Luxury Catered Chalets

Five Star Apartments

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Self Catering

Genuine Alpine Village

Ski Peak Limited, Barts End, Crossways Road, Grayshott, Surrey GU26 6HD Tel: 01428 608070 Fax: 01428 608071 Alpe d’ 3300m-1100m [email protected] www.skipeak.net Registered No. 2285942 WINTER 12/13 2 3

Chalets The award winning and luxurious Saskia in Vaujany and four superb alpine chalets in La Villette.

The Rissiou A well-renowned favourite with its rustic décor and proximity to the main lift station.

Oisans Apartments Ten spacious and well-furnished 5 star self-catering apartments with stunning views.

Cuisine Mouth-watering cuisine and quality wines contribute to some memorable evenings. Dinner is an event.

After twenty four years of providing skiing holidays to Staff Vaujany and fine tuning our service to incorporate our Friendly, helpful and professional staff are carefully customers’ comments, we believe we offer a very selected and trained to help you make the most of your holiday. special French Alpine experience.

Located in one of the most extensive skiing areas in Travel Europe with a network of runs to suit all abilities, a A convenient morning flight with Monarch on Sundays from Gatwick into , followed by a short, one world class lift system, 845 snow cannons, a friendly and a half hour private coach transfer. and professional ski school and some of the best

childcare services in the Alps, Vaujany has much to Child Care recommend it. Vaujany has won awards for both ‘Best A programme offering a local day nursery, ski school, supervised lunches and early suppers. Family Resort of the Year’ and ‘Best Small Resort of

the Year’ from the Which? guide. Ski Leaders The combination of rural village, with its traditional A complimentary piste guiding service for good intermediates provided by our three specially way of life, and well-equipped ski resort, including appointed ski leaders. an indoor sports complex, adequate range of shops,

outdoor ice rink and ample choice of authentic Alpine Minibus Shuttle restaurants and bars, creates the ideal balance for an A minibus shuttle operates within the village and between La Villette and Vaujany for all our guests. “Thanks for a wonderful week at the enjoyable winter holiday.

beginning of February. We’ve never been With our sumptuous cuisine, range of comfortable Our Guests so well looked after on a skiing holiday. accommodation and dedication to providing a first The good company which typifies our clientele, many of whom return year after year. I hope we get the opportunity to come class level of service, we hope that once you have

and stay with you again in the future.” discovered Vaujany you will want to return year after

Richard Cassidy, year, like our core of loyal Ski Peak guests.

Chalet Saskia, February ’09 We look forward to welcoming you to Vaujany.

The air holidays in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. our ATOL number is ATOL 2697 alpineCall us on 01428 ambience 608070 or visit www.skipeak.net 4 5

Affordability You will find that Vaujany compares favourably

with the more well known Tarentaise resorts

when it comes to local costs: restaurants, bars,

ski hire, ski school etc.You can eat very well

in the village and at the mountain restaurants

whilst not spending a small fortune. Vaujany

and Alpe d'Huez have not yet been spoilt by the

commercial hype so prevalent elsewhere. And yet

your skiing is in no way compromised. You have

fantastic accessibility to the skiing from Vaujany

with the 160 person cable car and the Montfrais

gondola straight out of the village. The skiing

stretches from 3300m down to 1100m which again

compares favourably with any of the top resorts

and there are a massive 845 snow cannon.

Service Ski Peak have been providing 1st class skiing

holidays to Vaujany for over 22 years. We know this Perched up in the Dauphiné Alps and surrounded by

unique place intimately. We are the exclusive stunning high mountain scenery, Vaujany has been

specialists to Vaujany and have a loyal and dedicated home to farming families for generations and still

team of resort staff who never cease to amaze our retains its rural atmosphere. The substantial income

guests with their attentive but unobtrusive service the village receives from Électricité de , due

style. You can relax and enjoy an informal ambience to the construction of an unobtrusive hydro-electric

whilst people who really know what they are about power scheme lower down the valley, has enabled it

attend to your every need. to steadily expand its range of facilities. The services

on offer are way beyond those you would expect

“Thank you for a wonderful four day from a small village and include a 160-person cable

holiday, the weather, snow conditions car that can transport you to 2,800m in just 15

and your expertly picked staff. Your guests minutes. After a day’s skiing on world class runs you

were an easy lot to enjoy eating skiing and can relax in an authentic Alpine ambience, without “Hooray hooray for Vaujany. The Ski Peak

drinking with late into the evening. The the commercial hype of most purpose-built resorts. team, they make your day. The quality

food was excellent, great well priced wine Vaujany nestles on the south-facing side of the valley and service are Premier Cru. And the

list. The guiding was done excellently and and is dwarfed by the Massif des Grandes Rousses, welcome is truly marvellous. A fantastic

the guides were all great fun.” which takes it’s name from the spectacular show of holiday for toute la famille.”

Matthew Higgs, January 2010 colour projected by the setting sun on the high ridges. Anne Smith, The Rissiou, March ’09

Golden Ski Awards 2001. Call us on 01428 608070 or visit www.skipeak.net Vaujany Winner of 1st class skiing Vaujany ‘Best Family Resort of the Year’ 6 7

Bars in Vaujany The hamlet of La Villette still retains a rural ambiance, now lost in most Alpine resorts. You can The Swallow Bar. Pool table and ski videos. step back centuries when taking the children to Arsen’s Cafe. Stylish cafe/bar. visit the neighbours’ sheep and goats or exploring Stief’s Bar. Rum bar with internet access.ess. the old milking parlours with their vaulted ceilings Restaurants in Vaujany draped with cobwebs. The wooden balconies and

La Remise Pizzeria. A friendly welcome with hay lofts of the well-weathered barns shadow the authentic wood-fired pizzas. busy locals, who may well be tending their gardens

Le Mas des Neiges. Serving traditional or animals as you leave for your day’s skiing. La montagnarde dishes. Villette is just one kilometre beyond Vaujany at the “The meals are so good I must have put With the accompanying springtime sound of Table de La Fare. Handy to the main lift half-way station of the gondola. Our minibus on pounds! Nothing was too much station for an après-ski refreshment and later ‘Cascade de la Fare’, the location provides the for a gourmet meal. shuttle service provides a link between the chalets trouble for the lovely hotel staff. We perfect tonic for relaxation. and the main lift station. Snow conditions were so impressed by Izzy’s confident Rissiou Hotel. A high standard of cuisine and The impressive, yet soothingly composed view down sometimes available for bookings (with prior permitting, you can ski back to within walking explanation of the cheese board – she the valley changes with the time of day, weather reservation). distance of your own front door. gave us a star performance every night! conditions and seasons, adding to the majesty of Les Cimes. Traditional French cuisine. We keep coming back because we are the mountains and your sense of well-being. looked after so well!”

Sally-Anne Howie, The Rissiou, March ’09

AlpineCall us on 01428 ambience 608070 or visit www.skipeak.net LaThe hamlet Villette of La Villette still exudes a bucolic way of life 8 9

Instant Access. Vaujany is linked to the world class skiing around

Alpe d’Huez (1,100m – 3,330m) via an impressive

160-person cable car – one of the biggest in the

world – with minimal queues (New Year and half-

term are unavoidable exceptions). Alternatively,

take the gondola up to Vaujany’s own appealing ski

area at Montfrais.

Champagne Run. If you like a challenge then join one of our ski-

leaders on the famous ‘Champagne Run’ and enter

your name in our weekly draw for a magnum of

champagne. The ‘Champagne Run’ is the greatest

on-piste vertical descent linked to a lift system in

the world (3300m – 1100m).

World Class Skiing. The skiing domain of Alpe

d’Huez is one of the most extensive ski areas in

Europe. A network of 108 pistes suiting all abilities

covers 220km of the Massif des Grandes Rousses.

