The English International College Skiing in Switzerland 13th-20th February 2016

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1 The English International College Skiing in Switzerland 13th-20th February 2016 Staying in Arosa at the BASIC HOTEL

2 Skiing is.. fun exciting skilful active aspirational social energising invigorating uplifting almost surreal perfect happiness

3 Welcome to The Ski Company For the past 23 years we have been arranging ski trips for school and adult groups to Arosa in south eastern Switzerland. Our aim is to help you plan and enjoy your perfect ski holiday in the Swiss Alps. Every season new children and families come and join us to experience the fabulous skiing on offer, so please enjoy our brochure, we look forward to welcoming you in resort. Let us...

4 ..take you to Switzerland Majestic mountains, superb skiing, excellent ski schools. With such an overwhelming natural backdrop, many visitors are lured to Switzerland to experience the pristine mountains and the untouched outdoors. Switzerland truly represents the awesome beauty of the Alps, from the lush deep lakes to the highest mountain peak, from the rich green forests to the enduring snow of the glaciers. Great scenery, high quality, fantastic service, an endless choice of activities, Switzerland has it all so come and see for yourself what the fuss is all about.

5 ..so begins the adventure The final leg of your journey to Arosa begins at Chur. From here you are in for a treat, one of the world s top 10 scenic railway journeys through to your destination. The carriages, in the blue & yellow of Arosa, cross the elegant Langwieser Viaduct and up on through the snow covered forests, an incredible climb of 1000 metres in just 26 kilometres. When you pull into Arosa, you know your Alpine Adventure has begun.

6 ..to Ski Arosa and Lenzerheide Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes books and an avid sportsman, wrote of his pioneering ski adventures in Arosa. It is easy to see why, when you visit the spectacular resort, situated at 1800 metres above sea level in a mountain bowl surrounded by high peaks. The variety of runs has something for everyone; easy access for beginners, immaculately groomed slopes for intermediates and a wondrous amount of off-piste. The ski area of Arosa is linked to Lenzerheide giving you 225 kms of slopes on a single lift pass.

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8 ..and stay in in the beautiful town village of of Arosa Torgon Arosa has been a popular place to relax, recover and enjoy the clean mountain air for more than 100 years. Everything in Arosa can be reached by foot or by the free bus to give you access to a vast array of shops and a diverse selection of wonderful restaurants. With peaks rising all around you, a walk through Arosa is a string of post card perfect views and picturesque mountain scenes. Achieving the seemingly impossible, the village retains its very traditional feel yet combines it with the Swiss German efficiency of a modern ski resort; everything the winter sports enthusiast could wish for.

9 ..at the Basic Hotel The accommodation that we use is a new concept for Arosa and offers good quality at affordable prices, refurbished and re-branded as the ironically named Basic Hotel - click and see for yourself Most of the rooms are spacious and stylish and all rooms have en-suite facilities. The hotel has a relaxed atmosphere whilst retaining that feeling of Swiss efficiency. Perfectly located right in the middle of the village it ideal for a great alpine holiday both on and off the slopes. Breakfast and evening meals are offered as a buffet to give you choice and convenience.

10 ..and ski with the experts The Swiss Ski School is rightly regarded as the best in the world and the Swiss Ski School in Arosa is a shining example. Their uniforms are not the traditional red and white; they proudly wear blue and yellow, the distinctive colours of the village of Arosa. The ski school offers a wide range of ski and snowboard lessons taught by a highly motivated and passionate team of instructors. Their professionalism, knowledge and experience remains unmatched. Add to this the most important ingredients; feeling safe and having fun and you will have an unforgettable experience on the mountain and finish each day with a smile on your face.

11 ..only in Arosa Horses racing on a frozen lake, hot air balloons hovering over the mountains, watching the Swiss national team play ice hockey, the snowboard world championships, sleigh rides around town and that distinctive blue & yellow everywhere you go, you may see all of this at the end of an amazing alpine train journey Arosa

12 Our guests and friends return to us year after year. So why not come along? The best trip ever! Blackheath High School UK The whole package you laid on was, as always, fantastic. St Christopher s School Bahrain I just wanted to say a very big thank you to you and your team for an excellent ski trip. Doha Montessori School Qatar I have absolutely no reservation at all in recommending The Ski Company for school parties of all ages and abilities. Gateway Academy UK Our group had an unforgettable experience and we d like to thank you all for that. Dubai American Academy UAE

13 The Ski Company, 4A Nelson Arcade, Nelson Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9JB Tel: Fax: