2020 PGL Skiing and Snowboarding

Skiing and Snowboarding

Europe & USA for Schools & Colleges

2019/20

A whole new world INTRODUCTION

From tentative snowplough turns on the beginners’ slopes, to the triumph of their first descent, your students will never forget their first school ski trip. The satisfaction of learning and developing an exhilarating new skill with friends opens up a whole new world of personal challenge and achievement in the breathtaking mountains.

Bring your group to awe-inspiring resorts across Europe and the USA, handpicked by the experienced PGL ski team who provide the best all-inclusive school ski packages in the business. They’ll also give you the support and expertise you need to make organising your trip as easy as possible.

With PGL, you’re getting the very best; a dedicated rep for your group, unbeatable value for money, established expertise, exciting après ski and educational outcomes. Our safety management system is externally audited and verified by the School Travel Forum (of which we are a founder member) so you can trust us to deliver a safe, well-organised ski trip that your students will remember for the rest of their lives.

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Taking care of you all the way Affordable skiing At home in the mountains

Austria 10 Saalbach-Hinterglemm 11 Zell am See-Kaprun 12 Kitzbühel 13 SkiWelt 14 Wildkogel 15 Dachstein West 16 Obertauern 17 Wildschönau 18 Salzburger Sportwelt 19 Montafon 20 Zillertal 21 Axamer Lizum 22 Nassfeld 23 Gerlitzen 24 Bad Kleinkirchheim 25 Hochoetz-Kühtai & Sölden Italy 26 Bormio-Santa Caterina 27 Andalo-Molveno 28 Passo Tonale 29 Aprica 30 Folgaria 31 Foppolo 32 La Polsa 33 Marilleva-Folgarida 34 Milky Way 35 Bardonecchia Andorra 36 Vallnord 37 Grandvalira Czech Republic 38 Harrachov-Rokytnice Spain 39 Alp 2500 France 40 Three Valleys 41 Isola 2000 42 Le Grand Massif 43 Les Arcs 44 Valmeinier 45 Val d’Arly USA 46 Loon/Cannon/ Waterville Valley 47 Wildcat-Attitash 48 Killington 49 Stowe 51 More from PGL Teacher guide 52 How to book 53 What’s included 54 Travel and insurance 56 Safety 57 Terms and conditions

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With you every step of the way We make it easy for you.

Outstanding support makes all the difference, 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.

Our reps are the best in the business: trained by us to work with school groups, friendly and dedicated to making your ski trip an amazing and rewarding experience for everyone.

INTRODUCTION

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 fit ◾ Delivery of free in-house evening entertainment programmes for the duration of your stay ◾ Local après ski organisation ◾ Health and safety checks and fire drill arranged ◾ Trained and DBS checked

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Better evening entertainment.

If you want free in-house entertainment at your accommodation each evening, your rep will organise it for you.

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 ice-skating. Or you could try something a little different such as a trip to a local ice hockey game or night skiing.

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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Our rep was brilliant with both children and staff. He really helped throughout the week and felt part of the team from the start. We have had some parents writing to say how much the children liked him!

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Manor Preparatory School

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Affordable skiing that gives you more To ensure you get the best value ski trip for your group, we work hard to provide ski trips which are exceptional value for money - wherever and whenever you travel. Turn to page 53 to discover how much you get in our comprehensive packages.

For even better value, we also offer the following options:

Small group? No problem.

Is your ski group smaller than you had initially hoped?

If so, we have the ideal solution for launching your ski trip even if you’re finding it difficult to gauge the commitment of pupils.

FlexiSki.

We twin your small group with a similar small group from another school.

FlexiSki gives you all the benefits 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.

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.

FlexiSki is valid for half term and Easter peak weeks for travel to Austria, Italy, Andorra and the Czech Republic. We confirm your accommodation details 3-4 months before your departure.

Interested? Call us for more details.

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 (five 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 five nights in resort rather than six and have five days skiing with five hours of ski lessons per day.

INTRODUCTION

5 day options are available in selected resorts subject to availability. Please contact us for details.

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

It also means you won’t incur a supplement for taking a small group.

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Thanks PGL for another fantastic trip, you never fail to deliver exceptional experiences for our students and teachers alike.

Darton College

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At home in the mountains The heart of your ski trip.

No two ski groups are the same, so we’ve carefully selected a choice of accommodation to meet the different requirements of our groups – from youth hotels with doorstep skiing, to familyrun hotels in resort, and plenty in between. They’re safe, secure and regularly audited to meet all School Travel Forum 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 offer: For full details, visit the hotel pages on our website.

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

Pensions and family-run properties Smaller 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 hotels These 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 properties Located 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.

Party Leader favourites Below 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.

INTRODUCTION

Hotels

Single Occupancy

Doorstep Skiing

Gasthof Michal, Nassfeld, Austria Hotel La Sponda, Foppolo, Italy Le Chalet du Bon Air, Les Arcs, France Hotel Urri, Aprica, Italy

Hotel Olympia, Axamer Lizum, Austria Gästehaus Schluga, Gerlitzen, Austria Hotel Rio Envers, Milky Way, Italy Hotel Marco Polo, Vallnord, Andorra Chalet des Pistes, Grand Massif, France La Sponda, Foppolo, Italy Hotel Martinella, Folgaria, Italy

Resorts Snowsure

Zell-Kaprun, Austria Passo Tonale, Italy Three Valleys, France Zillertal, Austria

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Large Ski Area

Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria Salzburger Sportwelt, Austria Milky Way, Italy Grand Massif, France

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Budget

Ideal for Beginners Wildschönau, Austria Andalo, Italy Dachstein West, Austria

Facilities Club Kitzsteinhorn, Zell am See, Austria Hotel Piandineve, Passo Tonale, Italy JH Wurzenrainer, Sportwelt, Austria Alphotel Masella, Spain

Local Evening Entertainment Passo Tonale, Italy Three Valleys, France Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria Zell-Kaprun, Austria

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The hotel was superb in every way, by far exceeding my expectations of a hotel that accepts school groups.

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Brookfield Community School & Language College

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Austria

Saalbach-Hinterglemm Reliable 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 snowfields above Hinterglemm. Experts will find 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.

The new Tirol S gondola now provides 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.

