Richmond Holidays Winter 2019-20 Brochure

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Welcome We believe that a holiday can be so much more than just an escape from your normal routine. A Richmond holiday is an investment in your relationships, health, faith and future!

We recognise this investment and commit to honouring your time with us, be it your first or fiftieth Richmond holiday. It is our passion to love, serve and delight you!

Let us take care of you so that you can enjoy a stress-free, quality time away, whether relaxing in the bubbling hot tub or making fresh tracks in the snow.

As a company, Christ is at the centre of all we do. Whether in the UK or overseas, our teams start each day in prayer, uniting as a Richmond family.

Do you have friends or family who don’t ski yet? Bring them on our ‘Learn To Ski’ week, new for the 2019-20 season! Or would you like some top tips to perfect your style? If so, our ‘Technique Week’ is for you!

Join us in the Alps this winter for a holiday to remember.

I hope to see you on the slopes!

Adam Playfair, Managing Director

Contents 02 Our Ministry 03 What Your Holiday Includes 03 Children’s Work 04 About the Resort: The Three Valleys 05 Which Chalet Is Right For Me? 06 Themed Weeks 07 Non-Skiers 08 Chalet Des Neiges, Reberty 12 Chalet Elise, Le Bettaix 16 Getting There 17 Ski Extras 18 Summer Holidays 20 How To Book Your Holiday 21 Group Bookings & Recruitment

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Our Ministry We understand that a holiday can be a precious time to get away from the demands and stresses of everyday life.

However, we believe that one thing a holiday doesn’t have to be is a break from our relationship with God. In fact, we believe a time away of fun and relaxation is a perfect opportunity to deepen our faith in our awesome, loving God in a setting of His beautiful creation.

We have a dedicated Ministry Leader in each chalet every week of the season. They are there in a pastoral capacity during your holiday and, as we always say, the majority of our “ministry” happens on the chairlifts, around the dinner table and in the hot tubs! Additionally, our Ministry Leaders provide fixed points of teaching throughout the week, which are entirely optional. Each morning we start with a short devotion and time of prayer and then, in the evening, we hold an informal time of praise and worship followed by some Bible teaching before enjoying dinner.

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“I felt I had been in heaven for a week, being so well looked after and cared for by the lovely team.

I particularly enjoyed the wonderful friendships and enjoyment of being active outside in God’s amazing beautiful creation, not thinking about work or other concerns for a whole week!”

Alison S, Feb 19, Chalet Elise

What Your Holiday Includes  Accommodation in beautifully decorated, Richmond-exclusive chalets  Caring and professional Richmond staff  Delicious breakfasts, afternoon teas and three course evening meals with canapés and complimentary wine  Opportunities for prayer, inspiring reflections, worship and teaching from your Richmond Ministry Leader  100% financial protection through our membership of the Travel Trust Association

Children’s Work Available: 21 Dec, 28 Dec, 15 Feb, 04 Apr, 11 Apr Are you bringing children with you? Take a look at what Richmond can offer:  Children’s Tea: A child-friendly menu available early evening for children aged 2-12 yrs.  Children’s Ministry: We offer children’s ministry for those aged 4-12 yrs, led by a member of the Richmond team.  Child Supervision: Fancy a few extra hours on the slopes? Richmond staff can take your children aged 4-12 yrs to/from ski school, give them lunch and entertain them until 14:00. Must be booked in advance. £125 per child for five days, including lunches.

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About the Resort Our two chalets are set in the heart of The Three Valleys resort, which is the world’s largest ski area. There are over 600km of interconnected ski runs that link together the resorts of Les Menuires, Val Thorens, Méribel and Courchevel. The high altitude of the resort guarantees great skiing throughout the winter season.

With so many slopes, there is something to suit any skiing ability and preference. Whether you have never skied before, enjoy cruising the blues and reds, or you are looking for an adrenaline pumping couloir, all this and more can be found in The Three Valleys!

