France - The Three ValleysNEW FOR 2010

We are delighted to bring in another big ski area to the 2010 programme. With up to 600km of slopes for all levels and 200 ski lifts we feel sure that the resorts of Méribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens which make up the world famous “Three Valleys” region will offer a unique ski experience for your group.

Our chosen hotels are situated in the picturesque spa town of Brides-les-Bains, which offers a more affordable and studentfriendly welcome as well as fantastic evening entertainments.

The skiing

Méribel pass

Your Club Europe Ski pass is based on skiing in Méribel as this is conveniently accessible from the Gondola located only a short walk from both our hotels. It takes only 20 minutes to access the 150kms of pistes in the Méribel Valley where the ESF ski school will ensure your students of all abilities enjoy real progress in their high altitude surrounds.

Courchevel Pass

Should you prefer your ski week to be Courchevel Valley this can be organized without a supplement as the lift pass for this valley is identical to the Méribel Valley. The skiing is very similar with 150kms of pistes and a variety of blues, reds & challenging black runs. The short coach trip to Courchevel 1300 takes around 20 minutes and the ESF are equally as accommodating as Méribel.

Les 3 Vallées Pass

For anyone with expert skiers we are pleased to offer a lift pass extension into the whole 3 Valley Domaine. Please see the price insert for details.

Fantastic Snow Record

With over 200cms of snow throughout April 2008 it is a fantastic choice for groups wanting to ski later in the year. We have negotiated superb prices for April skiing so why not give it a go!

2008	January		February				March					April
Week	19th	26th	2nd	9th	16th	23rd	1st	8th	15th	22nd	29th	5th	12th	19th
Upper slopes (cm)	114	115	119	125	126	119	116	127	153	194	225	209	204	223
Lower slopes (cm)	34	43	43	55	53	48	43	31	37	47	51	45	38	34

Après ski

Brides-les-Bains offers a variety of traditional evening entertainments. It has a number of bars and restaurants all with prices well below that of Méribel or Courchevel.

• Bowling
• Disco
• Cinema
• Ice Skating
• Swimming Pool (Méribel)

Brides-les-Bains has a dynamic Tourist Office which organizes weekly themed entertainment during the season such as Local markets, Karaoke evenings and regular live Concerts.

Hotel Bridois 2 star hotel

Capacity 55 CE Rating***

This excellent family-run hotel is well located in the centre of Brides-les-Bains and run by Sylvie and Jean-François who are known for their warm welcome and excellent home cooked food. Its 28 rooms offer a mixture of 2/3 & 4 beds for students, all with private bathrooms. Leaders’ rooms are twin bedded. There is a bar, TV room and winter terrace. The hotel is only a few minutes walk from the centre of town and the Olympic Gondola.

• Sole occupancy
• Centrally located
• Short walk to the lifts

 

Hotel Les Chalets 2 star hotel

Capacity 100 CE Rating****

A charming hotel run by Jacques and Lillian Goujon in a fantastic location only 150m from the Olympic gondola which provides access into Méribel. Students will be accommodated in 4 and 6 bedded rooms all with full private bathrooms, TV with satellite channels and telephone. Leaders’ rooms are twin bedded. In-house facilities include a large restaurant, comfortable bar/lounge, table tennis / recreation room with pool table and video games, sauna, hot bath and fitness suite (supplement payable locally).

• Walking distance to Gondola
• Great in-house facilities
• Fantastic off peak

Freephone 0800 496 4996
travel@club-europe.co.uk

• France locations
• Alpe D'Huez
• Les Contamines
• Montgenevre
• Three Valleys
• Valmorel La Belle

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