2020/21
Ski Trips for Schools
Legendary skiing, LEGENDARY EXPERIENCES
SCHOOL TRAVEL EXPERTS FOR OVER 50 YEARS
ITALY | AUSTRIA | ANDORRA | FRANCE | USA | CANADA The Rayburn Tours Difference ...... 4 What’s included in a ski trip? ...... 5 Welcome Set Departures ...... 6 Prep & Junior Schools ...... 7 SCO & ASCL Courses ...... 8 As skiers and boarders ourselves, we know what it takes to create the ultimate ski trip. We all City Stopovers ...... 9 remember our first time on the slopes: the nerves, the anticipation, the falls! But most importantly, the fun of it all. That’s why we want to give every student the opportunity to step out of their comfort Resorts ...... 10-33 zone, learn a new skill and experience the highs of skiing that keep us coming back year after year. The Next Steps ...... 34 Rayburn Tours - more than just a ski trip! ...... 35 We’ve sought out the best resorts that are perfect for schools, from close-to-home European destinations to exciting long-haul locations. And this year Big White in Canada (p33) is our newest Hotels Piste- Piste- Altitude addition! For awesome powder, piste-side hotels and inviting village vibes, check it out. Doorstep Ski area with side hot side skiing Page skiing pool lunches storage (1,999m+) And whilst we’re all about the skiing, we’ll work with you to strike the right balance between time spent on and off the slopes, as well as provide all those finer details that really ‘make’ a school ski trip. ITA LY Km
Sauze d’Oulx 400 10
Sestriere 400 11
Madesimo 60 12
Tarvisio 35+ 13
Folgaria 100 14
Mike Varley, Ski & Sports Tours Manager Madonna di Campiglio 150 15
Bormio 50+ 16
Santa Caterina 35+ 17
Prato Nevoso 106 18
Bardonecchia 110 19
ANDORRA Km
Vallnord 107 20
Grandvalira 107 21
FRANCE Km
Le Grand Massif 265 22
Morzine 107 23
Les Arcs & La Plagne 425 24
Courchevel 150 25
USA Acres
Sunday River 870 26
Sugarloaf 1,240 27
New Hampshire 870 28-29
CANADA Acres
Mont Tremblant 665 30
Mont-Sainte-Anne 547+ 31
Stoneham 333+ 31
Lake Louise 4,200 32
Big White (New) 7,355 33
Cover photo - Big White, Canada by © Geoff Holman + Skipass includes other resorts Prices are correct at time of printing correct are Prices
2 Call our Ski Trip specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... 01332 980 838 [email protected] rayburntours.com 3 WHAT’S INCLUDED IN A SKI TRIP?
We include these things as standard...
5 or 6 days’ skiing Local lift pass
Full board accommodation Full ski equipment & helmet hire
Transport Dedicated pre-departure support
We like to make things easier in resort...
Piste-side hotels, ski storage and hot lunches
Pre-booked après ski
Dedicated reps to take care of the logistics
Get the best value Safety & Experience
Family concessions We work directly with ski schools and ski hire companies Rayburn Fun Files packed with in-house après activities* First-hand experience of all our resorts
City stopovers SCO and ASCL courses
Ski away days Ski pack including ski ties, emergency contact cards and luggage labels* Subsidised inspection visits Vamoos Travel App with your 1 x North Face rucksack travel documents, itinerary, map for every group* and more to view offline*
Single rooms for drivers where possible
* Included as standard
4 Call our Ski Trip specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... 01332 980 838 [email protected] rayburntours.com 5 SET DEPARTURES PREP & JUNIOR Small groups don’t have to miss out on the fun! Sign up with a group between 8-25 passengers and take advantage of one of our cost effective and fully inclusive set departure packages. As always, you’ll receive the same personalised service with your own Tour Co-ordinator, documentation and planning support. SCHOOLS When it comes to younger groups, we like to provide a reassuring ‘arm around the shoulder’. So whether you want If you have fewer than 8 passengers, we may still be able to accept your booking! to bring parents along or keep it kids-only, we’ve picked out the perfect resorts for prep and junior schools. Please call us to discuss your options.
