Euros, 1.450 Swiss Francs and 1.5663 US Dollars.Coach Tours All coach tours are guaranteed against any surcharge, subject to payments being received by the due dates. If payments are not received by the due dates, your course may be subject to surcharges on currency, unforeseen increases in transportation costs and seaport charges, in addition to any surcharges resulting from governmental action.Air Tours Prices and flight details (if information has been released by airlines) will be confirmed at the time of making your booking. If your booking is made in advance of the airlines releasing tickets, we will inform you as soon as tickets become available to book. We will endeavour to secure the most convenient routes and flight timings, but due to high levels of demand for group travel on peak dates we cannot guarantee specific requests especially from regional airports and may occasionally need to use indirect flights which may change the departure day. All prices for tours and courses by air are subject to a surcharge on the following items: currency, government action, VAT, enforced increases in labour costs, and any unforeseen changes in transportation costs, including increases in aircraft fuel, overflying charges, airport charges and increases in air fares.In all cases where a surcharge is applicable you will be notified up to 30 days prior to departure if a surcharge is due.We will absorb an amount equal to 2% of the tour price, excluding any insurance premium, amendment fees and changes in VAT. Only amounts in excess of 2% will be surcharged with a £1 per person administration charge. If this means paying more than 10% of the course price you will be entitled to cancel the course plus a full refund of all money paid (minus insurance premiums and any amendment fees incurred). Should you wish to cancel because of this, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on the surcharge advice.We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should the price of your tour go down due to the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.

7. Alterations & amendments by you Should you wish to make any changes to your confirmed booking, you must notify us in writing as soon as possible. Where we can meet your request, a fee of £25 per amendment will be payable together with any costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers in making the change.a) On courses by coach, additions to your party

are usually possible at any time right up to the day prior to travel. However you must always check with us first by telephoning 0844 371 1300. If any addition is made within 12 weeks of departure we reserve the right to charge an administration fee of £25 per amendment.

b) If you are travelling by air, additions to your party may be possible, however we will need to check with the airline to see if further seats are available. If the cost of these seats has increased since making the booking for your group, we reserve the right to pass on this extra cost for these additional places. It is the party leader’s responsibility to ensure that all names are given in full and exactly as shown on the individual’s passport. This information is often required at an early stage of booking and some airlines may not permit name changes. Most however will treat name changes as cancellations and charge accordingly. We will pass these charges on to you. Once tickets have been issued or in the case of low cost carriers once names have been received, airlines will usually charge the full cost of the flight if a name is changed. If your final balance is overdue at the time of requesting this change this also must be paid in full before the change can be made.

8. If we are forced to change things The arrangements announced in this brochure or price list or website or when quoted to you are given in good faith. We may on rare occasions have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most changes will be minor such as changes to the overseas airport, airline, ferries or coaches used, departure time changes of less than 12 hours or the withdrawal of certain facilities. You will be advised at the earliest possible date.Occasionally we may have to make a significant change, such as a change of accommodation to that of a lower official classification or standard for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of resort from one country to another, a change of outward departure time of more than 12 hours or a change of the overall length of time you are away of 12 hours or more. In the unlikely event of this happening you will have the choice of the following options:-a) Accepting the changed arrangementsb) Purchasing an alternative ski course from

us, of a similar standard to that originally booked if available (if the chosen alternative is less expensive than your original one we will refund the difference, but if it is more expensive, we will ask you to pay the difference), or

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c) Cancelling, in which case you will receive a full refund of all monies paid within 14 days. Compensation will be paid as below, per full fare paying passenger, if we have to make a major change to your course within twelve weeks of commencement, unless the change is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to war, the threat of war, riot, civil strife, actual or threatened terrorist activity, act of God, industrial dispute, governmental action, epidemic, disease, fi re, adverse weather or natural or nuclear disaster:

◾ 84-29 days: £8 ◾ 28-15 days: £12 ◾ 14 days or less: £15d) On rare occasions, especially at the end of

the season, a ski area may lack snow. We carefully monitor conditions in all resorts prior to departure and if we feel this will adversely affect your trip we will, at our discretion, offer affected clients the option of transferring to another accommodation or resort to make skiing possible. Snowfall is, of course, totally outside our control and as such any transfer of holiday does not constitute a major change and compensation payments referred to above are not applicable.

