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Nendaz Singles<br />
Off Piste<br />
Nendaz Switzerland<br />
INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED OFF PISTE*<br />
The ‘4 Vallees’ is known for extensive, challenging<br />
slopes with a lot <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>f-piste and long bump runs.<br />
From Nendaz, you can find some <strong>of</strong> the worlds<br />
most renowned <strong>of</strong>f piste; the routes down the back<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Mont Fort Glacier or the Stairway to Heaven<br />
which takes you into the bowl to the right <strong>of</strong> Mont<br />
Fort with great views <strong>of</strong> Mont Gele.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> a challenging day up the mountain<br />
you can return to the privacy <strong>of</strong> your own room, at<br />
no extra cost, and recover in the peace and quiet <strong>of</strong><br />
your own space.<br />
• Six days with mountain guides<br />
• Single room at no extra cost<br />
• Family run hotel just a short walk from<br />
the main cable car<br />
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Nendaz Powder & Piste<br />
Nendaz Switzerland<br />
ADVANCED, EXPERT OFF PISTE*<br />
Nendaz lies on a sunny uneven terrace <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
stunning views over the Rhône Valley below. The<br />
hotel takes its name from a ‘deserter’ <strong>of</strong> Napoleon’s<br />
army who fled from battle and took refuge in The<br />
Valais mountains in the second half <strong>of</strong> the 19th<br />
century. A traditional Swiss Chalet Style Hotel, you<br />
have the perfect base from where to head <strong>of</strong>f each<br />
morning into the largest ski area in Switzerland.<br />
The week will be spent divided between your <strong>Ski</strong><br />
<strong>Club</strong> Leader and a mountain guide so you can<br />
check out both what the on and <strong>of</strong>f piste have to<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer.<br />
• Friendly, family run hotel<br />
• Cosy, bar with open fire place<br />
• Three days with <strong>Ski</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Leader, three days<br />
with local mountain guide<br />
STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £895 STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £699<br />
Sat 9 - Sat 16 Mar<br />
Sat 16 - Sat 23 Mar<br />
F<br />
Andy Thompson<br />
John Kerr<br />
S<br />
Neige-Aventure<br />
Neige-Aventure<br />
Not Included<br />
Not Included<br />
Rail 2.5 hrs<br />
Rail 2.5 hrs<br />
Hotel le Déserteur 3* - half board, single room<br />
Hotel le Déserteur 3* - half board, twin share<br />
www.ledeserteur.ch/en/<br />
www.ledeserteur.ch/en/<br />
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REF 113<br />
Val Descents<br />
Val d’Isère France<br />
INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED OFF PISTE*<br />
Val d’Isère is one <strong>of</strong> the world’s best resorts for both<br />
on and <strong>of</strong>f-piste skiing, whether for advanced skiers<br />
or confident, mileage hungry intermediates. Many<br />
people say the lift-serviced <strong>of</strong>f piste is unrivalled!<br />
For a combination <strong>of</strong> seriously impressive skiing<br />
and a captivating village ambience, Val d’Isère has<br />
it all. Your time on snow will be divided between<br />
the <strong>Ski</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Leader and a local mountain guide<br />
so there’ll be plenty <strong>of</strong> opportunity to explore the<br />
wealth <strong>of</strong> terrain at your ski tips! Mark Warner<br />
hospitality will add the finishing touch to what we<br />
can guarantee will be a week to remember.<br />
• Comfortable and central hotel with snug<br />
lounge/bar and open fire<br />
• Three days with mountain guide, three days<br />
with <strong>Ski</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Leader<br />
• Travel and accommodation provided by<br />
Mark Warner<br />
STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £999<br />
Sun 24 - Sun 31 Mar<br />
Peter Sewell<br />
Elizabeth Chabert, Pascal Arpin<br />
Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble<br />
Coach 3 hrs<br />
Chalethotel Cygnaski - chalet board, twin share<br />
www.markwarner.co.uk<br />
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Grimentz Powder<br />
& Piste<br />
Grimentz Switzerland<br />
INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED OFF PISTE*<br />
The charming 15th century village <strong>of</strong> Grimentz<br />
is nestled beneath high, snow-sure slopes. The<br />
charming, unspoilt village is less well known than<br />
some other Swiss resorts and is therefore relatively<br />
free from crowds and queues. It is renowned for<br />
it’s excellent, extensive <strong>of</strong>f piste and varied on<br />
piste – including a black run <strong>of</strong> almost 1300 vertical<br />
metres. Those powder hunters amongst you will<br />
spend your time with either your <strong>Ski</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Leader<br />
or local mountain guide seeking thrills galore! And<br />
after a long day up the mountain the Hotel Alpina<br />
and Grimentz could not be better located for tired<br />
legs!<br />
• Three days with <strong>Ski</strong> <strong>Club</strong> leader, three days with<br />
local mountain guide<br />
• Centrally located hotel<br />
• Fantastic <strong>of</strong>f piste skiing opportunities<br />
STANDARD 7 NIGHTS £1350<br />
Sat 30 Mar - Sat 6 Apr<br />
Nick Steel<br />
Romain Tavelli<br />
Scheduled, Heathrow - Geneva<br />
Coach 3 hrs<br />
Hotel Alpina Grimentz 3* - half board, twin share<br />
www.alpina-grimentz.com<br />
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End <strong>of</strong> Season<br />
Snowdown<br />
Val d’Isère France<br />
INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, EXPERT OFF PISTE*<br />
What could be better than empty slopes and<br />
glorious sunshine accompanied by top-notch<br />
mountain guides, in the world renowned <strong>of</strong>f-piste<br />
mecca that is the Espace Killy? Not much! So get<br />
your skis on for one last snow fix. Based in Val<br />
d’Isère you’ll spend six days covering as much <strong>of</strong><br />
this skier’s paradise as you can in the safe hands<br />
<strong>of</strong> knowledgeable guides. Chalethotel le Val d’Isère<br />
is comfortable and conveniently located both for<br />
access to the mountains and the resort’s famous<br />
nightlife. Accommodation and travel are provided<br />
by Mark Warner.<br />
• Six full days skiing with mountain guides<br />
and instructors<br />
• Rare opportunity for late-season <strong>of</strong>f piste<br />
• Choice <strong>of</strong> evening meal with wine included<br />
STANDARD<br />
Sun 14 - Sun 21 Apr<br />
John Shurmer<br />
7 NIGHTS £995<br />
Tchenko, Pascal Arpin, Elizabeth Chabert,<br />
Serge Strippentoir<br />
Charter, Gatwick - Grenoble<br />
Coach 3 hrs<br />
Chalethotel le Val d’Isère - chalet board, twin share<br />
www.markwarner.co.uk REF 138<br />
For more information or to book visit skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks or call +44 (0)20 8410 2022 <strong>Ski</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Leader Mountain Guide/Instructor *SEE PAGES 4-5 FOR SKI STANDARDS DESCRIPTIONS<br />
For more information or to book visit skiclub.co.uk/freshtracks or call +44 (0)20 8410 2022<br />
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