Perfect prep school resorts:
Sestriere, Italy 11
Madesimo, Italy 12
Tarvisio, Italy 13
Santa Caterina, Italy 17 TARVISIO VALLNORD FOLGARIA 13th - 20th FEB 2021 £865pp 13th - 20th FEB 2021 £865pp 13th - 20th FEB 2021 £890pp Prato Nevoso, Italy 18 th th pp 13 - 20 APR 2021 £795 Vallnord, Andorra 20
99 Dedicated learner area 99 Stay close to the pistes or in 99 Superb local ski school bustling Andorra la Vella 99 Host resort for Italian Ski 99 Varied skiing over 100km Championships 99 Interlinked ski areas Bring the parents Just the kids 99 Hot piste-side lunches 99 Hot piste-side lunches 99 Hot piste-side lunches We understand those ‘first time away from home’ Keep it old-school and let your students 99 Piste-side ski storage jitters, which is why opening the trip up to experience the highs of a trip abroad with their 99 Piste-side ski storage 99 Piste-side ski storage parents will help keep the little ones happy and class mates. And for those who need a little extra make for a family-friendly atmosphere. TLC, your rep is always on-hand to help.
Fixed package inclusions What we recommend Due to the nature of the trip, all inclusions are fixed, including the dates and price. Special requests can be made, • Travel by air for a shorter travel duration but please discuss this with one of our Tour Consultants. • Flexible instructor and staff ratios to ensure younger “The whole trip from start to and newer skiers get the attention they need Fixed inclusions: finish was amazing. The love • Full coach hire and driver costs • 5 day ski hire including helmet hire • Personalised itinerary • Smaller resorts with the same great skiing • Channel crossings • Piste-side ski storage documentation • Convenient piste-side hotels and hot lunches of the mountains and skiing • Party Leader Launch Pack • 5 night full board stay • 20 hours of ski tuition • High-end accommodation has been given to the girls!” with hot lunches • 2 out-of-house après events • Ski ties and emergency • Handy in-house après activities contact cards • Departure day hot meal • 2 on-site après events Rowan Preparatory School, Santa Caterina • Dedicated ski rep to help with all the logistics • 5 day area lift pass • Service of a dedicated ski rep
6 Call our Ski Trip specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... 01332 980 838 [email protected] rayburntours.com 7 SCO & ASCL COURSES CITY STOPOVERS We don’t just offer high quality school ski trips, we can also help you get qualified A city stopover is a great way to add a cultural and educational twist to your with our Snowsport England certified SCO and ASCL courses. trip, giving you even more value for money.
SCO Course - £85pp Inclusions Ski and city visit One-day city stopover Lead your own ski trip with a Snowsport Course Organiser (SCO) • Full day’s instruction with a Snowsport England Swap your skis for your shoes and spend a day Don’t have the time for a full day in the city? certificate. Based at our offices in Derby, this one-day course qualified instructor at Rayburn House in Derby or two in a thriving city. Explore the sights with A stopover either en route or on your journey will give you the skills to do it yourself. We run two courses each • Course materials a local tour guide and enjoy a day of cultural back means you can indulge in an evening of November, so call us on 01332 980838 to learn more. • Certificate of attendance (and cost effective) bliss. city life with money still left over for spends. • Buffet lunch
Top destinations ASCL Course USA & Iceland The Alpine Ski Course Leader (ASCL) programme is run by a qualified instructor who will teach you the ins and outs of becoming a responsible leader on the mountain. With this award, you’ll be able to ski with members of your school or New York City Boston Iceland club without instructor supervision.
An SCO qualification is also needed in order to obtain an ASCL qualification.
For further details please call 01332 980838. Fancy somewhere closer to home? We also offer city visits and stopovers to a handful of exciting European destinations. From Barcelona to Venice, we’ve got the perfect pair-up.
Call us on 01332 980 838 to find out more
8 Call our Ski Trip specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... 01332 980 838 [email protected] rayburntours.com 9 SAUZE D’OULX SESTRIERE 99 Perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers 99 Perfect for beginner and advanced skiers 99 High altitude beginner area at 2,100m 99 Part of the 400km Milky Way ski area “Perfect snow, excellent 99 Piste-side hotels with sole occupancy available 99 Piste-side and centrally located hotels skiing, sunshine, endless
The resort that started it all for Rayburn Ski. As host to the 2006 Olympics A purpose-built resort, chosen for its high altitude and dramatic mountain pizza, snowball fights and a and the liveliest village of the 400km Milky Way ski area, Sauze d’Oulx is an landscape, Sestriere is snow-sure all year round. As the main resort for intermediate skier’s dream. With high altitude pistes, extensive glade skiing the 2006 Olympics, beginners can progress on the nursery slopes, whilst lot of laughs!” and a busy après scene (not to mention Sansicario and Sestriere just next experienced skiers can tackle the Olympic downhill. Even better, the ski door), it’s hard to resist this bustling resort. school, ski hire and lifts are all within walking distance of the hotels. Upton Court Grammar, Sestriere
FACT FILE: FACT FILE: KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 400KM KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 400KM RESORT HEIGHT: 1,509M RESORT HEIGHT: 2,035M HIGHEST POINT: 2,701M HIGHEST POINT: 2,823M BEGINNER RUNS: 37% BEGINNER RUNS: 37% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 46% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 46% ADVANCED RUNS: 17% ADVANCED RUNS: 17% LIFTS: 62 LIFTS: 70 CALAIS: 14HRS CALAIS: 14HRS TURIN: 1HR 30 TURIN: 1HR 30
10 Call our Ski Trip specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... 01332 980 838 [email protected] rayburntours.com 11 MADESIMO TARVISIO 99 Perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers 99 Perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers 99 Skiing up to 3,000m, meaning late snow is guaranteed 99 Excellent snow record and 90% snow cannon coverage “Our students came back 99 Piste-side hotels in a beautiful Northern Italy ski area 99 4-star and traditional family-run hotels buzzing from an incredible
A haven for beginners and improvers, Madesimo has over 85% of its runs Regularly used for the FIS for World Cup events, Tarvisio sits at 800m with week of skiing, sunshine and dedicated to progression. With uncrowded slopes and minimal lift queues, lifts stretching up to 1,750m, providing fantastic skiing for all. Although skiers can enjoy a variety of terrain, from tree-lined runs to high altitude best suited to beginners and intermediates, advanced skiers will love the a generous serving of pasta!” pistes, as well as the ability to ski back into the village. When night falls, challenge of the famous Di Prampero run. Fancy a little luxury? Ride up explore the village’s quaint shops and restaurants before hitting the ice rink. the mountain to the hamlet of Monte Lussari for stunning alpine views The Royal School Wolverhampton, Tarvisio and a delicious ‘cioccolata calda’!