Après Ski Austrian bowling Ice hockey match Llama trekking Outdoor and indoor ice skating Swimming Tauern Spa in Kaprun

Accommodation Ferienhof Wölflbauer Haus Sonnegg JGH Hinterronach JGH Mitterlengau Jugendpension Niederegg Jugendpension Müllauerhof Find more online

Travel By coach: 16 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 3 hours.

Ski Facts

AUSTRIA

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass covering all lifts in Saalbach, Hinterglemm, Fieberbrunn & Leogang Lifts to: 2096m Total number of lifts: 70 Marked pistes: 270km Longest run: 7.5km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: Mobile cannons Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 26 ▲ 29

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Austria

Zell am See-Kaprun

Après Ski Austrian bowling Ice hockey match Ice skating Llama trekking Alpine coaster Swimming Tauern Spa in Kaprun

Extensive 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.

Accommodation Club Kitzsteinhorn Gasthof Wieshof JUFA Kaprun Junges Hotel Zell am See Gasthof Lampenhäusl Find more online

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.

Travel

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.

By coach: 16 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 3 hours.

Kitzsteinhorn Glacier 3203m Großglockner 3798m

Gletscherbahn (Gipfelbahn) 3029m

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Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

Maurerkogel 2074m

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Krefelder Hütte 4

Salzburger Hütte

Ski Facts Großvenedlger 3674m

Schmittenhöhe 2000m

Glocknerblick 1675m

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Hirschkogel 1720m

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Areitalm

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Areit 1411m

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Sonnalm 1400m

Mittelstation 1320m

KAPRUN 770m

Schüttdorf

Sonnkogel 1850m

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Sonnenalm-Pfiff

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Inclusive lift pass: 6 day Zell am See-Kaprun Glacier pass Lifts to: 3029m Total number of lifts: 54 Marked pistes: 138km Longest run: 6.5km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 60% Ski runs: ▲ 9 ▲ 22 ▲ 18

ZELL AM SEE 758m

Name: ZELL AM SEE/SCHUTTDORF/KAPRUN

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Austria

Kitzbühel

Après Ski Austrian bowling Curling Ice skating Ice hockey match Pizza night Shopping in Kitzbühel town centre Swimming

Famous World Cup ski venue with lifts to 2000m in 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.

Accommodation Jugendhotel Noichl

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

Travel

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

By coach: 15 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 3 hours.

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.

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Hollersbach

Schwarzkogel

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Pass Thurn

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Pengelstein Bärenbadkogel

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Wurzhöhe Steinberg kogel Wagstättalm

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Ehrenbachhöhe 3 1

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Gaisberg

Ochsalm 2

Skirast

Ehrenbachgraben

Maierl

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Bichlalm

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Jochberg

Stuckkogel 1888m

Aschau

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Ski Facts

Gr. Rettenstein 2363m

Kl. Rettenstein 2217m

Zweitausender 2004m

Resterhöhe 1894m

Niedere Fleckalm

Wilde Hag

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Alpenhaus

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KIRCHBERG 850m

KITZBÜHEL 760m

Klausen

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Trattalm

KITZBÜHELER HORN

Name: KITZBUHEL/KIRCHBERG

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Aurach Oberaigen

Hochetzkogel

Raintal

Obergaisberg Obwiesen

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Inclusive lift pass: 6 day whole area pass Lifts to: 2000m Total number of lifts: 56 Marked pistes: 170km Longest run: 6.8km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 35% Ski runs: ▲ 11 ▲ 25 ▲ 23

Pletzeralm

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Austria

SkiWelt Austria’s largest interconnecting ski area with 279km of pistes and spectacular mountain ranges with lifts to 1829m.

Après Ski Austrian bowling Ice hockey match Outdoor ice skating Pizza night Shopping trip to Kufstein or Wörgl Swimming

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.

Accommodation

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.

Travel

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 Löwe

By coach: 15 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.

Ski Facts

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass covering Söll, Hopfgarten, Scheffau and Ellmau Lifts to: 1829m Total number of lifts: 91 Marked pistes: 279km Longest run: 10km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 64% Ski runs: ▲ 8 ▲ 49 ▲ 59

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Wildkogel

Après Ski Austrian bowling Ice skating Ice hockey match Pizza night Sleigh ride Swimming

School 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.

Accommodation

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.

Hotel Wolkensteinblick Hotel der Wolkensteinbär

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

Travel

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

By coach: 14 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 3 hours.

Region: Wildkogel

Name: NEUKIRCHEN/BRAMBERG Country: Austria

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Gt.Rettenstein 2363m

Frühmesser 2235m Salzachgeier 2466m

Rossgruber 2156m

Braunkogel 2167m

Ski Facts Kitzbühel

Kitzhühel

Königsleiten 2315m Trattenbachtal

Wildkögel 2225m Fleckl Alm

Rettenstein Dürnbachtal

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Mühlbachtal Wald Krimml

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Rosental Resterhöhe 1894m

Sulzau NEUKIRCHEN 856m Weyer

BRAMBERG 820m

Habachtal

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day Wildkogel pass Lifts to: 2100m Total number of lifts: 15 Marked pistes: 55km Longest run: 7.5km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 50% Ski runs: ▲ 1 ▲ 5 ▲ 9

MÜHLBACH 810m

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Austria

Dachstein West

Après Ski

Friendly, modern and extensive ski area in a UNESCO Natural Heritage site – excellent for intermediates and beginners.

Accommodation

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.

Austrian bowling Ice skating Pizza night Swimming

Luise Wehrenfennig Haus JGH Gosauschmied Jutel Obertraun

Travel By coach: 16 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.

Our modern hotels are ideal for groups who prefer easy access to the slopes.

Ski Facts

Inclusive lift pass: Gosau, Russbach, Zwieselalm, Annaberg Lifts to: 1450m Total number of lifts: 64 Marked pistes: 140km Longest run: 4km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 85% Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 5 ▲ 10

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

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Austria

Obertauern

Après Ski Austrian bowling Ice skating Disco Pizza night Swimming

One of Austria’s highest resorts, with an outstanding snow record and a fast, efficient 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.

Accommodation

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.

Travel

Jugendhotel Tauernhof

By coach: 16 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.