On top of its own network of pistes at Montfrais,

Vaujany is also linked to the resorts of Alpe d’Huez,

Auris-en-, Oz Station and Villard-Reculas,

all of which you can ski to. Some particularly awe-

inspiring off-piste descents rival those of

“We have thoroughly enjoyed our week. and , both of which are within easy

The food was outstanding and well driving distance.

balanced menu for all dinners. All leaders Snow. There are 450 cannons on the Vaujany/Oz very well informed about the area and slopes alone which prolong and enhance the snow made the ski leading most interesting.” conditions and 845 over the full area. Chris and Pamela Hutt,

The Rissiou, February ’09 Champagne‘Champagne Run’, the greatest on-pisteRun vertical descentVertical linked into a lift system descent in the world. 10 11

Beginners. Intermediate Skiers. Expert Skiers Vital Statistics For beginners there are plenty of blues and The vast ski area of Alpe d’Huez strikes the From the rustic Alpine village of Vaujany you can be 123 pistes (245 kms):

greens on the plateau area of Montfrais perfect balance for intermediates, with steep, at Pic Blanc (3,330m) in as little as 40 minutes. 38 green, 32 blue, 36 red, 17 black. 84 lifts: (2,050m-1,650m), Vaujany’s own intimate ski technique-testing runs and long, sweeping, wide From the vast panorama at the summit there are 6 Cable Cars, 10 Gondolas, area. Two drag lifts and the Clos Giraud chair pistes through stunning mountain scenery. numerous possible journeys and over 2 kilometres 25 Chair Lifts , 40 Button Lifts. on the scenic slopes above Vaujany link up with The Signal de l’Homme, at the far side of the of vertical descent. 845 Snow Cannons!! the drag lift at Alpette, where there are two Sarenne Gorge, offers open slopes with good The Sarenne and Château Noir, the longest black 3,300 – 1,100m pisted giving an unparalleled mountain restaurants. For those who want to gradient. The slopes above Villard-Reculas are runs in Europe, offer wild, unspoilt scenery and 2,200m of vertical descent.

branch out you can use the lift system to access also popular and the descents in the upper part isolation. The Tunnel, running straight down the 2 Snow Parks the substantial wide beginners’ slopes around of the Alpe d’Huez bowl are plentiful. The cruise front face, is very steep and always a challenge. 20 Off-piste Itineraries Alpe d’Huez. down the Chamois from 2,700m to Oz Station The Tunnel, together with Les Rousses and La Fare, Electronic ‘handsfree’ lift passes with no

Vaujany has its own ski school (ESF). There is via the Poutran can be a challenge. Try the make up part of the 2,200m ‘Champagne Run’, the need for a photo!

also a ski kindergarten at Montfrais, including a Sarenne, which is apparently only graded black greatest on-piste vertical descent linked into a lift

nursery drag lift, as well as two restaurants in due to its length and isolation. Another of our system in the world. New Pistes! Bartavelle. A superb piste now sweeps down which to take a break and from where you can recommendations is the descent from the Dôme The off-piste possibilities are vast and varied. from the Dome des Rousses taking a more watch the family skiing. des Petites Rousses (2,800m) down to Enversin For a sense of remote mountain wilderness, try direct route to Alpette. (1,100m) via Les Rousses and La Fare. L’Alpette the Glacier du Grand Sablat or Combe du Loup. La Fare. Vaujany's very own black run can now and Lièvre Blanc are also interesting. The descent to Vaujany via the awesome Pyramide be accessed from Montfrais. and Couloir Perrin is always memorable with Les Rousses. The infamous ‘wall’ of Les glacier seracs, turquoise ice-falls and hidden bowls. Rousses has been much improved with some new landscaping and grading. The Sarenne & ChâteauWorld Noir, the longest blackClass runs in Europe. SkiingElectronic ‘handsfree’ lift passes with no need for a photo! 12 13

Excellent childcare. Ski with peace of mind, knowing that your children

are in safe hands, making friends and having fun.

One of the best-equipped day nurseries in the

French Alps looks after children from 6 months

to 5 years old inclusive. A Ski Kindergarten and a

caring Ski School offer packages to children aged

4 and upwards.

Non-skiers Non-skiers are well-catered for in Vaujany. Try a

guided snow walk on ‘raquettes’ and later in the

season a tramp through verdant, flower-filled

meadows on the extensive network of summer

walking tracks. Visit the museum in the tourist

office or the display of local flora and fauna.

There is also the outdoor ice skating rink or the

well-equipped sports centre with its 25m

swimming pool, gym, sauna and jacuzzi.

Alternatively, when in Vaujany do as the French do,

and linger over a lengthy lunch at one of the Resort facilities. excellent restaurants in the village. Or you can take Outdoor ice skating rink. A new million pound the cable car to the nearby mountain restaurants covered escalator links two sets of shops both and enjoy lunch with a view. For a memorable day within easy walking distance of our Vaujany out, there are scenic plane rides from Alpe d’Huez, accommodation. Dine out in one of Vaujany’s where you can soar over the mountain ridges and restaurants or sit and gaze at the inspiring scenery swoop through the deep valleys. from the Rissiou bar. The Swallow Bar nightclub

offers pool, table-football and big screen ski videos Sports centre whilst Arsen’s Café is a stylish bar with television An impressive, modern complex houses a 25m

(for the rugby) and Stief’s Bar, the rum bar, has heated indoor pool and multi-gym, as well as a “Before anything one very thank you to broadband internet connection with Wi-Fi. sauna, steam room & jacuzzi. you, Adam and Jake for the reception

reserved for the musicians. They were as Unforgettable!

cocks in dough and left it enchanted!” Try a scenic tour in a small aeroplane from the “Beautiful pistes with variety to suit

Amandine Vayr Altiport in Alpe d’Huez together with an exceptional all capabilities. Welcome pack in

Responsable Affaires Culturelles lunch on the terrace at the Altiport restaurant...an Oisans was lovely.”

April 2010 unforgettable experience! David Savage, l’Oisans, January ’09

450 snow cannons on the Vaujany/OzA unique slopes alone alpineCall us on 01428 experience 608070 or visit www.skipeak.net 14 15

Les Airelles Montfrais – a rustic hut built into the rock with a roaring log fire and soft jazz.

Le Chalet du Lac Besson Alpe d’Huez – stylishly decorated haven on the cross-country circuit with good food.

La Forêt de Maronne Auris (Chatelard) – a charming eatery in a tranquil setting. (A chair-lift has been installed at Maronne).

La Combe Haute Nestled at the foot of the Chalvet chair in the gorge near the end of the Sarenne run.

La Bergerie Villard-Reculas – tastefully furnished with excellent food and amazing views.

L’Auberge Campagnarde Alpette – a warm welcome in a peaceful setting with some stunning scenery.

L’Altiport Alpe d’Huez – for the very best cuisine and the extra excitement of small aircraft and helicopters coming and going.

La Grange Alpette – wood fired pizzas only a short walk from the cable-car station at Alpette.

Whether it’s to thaw out and refuel when it’s

snowing a blizzard outside, or to dine al fresco

on a sun-drenched terrace whilst lapping up the

admirable mountain scapes, there’s no shortage “We had a lovely time. The flights were

“The ‘taxi service’ to and from Vaujany of reliable mountain restaurants with a touch very civilised and leaving on Sunday

was amazing for those of us at La more charm and charisma than those in many worked well. Debbie and Owen were

Villette. I feel Vaujany could promote its purpose built resorts. On this page are some of terrific chalet hosts, the weather was

walking possibilities e.g. to EDF Museum. our favourites. spectacular and the food in Rostaing

I walked to Oz station; another day was as delicious as ever. We can’t thank

along the lake to Allemont: lovely spring you enough for all Ski Peak does to

flowers and butterflies. ” make these holidays magical.”