FACT FILE: FACT FILE: KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 60KM KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 35KM+ RESORT HEIGHT: 1,550M RESORT HEIGHT: 754M HIGHEST POINT: 3,000M HIGHEST POINT: 1,760M BEGINNER RUNS: 35% BEGINNER RUNS: 50% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 50% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 25% ADVANCED RUNS: 15% ADVANCED RUNS: 25% LIFTS: 13 LIFTS: 15 CALAIS: 16HRS CALAIS: 15HRS MILAN: 3HRS 15 VENICE: 2HRS 30
12 Call our Ski Trip specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... 01332 980 838 [email protected] rayburntours.com 13 MADONNA DI FOLGARIA CAMPIGLIO 99 Perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers 99 Perfect for intermediate and advanced skiers 99 Two ski areas in one pass 99 Extensive and varied slopes Check out our range of 99 Hotels within walking distance of the slopes 99 Stylish resort in the dramatic Dolomites accommodation options at Nestled in the mountains of Trentino and just 90 minutes north of This World Championship resort offers incredible skiing on two linked sides rayburntours.com or call us Verona, Folgaria provides good, varied skiing over 100km in a safe village of the valley, which varies from the rugged, high pistes of Grosté to the tree- atmosphere. Offering easy carving runs through tree-lined pistes, it’s a lined elegance of the Cinque Laghi. The lift pass can also cover Folgarida, on 01332 980 838 to talk great February ski option. Whilst the slopes are mainly for beginners and Mailleva and Pinzolo, but if you ask us, Campiglio has it all. Boasting stylish intermediates, all abilities are catered for with 100km to explore and its hotels and exceptional intermediate skiing, you’re in for a taste of luxury. through your options superb local ski school.
FACT FILE: FACT FILE: KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 100KM KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 150KM RESORT HEIGHT: 1,210M RESORT HEIGHT: 1,550M HIGHEST POINT: 1,850M HIGHEST POINT: 2,580M BEGINNER RUNS: 47% BEGINNER RUNS: 48% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 45% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 38% ADVANCED RUNS: 8% ADVANCED RUNS: 14% LIFTS: 23 LIFTS: 20 CALAIS: 17HRS CALAIS: 16HRS VERONA: 1HR 30 VERONA: 3HRS
14 Call our Ski Trip specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... 01332 980 838 [email protected] rayburntours.com 15 BORMIO SANTA CATERINA 99 Perfect for intermediate and advanced skiers 99 Perfect for all abilities 99 World Cup resort and part of the 105km 4 Valley ski area 99 Skiing up to 2,800m and optional ski away days “Our best moment was 99 Hotels within walking distance of the slopes 99 Piste-side and centrally located hotels skiing down the gloriously
As a multiple World Cup Championship and World Cup host resort, Bormio’s With two very distinctive sides to the area, Santa Caterina offers fantastic empty Compagnoni run with extensive pistes are where it’s at. Two cable cars mean skiers can ascend skiing for all abilities. Whilst the beginner area will help new skiers over 3,000m, with the run from the top to the resort providing over 1,800m progress, the summit provides rolling reds and challenging blacks for our advanced group of skiers.” of breathtaking vertical terrain! First time skiers will thrive in Bormio 2000’s those more daring. For something truly special, the Deborah Compagnoni superb beginner area, whilst the stylish shops and cafes in the medieval spa piste (named after the local skiing Olympian) is floodlit at night for anyone Helston Community College, Santa Caterina town offer a relaxing retreat. who fancies some scenic night skiing!
FACT FILE: FACT FILE: KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 50KM+ KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 35KM+ RESORT HEIGHT: 1,225M RESORT HEIGHT: 1,738M HIGHEST POINT: 3,012M HIGHEST POINT: 2,880M BEGINNER RUNS: 26% BEGINNER RUNS: 26% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 66% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 66% ADVANCED RUNS: 8% ADVANCED RUNS: 8% LIFTS: 27 LIFTS: 27 CALAIS: 16HRS CALAIS: 16HRS MILAN: 3HRS 15 MILAN: 3HRS 15
16 Call our Ski Trip specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... 01332 980 838 [email protected] rayburntours.com 17 PRATO NEVOSO BARDONECCHIA 99 Perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers 99 Perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers 99 Over 100km of superb interlinked skiing 99 110km of piste and one of Europe’s best snow parks 99 Piste-side hotel with swimming pool 99 Piste-side hotel option
Once described as one of Italy’s hidden gems, Prato Nevoso is now an Located in an enclosed valley on the French-Italian border, Bardonecchia established school ski destination, whilst still maintaining its small town is a great beginner and intermediate resort. Its fantastic red and blue runs, charm. Part of the Mondolè ski area, groups can enjoy easy links to the excellent lift system and extensive snow-making facilities never fail to impress. slopes of Prato Nevoso, Artesina and Frabosa Soprana, which offer 106km With incredible tree-lined pistes, a thriving town, piste-side accommodation of piste-perfect skiing. Ideal for beginners and intermediates and offering and the 2006 Olympic Snow Park, Bardonecchia’s simply made for groups. night-time floodlit skiing, Prato’s got you covered.