Three Valleys Highlights  The Three Valleys resort is home to 6 glaciers and 25 accessible summits, 10 of which are over 2,500m  The maximum skiing altitude is 3,230m  85% of the ski area is situated above 1,800m  Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe - with 99% of its ski area above 2,000m  321 Alpine ski runs: 51 green, 132 blue, 106 red, 32 black  The resort has 169 high performance modern ski lifts

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Which Chalet Is Right For Me? Distance to walk until you can clip on your skis Chalet altitude From the chalet to Les Menuires: bus / minibus Max Capacity Distance from Chambery Airport

Chalet des Neiges Reberty Village

Chalet Elise Le Bettaix

20m to the piste

200m to the chairlift

2,000m

1,600m

Public bus from Reberty Village every 20mins

Richmond shuttlebus to Les Menuires up to 4x daily

40 Beds

32 Beds

114km - 1hr 40mins

110km - 1hr 30mins

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Themed Weeks Take part in our programme of Themed Weeks across the winter. Whether it is your first or fiftieth time skiing, we have some great weeks planned for you!

Christmas Week

Technique Weeks

21 Dec Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Come join us in the snowy mountains this December to celebrate Jesus’ birth! Enjoy festive ministry, welcoming fellowship, roaring log fires and a delicious Christmas dinner without any worries about preparing the turkey!

Chalet des Neiges, Reberty Village, 25 Jan and 01 Feb

ReIgnite Chalet Elise, Le Bettaix, 04 Jan and 21 Mar Our ReIgnite weeks are so popular that we now have two! Laugh, have adventures and enjoy spending time with friends old and new on our 20s & 30s winter holidays! Ideal for those travelling alone or with a friend, whatever your skiing or boarding ability.

ReLoad

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Chalet des Neiges, Reberty Village, 11 Jan With our team on hand to organise ski groupings and suggest routes, our ReLoad week is perfect for those in their 40s & 50s travelling by themselves! Enjoy chats on the chairlifts, fellowship at our lunch-meets, and a catch up over a cuppa back at the chalet as the sun sets.

Challenge yourself and develop your carving, moguls and off-piste ski techniques. A qualified local instructor will be working exclusively with Richmond, providing tuition and tips as well as guiding you around the mountains.

Learn To Ski Week Chalet des Neiges, Reberty Village, 21 Mar New for this winter we are introducing our Learn To Ski Week!

Skiing conditions in March are perfect for beginners, as is our chalet’s position alongside a blue grade ski slope. Book the learner package and start your lessons right from the chalet with our experienced instructor who will work exclusively with Richmond for the week.

Non-Skiers There is so much to enjoy during your Richmond holiday besides skiing and snowboarding. Throughout the day, many of the chair lifts can be used by pedestrians in order to travel further up the mountain for stunning views over the valley.

Free buses can take you to the local towns of Les Menuires, Saint Martin or Val Thorens, where there are leisure centres with pools, spas and gyms. Or, if you fancy a different alpine sport, you can try cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing. Each day we arrange lunch meets, meaning you can join the skiers in the group for a mountainside pizza, crêpe or soup!

Each of our chalets have two saunas and two wonderful outside hot tubs, which look out onto the mountains. The comfortable lounges with cosy fires offer great spaces to relax, read a book and enjoy the alpine ambience.

Complimentary tea and coffee is available in the lounge throughout the day.

“All the other guests were so welcoming and you could talk to anyone easily, almost like a big family holiday. The Christian ethos and time for God really sets Richmond apart; it’s amazing to come back to afternoon tea and hot tubs, followed by the devotional and worship, a lovely long relaxed dinner and then spending the rest of evening chilling with games by the fire!”

Thomas M, Jan 2019, Chalet Elise

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Chalet Des Neiges, Reberty Three Valleys, France Chalet des Neiges is perfectly positioned in Reberty Village beside a blue-grade ski slope and opposite a ski school meeting point.

The chalet’s ski-in, ski-out location makes it a firm favourite for many, as does the superb, uninterrupted view of the mountains that can be enjoyed from the dining room, the lounge and the large south facing balconies - perfect for watching the idyllic mountain sunsets!

Highlights  Chalet des Neiges is situated at an altitude of 2,000m  Incredible positioning with skiing from the door and just one lift to access the Val Thorens or Meribel valleys  An exclusive spa area including saunas and two outdoor hot tubs, which overlook the magnificent mountains  Suitable for beginners and children: an ESF ski school meet point is opposite the chalet  A frequent free bus runs throughout the day from just outside Reberty Village to Les Menuires

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About Chalet des Neiges The chalet’s fourteen bedrooms are traditionally decorated, all with comfortable beds and stylish ensuites. With a variety of room types, we recommend booking early in order to secure the best option for you.