Jones, Chalet Rostaing, March ’08 Kristin Breuss, Chalet Rostaing, March ’08 These are some of our favouriteMountain mountain restaurants RestaurantsCall us on 01428 608070 or visit www.skipeak.net 16 17

Our catered chalets blend comfortable surroundings This charming stand-alone chalet in an ancient

with unpretentious hospitality to create a laid-back farming hamlet is divided into two halves, mirror

atmosphere, ideal for rejuvenation after a day on the images of each other. The unfussy sitting and

mountain. The intimate atmosphere can be enjoyed dining rooms are large and comfortable with

with friends and family, and our friendly and polished wood floors. The central hub is a glass

welcoming staff orchestrate the relaxation by fronted kitchen, where you can watch the chef at

removing the burden of daily domestic chores and work; the crusted loin of lamb with Parmesan

making sure your holiday runs smoothly. They also polenta and roast vegetable salad is to die for.

conjure up inspired menus of mouth-watering meals. Finish with a bowl of poppy-seed ice-cream with “Even more praise for the way you orange, cardamom, apple, date and fig salad and handled the drama (“The disruption A substantial buffet breakfast sets you up for the day you’ll be in foodie heaven. Plus Minibus shuttle caused by Eyjafjallajokull”). In the main ahead, afternoon tea greets you on your return and, service to and from the lifts. Basement games we were blissfully unaware of what was on six evenings a week, an unhurried, gourmet room with table tennis, DVD and CD player. Next unfolding around the world. We were dinner partnered with quality Appellation Origine door is an indoor swimming pool and gym. well informed at all times and felt totally Controlée (AOC) French wines, makes for wonderful Vaujany is linked by one of the largest cable-cars in supported. All I can say is that if there’s evenings. On the weekly staff rest night, we can the world to the 143 miles of piste and 86 lifts of been a black cloud over the World recommend and book one of the local restaurants. Alpe d’Huez. The village is like Bembridge or Rock- recently it didn’t worry us!!!.” Cosy log-fires and wood-burning stoves, DVD players on-Snow, in that the same families come back year Chris Hall, April 2010. and board games are all provided to help you relax. after year – and everyone knows everyone else. Saskia is withoutSuperchalet doubt the most luxurious chalet in Vaujany Thefragilistic extract above was taken from the Tatler Travel Guide ’06 18 19

Saskia has an atmosphere of laid-back luxury.

All ten bed­rooms have balconies with inspiring

views and are en-suite. There’s also a TV and

games room, a sun-terrace and two spacious

comfortable lounges to enjoy. The indoor sports

centre with its pool, gym and sauna is nearby.

Saskia can be booked either as one whole chalet,

split into two five-bedroom halves, or occasionally

on a room by room basis by smaller parties.

Winner of the Alpine Chalet of the Year at the 2001

Golden Ski Awards, Saskia is a sumptuous chalet

and the perfect place to be pampered by our staff.

Marcus and Rosa have built up a loyal following

amongst Ski Peak regulars over the years for their

impeccable service, knowledge of the area and,

above all, for Marcus’s superlative cuisine. His

natural creative flair combines an eclectic mix of

fresh local produce and exotic ingredients to create

“The Chalet continues to be superb and some exciting meals, inspired by his extensive

superbly run with all the staff doing a travels. Well-chosen French Appellation Origine

terrific job in looking after us so Controlée (AOC) wines provide the perfect

incredibly well. Marcus excelled and it accompaniment.

was a delight to again be cosseted with Golden Ski Awards 2001. Chalet Saskia such fine cuisine. Altogether a holiday ‘Winner Alpine Chalet of the Year’

that will live long in the memory. ”

Owen Wheatley, Saskia, December ’08 Luxury chaletChalet in outstanding position Saskia in Vaujany sumptuousCall us on 01428 608070 or visitchalet www.skipeak.net 20 21

Chalet Saskia – East Sleeps 10 – 5 bedrooms Occupancy Minimum 10. Maximum 13 Bedroom 1 2 Single beds, balcony, en-suite Games Room & TV bathroom and wc. Bedroom 2 1 Double bed and 1 single bed, Back Entrance balcony, en-suite bathroom and wc. Bedroom 3 1 Double bed, balcony, en-suite Ski Room Staff Apartment shower & wc.

Lower ground floor Bedroom 4 1 Double bed and 1 single bed, balcony, en-suite bathroom and wc, ‘an eaves room’. West East Bedroom 5 1 Double bed and 1 single bed, Departure Date 7 nights ITD* balcony, en-suite bathroom and wc, 16 December 2012 £776 £90 Office Hall ‘an eaves room’. 23 December 2012 £1086 £90

30 December 2012‡ £1296 £150 Chalet Saskia – West 06 January 2013 £996 £90

Saskia West Sleeps 10 – 5 bedrooms 13 January 2013 £996 £90 Dining / Living Room Kitchen Occupancy Minimum 10. Maximum 13 20 January 2013 £996 £90 Saskia East Bedroom 1 2 Single beds, balcony, en-suite 27 January 2013 £1036 £90 Fire Dining / Living Room bathroom and wc. 03 February 2013 £1036 £90

Bedroom 2 1 Double bed and 1 single bed, 10 February 2013 £1196 £90 balcony, en-suite bathroom and wc. 17 February 2013‡ £1396 £150 Fire Bedroom 3 1 Double bed, balcony, en-suite 24 February 2013 £1036 £90 Ground floor shower & wc. 03 March 2013 £1036 £90 Bedroom 4 2 single beds, balcony, en-suite 10 March 2013 £1036 £90 bathroom and wc, ‘an eaves room’. 17 March 2013 £1036 £90 West East Bedroom 5 1 Double bed and 1 single bed, balcony, en-suite bathroom and wc, 24 March 2013 £1036 £90 ‘an eaves room’. 31 March 2013‡ £1188 £150 07 April 2013 £1079 £90 Amenities 14 April 2013 £996 £90 Near to cable car station and indoor sports complex *Independent Travel Discount ‡No Group Discount week Games room with table tennis, bar football Flights from northern airports such as Birmingham or and DVD player Manchester plus £35 per person - subject to availability. Heated ski locker & boot warmers Notes on prices All prices are per person in £ Sterling Wi-Fi internet access inclusive of flights and coach transfers. 3 adults in one Independent front and side doors. room £25 reduction each. Minimum occupancy is 20 persons for the whole and 10 for East or West and the Underfloor heating. ‘under occupancy’ charge is 60% of the prices above. Lounge and dining room with open fires. First floor Adjoining staff apartment Group Discounts Saskia 23 people; 1 free place. Chef & Chalet girl live out. Child Reductions West East Under 2 years old A simple charge of £75 to include cot Food & Wine and high-chair. Infants will not have a separate seat on Exceptional cuisine and French AOC wines the aircraft nor on the coach. Breakfast, Tea, 3 or 4-course dinner Aged 2 years Sharing in parents’ room 50% reduction. Complimentary wine on 6 days Sharing with a sibling 20%. Sharing with two siblings 30%. Aged 3 to 5 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 30% Children’s supper at 5.30/6.00pm reduction. Sharing with a sibling 15%. Sharing with two siblings 20%. Aged 6 to 12 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 20% reduction. Sharing with a sibling 10%. Sharing with two siblings 15%. Second floor ChaletSaia has anSaskia atmosphere of laid-back luxury 22 23