FACT FILE: FACT FILE: KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 106KM KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 110KM RESORT HEIGHT: 1,500M RESORT HEIGHT: 1,300M HIGHEST POINT: 2,150M HIGHEST POINT: 2,800M BEGINNER RUNS: 53% BEGINNER RUNS: 50% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 40% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 43% ADVANCED RUNS: 7% ADVANCED RUNS: 7% LIFTS: 24 LIFTS: 23 CALAIS: 16HRS CALAIS: 13HRS TURIN: 2HRS TURIN: 1HR 30
18 Call our Ski Trip specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... 01332 980 838 [email protected] rayburntours.com 19 VALLNORD GRANDVALIRA 99 Ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers 99 Ideal for all abilities 99 Stay close to the pistes or in bustling Andorra la Vella Check out our range of 99 English-speaking ski and snowboard instructors 99 Interlinked ski areas après ski activities at 99 Centrally located accommodation
Whilst Vallnord has 93km of skiing split across the Pal-Arinsal and Arcalis rayburntours.com or call With blues and reds aplenty, beginner and intermediate skiers are spoilt areas, Pal is our top pick for school ski groups. Offering perfect learner us on 01332 980 838 to for choice. No two days are the same with the range of on and off-piste progression, English-speaking ski schools and plenty of après activities, and tree-lined runs, all set in beautiful surroundings. Whether you ski out Vallnord promises a true Andorran adventure. Beginners can find their talk through your options! of Encamp or head over to Soldeu or Pas de la Casa, Grandvalira offers a feet at the purpose-built complex or enjoy the runs over to Arinsal. variety of terrain for skiers and boarders of all levels.
FACT FILE: FACT FILE: KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 93KM KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 210KM RESORT HEIGHT: 1,550M RESORT HEIGHT: 1,710M HIGHEST POINT: 2,625M HIGHEST POINT: 2,640M BEGINNER RUNS: 53% BEGINNER RUNS: 54% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 37% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 30% ADVANCED RUNS: 10% ADVANCED RUNS: 16% LIFTS: 30 LIFTS: 62 CALAIS: 17HRS CALAIS: 17HRS BARCELONA: 3HRS BARCELONA: 3HRS
20 Call our Ski Trip specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... 01332 980 838 [email protected] rayburntours.com 21 LE GRAND MASSIF MORZINE 99 Perfect for all abilities 99 Perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers 99 165km of dedicated beginner skiing areas 99 Part of the 650km Portes du Soleil ski area Check out our range of 99 Centrally located hotel with swimming pool 99 Family-run hotel just a 5-minute bus ride to the town accommodation options at A British ski favourite, Le Grand Massif encompasses 265km of incredible Full of small town Alpine charm and a ski scene that stretches far beyond its rayburntours.com or call us interlinked skiing across the characterful resorts of Flaine, Samoens, mountains, Morzine is a haven for beginner and intermediate skiers. As part of Morillon and Les Carroz. North facing with skiing up to 2,500m, the area has the 650km Portes du Soleil ski area, your lift pass covers both Morzine and Les on 01332 980 838 to talk a wide variety of pistes. From beginner-friendly green runs to daring black Gets, giving you tree-lined runs and nursery slopes galore. Cruise and carve runs – as well as vast untouched spaces – groups of all levels can enjoy this your way down the mountain in the day, before lapping up Morzine’s lively through your options exceptional, scenic landscape. après and bustling nightlife.