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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Name: OBERTAUERN Country: Austria

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Hundskogel 2234m Plattenspitze 2280m

Seekarspitze 2350m Seekareck 2217m

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Gamskarspitze 2412m

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Mankeialm

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Seekarhaus

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Hochalm Treff 2000m

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OBERTAUERN 1740m

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Zehrnerkarspitze 2381m

Gamsleitenspitze 2357m

Inclusive lift pass: Obertauern whole area pass Lifts to: 2313m Total number of lifts: 29 Marked pistes: 100km Longest run: 4km Ski bus included: No Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 90% Ski runs: ▲ 4 ▲ 36 ▲ 60

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Kesselspitze 2358m

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Austria

Wildschönau

Après Ski Austrian bowling Swimming Ice skating Sleigh ride Ski show Pizza night Ice hockey Shopping in Kufstein or Wörgl

An 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.

Accommodation Gasthof Schneerose Pension Klausenhof Pension Leitenhof

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.

Travel By coach: 16 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.

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.

Gr. Beil 2309m

Gr. Galtenberg 2424m

Lämpersberg 2297m Joel 1965m

Standkopf 2228m

Schatzberg 1903m

Name: ALPBACH/WILDSCHONAU

REITH 703m Hygna 790m

AUFFACH 870m

Thierbach 1175m

ROGGENBODEN NIEDERAU 830m

Reither Kögel 1337m

INNERALPBACH

Rossköpfl 1731m Markbachjoch Lanerköpfl 1500m 1600m

Ski Facts

Wiedersberger Horn 2128m

ALPBACH 1000m

Wiedersbergerhorn

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day whole area pass covering Oberau, Auffach, Niederau and Alpbach Lifts to: 2025m Total number of lifts: 47 Marked pistes: 145km (17km ski routes)

Longest run: 7.5km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 32% Ski runs: ▲ 12 ▲ 34 ▲ 13

OBERAU 935m

Region: Wildschönau

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Country: Austria

Last amended: Apr 2012

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Austria

Salzburger Sportwelt 350km of skiing with lifts to 2188m, a superb ski area for all levels of skier.

The Salzburger Sportwelt is one of the five 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.

Après Ski Austrian bowling Disco Outdoor ice skating Pizza night Shopping in Salzburg Swimming Tenpin bowling in Salzburg Tyrolean evening

Accommodation Jugendhotel Aicher Jugendhotel Wiederkehr Jugendhotel Würzenrainer Jugendgästeparadies Bachlehen Jugendhotel Saringgut Find more online

Travel By coach: 16 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.

Ski Facts

AUSTRIA

Inclusive lift pass: Salzburger Sportwelt pass Lifts to: 2188m Total number of lifts: 130 Marked pistes: 350km Longest run: 5km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 80% Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 70 ▲ 65

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Austria

Montafon

Après Ski Austrian bowling Swimming Ice skating Sleigh rides Ski show Pizza night Ice hockey Shopping in Spittal

Five resorts with snowsure pistes for all abilities, steeped in culture, it is one of the closest Austrian resorts 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 Schruns, which offers excellent progression for beginners.

Accommodation Central Hotel Löwen

Travel

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

By coach: 12 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 3½ hours.

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

Ski Facts Maderer 2759m

Zamangspitze 2386m

Sulzfluh 2817m

Hochjoch 2520m Kreuzjoch 2395m

Drusentor 2343m

Drusenfluh 2827m

Drei Türme 2828m

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Golmer Joch 2124m Grüneck 2085m

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Sennigrat 2300m Tschaggunser Mittagspitze 2158m

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Hochegga 1600m

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Grabs 1400m

Kapell 1855m

Matschwitz 1520m

Seebliga 1710m Kropfen 1335m

GARGELLEN 1423m

TSCHAGGUNS SCHRUNS 700m

Silbertal 890m Kristberg 1443m Kristbergsattel 1430m

Latschau 1000m

Innerberg

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day area pass covering the whole of the Montafon valley Lifts to: 2360m Total number of lifts: 62 Marked pistes: 222km Longest run: 14km Ski bus included: No Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 50% Ski runs: ▲ 32 ▲ 80 ▲ 110

Vandans 654m Bartholomäberg 1087m

Gantschier

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Country: Austria Last amended: Aug 2001 For more information about the resort orChecked hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/montafon

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Zillertal

Après Ski Austrian bowling or Tenpin bowling Ice hockey match Ice skating Shops/Cafés Visit to Innsbruck Swimming Tyrolean evening

Reliable 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.

Accommodation Hotel Plankenhof Gasthof Eberleiten

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

Travel

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.

Katzenkopf 2535m

Ski Facts

Torhelm 2494m Isskogel 2264m

Kreuzjoch 2559m

Öbergangsjoch 2500m 4 2

By coach: 15 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.

Karspitz 2264m

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Salzachgeier 2466m

Pallspitze 2389m

Kastenwendenkopf 2329m

Königsleitenspitze 2315m

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Krimmlalm 2000m

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Krondlhorn 2444m

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GERLOS 1300m Gerlossteinwand 2166m

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Plattenkogel 2040m

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Reichenspitze 3303m 2 2

WALD 900m Krimml 1076m

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day Ziller Valley Ski Pass Lifts to: 2760m Total number of lifts: 177 Marked pistes: 662km Longest run: 5.5km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 25% Ski runs: ▲ 44 ▲ 210 ▲ 109

ZELL 580m

Ramsau Hippach

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

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Axamer Lizum

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Twice 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.

Accommodation

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

Travel

Hotel Olympia

By coach: 16 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 3 hours.

Ski Facts

Habicht 3277m

Ampferstein 2526m

Nockspitze 2403m K Pfriemeskopff 1801m

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Pleisen 2236m

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Mutters Götzner Berg

Götzens 868m

Birgitz

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass covering Axamer Lizum Lifts to: 2340m Total number of lifts: 13 Marked pistes: 41km Longest run: 6.2km Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: Mobile Cannons Ski runs: ▲ 6 ▲ 16 ▲ 12

Axams 874m

Innsbruck

For more information about the resort or hotels 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/axamer Region: Name: AXAMER LIZUM please call 0333 Country: Austria

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Austria

Nassfeld

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Largest ski area in the Southern Alps with a modern lift system to over 2000m.

Accommodation

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.

Gasthof Michal Jugendsporthotel Leitner

Travel

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

By coach: 17½ hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Venice. Coach transfer to resort 3 hours.

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.

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Ross/Monte Cavallo 2240m

Ski Facts

Trogkofel/Creta di Alps 2280m

Skiplatz Madritsche 1919m

Starf Carnia 1822m

Pontebba 6

AUSTRIA

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Passo Pramollo Passhöhe

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1500m Sonnenalpe Nassfeld

Sonnleith 1380m

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Inclusive lift pass: Skiarena Kärnten Lifts to: 2020m Total number of lifts: 30 Marked pistes: 110km Longest run: 7.6km Ski bus included: No Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 90% Ski runs: ▲ 2 ▲ 24 ▲ 6

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

Austria

Gerlitzen

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Snowsure 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.

Accommodation

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.

Gasthof Laggner Gästehaus Schluga Jugendhotel Egger

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

Travel

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.

By coach: 16 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Venice. Coach transfer to resort 3 hours.

Ski Facts

Skicentrum Gerlitzen 1911m 4

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Klösterle 1000m

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Steindorf Bodensdorf

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Sattendorf

Ossiacher See

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day Gerlitzen pass Lifts to: 1911m Total number of lifts: 15 Marked pistes: 60km Longest run: 4km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 100% Ski runs: ▲ 2 ▲ 10 ▲ 7

Treffen Salzburg/ Munich

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Austria

Bad Kleinkirchheim

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World 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.

Accommodation Hotel Klein Camp Royal X

Travel

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.

By coach: 18 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort 4 hours.

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

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Kaiserburg 2055m 1915m

Maibrunn Alm 1760m

Strohsack 1904m

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Großglockner 3792m

Tobitscher 1904m

Larchegg 1567m

Kolmnock 1842m

Priedrof 1963m

Nockalm 1870m

Wieser Nock 1974m 4

Spitzegg 1913m 4

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Brunnach 1908m

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass covering BKK and St. Oswald Lifts to: 2055m Total number of lifts: 25 Marked pistes: 103km Longest run: 5km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 97% Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 10 ▲ 15

Thermal Römerbad

Bad Kleinkirchheim 1100m

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

Austria

Hochoetz-Kühtai & Sölden

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Accommodation

Hochoetz-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.

Gasthof Dollinger Activ Hotel Ötztal

Travel

Hochoetz-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.

By coach: 14 hours from Calais.

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

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 Hochoetz-Kühtai, however you have the option to pay a supplement and have a six-day Sölden pass instead.

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Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass covering Hochötz-Kühtai Lifts to: 2520m Total number of lifts: 23 Marked pistes: 85km Longest run: 4km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow 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

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Italy

Bormio-Santa Caterina

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One of Italy’s top resorts with high altitude skiing and lifts to 3012m.

Accommodation

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.

Hotel Daniela Hotel Alle Tre Baite* Hotel Milano

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.

Travel By coach: 17 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Milan. Coach transfer to resort 4 hours.

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

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Corno Tre Signori 3359m

Pizzo Tresero 3602m

M.Sobretta 3296m

M.Gavia 3223m Cresta Sobretta 2775m

Cimino 2636m

Plaghera

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Ciuk 1638m

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Le Motte 1430m

Masucco 2205m

Ski Facts

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass for 4 Valli Lifts to: 3012m Total number of lifts: 16 Marked pistes: 50km Longest run: 6km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 100% Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 11 ▲ 9 *3 days skiing in Bormio & 3 days in Santa Caterina

S.Lucia

BORMIO 1225m Passo Stelvio

M.Vallecetta 3148m

Cima Bianca 3012m

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Il Forte 1740m

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

Italy

Andalo-Molveno High 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.

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Accommodation Hotel Continental

Travel By coach: 18 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Verona or Venice. Coach transfer to resort 3½ hours.

Ski Facts

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day whole area pass Lifts to: 2125m Total number of lifts: 25 Marked pistes: 50km Longest run: 4km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow 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

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Italy

Passo Tonale

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A snowsure glacier resort with lifts to 3069m, Passo Tonale is PGL’s most popular Italian resort.

Accommodation

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.

Albergo Milano Hotel Miramonti Hotel Baita Velon Hotel Negritella Hotel La Roccia Hotel Piandineve

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.

Travel

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.

Cima Presanella 3556m Cima Busazza 3326m

Cima Presena 3069m Corno Lagoscuro 3160m

Dolomiti Di Brenta

Trento Bolzano

Ghiacciaio Presena 2730m

Marilleva 1400m

Ghiacciaio Pisgana

Val Narcanello

Monte Tonale Orientale 2696m

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Torrione D’albiolo 2969m

Monte Calvo 1956m

Valbione 1530m

Temu 1155m

PONTEDILEGNO 1257m

TONALE 1883m Ospizio S. Bartolomeo 1971m

Cima Le Sorti 2433m Mounte Serodine 2534m Cima Cadi 2606m

Malga Valbiolo 2244m Passo Contrabbandieri 2681m

Monte Tonale Occidentale 2694m

Cima Casaiole 2779m

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Brescia Milano

Stavel 1234m Valon 1354m

Val Strino

Ski Facts

Monte Adamello 3554m Cima Venezia 3230m Cima Salimmo 3104m

Corna D’Aola 1920m

Pellizzano Val Di Sole Vermiglio 1260m

By coach: 19 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Milan. Coach transfer to resort 3½ hours.

2400m

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day whole area pass Lifts to: 3069m Total number of lifts: 30 Marked pistes: 100km Longest run: 11km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: Yes Snow cannon coverage: 100% Ski runs: ▲ 6 ▲ 23 ▲ 11

Cima Bleis 2628m

For more information about the resort or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/tonale Name: PASSO TONALE Country: Italy

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Italy

Aprica An 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, either on foot or by organised ski bus (5 mins).

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Accommodation Hotel Larice Bianco Hotel Posta Hotel Saint Martin Hotel Urri

Travel By coach: 17 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Milan. Coach transfer to resort 3½ hours.