9. Travel tickets & vouchers These are valid in conjunction with the particular travel arrangements booked and the route specifi ed. No refund can be made for lost, mislaid, unused, unendorsed or expired tickets, coupons or vouchers. Any details given are provisional and do not commit any airline mentioned to providing a service.

10. Liability We will only accept responsibility for any personal illness, injury or death which results from the negligent (as the word is understood in English law) acts or omissions of any servant or agent, or any supplier working on our behalf in the provision of services or facilities to you and whilst acting within the scope of their employment. We will also accept responsibility for those elements of the course arrangements which are under our direct control and for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents, sub-contractors and suppliers. We can only be liable for the provision of special requests where we have confi rmed their availability in writing beforehand.Please note, however, that we do not accept liability for any air or sea carriers whose individual conditions of carriage apply and are often subject to international agreements.We cannot be held responsible for the loss of enjoyment or additional expenses due to delays or changes in any travel arrangements or other services which are caused by circumstances amounting to force majeure such as war, the threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, actual or threatened terrorist activity, act of God, industrial dispute, governmental action, epidemic, fi re, disease, adverse weather or natural or nuclear disaster.Our liability in all cases (except those involving illness, injury or death) is limited to 50% of the invoiced tour value per passenger in addition to a full refund. We cannot be held responsible for the failure or inability of any equipment or computer programme to recognise or correctly to interpret or process any date as the true or correct date, or to continue to function correctly beyond that date. Should you or any member of your party have the misfortune to suffer illness, injury or death during the period of your course arising out of an activity which does not form part of the arrangements made by us, we shall, where appropriate, give you every help that we can by way of initial assistance, including initial legal costs associated therewith, up to a maximum value of £5,000 per booking form.

You must request such assistance within 90 days from the date of the misadventure and in the event of there being a successful claim for costs against a third party or there being suitable insurance policies in force, the costs incurred by us shall be recoverable from you.

11. Safety management system Health and Safety have always been of paramount importance to us. As a result we have developed a rigorous Safety Management System, which incorporates all aspects of your ski tour and complies with the standards of the School Travel Forum (STF). A leading travel industry Health and Safety Consultancy reviews our policies and procedures on an annual basis.External Evening Activities We will carry out an attraction audit on all recommended venues in accordance with STF guidelines.Please see our Code of Practice on our website for full details. The decision to use any other venue for an activity lies with the Party Leader. With regard to tobogganing, for safety reasons we do NOT recommend that groups take part in tobogganing. However, if taking our insurance you are insured for tobogganing within designated areas. Please refer to your insurance document.

12. Complaints procedure If there is any problem with your tour, we want to be the fi rst to hear about it. It is essential that you contact your PGL representative as soon as possible so that we can try to rectify the situation on the spot.Failure to do so will deprive us of our ability to investigate and rectify your complaint at the time and may affect your rights. In the unlikely event that the matter remains unresolved, please write to us immediately on your return and we will do our utmost to fi nd a satisfactory solution. Notice in writing of any claim or dispute must be received by us within 28 days of the date on which the course ended.If any dispute on a course booked with PGL Travel Limited cannot be amicably settled, it may be possible to refer it to arbitration under a special scheme arranged by the Institute of Arbitration in conjunction with the Association of British Travel Agents. This scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone, with a restricted liability on a customer in respect of costs. The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person.There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely or mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or the consequences of such injury or illness, except for small compensation claims for minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,000 per person.Application for arbitration must be made within 9 months of return from the tour. Further details can be supplied by ABTA on request.

