BCCS Ski Trip 2019 Sestriere, Italy. 16-23 February 2019
Where, when and why are we going? Where? SESTRIERE, ITALY When? Sat. 16 th Sat. 23 rd February 2019 Why? A great opportunity for students to experience the thrill of skiing, some for the first time, some not, and to visit a beautiful overseas alpine environment with their classmates, developing their independence, social skills, resilience & a new physical skill.
The Ski Resort Sestriere, Italy The Milky Way Ski Area Ski Area Sestriere is the first purpose built resort in Italy. It sits at just over 2000mts. It s northwest aspect helps give this resort some excellent snow records. The skiing is mainly on one side of the valley however on the other side there is a gondola link which takes you to the top of Mount Fraiteve from where you get stunning panoramic views. This is the cross roads for the Milky Way and from here you have the choice of either dropping into Sauze d Oulx or SanSicario. Beyond SanSicario is Cesana, Claviere and eventually Montgenevre across the border in France. All levels of skier should find something to satisfy them in Sestriere and the neighbouring resorts. There is steep terrain and off-piste for advanced skiers, an endless amount of good cruising reds for intermediates and excellent slopes to learn on for beginners close to the centre of town. The lift system is made up of a majority of high speed quads. The wonderful thing about Sestriere is that lift queues don t really exist. Weekends and public holidays aside you tend to ski straight on to the lifts. Piste Area 440 km, No. of Runs 598, Longest Run 11 km, Top Piste Altitude 2840m No. of Lifts 78, 2 Snow Parks.
The Hotel Grand Hotel Duchi d'aosta, Via Possetto 5, 10058 SESTRIERE (TO) Tel: (39) 0122 79 98 00 Video of Hotel NB. Can be viewed in Slideshow mode Facilities - Reception - Amphitheatre with the most modern equipment for shows. - A miniclub with video games, mini cinema and theatre. The hotel has 194 modern rooms equipped with private facilities, telephone, safe, hairdryer, colour TV, heating. The panoramic restaurant is located on the main floor. The service is a buffet with a wide selection of appetizers, main courses and side dishes, vegetables and side dishes, fresh fruits (treatment Full board buffet). Water on tap included with meals. The WiFi service is available only in public areas. Ski Room: To the guests of the White Tower, Aurum Hotels will provide the spacious Ski Room of the Red Tower (150 meters) situated directly on the slopes, to allow customers to go to the ski slope just a few steps along with the heavy ski equipment.
What s included in the Trip & Itinerary What s Included in the Trip? Coach Transfers to/from Gatwick Airport from School Return Flights to Milan, Italy & Coach Transfers to/from Sestriere Resort 23kg of Checked-in Luggage. 1 piece of Hand-Luggage (eg. Ruck-Sack) Full Board Accommodation (Breakfast, Hot Lunch, Dinner) in Hotel Duchi D Aosta, Sestriere. Meals: First Meal is Dinner on arrival - evening of Sat. 16 th Feb. Last Meal is Breakfast on morning of Sat. 23 rd Feb. 6 Days Skiing Lessons, 5 hours per day (3hrs AM, 2hrs PM) 6 Days Hire of Skis, Boots, Poles & Helmet 6x Evening Activities (Inc. Tubing, Sledging, Pizzeria Trip, Disco & Hotel-based activities) Skiing achievement Certificates & Race Medals Towels & Hairdryers! What s NOT Included in the Trip? Lunch/Drinks on Travel Days at Airports. Drinks with Meals. (Water provided) Sat. 16 th February 2019 Travel Day 10.00 Meet in School car park 10.30 Coach Departs for Gatwick Airport 12.30 Arrive at Gatwick Airport (North) & Check in for EasyJet flight 14.40 Flight Departs (EZY8193) 17.35 Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport & Collect luggage (1 hour ahead of GMT) 18.00 Coach Departs for Sestriere Ski Resort 20.30 (approx.) Arrive at Hotel, settle in & receive 1 st included Meal Dinner 21.30 (approx.) Ski Fit - Students get kitted out with Skis, Boots, Poles & Helmets 23.00 (approx.) Students to Bed asap as early start in morning
Itinerary (Cont.) Sun. 17 th Feb. Fri. 22 nd Feb. 2019 6 days Skiing, 5 hours/day 07.00 Wake up call 07.30 08.30 Breakfast (Buffet style Hot & Cold selection served in the Hotel) 09.00 12.00 Morning Ski Lesson 12.00 14.00 Lunch (Hot Lunch served in the Hotel each day) 14.00 16.00 Afternoon Ski Lesson 16.00 18.00 Shower, Change & Relax in the Hotel (Mini Club with games etc.) 18.00 19.00 Dinner 19.30 21.30 Evening Activities (Varies each evening. To include: Tubing, Sledging, Pizzeria, Disco & Hotel-based entertainment 21.30-22.00 Students to their bedrooms. Lights-out as soon as possible as they will be very tired. Sat. 23 rd February 2019 Travel Day 07.00 Wake-up Call 07.00 08.00 Pack Bags & Tidy Rooms 08.00 09.00 Breakfast (Last Meal included on the Trip) 09.00 10.30 Finish Packing/Tidying Rooms & relaxing in the Hotel 10.30 Coach Departs for Milan Malpensa Airport 13.00 Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport & Check in for EasyJet flight 15.25 Flight Departs (EZY8196) 16.20 (GMT) Arrive at Gatwick Airport (North) & Collect luggage 17.00 Coach Departs for Bishop Challoner Catholic School, Basingstoke. 19.00 (approx.) Arrive at School. Picked up by Parents.