Ski Facts

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass covering Palabione, Baradello and Magnolt Lifts to: 2309m Total number of lifts: 18 Marked pistes: 60km Longest run: 5km Ski bus included: n/a Lift pass photo required: Yes Snow 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

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Italy

Folgaria

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Charming 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.

Accommodation

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

Travel

Albergo Villa Cristina Hotel Martinella

By coach: 19 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Milan. Coach transfer to resort 3½ hours.

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.

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Plaut 1707m

Forte Dosso delle Somme

Forte Somme Alto Fondo Piccolo Fiorentini

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Ortesino Fondo Grande Nosellari Francolini

Serrada

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day whole area pass Lifts to: 1850m Total number of lifts: 22 Marked pistes: 100km Longest run: 4.5km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 100% Ski runs: ▲ 1 ▲ 20 ▲ 17

San Sebastiano

Carbonare

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FOLGARIA

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

Italy

Foppolo High 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.

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Accommodation Hotel La Sponda

Travel By coach: 18 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Milan. Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.

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 on request.

Ski Facts

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass for Foppolo Lifts to: 2125m Total number of lifts: 18 Marked pistes: 58km Longest run: 2.5km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: Yes Snow 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

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Italy

La Polsa

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Ski-to-the-door convenience with a typically Italian atmosphere.

Accommodation

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.

Hotel Polsa La Betulla

Travel

Beginners will find their time here incredibly rewarding as they gain confidence 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.

By coach: 17 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Verona or Venice.

Coach transfer to resort 2 hours.

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.

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Bocca d'Ardole 1390m S.VALENTINO 1314m

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S.GIACOMO 1194m

Prada

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BRENTONICO 700m

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day whole area pass covering La Polsa and San Valentino Lifts to: 1583m Total number of lifts: 14 Marked pistes: 50km Longest run: 2.5km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 30% Ski runs: ▲ 4 ▲ 17 ▲ 4

Castione

Sano

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

Italy

Marilleva-Folgarida

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Stunning views over the Dolomites with superb modern lifts and access to a large ski area.

Accommodation

Marilleva/Folgarida, with its excellent modern lift system to over 2000m and 60km of skiing, is ideal for beginners and intermediates alike.

Hotel Kapriol Active Hotel Garni dal Bracconiere

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.

Travel By coach: 18 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Verona or Venice. Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.

Folgarida is split into two, and PGL has hand-picked hotels in both lower Folgarida and at 1300m.

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

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M. Spolverino 2092m

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Commezzadura

MARILLEVA 900m

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass for Marilleva/Folgarida Lifts to: 2179m Total number of lifts: 26 Marked pistes: 62km (150km including Madonna di Campiglio available at a supplement)

Longest run: 5km Ski bus included: No Lift pass photo required: Yes Snow cannon coverage: 90% Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 11 ▲ 9

Mezzana

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

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Italy

Milky Way

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Superb prestigious ski area with extensive skiing for all abilities.

Accommodation

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

Passero Pellegrino Hotel Solaris Hotel Duchi d’Aosta

Accommodation is in Claviere, Sestriere or Cesana.

Travel

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 subject to ski school availability.

By coach: 13 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Turin or Milan.

Coach transfer to resort: Turin 2 hours; Milan 3 hours.

Groups skiing from Sestriere are well placed to make the most of their full Italian Milky Way pass.

Ski Facts 4

Inclusive lift pass: Monti della Luna or Italian Milky Way Lifts to: 2125m (2823m MW) Total number of lifts: 11 (78 MW) Marked pistes: 50km (400 MW) Longest run: 6km Ski bus included: No Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 60% Ski runs: ▲ 5 (42 MW) ▲ 21 (118 MW) ▲ 9 (54 MW)

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SESTRIERE 2035m

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MONTGENEVRE 1850m

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

Italy

Bardonecchia

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Modern 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.

Accommodation

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.

Olympic Village

Travel By coach: 13 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Turin or Milan.

Coach transfer to resort: Turin 2 hours; Milan 3 hours.

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 or a packed lunch on request.

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Name: BARDONECCHIA Country: ITALY

Pierre Muret 3031m

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P. Ta Charra 2843m

Grand Hoche 2762m

Jafferau 2807m

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2650m Colomion 2100m

Pian Delle Selle 2360m

Bardonecchia 2000m

Le Gleise

Jafferau 1350m Tunnel del Frejus

Beaulard 1210m

Pian del Sole 1550m

Pra Magnan 2180m

P.Ta Della Mulattiera 2400m

La Selletta Cresta Seba 2230m 2263m

Clos D'Aval 1609m

Chesal 1800m

Ski Facts

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass Lifts to: 2800m Total number of lifts: 21 Marked pistes: 100km Longest run: 6km Ski bus included: No Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 38% Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 18 ▲ 16

BARDONECCHIA 1312m Campo Smith

Melezet Les Arnauds

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

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Andorra

Vallnord

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Great 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 Arcalis. Vallnord’s 93km of pistes offer excellent slopes for beginners, with gentle, well groomed terrain, varied red runs and impressive ski schools.

Accommodation Hotel Patagonia Hotel Mu Hotel Marco Polo Hotel Sant Eloi Find more online

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 ‘find their ski legs’ before exploring more challenging red and black runs and further skiing at Pal.

Travel

Your accommodation is in the town of Arinsal, near La Massana, or in St Julia de Loria.

For most Arinsal groups, the ski lifts are within walking distance, and the La Massana groups have a short drive to the slopes at Pal. Groups accommodated in St Julia have a 30-minute drive to the gondola in La Massana.

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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Inclusive lift pass: 6 day Vallnord pass covering Arinsal, Pal & Ordino-Arcalis Lifts to: 2624m Total number of lifts: 44 Marked pistes: 93km Longest run: 6km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannons: 385 Ski runs: ▲ 7 ▲ 27 ▲ 22 ▲ 13

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

Andorra

Grandvalira

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A 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.

Accommodation

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.

Hotel Encamp Hotel Ransol Crest Pas

Travel

Hot lunches are provided each day at a mountain restaurant.

By coach: 17 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Barcelona.

Coach transfer to resort 3 hours.

Accommodation in Ransol and Soldeu is within a few kilometers of the Soldeu gondola and offers outstanding panoramic views of the mountains. The Crest Pas, situated in Pas de la Casa is 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.