13. Personal property Your personal property, including baggage, is your own responsibility at all times, unless any loss or damage is due to our negligence or failure to carry out our responsibility.

14. Supervision Teachers and/or other adults accompanying the party agree to act ‘in loco parentis’ at all times and will adequately supervise all members of the party. For this reason we do not include adults in the 1:12 ratio for ski lessons. It is the Party Leader’s responsibility to ensure that: a) No group member under 18 consumes

alcoholic beverages without prior written consent of the parent/guardian.

b) No student smokes on coaches, in any accommodation, in any smoke free places or behaves in any other way which may cause a fi re hazard.

c) All party members wear the lap belts provided for all journeys by coach. (Not always applicable to coaches sourced overseas)

d) No student breaks a UK or local law. These matters must be discussed with pupils prior to your course. If further details are required, please ask for a copy of our Safety Management System.

15. Group size By coach Our ski prices are based on a coach group of 40 paying passengers. For groups travelling on peak departure dates ( for 2017 these are 10-12 Feb & 31 Mar - 2 Apr) we will not impose a small group supplement on any group which has booked and confi rmed its fi nal numbers with full deposits and any interim payments by 30th April 2016. We do however reserve the right to use the remaining seats on your coach for another smaller group who will share transport, accommodation, evening entertainment and ski school arrangements. Occasionally we will twin two small groups and in this instance it may be necessary for one group to accept a different hotel. For groups travelling on off peak dates, including New Year, the minimum number required for a coach group is 40 paying passengers. Should your numbers fall below this, please contact us for details of our very competitive small party supplements.By Air Groups travelling to Europe by air with a minimum of 40 paying passengers will receive free transfers to and from the UK airport within a 200 mile radius. For groups with fewer than 40 paying passengers travelling to Europe and forall groups travelling to USA destinations, we can offer attractive rates for coach transfers to/from the UK airport. For all air groups of more than 30 paying passengers we will include return transfers from the destination airport to resort. For groups smaller than 30 paying passengers please contact us for a tailor-made quotation.Concessionary Places Please note that concessionary places are limited to 10% of your total group size, and do not count as full fare paying passengers when calculating your groups free place allowance.

16. Travel arrangements Length of Course For all ski tours we consider Day 1 as the day of departure from the UK port/airport and the fi nal or last day is the day of arrival back at UK port/airport. For schools which have a long journey to and from the port or airport, such as schools from the North of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the actual number of days involved overall may be greater than the advertised tour length.Coach Travel All PGL Ski Tours are operated by Executive coach. We use reliable operators offering modern, comfortable coaches with excellent back-up and breakdown cover. Your coach will pick up your party at school, remain with you throughout your Ski course , and return you to school at the end of your journey.a) Drivers’ hours: All itineraries are agreed with

coach companies prior to departure and adhere to strict EU driving regulations.

b) Seat Belts in Coaches: By law, all British coaches transporting young people under 16 years of age are required to be fi tted with lap belts. Coaches contracted by PGL will conform to this requirement. The Party Leader and other accompanying adults are responsible for ensuring that the lap belts are worn at all times during coach travel. Please note that coaches hired locally in Europe or the USA are not yet subject to the same legislation.

c) We reserve the right to utilise any empty coach seats for our clients or staff.

d) Cross-Channel Arrangements: We have strong links with all the major ferry companies and the Eurotunnel crosschannel service.