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Part of the 425km Paradiski area, both Les Arcs and La Plagne offer great a thoroughly Split over four distinctive ski villages, Courchevel is a winter paradise with a skiing for all abilities. Covering all levels, Les Arcs provides plenty of blues hint of luxury. You’ll be based in the original Courchevel Village (1550), where for beginners, scenic tree-lined skiing for intermediates and on and off-piste enjoyable week!” traditional French charm combines with quiet, family-friendly surroundings. challenges for the advanced. Similarly, La Plagne boasts a range of varied Perfect for first-time skiers with its dedicated beginner area and incredible pistes and high quality lifts, whilst the traditional resort of Peisey is a perfect Ludgrove School, Les Arcs Aquamotion swimming complex, Courchevel will make you feel right at home. alternative for a more laid-back vibe.
FACT FILE: FACT FILE: KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 425KM KILOMETRES OF PISTE: 150KM RESORT HEIGHT: 1,600M RESORT HEIGHT: 1,550M HIGHEST POINT: 3,226M HIGHEST POINT: 2,740M BEGINNER RUNS: 60% BEGINNER RUNS: 18% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 28% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 38% ADVANCED RUNS: 12% ADVANCED RUNS: 44% LIFTS: 105 LIFTS: 52 CALAIS: 13HRS CALAIS: 13HRS LYON: 2HRS 30 GENEVA AIRPORT: 2HRS 50
24 Call our Ski Trip specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... 01332 980 838 [email protected] rayburntours.com 25 SUNDAY RIVER SUGARLOAF 99 Perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers 99 Perfect for all abilities 99 Large ski area with 8 peaks to explore 99 Excellent late season skiing with varied runs “An awesome trip 99 Piste-side and single bed hotel options 99 Piste-side hotel options both on the slopes and One of the largest ski areas on the East Coast, Sunday River and its eight If you’re after guaranteed snow, set your sights on Sugarloaf. Its peaks provide plenty of trails to explore – even the most experienced skier northerly location means it stays well open into May each year and, will enjoy discovering the different corners of the mountain. Two piste-side with the largest ski area in New England, there’s terrain for skiers of all in New York City!” hotel options offer a convenient and luxurious stay for schools, whilst après abilities. Designed so its green trails run right from the summit to the activities like American theme nights, cinema evenings and ice skating are base, it’s one scenic journey down. Be sure to check out Tote Road – it’s Trinity Catholic College, Sugarloaf & New York the perfect way to unwind. one of our favourites and a great warm up!
FACT FILE: FACT FILE: ACRES OF TERRAIN: 870 ACRES OF TERRAIN: 1,240 RESORT HEIGHT: 800FT RESORT HEIGHT: 1,417FT HIGHEST POINT: 3,140FT HIGHEST POINT: 4,237FT BEGINNER RUNS: 30% BEGINNER RUNS: 23% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 54% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 61% ADVANCED RUNS: 16% ADVANCED RUNS: 16% LIFTS: 15 LIFTS: 13 BOSTON: 3HRS 30 BOSTON: 3HRS 30 NYC: 7HRS 30 NYC: 7HRS 30
26 Call our Ski Trip specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... 01332 980 838 [email protected] rayburntours.com 27 NEW HAMPSHIRE
99 Perfect for beginner skiers 99 3 different mountains to explore in just one trip 99 All hotels have vast experience of working with schools
Head to New Hampshire for not just one, but three mountains! Tear up the slopes of Loon, Cannon and Waterville Valley in just one trip and explore a world of varied terrain, purpose-built learner areas and spectacular peaks.
Whilst Loon promises legendary snow and a long season, Cannon is built for beginners and Waterville Valley provides steady progression for all abilities. With a variety of hotels, delicious food and an awesome après scene, New Hampshire offers the whole package and then some.