Veranda Room Balcony

Kitchen

Lounge

Vaulted Dining Room Hall

Ground floor First floor

Balcony Balcony Departure Date 7 nights ITD* 16 December 2012 £658 £90

23 December 2012 £888 £90

30 December 2012‡ £1088 £150

06 January 2013 £798 £90

13 January 2013 £798 £90

20 January 2013 £798 £90

27 January 2013 £858 £90

03 February 2013 £858 £90 Second floor 10 February 2013 £988 £90

17 February 2013‡ £1188 £150

24 February 2013 £858 £90

03 March 2013 £858 £90

10 March 2013 £858 £90

17 March 2013 £858 £90

24 March 2013 £858 £90

Set off the quiet road leading through La Villette, 31 March 2013‡ £998 £150

Rostaing’s size makes it a good option for larger Third floor 07 April 2013 £888 £90 groups. The building has been meticulously restored 14 April 2013 £768 £90 *Independent Travel Discount ‡No Group Discount week from it’s former pastoral dilapidation and incorporates Chalet Rostaing Sleeps 12 – 6 bedrooms All prices are per person in £ Sterling inclusive of flights many of the original features. It oozes character Occupancy Minimum 12. Maximum 17 and coach transfers. Flights from northern airports such as Birmingham or and charm with an abundance of wood and grey Bedroom 1 1 Double bed, shared bathroom and Manchester plus £35 per person - subject to availability. wc with bedroom 2. mountain stone. The former milking parlour is now Bedroom 2 1 Double bed and 1 single, shared Child Discounts a spacious dining room with the original vaulted bathroom & wc with bedroom 1. Under 2 years old A simple charge of £75 to include cot and high-chair. Infants will not have a separate seat on Bedroom 3 1 Double bed and 1 single, en-suite ceiling still intact. Log fires crackle and burn in the the aircraft nor on the coach. bathroom, wc & balcony. Aged 2 years Sharing in parents’ room 50% reduction. cosy lounge and also in the dining room. Restaurant Bedroom 4 1 Double bed and 1 single, balcony, Sharing with a sibling 20%. Sharing with two siblings 30%. shared bathroom & wc with bedroom 5. “Chalet hosts excellent all round. standard cuisine and a superb dining ambience make Aged 3 to 5 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 30% Bedroom 5 2 Single beds, en-suite shower & basin. reduction. Sharing with a sibling 15%. Sharing with two for a fitting climax to the day. If you are enjoying a Fantastic food – best I’ve ever had at a Bedroom 6 1 Double bed, 2 singles, private siblings 20%. Aged 6 to 12 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 20% chalet and I’ve stayed at quite a few. Also rest day or just want to relax and soak up some bathroom & wc, an ‘eaves room’. reduction. Sharing with a sibling 10%. Sharing with two Independent front and side doors. Underfloor very tolerant and understanding of our Alpine sunshine, there’s a terrace and adjoining siblings 15%. heating. Lounge with open fire. Dining room with children. Ski Leaders very helpful indeed- garden. Rostaing nestles in the quiet hamlet of La open fire. Chef & Chalet girl live out. Group Discounts Rostaing 14 people; 1 free place. nothing seemed too much trouble.” Villette, 1 km from Vaujany. You can ski back to Food & Wine D Watson, Chalet Rostaing, March ’09 within easy walking distance of your own front door. Exceptional cuisine and French AOC wines Breakfast, Tea, 3 or 4-course dinner Complimentary wine on 6 days Children’s supper at 5.30/6.00pm FullyChalet catered, large chalet withRostaing spacious dining room LogCall us onfires 01428 608070 orcrackle visit www.skipeak.net 24 25

Dining Lounge

First floor Hall Kitchen

Second floor Third floor

Chalet Lucette Departure Date 7 nights ITD* 16 December 2012 £658 £90 Sleeps 8 – 4 bedrooms Occupancy Minimum 8. Maximum 11 23 December 2012 £888 £90 ‡ Bedroom 1 2 Single beds, balcony and en-suite 30 December 2012 £1088 £150 bathroom & shared wc off corridor. 06 January 2013 £798 £90 Bedroom 2 1 Double bed, en-suite bathroom, wc 13 January 2013 £798 £90 Chalet Lucette’s south facing balconies allow you to and balcony. 20 January 2013 £798 £90 gaze at stunning uninterrupted views of high snow- Bedroom 3 1 Double bed and 1 Single, en-suite 27 January 2013 £858 £90 bathroom, wc and balcony. covered mountains. Admire the pleasing view and 03 February 2013 £858 £90 Bedroom 4 1 Double bed and 2 Singles, en-suite 10 February 2013 £988 £90 watch the mountain change to a fiery red colour as shower and wc, ‘an eaves room’. 17 February 2013‡ £1188 £150 the sun sets down the valley. Independent front door. Underfloor heating. Woodburning stove. Heated ski locker and boot 24 February 2013 £858 £90 The modern furnishings, open plan living/dining warmers. Staff live out 03 March 2013 £858 £90 area and your hosts’ convivial hospitality combine 10 March 2013 £858 £90 17 March 2013 £858 £90 to produce some relaxing and reinvigorating evenings. Food & Wine Exceptional cuisine and French AOC wines 24 March 2013 £858 £90 Lucette nestles in the quiet hamlet of La Villette, Breakfast, Tea, 3 or 4-course dinner 31 March 2013‡ £998 £150 Complimentary wine on 6 days “Our chef Ben is world class. He and 1 km from Vaujany. You can ski back to within easy Children’s supper at 5.30/6.00pm 07 April 2013 £888 £90 partner Sam were discreet, conscientious walking distance of your own front door or return 14 April 2013 £768 £90 *Independent Travel Discount ‡No Group Discount week and pleasant – they added much to our by getting off at the halfway station of the gondola Child Reductions Under 2 years old A simple charge of £75 to include cot All prices are per person in £ Sterling inclusive of flights holiday by their professionalism. and walking the remaining ten minutes back to the and high-chair. Infants will not have a separate seat on the and coach transfers. aircraft nor on the coach. Flights from northern airports such as Birmingham or Garderie – our granddaughter Lara was chalet. Alternatively take our private minibus shuttle Aged 2 years Sharing in parents’ room 50% reduction. Manchester plus £35 per person - subject to availability. service which runs down to the main lift station in Sharing with a sibling 20%. Sharing with two siblings 30%. very happy and we were relaxed knowing Group Discounts Aged 3 to 5 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 30% Lucette 10 people; 1 free place. she was well looked after.” Vaujany at the civilised and convenient times of 8.45- reduction. Sharing with a sibling 15%. Sharing with two siblings 20%. Dajani, Chalet Lucee, February ’08 9.30am and back up again between 4.30-5.30pm. Aged 6 to 12 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 20% reduction. Sharing with a sibling 10%. Sharing with two siblings 15%. Fully catered,Chalet intimate chalet withLucette character. stunningCall us on 01428 608070 views or visit www.skipeak.net 26 27

Departure Date 7 nights ITD* Chalet Dibona 16 December 2012 £658 £90 Sleeps 6 – 3 bedrooms 23 December 2012 £888 £90

Occupancy Minimum 6. Maximum 7 30 December 2012 £1088 £150

Bedroom 1 2 Single beds. 06 January 2013 £798 £90 Bedroom 2 1 Double bed, en-suite shower 13 January 2013 £798 £90 and wash basin. 20 January 2013 £798 £90

Bedroom 3 1 full size bunk bed, en-suite shower 27 January 2013 £858 £90 and basin. 03 February 2013 £858 £90 Dibona is the perfect peaceful mountain retreat for Shared bathroom and wc. 10 February 2013 £988 £90 families or small groups of up to six people. Homely Separate wc. 17 February 2013 £1188 £150 24 February 2013 £858 £90 touches, intimate proportions and a cosy feel make Independent front door. Underfloor heating. 03 March 2013 £858 £90 Dibona a relaxing haven. Woodburning stove. Terrace. Heated ski locker 10 March 2013 £858 £90 and boot warmers. Chalet girl lives out The sun soaked terrace takes in the grand panorama 17 March 2013 £858 £90

24 March 2013 £858 £90 of the mountains and the La Fare waterfall. Children Food & Wine 31 March 2013 £998 £150 can build snowmen and play in the nearby garden. Exceptional cuisine and French AOC wines 07 April 2013 £888 £90 Dibona nestles in the quiet hamlet of La Villette, Breakfast, Tea, 3 or 4-course dinner *Independent Travel Discount Complimentary wine on 6 days 1 km from Vaujany. You can ski back to within easy All prices are per person in £ Sterling inclusive of flights Children’s supper at 5.30/6.00pm and coach transfers. Flights from northern airports such walking distance of your own front door or return as Birmingham or Manchester plus £35 per person - by getting off at the halfway station of the gondola subject to availability.

“Uncrowded slopes and lift in general – and walking the remaining ten minutes back to the Child Discounts Under 2 years old A simple charge of £75 to include cot all staff at mountain services were chalets. Alternatively take our private minibus shuttle and high-chair. Infants will not have a separate seat on the aircraft nor on the coach. service which runs down to the main lift station in very helpful and friendly – quality of Aged 2 years Sharing in parents’ room 50% reduction. food excellent.” Vaujany at the civilised and convenient times of 8.45- Sharing with a sibling 20%. Sharing with two siblings 30%. Aged 3 to 5 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 30% Jackson, Chalet Diona, March ’08 9.30am and back up again between 4.30-5.30pm. reduction. Sharing with a sibling 15%. Sharing with two siblings 20%. Aged 6 to 12 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 20% reduction. Sharing with a sibling 10%. Sharing with two siblings 15%. Fully catered,Chalet intimate chalet with Dibonacharacter. mountainCall us on 01428 608070 orretreat visit www.skipeak.net 28 29

Ground floor

Ski Room Sitting Room Kitchen in First floor basement Dining Room

Hall

Departure Date 7 nights ITD* Chalet Jean-Luc 16 December 2012 £658 £90 Sleeps 10 – 5 bedrooms 23 December 2012 £888 £90 Occupancy Minimum 10. Maximum 12 ‡ 30 December 2012 £1088 £150 Bedroom 1 1 Double bed. 06 January 2013 £798 £90 Bedroom 2 2 Single beds. 13 January 2013 £798 £90 Bedroom 3 2 Single beds. Set in the heart of La Villette, Jean-Luc witnesses 20 January 2013 £798 £90 Bedroom 4 2 Single beds. 27 January 2013 £858 £90 Bedroom 5 1 Double bed. the passing of sedate village life. Wake up with the 03 February 2013 £858 £90 Underfloor heating. Woodburning stove. cockerels and listen to the locals, many of whom 10 February 2013 £988 £90 Terrace. Heated ski locker and boot warmers. 17 February 2013‡ £1188 £150 have never known anything except a farming life, Chalet staff live out. 24 February 2013 £858 £90 chat and gesticulate on the nearby paths. Note: There are two bathrooms, 1 shower room, two 03 March 2013 £858 £90 separate wc’s shared between bedrooms 1 – 4 and The spacious living area, sunny outlook and 10 March 2013 £858 £90 bedroom 5 has an en-suite bathroom. delicious cuisine are complemented by the 17 March 2013 £858 £90 welcoming atmosphere created by your host. 24 March 2013 £858 £90 Food & Wine 31 March 2013‡ £998 £150 Exceptional cuisine and French AOC wines Jean-Luc nestles in the quiet hamlet of La Villette, 07 April 2013 £888 £90 Breakfast, Tea, 3 or 4-course dinner 1 km from Vaujany. You can ski back to within easy “We had an excellent time both in the 14 April 2013 £768 £90 Complimentary wine on 6 days

chalet and while out skiing. Superbly walking distance of your own front door or return *Independent Travel Discount ‡No Group Discount week Children’s supper at 5.30/6.00pm

looked after by all the Ski Peak staff in the by getting off at the halfway station of the gondola All prices are per person in £ Sterling inclusive of flights Child Reductions and coach transfers. Flights from northern airports such as Under 2 years old A simple charge of £75 to include cot and walking the remaining ten minutes back to the Birmingham or Manchester plus £35 per person - subject resort. They were extremely hospitable and and high-chair. Infants will not have a separate seat on the to availability. provided very high quality food and drink chalets. Alternatively take our private minibus shuttle aircraft nor on the coach. Group Discounts Aged 2 years Sharing in parents’ room 50% reduction. service which runs down to the main lift station in both for adults and children over the whole Jean-Luc 12 people; 1 free place. Sharing with a sibling 20%. Sharing with two siblings 30%. Aged 3 to 5 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 30% week, always served with a smile. We look Vaujany at the civilised and convenient times of reduction. Sharing with a sibling 15%. Sharing with two forward to travelling with Ski Peak again.” 8.45-9.30am and back up again between 4.30-5.30pm. siblings 20%. Aged 6 to 12 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 20% Gerard Reilly, Jean Luc, New Year ’09 reduction. Sharing with a sibling 10%. Sharing with two siblings 15%. SunnyChalet chalet with spacious Jean-Luc living area deliciousCall us on 01428 608070 cuisine or visit www.skipeak.net 30 31

Accommodation 20 bedrooms All en-suite, mostly with south facing balcony 5 family rooms Rooms cleaned daily Towels changed weekly TV room and sauna

Food & Wine Superb food and extensive wine list Continental buffet breakfast and fixed 4-course dinner menu Children’s supper served at 5.30/6.00pm

Amenities Heated ski-locker and boot warmers 3 minute walk from the main lift station Wi-Fi internet access

Departure Date 7 nights ITD* 16 December 2012 £658 £90

23 December 2012 £888 £90

30 December 2012‡ £1088 £150

06 January 2013 £798 £90

13 January 2013 £798 £90

20 January 2013** £798 £90

With 20 rooms, the warm and friendly atmosphere 27 January 2013 £858 £90 means it’s easy to meet other guests and tables 03 February 2013 £858 £90 10 February 2013 £988 £90 are often joined for dinner. Supper for the children 17 February 2013‡ £1188 £150 A well-established traditional village hotel, the is served at about 6.00p.m. prior to the adults’ dinner 24 February 2013 £858 £90 Rissiou has a two star rating in the well-known at 8.00p.m. There is a sauna in which to relax 03 March 2013 £858 £90

French accommodation bible, ‘Logis de France’. those aching limbs and the TV room and games 10 March 2013 £858 £90 17 March 2013 £858 £90 Staffed and managed by Ski Peak for the past room provide ample distraction for the children. 24 March 2013 £858 £90

seventeen winter seasons, it has become a firm 31 March 2013‡ £998 £150 favourite with many guests who return year after 07 April 2013 £888 £90

year to enjoy its inviting and nostalgic ambience. 14 April 2013 £768 £90 **No-children week ‡No Group Discount week Our team of friendly, knowledgeable staff add to the *Independent Travel Discount

relaxed and informal ambience. Your comfort is All prices are per person in £ Sterling inclusive of flights and coach transfers. Flights from northern airports such as “Your staff were wonderful, we received their number one priority and even your smallest Birmingham or Manchester plus £35 per person - subject to availability. service that 5★ Hotels had rarely offered requirements are not too much trouble. Group Discounts us, everyone was polite, enthusiastic, and The typical French hotel bar is frequented by many Rissiou 16 people; 1 free place. Child Discounts very attentive. The food was extraordinary, of the local villagers, who add character to the Under 2 years old A simple charge of £75 to include without doubt a highlight. You should be timeless surroundings. When warm spring cot and high-chair. Infants will not have a separate seat on the aircraft nor on the coach. Aged 2 years Sharing conditions prevail, the large sun terrace becomes very proud of the service you are providing.” in parents’ room 50% reduction. Sharing with a sibling Roger Sargent, The Rissiou, January ’09 increasingly popular for the magnificent sunsets. 20%. Sharing with two siblings 30%. Aged 3 to 5 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 30% reduction. Sharing with a sibling 15%. Sharing with two siblings 20%. Aged 6 to 12 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 20% reduction. Sharing with a sibling 10%. Sharing with two siblings 15%. ThreeHotel minute walk fromdu the main Rissiou lift station ‘LogisCall us on 01428de 608070 France’ or visit www.skipeak.net 32 33

Gentiane – La Perle de l’Oisans apartments first floor

Chalet-apartment Gentiane 129m² south and west facing Departure Date 7 nights ITD* Modern chalet-apartment catered all season with 16 December 2012 £658 £90 sauna and games room in the building 23 December 2012 £888 £90 Sleeps 8 – 4 bedrooms 30 December 2012 £1088 £150 Occupancy Minimum 8. 06 January 2013 £798 £90 Bedroom 1 1 double bed. 13 January 2013 £798 £90 Bedroom 2 2 single beds. 20 January 2013 £798 £90

Bedroom 3 2 single beds. 27 January 2013 £858 £90

Bedroom 4 2 single beds. 03 February 2013 £858 £90

Plus 2 bathrooms and 2 shower rooms 10 February 2013 £988 £90

Living room with open-fire and 1.8m balcony 17 February 2013 £1188 £150 Heated ski locker & boot warmers 24 February 2013 £858 £90 We offer this exceptional apartment as a ‘catered Chalet staff live out. 03 March 2013 £858 £90 chalet’ having two pairs of bedrooms (perfect for 10 March 2013 £858 £90 17 March 2013 £858 £90 two families), a large living/dining room and Food & Wine Exceptional cuisine and French AOC wines 24 March 2013 £858 £90 substantial sunny balcony with unrivalled views. Breakfast, Tea, 3 or 4-course dinner 31 March 2013 £998 £150 Complimentary wine on 6 days Being one of the prestigious Oisans apartments it is 07 April 2013 £888 £90 Children’s supper at 5.30/6.00pm 14 April 2013 £768 £90 conveniently located near to the bars and *Independent Travel Discount restaurants in Vaujany itself and you will have the All prices are per person in £ Sterling inclusive of flights benefit of the heated ski locker and boot room, and coach transfers. Flights from northern airports such as Birmingham or clothes washing/drying facilities, sauna and games Manchester plus £35 per person - subject to availability.

“Giles our ESF tutor made skiing amazing. room shared by all our Oisans guests. Child Reductions Under 2 years old A simple charge of £75 to include cot 4 of our party had never skied before and and high-chair. Infants will not have a separate seat on we were very confident by the end of week. the aircraft nor on the coach. Aged 2 years Sharing in parents’ room 50% reduction. I think Ski Peak have got just Sharing with a sibling 20%. Sharing with two siblings 30%. Aged 3 to 5 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 30% about everything right, chalet staff and reduction. Sharing with a sibling 15%. Sharing with two ski instructor were second to nobody.” siblings 20%. Aged 6 to 12 inclusive Sharing in parents’ room 20% Catherine Claisse, Gentiane, March ’08 reduction. Sharing with a sibling 10%. Sharing with two siblings 15% ChaletConveniently located- nearapartment to the bars and restaurants GentianeCall us on 01428 608070 or visit www.skipeak.net 34 35

Services included UK booking for day nursery and lift passes Ski-leading programme (red run standard) Minibus shuttle 8.45 - 9.30am & 4.30 - 5.30pm Linen, towels & tea-towels Staffed reception & rep available at set times Welcome pack Video & DVD player Sauna

Extras available Breakfast baguette & croissant delivery Cots & high-chairs (free) Games & playing cards (free) Now in their ninth season, La Perle de l’Oisans Games room with bar-football & pool table self-catering apartments have received enthusiastic Evening restaurant reservation service

reviews and been tailor-made to include many Video library (free) Wi-Fi internet access features our guests have requested in the past. The apartments all have an open fireplace, are Genepi 142m² tastefully furnished and have comprehensively Sleeps 9 – 4 bedrooms Occupancy Minimum 9. Maximum 11 equipped kitchens. Generous balconies command Bedroom 1 2 single beds with en-suite shower. unrivalled views down the valley. The impressive Bedroom 2 1 double bed with en-suite shower. building is designed in traditional style and blends Bedroom 3 3 single beds. “I have skied with many different travel with the rustic architecture of the village. It is Bedroom 4 4 single beds (adjoining twins)

agents but none of them are a patch located near the local shops and restaurants and Plus family bathroom & shower room Genepi – La Perle de l’Oisans apartments Second floor Linen & towels provided on Ski Peak and I shall certainly never houses laundry facilities, a ski locker room with Living room with open-fire & balcony go with anyone else. We enjoyed being boot warmers, a sauna and a games room with “The family staying in the Oisans were very

in Oisans with all its comforts, friendly bar-football and pool table. comfortable in the splendidly appointed

staff and fantastic views.” apartment, they really are great; spacious,

Jane Nicholson, wonderful position and everything works.”

l’Oisans Apartments, January ’08 Michael Davies, l’Oisans, January ’09 Call us on 01428l’Oisans 608070 or visit www.skipeak.net five starCall us onapartments 01428 608070 or visit www.skipeak.net 36 37

Myosotis 92m² south facing Edelweiss 68m² in the eaves, a ‘jewel’. Sleeps 6 – 3 bedrooms similar to Bouton d'Or Sleeps 4 – 2 bedrooms Occupancy Minimum 6. Occupancy Minimum 4. Bedroom 1 2 single beds. Bedroom 1 2 Singles with en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 1 double bed with en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 1 double bed. Bedroom 3 2 single beds. Plus shower room Plus shower room Living room with open-fire and 1.8m balcony Living room with open-fire and 1.8m balcony Linen and towels provided Linen and towels provided Note: Low doorway to en-suite bathroom

Edelweiss – La Perle de 89m² south facing Narcisse l’Oisans apartments thrid floor. Sleeps 6 – 3 bedrooms similar to Bouton d'Or Occupancy Minimum 6. Maximum 7. Bedroom 1 2 single beds. Bedroom 2 1 double bed. Bedroom 3 2 single beds. Plus 1 bathroom and 1 shower room Departure Date 7 nights ITD* Bouton d’Or 83m² south facing Living room with open-fire and 1.8m balcony 16 December 2012 £449 £90 Sleeps 6 – 3 bedrooms Linen and towels provided Occupancy Minimum 6. 23 December 2012 £599 £90 Bedroom 1 2 single beds. 30 December 2012 £749 £150 Bedroom 2 1 double bed. 06 January 2013 £489 £90 Bedroom 3 2 single beds. 13 January 2013 £489 £90 Plus bathroom and 1 shower room 20 January 2013 £489 £90

Living room with open-fire and 27 January 2013 £489 £90

1.8m balcony 03 February 2013 £489 £90 Linen and towels provided 10 February 2013 £599 £90

Bouton d’Or – La Perle de l’Oisans apartments second floor 17 February 2013 £799 £150

Bleuet 72m² south and west facing. 24 February 2013 £649 £90 94m² east facing Renoncule Sleeps 4 – 2 bedrooms 03 March 2013 £649 £90 Sleeps 6 – 3 bedrooms Occupancy Minimum 4. 72m² south facing 10 March 2013 £649 £90 Occupancy Minimum 6. Maximum 7. Crocus Bedroom 1 2 Singles with en-suite bathroom. Sleeps 4 – 2 bedrooms similar to Bleuet 17 March 2013 £549 £90 Bedroom 1 2 single beds. Bedroom 2 1 double bed. Occupancy Minimum 4. 24 March 2013 £549 £90 Bedroom 2 1 double bed. Plus 1 bathroom and 1 shower room Bedroom 1 2 single beds. 31 March 2013 £649 £150 Bedroom 3 2 single beds. Living room with open-fire and 1.8m balcony Bedroom 2 1 double bed. Plus bathroom and 1 shower room Linen and towels provided 07 April 2013 £649 £90 Living room with open-fire and 1.8m balcony Plus bathroom and 1 shower room 14 April 2013 £489 £90 Living room with open-fire and 1.8m balcony Linen and towels provided *Independent Travel Discount Linen & towels provided Bleuet – La Perle All Prices are per person in £ Sterling – with flights de l’Oisans Gatwick/Grenoble/Gatwick and coach transfers, together Campanule 79m² south facing apartments with accommodation, towels, bed-linen, minibus Sleeps 4 – 2 bedrooms similar to Bleuet ground floor. shuttle and the services of our resort representative. Occupancy Minimum 4. No reductions for children. Bedroom 1 1 double bed. Flights from northern airports such as Birmingham or Bedroom 2 2 single beds. Manchester plus £35 per person - subject to availability. Plus 1 bathroom and 1 shower room Infant under 2 years old (on date of return journey) £75. Living room with open-fire and 1.8m balcony Linen and towels provided “We have had a fabulous time, both parents

and youngsters. A big thank you!”

Renoncule – La Perle de l’Oisans apartments first floor Knight family, Bouton d’Or, February ’09

Call us on 01428self 608070 or cateringvisit www.skipeak.net apartmentsCall us on 01428 608070 or visit www.skipeak.net 38 39

Ski Kindergarten/Ski School and Garderie Day Nursery. For lively 4 and 5 year olds there are tailor-made

packages of activities provided by Vaujany’s small,

friendly ski school (ESF). In the morning, children

can find their ski legs at the ski kindergarten and

after a supervised lunch spend the afternoon having

more fun in the Garderie day nursery.

Ski school starts at 9.30am when ski school

instructors meet children at the main lift station in

Vaujany and accompany them up to the ski

kindergarten at Montfrais. After a lunch stop at the

mountain restaurant near the kindergarten, all 4 year

olds and any 5 year old beginners are accompanied

back to the day nursery for an afternoon of games

and activities until 5.00pm.

For those who are new to skiing, the Jardin de Neige

Ski School/Ski Kindergarten (ski kindergarten) at Montfrais near to the top of 4 and 5 year olds 9.15am*– 5.00pm the gondola has a special nursery ski lift and some Ski Kindergarten €200 for 6 mornings and pretend animals. Children are gently introduced to supervised lunches plus €95 for 6 afternoons in the day-nursery. snow by simply walking on their skis, tobogganing *Start times may vary high/low season or skiing down the short nursery slope.

Garderie Day Nursery. This well-run local village

nursery has established an excellent reputation and

is exceptionally good value. Its well-equipped

playrooms are full of toys and games to keep even

the busiest of little ones entertained. There’s also a

ball-park, TV room and a dormitory for taking a nap

when required.

The staff speak a reasonable amount of English and

the day-nursery is conveniently situated close to

“Once again the garderie exceeded our the main lift-station in Vaujany.

expectations. Our 4 year old bounced in Garderie Day Nursery every day which made our stay all the The Vaujany Crèche/Garderie Day Nursery. more enjoyable. “Delighted that our children of 8 and 6 were 6 months to 5 years old inclusive We looked forward to every meal and 9.00am-5.00pm (half day on 1st day) able to follow us down the nursery slopes at the were well rewarded.” €135.00 for 5 days (lunch included) end of our week with confidence.”

Lebreton, Chalet Lucette, February ’09 €95 for 6 afternoons Yuill, The Rissiou, March ’09 DayGarderie Day NurseryNursery situated near the main lift station SkiChildren Kindergartencan find their ski legs at the ski kindergarten 40 41

All children over 6 and any 5 year olds who have Private Ski Instructors. The ESF offers private Independent Private Tuition. We have an exclusivity

skied before can do both morning and afternoon ski instruction throughout the day. Private tuition is arrangement with Christelle who has already

school sessions. Instructors meet children at the often the best way to push your own boundaries established an excellent reputation amongst our

main lift station at 9.30am and take them up to the and make faster progress, either on your own or regular guests. She is a fully qualified ski instructor,

slopes. At midday, there’s a well-earned lunch break with friends who are of similar standard. If you speaks good English, enjoys giving individual

at the Montfrais mountain restaurant with time out simply require a 2 hour private lesson then the attention and aims to make skiing fun!

for playing in the snow or in the playroom if conditions lunch time break is the best value. Alternatively Alternatively we recommend Monica and Barbara,

are poor. Parents can choose to rendezvous with you can take a morning or an afternoon which at V. O. Coaching, who are both well qualified

their children at Montfrais at 4.15pm to see the gives you more time and is often more independent instructors. “All the people involved with Ski Peak day’s progress first hand and do a few gentle runs convenient, albeit relatively more expensive. have been fantastic and helped to make en famille, or to collect them from their instructors If you have a small group of like minded friends “One of the main reasons we came again a great holiday. The hotel team have at the main lift station between 4.30 & 4.45pm. or children of similar standard why not take an was the quality of the child care and the been great and have looked after us in a instructor for the entire week! This allows you to fact that ski school and nursery are linked most brilliant manner. Our son’s skiing Full Day Ski School. manage the day as you wish. You can arrange so we can ski for a whole day.” came on in leaps and bounds and 6 years and older 9.30am*-4.30pm your own rendezvous point and lunch venue and Lucy Crookshank, The Rissiou, January ’09 he thoroughly enjoyed the lessons.” Full day ski school €275 for 5 days Monday to you also get to jump the queues! All Ski School classes and private instruction Patrick Hobbs, Rissiou, March ’08 Friday (inc. supervised lunch) *May vary high/low season must be booked direct with the Ski School. SkiSee the day’s Schoolprogress first hand and do a few gentle runs PrivateIndividual tution attention makes skiing fun! 42 43

‘The Champagne Run’ The greatest on-piste vertical descent in the world,

linked to the lift system runs from Pic Blanc

(3,330m) to L’Enversin (1,100m). En route, it

includes ‘Le Tunnel’ (770m), a black run generally

the reserve of accomplished skiers, followed by

the red run ‘Les Rousses’ (766m) and finally

another black run La Fare (730m). Join one of our

ski-leaders on this classic run, one of the world’s

greatest and be entered in our weekly draw to win

a magnum of Champagne.

Ski Leaders For intermediate and advanced skiers who want

to get the most out of their holiday, we offer a ski

leading programme. The ski leaders will not only

point you in the direction of the pisted runs most

suited to your preference and ability, but have the

most comprehensive knowledge of the piste

conditions at the time of day and where there may

be lift queues. They can also recommend which

mountain restaurants dish up the tastiest Advanced Off-piste. Expert skiers will revel in the helicopter ride back to the lift system. In the lunches, and provide companionship for those challenges offered by some of the most breathtaking afternoon, you can explore the west side of the wanting to join a group. Available five days each off-piste skiing in Europe. Take the Pic Blanc cable mountain, with couloirs and varied routes navigating week, this service starts with a general car and try either side of the Grandes Rousses the undulating ridges down to Vaujany. Expansive reconnoitre for two days to familiarise guests with ridge, with distant views to the Mont Blanc Massif yet intimate mountain views, such as those from the the entire resort and all the services provided, and Italy. From the top of the Pyramide or Pic Bayle couloirs high above Vaujany, give that real sense followed by a more specific programme to cover (3,465m), the vast mountain wilderness is open of isolation and perspective, mental images you the less accessible, but more interesting, runs. for discovery. The routes are less explored than can draw on until next year’s skiing holiday.

most of the popular resorts and you can even find Alternatively, the short trip to La Grave is dominated Snow Reports untracked powder weeks after a snowfall. by the majesty of the 4,000m La . Huge Visit our website www.skipeak.net for links to the Wide, steep slopes descend to impressive bowls, crevassed glaciers scour it’s north face and provide Alpe d’Huez snow report.

flanked by glaciers and vertical cliffs. A morning a wondrous backdrop to numerous itineraries. “Ski guiding was excellent – always punctual itinerary may include the eastern side of the ridge, Please note that off-piste skiing is highly dangerous. and considerate and great fun to be accessing some wild and undiscovered valleys We strongly recommend that you hire a qualified with. Saskia chalet staff contributed to a such as the Combe du Cerisier or Piéfroid. mountain guide. We are pleased to recommend wonderful holiday.” Descents finish in the Sarenne Gorge or the the following UIAGM mountain guides: Anthony Vincent, Chalet Saskia, March ’09 village of Clavans le Haut, a short taxi or Franklin, Denis Ailloud and Stéphane Garezynski. MountainOne of the best areas in Europeguides for off-piste skiing. SkiCall usLeaders on 01428 608070 or visit www.skipeak.net 44 45

Life is busy! But it's still important to get away with We offer comfortable and convenient morning Exclusive transfers friends and family and enjoy life! If you can only get flights with Aer Lingus on Wednesdays or Transfer to Vaujany is by coach reserved

away for a few days please do give us a call and we Sundays from Gatwick and with easyJet from exclusively for our own guests and normally takes

shall be happy to oblige whenever possible. Birmingham into Grenoble, followed by a short only one and a half hours, though during French

We can offer you accommodation only or a package one and a half hour private coach transfer to February holidays or when it is snowing may take

including flights and transfers. Generally we are able to Vaujany. At high-season we also have a Flybe longer. Ski Peak Ltd are holders of an Air Travel

offer a short-break changeover day of Wednesday or charter from Southampton to Grenoble. We may Organiser’s Licence (ATOL) No. 2697 issued by

Thursday combined with a Sunday arrival or departure. at times use other airlines. the Civil Aviation Authority. Air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected. Short-Break Prices Flights “The weather was perfect and we were December/January 3 nights 4 nights Departure Airport Gatwick Birmingham* Heathrow Heathrow just so incredibly lucky. Our wedding on Chalet Saskia half board £566 £656 Arrival Airport Grenoble Grenoble Lyon Lyon La Villette Chalets half board £458 £538 the slopes was a dream. I can say without Airline TBA, (Charter) Monarch, (Scheduled) BA (Limited availability) BA (Limited availability) The Rissiou half board £458 £538 Outward Journey TBA 08:00 – 10:45 07:50 – 10:30 08:40 – 11:15 exception that our guests loved Vaujany Oisans Apartments self-catering £399 £399 Return Journey TBA 11:45 – 12:20 11:30 – 12:2 11:55 – 12:35 and were impressed with the vibe and February/March 3 nights 4 nights Operation Dates 16 Dec – 14 Apr 16 Dec – 14 Apr New Year, Half-Term Easter Chalet Saskia half board £616 £726 feel of the village, the apartment and Catering Buy on board Buy on board Buy on board Buy on board La Villette Chalets half board £498 £588 your staff and the skiing so great too” *Flights from northern airports such as Birmingham plus £35 per person, Manchester plus £50 - subject to availability. Please The Rissiou half board £498 £588 note however that if a dedicated transfer is required (for arrivals from any of the regional airports) we may need to charge extra Rach & Stu Stubbs, April 2010 Oisans Apartments self-catering £449 £449 for the transfer. At times we shall also be using the following airlines: EasyJet, Monarch, British Airways and Jet2. On all these scheduled flights ski carriage and extra bags are charged at the carrier’s own rate e.g. £50 for easyJet. Children under 2 years of age on the return journey from France pay only £75 per week when not occupying a seat on the flight. ShortCall us on 01428 breaks 608070 or visit www.skipeak.net FlightsSee our web site& for Transferslatest information on flights. 46 47

Lift Passes 2012/13 We will arrange the purchase of lift passes so you can ski at the earliest opportunity. These are the electronic ‘hands-free’ variety. Photos are not required for 1 to 8 day passes but will still be needed for 9 days or more. Please note that lift passes should be paid for before departure from the U.K. if at all possible. If a member of your party is over 65 or under 13 years of age then the date of birth is required. Children under 5 years of age and adults over 72 do not pay for a lift pass.

Full Alpe d’Huez Lift Pass: Children <13 Adults Adult 72+ & Adults 65+ 2 days €70.50 €88.50 €28.00

3 days €101.50 €127.00 €39.50

4 days €130.50 €163.00 €50.00

5 days €157.00 €197.00 €60.50

6 days ski+ €182.00 €227.00 €69.50

7 days ski+ €205.00 €256.00 €78.00 Ski School & Private Lessons € € € 8 days ski+ 227.50 284.50 86.50 For those wishing to join the Ski Independent Private Instruction School (ESF) we outline some of Half day Full day Vaujany/Oz Lift Pass 2011/12 The options available. Please note Christelle €160.00 €300.00 your booking must be made direct Monica and Barbara. €160.00 €315.00 Children <13 Adults Adult 72+ with the ESF, ideally online! & Adults 65+ Private lessons to be booked direct please see our web site. 3 days €63.50 €79.50 €38.50 4 days €82.50 €101.50 €49.00 ESF Ski School Prices Mountain Guides € € 5 days €118.00 €145.00 €67.50 5 days 200.00 + ( 95.00) 4-6 persons Half day Full day € € 6 days €135.00 €166.50 €76.00 Ski school am, lunch (plus nursery pm. which is charged Anthony Franklin 365/ 475 separately). Denys Ailloud €200/€230 €320/€350 Note: hese lift-pass prices include entry to the € Stephane Garezynski €200/€230 €200/€230 swimming pool. Family rates can be obtained in 5 days 295.00 advance online but may not be offered by Ski Peak. Ski school am, lunch and ski school pm. Mountain guides to be booked direct please see our web site. Complete beginners can purchase day tickets initially € covering a minimum of lifts at a cost of €9.00 per day 5 days 210.00 = 4 hrs/day Ski & Boot Hire 5 mornings or afternoons €115.00 = 2 hrs/day For those requiring ski or snowboard Special Offers (note afternoon adult classes sometimes not available) equipment we have negotiated *See pages 38 to 40. discounted prices with SAMISKI for Two-for-one lift-passes!! Valid only to The “Just wanted to let you know that our Ski Peak clients. Helmets are provided free of charge Rissiou and La Villette catered chalets (does not for children under 13 subject to availability. family enjoyed a superb ski holiday apply to Saskia or the apartments) and only on ESF Private Tuition Prices 7 night holidays booked and fully paid for by the Normal Ski Peak Normal Ski Peak last week in Vaujany. We were looked Between 12.00 and 2.00pm 1 hour 2 hours end of October. Applicable on following dates: 6 Days pack price pack price skis only skis only € € € € € € after royally by all the Ski peak team, 06.01, 13.01 and 20.01. 1 – 2 persons 40.00 72.00 Eco 99 75 75 57 € € € € € € 3 – 4 persons 50.00 85.00 Discovery 122 92 91 69 and particular praise for the excellent Sensation €148 €111 €124 €93 Halfday, morning care and hospitality of your Saskia Excellence €169 €127 €139 €105 09:00 – 11:30 up to 4 people €145.00 / 2.5 hours Premium €189 €142 €148 €111 colleagues. Our warmest thanks also 09:00 – 12:00 up to 4 people €160.00 / 3.0 hours Adult Helmet €22 €17 to you for ensuring all our Halfday afternoon Mini Kid < 1.00 m €46 €35 €32 €24 14.15 – 16.30 up to 4 people €135.00 / 2.25 hours arrangements went like clockwork.” Espoir < 1.50 m €61 €46 €41 €31 < € € € € Full day Champion 1.50 m 86 65 62 47 Tony Cassidy, Child Helmet €15 Free 09.00 – 16.30 up to 4 people €300.00 Chalet Saskia, February ’09 Pack = Skis, sticks and boots or snowboard and boots All ski lessons to be booked direct please. LiftCall us passeson 01428 608070 or visit www.skipeak.net EquipmentCall us on 01428 608070 or visithire www.skipeak.net