All cross channel arrangements are based on daytime car ferry services via the Dover-Calais route or the Eurotunnel service (if requested). Once we receive your deposits we will immediately make reservations on your behalf. Although in some cases we request space as early as April for the following year’s travel, as a rule ferry companies do not open their booking charts until mid-December. Under these circumstances we are therefore unable to confi rm routes and timings until early in the New Year. All ferry crossings are subject to availability.Air Travel Flights booked may be operated by either a charter or scheduled service of a major airline. Flights will be in economy class. In accordance with EU Directive (EC) No. 2111/2005, Article 9, we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a ‘Community List’ which contains details on air carriers that are subject to an operating ban within the EU Community. Please refer towww.ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_enIn accordance with EU Regulations we are required to advise you of the carrier or, if the carrier is not known, the likely carrier that will operate your fl ight at the time of booking. Where we are only able to inform you of the likely carrier at the time of booking, we shall inform you of the identity of the actual carrier as soon as we become aware of this.The UK departure airport, overseas arrival airport, carrier and fl ight timings shown in this brochure, on our website or in any other promotional material and detailed on your Booking Confi rmation are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confi rmation. The latest route, timings and carrier will be shown on your tickets which will be despatched to you approximately two weeks before departure. You must accordingly check your tickets very carefully immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct route, fl ight times and carrier. It is possible that UK departure airport, overseas arrival airport, carrier and/or fl ight times may be changed even after tickets have been despatched - we will contact you as soon as possible if this occurs.Any change in UK departure airport, overseas arrival airport, the identity of the carrier, fl ight timings, and/or aircraft type (if given) will not entitle you to cancel or change other arrangements without paying our normal charges except where specifi ed in these conditions.If your fl ight is cancelled or delayed, your fl ight ticket is downgraded or boarding is denied by your airline in circumstances which would entitle you to claim compensation and/or another remedy from the airline under EC Regulation No 261/2004 - the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004, you must pursue the airline for any compensation due to you. All sums you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the full amount of your entitlement to compensation or any other payment arising from such cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding. This includes any disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on any other arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your fl ight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your fl ight. We have no liability to make any payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect of any fl ight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any fl ight ticket or denial of any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered by the airline’s obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. If, for

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any reason, you do not claim against the airline and make a claim for compensation or any other sum from us, you must, at the time of payment of any compensation or other sum to you, make a complete assignment to us of the rights you have against the airline in relation to the claim that gives rise to that compensation payment. If your airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the Civil Aviation Authority, www.caa.co.ukBaggage Allowance Full details of your baggage allowance will be printed on your tickets. Although subject to change, at the time of going to press most scheduled airlines allow 20kgs per passenger for checked in luggage and one small bag as hand luggage. Some low cost carriers limit the allowance to 15kgs per passenger for checked in luggage. Your hand luggage may also be limited by size and weight and will be dependent on the airline you are travelling with. Please check with your airline for specific details.Travel Delay Assistance If your flight is delayed by more than 3 hours, we will endeavour to arrange for the airline concerned to provide appropriate refreshments, if practical within the relevant airport. For delays of 12 hours or more and past midnight overnight accommodation may be arranged, however this is subject to availability and operational suitability.Groups Travelling from outside mainland Britain For parties from Northern Ireland and other off-shore locations inclusive arrangements start at the appropriate UK mainland port/airport.Timings and Itineraries All itineraries, journey times, timings of ferry crossings/routes specified are given as guidance only and may be subject to change upon final confirmation. Evening Activities Groups choosing to travel by air will need to budget for any transportation requirements (for instance a local coach) should they wish to take part in any optional evening activities.

17. AccommodationAll the hotels and centres featured are well known to PGL and have been inspected by a senior representative of PGL or an agent acting on behalf of the company. In our opinion, they are more than suitable for the needs of school and youth parties and their facilities meet the health and safety standards detailed in our Code of Practice and comply with the Schools Travel Forum standards.Rooms for Pupils Pupils are normally accommodated in rooms of 4-6 persons although larger rooms are sometimes allocated.Rooms for Staff Wherever possible, we will always accommodate adult leaders in twin-bedded rooms and request rooms with en suite facilities. Single rooms are always limited and we cannot normally provide these free of charge. In some hotels, it may be possible to reserve a twin-bedded room for sole occupancy in which case a supplementary charge will be payable.Rooms for additional adults and for families While we will make every effort to meet your requests, PGL is not able to guarantee rooming requests for additional adults and / or families travelling as part of a group.Accommodation – USA Rooms will be allocated on the basis of the party composition supplied by the Party Leader.In the USA, most rooms are made up of two large double beds and for reasons of economy the tour is based upon 4 students sharing two large double beds. Some rooms may have a sofa-bed and / or bunks. Under occupancy of any beds in a room may result in supplements applying – please check with the office if you are unclear about this.

