Spalding High School Ski/Snowboard Trip Vallnord, Andorra 15 23 February 2019
Andorra, located between France & Spain 63km of pistes across 3 different areas Vallnord Range of both sunny and tree-lined slopes Excellent for beginners and intermediates
The Ski Area
Coach Travel Pick up from school Friday lunchtime Dover-Calais Ferry Overnight journey Arrive following afternoon ski hire
Hotel Mu**** The hotel is located within the small town of La Cortinada with the main shops just 5Km away in La Massana where one of the gondolas start. Andorra s capital is 11km from Hotel Mu.
Hotel Mu - Accommodation Students are generally accommodated in 4-6 bedded rooms. Buffet-style continental breakfast & evening meal Hot lunches at a mountain restaurant Safe in each room Public bar area Games room Towels provided Ski storage at slopes Free Wi-Fi
Rooms and Hotel features
The Journey Comfortable clothing Very small hand luggage bag (to fit in overhead storage on coach) Wear/use your ski jacket saves space in your suitcase Carry food and a small amount of money to buy food en route (10-20E) Small charge for toilets at rest stop: take some change Something to do!
A typical day : Part 1 Wake up call at 7-7.30!! Breakfast serve yourself with cereal, bread rolls, cheese, cold meats and jam.. Collect lift pass/gloves/glasses/goggles and a little money: Apply face creams, lip salve and smile Onto coach for short drive to slopes
A typical day : Part 2 Meet ski/board instructor. Two hour ski/board lesson Lunch : On the slopes at the mid-station Two hour ski/board lesson Quick shower!!! Evening Meal Evening entertainment Sleep!
Evening Activities Pizza Evening Quiz Night Karaoke Hot Chocolate Bowling Presentation Evening
Tuition 6 days tuition 2 hour lesson in morning and 2 hour lesson in afternoon English speaking instructors
Awards Most improved skier award daily Local Alpine ski awards Presentation evening on last night
Rules and Regulations Students must follow instructions from both teachers and instructors The journey / free time is just as hazardous as the skiing Please leave valuables at home
Insurance Extensive winter sports insurance is included in your package. PGL is one of the most recognised names in school trips and skiing with many years experience of operating ski tours Please see insurance details for full cover details, but naturally activities arranged by PGL are covered, as well as skis, personal belongings, etc - subject to a small excess in most cases.
Tallington Ski Lessons Highly recommended Private individual tuition Small group tuition School organised group tuition Dates are: Tuesday 4 December 4.30-6.30 or Wednesday 5 December 4.30-6.30 (taken by minibus from School and returned to SHS for about 7.00pm)
Ski Clothing Ski clothing : buy/hire/borrow Kit List ski 3/4 pairs of thick socks 1 pair of ski gloves Good quality sun glasses and goggles A thick fleece plus polo necks Thermal trousers and top Scarf and warm hat Après ski boots or heavy shoes High factor suntan lotion / block please help to ensure that pupils do not expose themselves to the potential hazard of sunburn. Please note that temperatures on the snow can vary enormously in late season with bright sunshine and hot temperatures one minute and then cold, cloudy weather the next. Hence we would recommend several layers are worn each day i.e. thermal top, polo, fleece top, jacket to be prepared for all types of conditions.
Other Essential Kit Kit List Below is a list of suggested items we recommend to take: Pillow and pillow case (for the journey). Wash bag and towels Night clothes Several changes of underwear and socks Casual wear for travel and evenings, including a warm fleece Several t-shirts / long-sleeved and short-sleeved A pair of trainers Labelled strong plastic bags (bin liners) for wet clothes Plastic water bottle Toiletries
How to take it! One MEDIUM sized suitcase (you will have to carry it) containing snow wear, clothes, underwear One small hand luggage bag containing food/drink/passport/money/medication ONE pair of ski socks (ski fit) Use ski jacket as pillow/quilt it gets very cold on the bus late at night Estimated leaving time from school 12.15 p.m.
Return Journey Suitcase to be mostly packed on Thursday Return Ski equipment after Friday PM ski lesson Shower and evening meal at hotel Begin coach journey Sleep(?) until breakfast stop Telephone call once drivers can give an arrival time but likely to mid-late afternoon
Advice Have basic lessons at Tallington. Progress is very slow if you have to learn how to put the equipment on and learn how to stop Ask Santa for ski gloves/goggles/thermals, etc Borrow any ski wear you can & check out the sales! Think about your fitness levels four hours of exercise, outside in the fresh air every day, is hard work. Make sure you are fit!
Photos from previous trips
Spalding High School Ski/Snowboard Trip Vallnord, Andorra 15 23 February 2019