7 night Beginner's Ski and Snowboard Winter Holiday, Samoens, France
This is the perfect winter holiday for adults who want to learn how to ski or snowboard. Many of our guests come as part of a couple or group (and they are the only beginner) or they come solo. This active week is a holistic experience and you learn a lot more than skiing or snowboarding!
We will take you beyond the groomed pistes into the winter wilderness that many experienced skiers never see. You will have some intense ski training, but also time to explore other classic winter sports and activities like snow shoeing, igloo building and ski de fond.
Our hand-picked ski instructors take you on a weeks journey that will fill you with inspiration that lasts well beyond the week!
Itinerary:
Days 1-3: Morning ski lessons, afternoon practicing!
Day 4: You will need a break so we go back country snow-shoeing. You will learn how to stay safe in winter conditions, dig snow holes to see the layers and condition of the snow and build an igloo.
We can give you a bivvy bag, sleeping bag, dinner and a stove if you want to spend the night in it!
Day 5: we head up to the Col du Joue Plane to try Ski de Fond (cross country skiing). It is really popular in Canada, Alaska and Northern Europe - a full body work out that will tune your buttocks as you glide past Mont Blanc!
Day 6: You choose. We guarantee your skiing will be better after a break, or you could relax in style and comfort back at La Source.
vital statistics
- Highlights: Learn to ski or snowboard based at the 'Best Eco Lodge in the Alps'. Experience cross country skiing, snow shoeing and igloo building at the 'adventure sports Ashram'.
- Price from: £890.00 (€990.00/990.00 EUR)
- Board Basis: Halfboard
- Pricing Notes: 7 Nights; 7x Organic Buffet Breakfast; 5x Tea And Cakes; 5x Organic Vegetarian Or Fish Dinners With Organic Wine, All Local Transport, Geneva Airport Or Cluse Train Station Transfers, Private Ski Instructor X 3 Mornings,
Snow Shoeing And Ski De Fond Guide X 2 Days, 1 Night In A Refuge With Breakfast And Dinner.
€100 Green Travel Discount If You Share A Car, Or Come By Train, Hitch Or Cycle From Your Home!
Does Not Include Insurance, Lunches, Lift Passes Or Ski Hire.
- Action Grade: Mixed - Sport/activity is central to this trip, but still plenty of time off.
- Suitable for: Advanced, Beginners, Intermediate
- Where: France, Samoens, The Alps
- Arrive: Geneva Airport, Cluses Train Station or Samoens
- Depart: Geneva Airport, Cluses Train Station or Samoens
- Arrival/Departure Notes: sunday to sunday
- Availability notes: The following dates still have space: 17-24th Jan 31st Jan-7th Feb 7-14th Feb 28th Feb to the 7th March 21-28th March 28th March - 4th April 4th-11th April 11th-18th April
comfort zone
- Comfort level: Basic , Mid-Range , Luxury
- A hip, designer, cosy eco-lodge with a huge communal living area with hammocks and hanging chairs, floor to ceiling windows, massive balcony and fabulous views. There are 5 bedrooms and a mezzanine, 4 bathrooms, a library, heated ski and boot room, a TV den and laundry room.
- Rooms: Single, Double/Twin, Family, Triple, Dorm/Shared, Cot available, TV, Hifi system, Tea & coffee facilities, Safe deposit box, Towels provided, Some with balcony, Satellite/cable TV, DVD, Internet access, Some ensuite
- Room facilities notes: The rooms can be seen on our website.
- Property: On site bar, Garden/Terrace, Lounge, TV, Hifi System, 24 Hour Reception, On site restaurant, BBQ, Creche Facilities, Satellite/cable TV, DVD, Cutlery, Multilingual Staff, Equipment storage available, Tuition / courses can be arranged, Guides / tours can be arranged, Glassware, Crockery, Kettle, Toaster, Microwave, Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Hob/Cooker, Oven, Ironing board/iron, Clothes dryer, Washing machine
- Wood Fired hot tub, heated ski and boot room
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