Hotel Classification Hotel classifications, where stated, are those awarded by the local Tourist Board. Please bear in mind that some countries’ local standards will not be the same as in the UK but we will only use accommodation which meets or exceeds our minimum standards. Any exception will only be used in agreement with the Party Leader.Meals Our prices in Europe are based on full board accommodation – Continental breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal. Our hoteliers are happy to deal with special dietary requirements; all that we ask is that you provide us with details of specific needs in writing at least 8 weeks prior to the commencement of your tour. Please note that accommodation in the USA is provided on half board basis, and that a daily packed lunch is NOT included.Please note: i. It is common in many hotels for twin beds

to be of the ‘Austrian Twin’ type. This kind of bed consists of one large bed base with two mattresses, two sets of bedding and two duvets. They are used commonly throughout the Alps as ordinary twins. Except in the USA, we do NOT expect the members of your group to share double beds. Should this ever be necessary, we will advise you at the time of booking and will certainly confirm your rooming allocation and arrangements prior to the commencement of your tour.

ii. Towels and soap are not normally provided in the majority of the hotels / centres featured in the brochure.

iii. Some hotels now request visiting groups to pay a deposit on arrival, usually between ¤350-500 as security against possible damage in the hotel. All monies are fully refundable at the end of the tour providing no damage has been caused. We will, wherever possible, notify you of this prior to the commencement of your tour.

iv. The cost of using facilities e.g. swimming pool, sauna etc. at our hotels is not always included. Please note that use of a hotel swimming pool or sauna must be supervised at all times by accompanying adults.

v. Rooms are normally available from 16.00 on the day of arrival and have to be vacated before midday on the day of departure. Every effort is made to ensure the availability of washing facilities and secure baggage storage until departure.

vi. Some youth centres may require guests to assist with room tidying, making up beds at the start of the holiday or stripping beds on the last day, and clearing tables.

18. Snow guarantee a) The PGL Snow Guarantee applies to parties

travelling by coach and is subject to the following other conditions:

i. If the ski school take the decision that you are unable to ski due to lack of snow and almost all lifts are closed, PGL will at their discretion transport you to a nearby resort and cover the cost of ski school and lift pass.

ii. If in our opinion this is not feasible, we will compensate each full fare paying member a total of £15 per full day’s lost skiing.

b) The Snow Guarantee does not apply and the Company cannot be held responsible if skiing is not possible on any day for any reason other than unsuitable snow conditions including the mechanical failure of the ski lifts and high winds or adverse weather conditions.

c) No refunds will be given for services which are not used either because of snow conditions or otherwise.

19. Passports & visasThe Party Leader is entirely responsible for the completion of passport formalities and other

personal arrangements which may be necessary such as visas for non-British citizens.We recommend that all passengers carry individual passports on ski courses as it allows for more flexibility than a collective passport and they will be required if travelling on a low cost airline. For more information please contact our reservations team or visit www.direct.gov.uk/passportsVisas The destinations featured in this brochure do not currently require British citizens to hold a visa. Non-British passport holders are advised to check with the relevant Consulate/s with regard to individual visa requirements.Travel to the USA For travel to or via the United States all passengers, including children must have their own machine readable passport. Most British Citizens holding a British passport can travel under the Visa Waiver Program but there are some restrictions and the Party Leader must check these by looking at the US Embassy website at www.usembassy.org.ukAll persons travelling to the USA under the Visa Waiver Program must have obtained travel authorisation using the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). This must be obtained at least 72 hours before departure. The current cost is $14 per person which will be charged when renewing or applying for an ESTA which is valid for 2 years.This requirement is in addition to the submission of passport information, which is still required. Each individual traveller must register online on the following website: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta Further Information For further information on the country you are visiting, please visit the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougoAs we go to print long in advance of your departure, and the requirements frequently change, please call the PGL office for further updates regarding passport requirements.