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CANNON NEW HAMPSHIRE FACT FILE: ACRES OF TERRAIN: 944 RESORT HEIGHT: 1,982FT HIGHEST POINT: 4,078FT BEGINNER RUNS: 30% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 54% ADVANCED RUNS: 16% LIFTS: 33 BOSTON: 2HRS 15 NYC: 5HRS 30
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99 Perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers 99 Dedicated beginner area, backcountry zones and night skiing 99 Convenient hotels with pools and hot tubs
Home to more than 2,000ft of skiable terrain, long, well-groomed runs and the highest vertical slope for night skiing in Canada, Mont-Sainte-Anne is the epitome of adventure. Whilst over in Stoneham, its four mountain faces offer 39 varied runs to progress on, awesome boarding parks and some of the best night skiing around. And with Quebec City just 20-30 minutes away from them both, you’re never far from the action.
MONT-SAINTE-ANNE: ACRES OF TERRAIN: 547 MONT TREMBLANT RESORT HEIGHT: 575FT HIGHEST POINT: 2,625FT 99 Perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers BEGINNER RUNS: 21% 99 East Canada’s biggest resort and under 2 hours “The students loved the away from Montreal INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 46% 99 Piste-side hotel options with hot tubs freedom of the resort ADVANCED RUNS: 33%
For those seeking some serious heights, Mont Tremblant is home to one which was ideal for the LIFTS: 6 of the highest peaks in the Laurentian Mountains. As East Coast Canada’s QUEBEC CITY: 50MINS largest resort, you’re never short of tree-lined runs, varied slopes and school and their age.” charming village vibes, with over 1,000 snow cannons providing coverage MONTREAL: 3HRS 30 to 70% of the skiable terrain. And with piste-side hotels and the vibrant city Loreto Grammar School, Mont Tremblant of Montreal just under two hours away, après isn’t hard to come by.
STONEHAM FACT FILE: ACRES OF TERRAIN: 333 : ACRES OF TERRAIN: 665 RESORT HEIGHT: 814FT RESORT HEIGHT: 755FT HIGHEST POINT: 1,946FT HIGHEST POINT: 2,871FT BEGINNER RUNS: 21% BEGINNER RUNS: 53% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 64% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 37% ADVANCED RUNS: 15% ADVANCED RUNS: 10% LIFTS: 7 LIFTS: 14 QUEBEC CITY: 30MINS MONTREAL: 2HRS MONTREAL: 3HRS 15
30 Call our Ski Trip specialists for more information or a bespoke quotation... 01332 980 838 [email protected] rayburntours.com 31 LAKE LOUISE BIG WHITE © Geoff Holman 99 Perfect for all abilities 99 Perfect for all abilities 99 Lots of powder and backcountry skiing 99 4,200 acres of skiable terrain with 145 named runs 99 Piste-side hotel with heated outdoor pool 99 High quality hotel with indoor pool A purpose-built resort that’s perfect for those tackling powder for the If the Canadian Rockies are calling, head to Lake Louise for world-class first time, Big White is one of British Columbia’s finest hidden gems. As skiing amongst the rugged mountains of Banff National Park. The landscape the largest ski-in ski-out village in Canada, hitting the slopes has never is the stuff of dreams with slopes to match, as well as some of the most been easier. From fluffy BC powder to backcountry and glade skiing, Big scenic views and action-packed après. With 4,200 acres of skiable terrain White caters for all abilities, whilst its family-friendly atmosphere and the and 145 named runs, skiers of all levels will be suitably challenged. chance to watch live ice hockey make it all the more inviting.
FACT FILE: FACT FILE: ACRES OF TERRAIN: 4,200 ACRES OF TERRAIN: 7,355 RESORT HEIGHT: 1,646FT RESORT HEIGHT: 1,755FT HIGHEST POINT: 2,637FT HIGHEST POINT: 2,319FT BEGINNER RUNS: 25% BEGINNER RUNS: 18% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 45% INTERMEDIATE RUNS: 54% ADVANCED RUNS: 30% ADVANCED RUNS: 28% LIFTS: 10 LIFTS: 15 CALGARY: 3HRS VANCOUVER: 6HRS 15
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