What to Pack? Main Suitcase/Bag to be checked in on Plane. 23kg Max. Ski clothing/equipment: Thermal Top & Bottoms Tube Socks x2 T-Shirts/Polar Necks x3 Fleece/Sweatshirt x2 Salopettes Ski Jacket Should wear to Travel to save space. Waterproof Gloves Scarf or buff Woolly Hat Goggles (+ Sunglasses optional) Sunscreen (UVA + UVB cover) + Lip Screen Evening Wear: Jeans/Casual Trousers Underwear & Pyjamas T-Shirts/Polar Necks can be used for Skiing next day! Jumpers/Sweatshirts Trainers/Slippers for use in Hotel Walking Boots/Snow Shoes/Old Trainers for use outside on Evening Activities etc. Wash Kit/Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Brush/Deodorant Hand Luggage 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm Max. Passport EHIC Card Pocket Money - for Gatwick, Euros for Italy & Milan Airport Medication (as necessary) Please see Hand Luggage Rules later in presentation. European Plug Adapter Phone/Device Phone/Device Charger Packed Lunch Can be bought at Airport once through security. (NB. Drink bottles will not be allowed through airport security) Good Idea! Wear your Ski Jacket to travel. It ll keep you warm & it saves space in your suitcase.
What to Pack for Skiing? Video can be viewed in Slideshow mode only
Luggage Allowances Hand Luggage: One piece of standard baggage no bigger than 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm including the handle, pockets and wheels and one laptop or handbag no bigger than 40 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm including the handle and pockets (must fit under the seat/overhead) Checked Luggage: One piece not exceeding 23 kg and no bigger than 90 cm x 75 cm x 43 cm including the handle, pockets and wheels
Hand luggage Rules You re allowed to carry essential medicines of more than 100ml in your hand luggage, including liquid dietary foodstuffs and inhalers. You ll need supporting documentation from a relevant medical professional (for example a letter from your doctor or a copy of your prescription).
Important Info. e.g. Travel Operator, Airline/Flights, Coach Company, Hotel Travel Operator: 321Ski & Dive Ltd. Tel. 01594 726342 Email: info@321ski.co.uk Airline: EasyJet Flights: Outbound: EZY8193 London Gatwick (North) Milan Malpensa (T2) Departs: 14.40 Sat. 16 th Feb. 19. Arrives: 17.35 Sat. 16 th Feb. 19 Return: EZY8196 Milan Malpensa (T2) London Gatwick (North) Departs: 15.25 Sat. 23 rd Feb. 19. Arrives: 16.20 Sat. 23 rd Feb. 19 ATOL Certificate No.: ATOL 10431 Unique Ref.: Bishop Challoner Catholic Sch. 008 Coach Company (UK): Mortons Travel Ltd. Unit 11, Berry Court Business Park, Bramley Rd. Tadley, Hants RG26 5AT. Tel. 01256 889082 Hotel: Grand Hotel Duchi D Aosta, Via Possetto 5, 10058 SESTRIERE (TO) Tel: (39) 0122 79 98 00 Emergency Contacts: Office Hours School Office should be first contact 01256 462661 We ll have the School Mobile to contact Parents in case of delay or emergency.
Important Info. SAFTEY BCS rules apply to students even on a school trip. Uniform may not be seen but students are still expected to be ambassadors of the school. Students will be responsible for their own mobile phones and you can contact them directly. All students will be issued with an information card for emergency contacts and Hotel address in English and Italian. Can slot into a wallet/purse/pocket. Students must have them at all times. Embassy guidelines are checked frequently and guidelines are always followed. Insured through Hampshire County Council and 32Ski Ltd. ABTA/ATOL Insurance. Passports will be collected on arrival & securely placed in the Hotel safe. EHIC cards must be carried by students. Hampshire County approval is already in place and we also follow their guidance and advice on travel BCCSTnL Twitter follow us!
Who s our tour operator? 321Ski Ltd. At 321ski we are fortunate and proud of our team that we have assembled - both in resorts and in the UK. All of our staff are former-teachers, and we recruit only those that have had experience in leading school ski trips for the state, academy or private sectors. That way we believe we can talk to our client schools with real authority and advise based upon our own experiences - and not a profit margin sheet! We are the only tour operator in the UK to be able to do so. Complete Peace of Mind - School Travel Forum Membership At 321ski we are proud to have been audited, examined and subsequently awarded full assured membership of the School Travel Forum. The School Travel Forum is a body of leading school travel providers dedicated to providing high quality school trips. To ensure our health and safety standards are maintained, our systems and procedures are fully audited annually by independent experts. School Travel Forum membership is the benchmark for good school tour providers; consequently it is an Awarding Body for the prestigious Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge. Financially protected You re financially protected by 321Ski s ABTA bond and all the company s flight packages are ATOL protected too.