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French Alps, La Plagne (Club Med ) TSC Winter Expedition Clear Lake Area Ski Club January 21 – 29, 2017 Full package $3,145* Ground $2,005* Come join us and the TSC as we ski the French Alps in style at an all-inclusive Club Med resort in the Savoie region. The Paradiski Ski Domain is one of the largest ski regions in the world. For the non-skiers there is a large selection of optional activities and day trips for you to enjoy. All packages include: • Ski in/out lodging at La Plagne 2100, 4-star hotel • All meals and drinks at Club Med resorts • 6 day lift ticket (not exchangeable) • 5 day group lessons • Day trip to Lyon • All gratuities at resort • Ground transportation to/from Geneva airport (group bus) Full package also includes round trip air IAH - Geneva Optional Pre-trip (Paris) , 3 days $760 Optional Post-trip (Geneva), 3 days $1,100 for pre and post, $100 deposit due Aug 19 Paradiski ski region in the French Alps Altitude 4,100 – 10,663 feet 3 ski resorts covering 246 miles of trails, 139 ski lifts 5% beginner, 54% intermediate, 41% expert Main Trip Payment Schedule* Optional activities include: • Date Full Ground Day trips (to Chambery, Geneva, or Grenoble) • Aug 19 HH $500 $500 Speed luge, Snowshoeing, Sledding • Sept 9 kickoff $1000 $750 Ice caves • Oct 7 mtg $1000 $500 Spa Nov 4 mtg balance balance Trip Leader: Gayle Brown Assistant: Your name here!! Make checks payable to CLASC and send to: Gayle Brown at 404 Silverleaf Dr, Friendswood TX 77546 [email protected] *Prices are estimates, for Club members only, based on double occupancy, and subject to change. Optional activities and baggage are not included in the trip price. Cancellation policy available on request..

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