After a day on the mountains, relax in the chalet’s saunas and bubbling hot tubs, or sit by the crackling log fire in the comfortable and spacious lounge with a cup of tea and a slice of homemade cake. Our staff team are always on hand to ensure you have the best holiday, providing everything from ski tips to extra pillows!

Each evening, following a time of ministry, canapés are served ahead of a delicious three course meal with complimentary red and white wine. During the meal, share stories of your day and enjoy great fellowship together before joining some of the Richmond team in the lounge for an after-dinner game.

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“On top of the location and skiing, we particularly enjoyed the sense of community, the ministry times and evening meals together. We had a lovely time - the combination of a great location, excellent ministry leaders and good skiing made for a memorable family holiday.”

Paul G, March 2019

Guide Prices 14 December 2019 - 18 April 2020 We love early bookers! Book your place now to secure the best price.

Saturday arrivals Prices per person based on two adults sharing a two bed room in Chalet des Neiges: 7 Nights Outside of School Holidays

£621 - £899

School Holidays (21 & 28 Dec, 15 Feb, 04 & 11 Apr)

£730 - £1256

We’d love to give you a bespoke quote, so please call 020 3004 2661 We can reserve rooms for three days - no cost, no obligation!

• Prices may change and are subject to availability. They will be confirmed upon enquiry.

• Please see our website for under 18s discounts.

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Chalet Elise, Le Bettaix Three Valleys, France Chalet Elise is nestled in the charming Bettaix Village.

The Doron river winds through the middle of this typically French village, perfect for an evening stroll as the sun sets.

Only a few minutes’ walk from the boot room door is the ‘Le Bettex’ ski lift that will take you to La Croisette, from where you can explore the awesome Three Valleys ski resort.

Highlights  Situated at 1,600m, Le Bettaix is in the top 5% of European ski resorts by altitude  Richmond shuttle buses to Les Menuires, perfect for beginners going to morning lessons and those not skiing  Secluded hot tubs and saunas situated on the balcony offer privacy and luxury  Walk along the Doron river to the village of Saint Martin de Belleville  The large balcony is a stunning location from where you can watch the sunset

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About Chalet Elise At the heart of Chalet Elise is its lounge with its comfy sofas around the open fireplace and views over the village. The lounge is the perfect environment in which to relax with a cup of tea - plus, thanks to its huge pull-down screen, it’s the ideal space for our ministry sessions and after-dinner movie nights!

On the ground floor, our “snug” is home to table football, where you can challenge the staff to a game (which is far less risky than a ski race!). There are fifteen ensuite bedrooms in the chalet, including one room with its own Jacuzzi bath, for that extra level of luxury!

Our friendly staff team will make sure that you have a fantastic holiday - from providing a hearty breakfast that sets you up for the day, to helping you map out a ski route, and then welcoming you back each afternoon with a smile and a slice of cake. Chalet Elise has two saunas and hot tubs that are perfectly positioned on the outside balcony, where you can unwind and enjoy the tranquillity of the mountains.

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“We absolutely loved our holiday, from start to finish all the Richmond staff have been amazing. The chalet has such a welcoming and homely atmosphere…The chalet and the food were wonderful but it’s definitely the staff that make Richmond stand out from anywhere we have been before.”

Rachel H, April 2019

Guide Prices 14 December 2019 - 18 April 2020 We love early bookers! Book your place now to secure the best price.

Saturday arrivals Prices per person based on two adults sharing a two bed room in Chalet Elise: 7 Nights Outside of School Holidays

£528 - £616

School Holidays (21 & 28 Dec, 15 Feb, 04 & 11 Apr)

£540 - £942

We’d love to give you a bespoke quote, so please call 020 3004 2661 We can reserve rooms for three days - no cost, no obligation!

• Prices may change and are subject to availability. They will be confirmed upon enquiry.

• Please see our website for under 18s discounts.