Region: GRANDVALIRA

Name: PAS DE LA CASA/GRAU ROIG Country: Andorra

Last amended: AUG 2014

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Montmalus 2784m

Pic de les Abelletes Pic Negre D’Envalira 2596m 2822m Pic de la Menera 2774m

Alt del Cubil 2620m

Pic Els Pessons 2857m

Ski Facts

Alt del Griu 2874m Crestes de Gargantillar

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Circ dels Colells 2500m ELS CORTALS ENCAMP 1300m

Grau Roig 2000m

Tossal de la Llosada 2560m

Portella 2465m

Port D’Envalira 2408m Costa Rodona

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass Lifts to: 2640m Total number of lifts: 66 Marked pistes: 210km Longest run: 6km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 60% Ski runs: ▲ 22 ▲ 32 ▲ 38 ▲ 18

Pic del Maia PAS DE LA CASA 2100m

SOLDEU 1800m

CANILLO 1500m EL TARTER 1710m

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

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Czech Republic

Harrachov-Rokytnice Value for money resorts which include hotels within easy 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.

Pension Sunski Pension Roxana

Travel

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.

By coach: 17 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Prague. Coach transfer to resort 3 hours.

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.

Lysá Hora 1344m

Ski Facts

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Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass skiregion.cz

(Harrachov, Rokytnice nad Jizerou, Paseky nad Jizerou, Rejdice and Prichovice)

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Accommodation

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.

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Après Ski

Lifts to: 1344m Total number of lifts: 43 Marked pistes: 41km Longest run: 7.4km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: Average 80% of ski region Ski runs: ▲ 3 ▲ 17 ▲ 36

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

Last amended: Oct 09

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Spain

Alp 2500

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A large resort in the Spanish Pyrenees offering two extensive, interconnected high ski areas spanning more than 138km of piste.

Accommodation

Alp 2500 is made up primarily of the two interconnected resorts of Masella and La Molina.

Alphotel Masella

It is renowned for being Europe’s sunniest ski resort while enjoying a good snow record since many slopes are north facing and benefit from modern snow-making equipment.

Both Masella and La Molina have extensive areas for beginners at the base of the mountain.

Travel By coach: 14 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Barcelona.

Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.

PGL’s accommodation is in Masella and within walking distance of the lifts and ski school meeting point.

Tosa d’Alp 2537m

Ski Facts

Puigllançada 2406m

Inclusive lift pass: La Molina or Masella. (Upgrade available at a

supplement to ski both areas.)

La Pleta 2020m Cap Del Bosc 2150m

Costa Rasa 2055m

Pla d’Anyella 1830m

Coma Oriola 1950m

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Lifts to: 2860m Total number of lifts: 34 Marked pistes: 135km Longest run: 7km Ski bus included: No Lift pass photo required: Yes Snow cannon coverage: 50% Ski runs: ▲ 16 ▲ 39 ▲ 39 ▲ 22

PLA DE MASELLA 1600m

Name: La Molina/Masella

Region: Alp 2500

For more information about or hotels please call 0333 321 2143 or visit www.pgl.co.uk/alp2500 Country: Spain the resort Last amended: Aug 2014 Checked

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France

Three Valleys The world’s largest linked ski area with great snow conditions 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.

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Accommodation Hotel Les Chalets Hotel Athena

Travel By coach: 15 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Geneva or Lyon.

Coach transfer to resort: Geneva 2½ hours; Lyon 2½ hours.

Ski Facts

FRANCE

Inclusive lift pass: Meribel Valley or Courchevel Valley Sample ski area: Meribel Lifts to: 2950m Total number of lifts: 53 Marked pistes: 150km Longest run: 3.6km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 48% Ski runs: ▲ 8 ▲ 23 ▲ 32 ▲ 10

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

France

Isola 2000 An attractive ski area with lifts to 2610m, reliable resort-level snow and some of the longest and best beginners’ slopes.

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Accommodation

Isola 2000 is a friendly, purpose-built resort in the Southern Alps, just two hours from Nice.

Hotel Pas du Loup

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.

Travel

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

By coach: 18 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Nice. Coach transfer to resort 1½ hours.

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.

Ski Facts

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day area pass Lifts to: 2610m Total number of lifts: 24 Marked pistes: 120km Longest run: 7km Ski bus included: n/a Lift pass photo required: No Snow 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

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France

Le Grand Massif Extensive 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.

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Accommodation Chalet des Pistes

Travel By coach: 14 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Geneva or Lyon.

Coach transfer to resort 1½ hours.

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

Ski Facts

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day pass for the Massif area

(Flaine available at a supplement)

FRANCE

Lifts to: 2120m (2480m with Flaine) Total number of lifts: 52 Marked pistes: 145km Longest run: 7km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 20% Ski runs: ▲ 10 ▲ 29 ▲ 34 ▲ 8

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

France

Les Arcs One 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.

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Accommodation Le Chalet du Bon Air

Travel By coach: 16 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Geneva or Lyon.

Coach transfer to resort: Geneva 2½ hours; Lyon 2½ hours.

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).

Ski Facts

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

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

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

Longest run: 7km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow 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

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France

Valmeinier

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Snowsure resort with 70% of skiing above 2000m featuring wide open slopes – ideal for snowboarders.

Accommodation

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.

Auberge le Grand Fourchon Chalet les Chamois

Travel

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.

By coach: 13 hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Geneva or Lyon.

Coach transfer to resort 2½ hours.

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.

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Last amended: August 2012 Checked

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Pointe de la Sandonnière 2829m

Gd Fourchon 2568m

Le Gros Crey 2594m

Roche Chateau 2898m Le GD Plateau Le Crey du Quart 2524m 2534m

Col du Galibier 2645m

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Inclusive lift pass: 6 day Galibier-Thabor whole area pass Lifts to: 2594m Total number of lifts: 33 Marked pistes: 150km Longest run: 12km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: Over 400 snow cannons Ski runs: ▲ 11 ▲ 30 ▲ 25 ▲ 20

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

France

Val d’Arly

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Unspoilt and uncrowded tree-lined slopes with 120km of varied runs to satisfy all levels of skier.