20. Health matters The Party Leader signing the Booking Form is entirely responsible for passing on any health requirement information to other party members. Party Leaders may wish to refer to the department of Health leaflet T7.1 ‘Health Advice for Travellers’ which offers health information for all destinations. Copies are available from Post Offices nation-wide. We also recommend party leaders consult their own doctor who will be in the best position to take into account any relevant personal factors or medical requirements for the country to be visited. Other sources of information include www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk Although PGL’s extensive insurance covers the cost of emergency medical treatment abroad, we would still recommend that all party members travelling within the EU have a valid EHIC.

21. USA – Insurance and medical PGL insurance is included in the price of your North American Ski trip. If you prefer to arrange your own insurance and do not require PGL insurance, we will require you to complete an Indemnity form.We strongly recommend that you obtain and carry a medical consent form for each member of your party under the age of 18. Medical facilities sometimes require proof of parental consent prior to the administration of any medical treatment.

22. Special requestsAny special requests must be clearly notified to us in writing. We do our best to meet any special requests made by you and ensure that these are forwarded to the appropriate persons. We cannot guarantee, however, that special requests will be fulfilled and failure to do so does not constitute a breach of contract.

Special requests will only be held to form part of the contract between you and the Company when they have been confirmed in writing to be guaranteed by the Company.

23. Ages & additional adultsa) Prices are valid for pupils in full time

education, aged 17 years and under on the day of departure. Pupils in full time education aged 18 and over may be required to pay a small supplement. In certain resorts pupils aged 13 and over may be required to pay a supplement.

b) Accompanying adults over and above the free place allowance may join the course at the child price plus a supplementary charge of £50, and the relevant adult Lift Pass supplement for European ski courses and £150 for ski courses to the USA. Please note that PGL cannot guarantee rooming requests for additional adults joining a group.

c) PGL reserves the right to re-cost the course if more than 20% of the party is aged 21 years and over.

24. Additional requirementsWe are continually working to enable all young people to enjoy the many benefits of our courses and tours. If members of your party have additional requirements, relating for example to disability, culture, diet etc, please provide full details at the time of booking. We will be pleased to undertake a fair assessment of service provision and identify appropriate resources with reference to such considerations as access, successful participation and health and safety.

25. Data protectionWe have measures in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. The contact details supplied, including postal address, telephone and email address, will only be used to fulfil tour administration and to communicate details of PGL’s and associated companies products and services. The personal information supplied about party members will be used to allow our employees, agents, subcontractors and suppliers to provide the promised service to our normal high standards. It may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law.

26. VATAll our Ski course prices are quoted inclusive of VAT. All fall within the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS), and therefore it is not possible to issue a VAT invoice.

27. Photography We occasionally employ a professional photographer to take pictures/video for use in PGL promotional material. If any member of your groups wishes NOT to appear in any such photograph/video, please let us know prior to your course, and once at resort ensure that the PGL representative is also made aware of any such restrictions.

28. Brochure informationThe information contained in this brochure is accurate and correct as far as can be reasonably ascertained on the publication date, September 2015. If we ascertain ourselves or are notified of any subsequent changes to the details contained herein, we will advise you as soon as is reasonably possible.

29. Further information If you require any more details, please do not hesitate to give us a call. We are certain we will be able to answer any questions you may have, and we would be delighted to calculate a special quotation to suit your particular needs.


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