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Getting There Flights Chambéry Airport is 110km from our chalets, making it the closest airport. Richmond operates return Chambéry transfers, available exclusively to our guests, for £79 per person. There are also flight options from the UK to Lyon, Geneva and Grenoble airports, each served by public and private transfer operators and hire car services.

Eurostar Train Board the Eurostar train at Ashford or St Pancras then travel directly to Moutiers, France, at the base of The Three Valleys. The overnight service means you can enjoy eight full days of skiing, or catch the daytime service for great views of the French countryside. The return Richmond transfer from Moutiers station is £45 per person and includes a complimentary breakfast for the early morning arrivals.

Self-drive On arriving in Calais, France, it is approximately a 600-mile, nine-hour drive to our chalets. There is underground parking near Chalet des Neiges and free parking in both Reberty Village and Le Bettaix. Driving directions are available to download from our website.

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Ski Extras Lift Passes Avoid queues in resort! Add a Three Valleys lift pass to your booking before departure so that it will be waiting for you in the chalet on arrival. There are reduced rates available for children (under 12), families and seniors (over 65).

Equipment Hire Ski and snowboard hire can be organised through Richmond at a discounted rate from in-resort prices. With four grades of equipment, you can be sure to have the right kit and we can advise you if needed. We take your measurements in advance to ensure less time getting your equipment fitted and more time on the slopes!

Ski and Snowboard Lessons Richmond can organise six-day group lessons at your required level with the ESF ski school starting from 3 years old. We recommend you book early, especially in highseason weeks, to avoid disappointment.

All ski extras must be booked no later than three weeks before departure. Full details, including prices, are available on our website: richmond-holidays.com/ski

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Summer Holidays Once you’ve experienced a Richmond holiday in the winter, we’re sure you’ll want to join us in the summer too!

Our summer resorts offer the same friendly, professional, Christian hospitality as our ski chalets and you’ll probably recognise some of our staff too! Join us for fun, fellowship, relaxation and adventure, all in the capable hands of our Richmond staff teams.

Samos

Thursday Arrivals: May to October Our resort on the stunning Greek island of Samos is metres from the glistening aquamarine Aegean Sea. The familyrun Zefiros Beach Hotel has a large swimming pool and terrace overlooking the sea. Our Richmond-exclusive RYA watersports centre offers dinghy sailing, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking plus a range of instruction.

French Alps

Saturday Arrivals: July and August From the sun-soaked balcony of our chalet in Reberty Village, look out onto the glorious mountains and the surrounding meadows of alpine summer flowers. Enjoy relaxing in hammocks, walking in the beautiful mountains or, for the adventurous, braving the high ropes courses!

For more information: richmond-holidays.com/summer

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How To Book Your Holiday Phone: 020 3004 2661 Email: info@richmond-holidays.com Office hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30 & Sat 09:30-12:30

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Any Extras?

Decide which chalet is right for you by browsing the brochure or visiting our website for further information, photos and videos of our resorts. If you need any help or advice, our friendly and knowledgeable Holiday Consultants are just a phone call away.

We can provisionally hold a room in your name for three working days at no charge. This gives you peace of mind to book your travel or get your group organised!

Time to book your travel! Our website provides guidance on travel options, details of our exclusive transfers and downloadable driving directions.

Your holiday is confirmed upon payment of the £100pp deposit, or the full balance if the departure date is within ten weeks. This payment can be made online or over the phone.

Let us know any dietary requirements or special requests. Don’t forget to add on your ski extras, see p.17 for details.

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Group Bookings Are you part of a group looking to book a ski holiday? Or are you interested in booking exclusive use of one of our chalets for a week? If so, contact the office and speak to one of our friendly Holiday Consultants to discuss options.

Recruitment Would you like to join one of our professional, hardworking and caring teams? Would you like to have the opportunity to serve God, serve our guests, learn new skills and make lifelong friends? Do you enjoy being part of a company centred around Christ and with a passion to glorify Him in the day-to-day?

Explore our current and upcoming opportunities online and apply to join the fantastic Richmond Team: richmond-holidays.com/careers “All of the Richmond Staff were (as usual) absolutely outstanding in their performance and attitude towards everyone, they made us all feel part of that unique Christian family away from home.�

Alex G, Jan 2019, Chalet des Neiges.

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