Accommodation

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.

Hotel Le Mont Charvin

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 Diamant area pass which gives access to the slopes of Les Saisies, a major centre for Nordic Skiing.

By coach: 12½ hours from Calais.

By air: Flights to Geneva. Coach transfer to resort 1¾ hours.

Travel

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.

Name: VAL d’ARLY (Arly/Flumet/Bellecombe) Country: France

Region: Esppace Diamant

Last amended: July 2013

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Mont Blanc 4810m

Ski Facts Mont Vores 2069m

Inclusive lift pass: 6 day Val d’Arly pass (Espace Diamant

La Léchette 1865m

Ban rouge 1983m

LES SAISIES 1650m Mont Rond 1767m

Crêt du Midi 1884m

Roc des Evettes 1600m

Chard du Beurre 1889m Mont Lachet 1650m

NOTRE DAME de BELLECOMBE 1450m NOTRE DAME de BELLECOMBE 1350m

COHENNOZ Les Cernix PRAZ SUR ARLY 1035m

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Mont Bisanne 1940m

Bisanne 1500m Les Saisies

Lifts to: 2069m Total number of lifts: 54 Marked pistes: 120km Longest run: 4.5km Ski bus included: Yes Lift pass photo required: No Snow cannon coverage: 152 snow cannons Ski runs: ▲ 5 ▲ 34 ▲ 36 ▲ 22

NOTRE DAME de BELLECOMBE 1150m

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

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USA

Loon/Cannon/ Waterville Valley Dependable snow and outstanding snowmaking, excellent skiing for all abilities.

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Accommodation

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.

Indian Head Resort Snowy Owl Inn Woodwards Resort

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.

Flight time: Approx. 7 hours.

Transfer time: Boston 2½ hours, New York 6 hours.

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.

Travel

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

Ski Facts

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

USA

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

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

USA

Wildcat - Attitash

Après Ski

The 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.

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Name: ATTITASH/Bear Peak Country:USA

North Conway Grand Hotel Town & Country Inn and Resort

Travel Flight time: Approx. 7 hours.

Transfer time: Boston 3 hours, New York 6½ hours.

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

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

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Total runs: Beginners: Intermediate: Advanced: Total lifts: Longest run: Top station: Base altitude: Skiable acres: Snow making facilities: Lift photo required:

Attitash: 67 20% 47% 33% 12 2 miles 2350ft 600ft 280 98% No

Wildcat: 47 25% 45% 30% 4 2.75 miles 4062ft 2000ft 225 90% No

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Killington

Après Ski Bowling Cinema Ice skating Swimming Pizza night Ice cream night

The largest mountain in the eastern USA offers a fantastic 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.

Accommodation Comfort Inn, Rutland Killington Mountain Lodge Holiday Inn, Rutland

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

Travel

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

Flight time: Approx. 7 hours.

Transfer time: Boston 3½ hours, New York 5½ hours.

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.

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

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K’ton: Lifts to: 4241ft Total runs: 200 Beginners: 26% Intermediate: 36% Advanced: 38% Total lifts: 33 Longest run: 10 miles Top station: 4241ft Base altitude: 1165ft Skiable acres: 1209 Snow making facilities: 70% Lift pass photo required: No

Pico: 3967ft 50 20% 48% 32% 7 2 miles 3967ft 2000ft 252 75% No

Skyeship Base Station

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Stowe

Après Ski Bowling Cinema Skating Swimming Shops & cafés

Classic 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.

Accommodation

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’.

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Commodores Inn Mountaineer Inn

Flight time: Approx. 7 hours.

Transfer time: Boston 3½ hours, New York 6 hours.

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.

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

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More from PGL Bring learning to life A 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 21 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 first choice for thousands of school groups every year.

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How to book Call us for a quote

To 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 fill out the quote request form. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

Organising your trip

Once you have made your provisional booking we will reserve space at your chosen accommodation for up to three weeks.

You will also have access to MyPGL, our online resource packed with information and material to help you promote your trip.

MyPGL web support

Through ‘My PGL’, you can 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 Safety Management System inc. sample risk assessments PowerPoint presentations for your Parents’ Evening Party Leader Booking Guide Names List and Final Forms Know Before You Go final information booklet Kit list

Our 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 confidence in their advice and the information they provide.

Our Ski team 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 office and in resort. They liaise with ski fit 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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During the booking process you took note of all of our requirements and made sure they were met. This meant it was a really good hotel and resort to stay in that suited the age of our pupils.

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What’s included Europe

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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** *See Terms and Conditions paragraph 6 pg 57 for further info. **PGL will not charge a small party supplement for any size of group travelling by coach on peak departure dates (i.e. Feb 14-16, 2020 4-6 April 2020. 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

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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

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

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Travel & insurance Travelling by Coach Coach travel offers you door-to-door convenience, easier supervision of your group, more flexibility at your resort and the benefit 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 Reassurance In 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 final travel pack.

Coach Specification All UK coaches must comply with our coach contract which stipulates post 2011 vehicles in compliance with strict UK Coaching Regulations including: Lap belts 24 hour breakdown assistance All coaches comply with Regulation R66 (1994), ensuring your coach offers the latest additional safety features ◾ Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check of all drivers ◾ ◾ ◾

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Secondary braking system Drinks machine Reclining seats DVD system Onboard toilet and washroom Stereo and PA systems Snow chains Effective winter heating system

Crossing the Channel We have contracts with all the cross-channel operators, so in case of a significant 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.

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Operator P&O DFDS DFDS Eurotunnel

Route Dover-Calais Dover-Dunkirk Dover-Calais Folkestone-Calais

Approximate Crossing Time 1 hour 15 minutes 2 hours 1 hour 15 minutes 35 minutes

Baggage Luggage 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.

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Travelling by Air You may prefer the speed, comfort and the extra night in resort afforded by air travel, and you can fly to most resorts featured in our brochure.

PGL works with major airlines to provide convenient and value for money flights 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.

Insurance PGL 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 Confirmation. 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: Cancellation/loss of deposit

Up to £5,000

Curtailment

Up to £5,000

Emergency medical expenses (including MEDICARD and 24 hour assistance)

Up to £5m

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 (£200 under 18’s; £1,000 for party leader)

Up to £500

Personal liability

Up to £1m

Organiser’s liability

Up to £5m

Excesses There is an excess of up to £35 on some sections. Details shown above are based on the 2019 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.

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ABTA No.V2683 The air holidays and flights shown are provided by PGL Air Travel Ltd and ATOL protected by the CAA (ATOL no 4630).

Your peace of mind Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge The 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 effectively For more information visit www.lotc.org.uk

Ski Course Organiser Course For 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, efficiently and in such a way as to give maximum educational benefit 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.

Safety Management System Our Safety Management System is audited and externally verified by the School Travel Forum (STF), of which we are a founder member, and is compliant with current DfE guidelines. Our Safety Management System document 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 benefit from ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct.

All of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. You will receive an ATOL certificate with your booking.

To ensure that your coach drivers are fully rested before your journey home we continue to provide, as standard, local transfer to the slopes (where appropriate) on the final day of your trip.

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Preview Visits PGL 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 Visits We 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 flights, ski hire and transport to the resort.

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2. Shadow a school group You 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.

Terms & conditions Please take the time to read the following conditions carefully.

They are the basis for the contract between us and will assist you with your future plans.

1. Contract For 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 by issue of our confirmation document.

The person named as party leader on our booking documentation 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 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 unless otherwise advised on your provisional booking. 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 and £150 for each paying member travelling to Europe or the USA by air. This is 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 date, the company reserves the right to make an administrative charge of up to £10 per person. In the event that payments are longer than 14 days overdue, 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 7b 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 however we reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the travel arrangements. You will be advised of the current price of the arrangements that you wish to book before your booking is confirmed.

The exchange rate used for overseas courses and quoted below was published in The Financial Times on 30 May 2018, £1= 1.1391 Euros, 1.3132 Swiss Francs and 1.3281 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 advised 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. PGL will advise if Air Passenger Duty tax for members

of your party over 16 years of age is included in your tour cost at the time of booking.

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 0333 321 2143. 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. PGL follows the advice of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and may on rare occasions have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. For further information on FCO advice see www.gov.uk/ foreign-travel-advice. 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 arrangements b) 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, fire, adverse weather or natural or nuclear disaster: ◾ 84-29 days: £8 ◾ 28-15 days: £12 ◾ 14 days or less: £15 d) 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. Final Party Information Final Party Information forms need to be returned to PGL 14 weeks prior to travel. It is important that we receive these on time in order for us to ensure your final invoice is correct and all the elements of your trip can be reconfirmed including ensuring we have the right number of instructors and that the correct ski equipment and lift passes can be ordered. If we receive this late it can jeopardise the service we provide.

The Company reserves the right to make an administrative charge of up to £15 per person should final details forms not be received within these deadlines.

10. Travel tickets & vouchers These are valid in conjunction with the particular travel arrangements booked and the route specified. 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.

11. 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 confirmed 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, fire, 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

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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.

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.

12. 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.

Please see full details of our Safety Management Document on our website.

13. Complaints procedure If there is any problem with your tour, we want to be the first 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 find 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.

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.

14. 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.

15. 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

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accommodation, in any smoke free places or behaves in any other way which may cause a fire 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.

16. 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 2020 these are 14-16 Feb and 4-6 Apr) we will not impose a small group supplement on any group which has booked and confirmed its final numbers with full deposits and any interim payments by 30th April 2019. 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 for all 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.

17. 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 final 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 fitted 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 cross channel service.

All cross channel arrangements are based on daytime car ferry services via the Dover-Calais or Dover-Dunkirk or the Eurotunnel service (if requested). We will liaise with cross-channel providers as early as possible to try and secure a suitable crossing. We cannot however generally confirm arrangements until approximately 12 weeks before travel. 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 to www.ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_en In 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 flight 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 flight timings shown in this brochure, on our website or in any other promotional material and detailed on your Booking Confirmation are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. 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, flight times and carrier. It is possible that UK departure airport, overseas arrival airport, carrier and/or flight 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, flight timings, and/or aircraft type (if given) will not entitle you to cancel or change other arrangements without paying our normal charges except where specified in these conditions.

If your flight is cancelled or delayed, your flight 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 flight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your flight. We have no liability to make any payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect of any flight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any flight 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 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.uk Baggage 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.

18. Accommodation All 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 twinbedded 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 twinbedded 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. Most hotels now request visiting groups to pay a deposit on arrival, usually around €500 as security against possible damage in the hotel. 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.

19. Excursions Where evening activities or excursions have been pre-booked and payment has been made in advance by PGL, we cannot refund any monies to the group for non-attendance or cancellation of the visit (including cancellation due to adverse weather conditions).

If you choose not to attend any evening entertainment which has been pre-booked only, cancellation fees will apply.

20. 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.

21. Passports & visas The 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/passports Visas 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 When travelling to the US from the 1st April 2016 you must have a passport with an integrated chip (an epassport) to travel on the Visa Waiver Programme or have obtained the correct visa, valid for your stay. Each person wishing to visit the US must have either; i) an e-passport (if your passport is issued after 26 October 2006), and a Visa Waiver Form or ii) a valid passport and a valid visa which must be obtained before travel from the US authorities.

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.uk All 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.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo as requirements frequently change. The FCO website also has advice on the strict rules regarding bringing food and animal products back into the UK, see www. direct.gov.uk/dontbringmeback for more details.

22. Health matters The Party Leader named on the booking documentation 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. 23. Insurance and medical PGL winter sports insurance is generally included in the price of your ski course unless otherwise advised on your provisional booking and booking confirmation. 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.

24. Special requests Any 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.

25. Ages & additional adults a) Prices are valid for pupils in full time education, aged 17 years and under on the day of departure. Pupils in full time education born in 1999 or before 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 £150. 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.

26. Additional requirements We 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.

27. Data protection and GDPR We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Please read our Privacy Statement, a copy of which can be found at www.pgl.co.uk/ privacy. This privacy statement explains what personal data we collect about you, how and why we use it, who we disclose it to, and how we protect your privacy.

28. VAT All 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.

29. 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.

30. Brochure information The information contained in this brochure is accurate and correct as far as can be reasonably ascertained on the publication date, June 2018.

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.

31. 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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