Tonale: ski area description

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Over 100km of marked runs

Tasker Milward School

Bardonecchia

18th – 26th Feb 11

Agenda

About Halsbury Travel

Health & safety

Trip overview

Resort Description and Facts

Accommodation

Outline Itinerary

About Halsbury Travel

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Health and safety

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Resort Description

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Bardonecchia is situated in Italy on the French-Italian border, within a couple of kilometres of the exit of the Frejus tunnel, one of the main transit routes from north-west Europe to Italy and Slovenia. The main road totally bypasses the town, and one would only be aware of it if going to ski at the far side of the resort, Jafferau. The resort is approximately 100 km east of Turin.The town is not a purpose built ski resort, and is all the more interesting for having a culture of its own. Although the town does exist almost exclusively from tourism, both winter and summer, it does have schools, commerce's and residents which reflect the tradition of an Alpine town. The old part of the town is typical, with narrow cobbled streets, and numerous bars, restaurants, pizzerias, and both souvenir and normal butcher, baker, supermarket type retail outlets.As a ski resort, it is a top class area, with an excellent record for snow. It is higher than a lot of resorts, starting at 1,300m, and with skiing extending up to 2,800 m. Most of the skiing is above 1,500 m, which is where some resorts start to tail off, and the beginners area in particular is at this height. The lower slopes of the resort are covered by artificial snow making cannons, more in an attempt to improve the base for the start and the end of the seasons, but which obviously do have the side effect of creating extra cover when needed.

Resort Description – cont’d

The slopes face predominantly north / north west, which is a major factor in conserving snow cover. There is good progression from the beginner slopes to the intermediate level, and beyond, and you can be sure that your students will ski / board as much of the mountain as they are capable of. The local “Scuola Italiana Sci” provides top quality, safe, friendly and fun instruction, and progress during the week is guaranteed. The level of spoken English is good, and the instructors all go the “extra mile” to make sure that your students go away happy, improved and ready to come back.“Camp Smith” is the curiously named central departure point for almost all the ski-based facilities. The ski school, the ski hire shops, the overnight ski storage area, restaurants and the child creche are sited here. Ski school departs from and returns to here. Hired ski equipment is stored here overnight, in heated, secure locked cellars, and the trip back to the hotel is made unencumbered by skis and boots.

Tonale: ski area description

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Over 100km of marked runs

Ski FactsBeginners***Intermediate****Advanced**Off-Piste Grade**Kms of Piste140No. of Runs Green 3 Blue 12 Red16 Black 3 Longest Run 11kms Number of Lifts 24 Highest Lift 2750m Lift Capacity 22,000 skiers per hourSnow-Making Facilities Yes, 60 snow cannonsCross Country Yes (10km)Glacier NoSnowboarding Yes, Boarding on all pistesInclusive Lift Pass YesPassport Photograph Required for lift pass Yes 

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Resort Description

Resort Height 1300mResort Amenities GoodVertical Drop1438m Nearest Doctor / Hospital In resort/In Susa (40kms) Coach Transfer Times to Resort Approximately 15 hours from CalaisApres Ski Options

Swimming Tubing Movie night Disco Quiz Night skiing

Entertainment

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Fully Qualified Local Ski Instructors

Morning and afternoon sessions

daily

Modern Ski equipment maintained by

qualified ski technicians

Ski Instruction and Equipment

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Hotel Villagio Olimpico ***We are delighted to be able to offer this fabulous 3* hotel once again for the 2011 season. The complex hosted athletes from around the world during the Turin Winter Olympics in 2006. It was completely renovated to an exceptional standard. The complex consists of three buildings all interconnected, and contains 310 rooms each equipped with a television with SKY, mini bar, telephone, bathroom, safe. Just 250 metres from the lifts it is ultra convenient.Facilities Common rooms, Two dining rooms with buffet service, Reception area, Internet zone with WI-FI access, Games room (billiards, table football, ping-pong, golf simulator and ps3), Lounge with sky TV, Theatre, Swimming pool, Sauna, Turkish bath, Whirlpool, Fitness centre, Meeting rooms, Piano bar with live music, Qualified animation staff. On site ice rink

Accommodation

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Accommodation

Suggested check-list

Ski wear: Anorak

Ski hat

Goggles/glasses

Ski gloves

T-shirt/thermal underwear and ski polo necks

Salopettes or ski suit

Heavy ski socks (at least 2 pairs)

Ski pullover for extra warmth

High factor sun cream/lip salve

Back pack/bum bag

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Other articles: Passport-size photo for ski-pass

Underwear and ordinary socks

Bath towel

Washing kit

Night wear

Clothes to wear in evening

Thick-soled shoes for evening time outside

Trainers or similar to wear in the centre.

Gloves for non-skiing wear (e.g. woollen)

A little English currency for the journey

Some Euros for the stay (no more than 100€)

DEPARTURE & RETURN INFO

Please note this is a sample itinerary only and may vary according to requirements and availability.

Friday • Depart late afternoon from school• Overnight travel by coach to resort

Saturday• Travel to ski resort arriving late afternoon• Dinner

Sunday• Equipment collection and fitting (occasionally done on the Saturday evening)• Instructor Evaluation followed by morning skiing tuition• Lunch • Afternoon 2 hours of tuition• Evening meal

Apres ski activities (ice skating, swimming, disco etc)

Monday• Breakfast • morning skiing 2 hours of tuition• Lunch • Afternoon 2 hours of tuition• Dinner in accommodation followed by Après-ski activities. (ice skating, swimming, disco etc)

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Wednesday• Breakfast • morning skiing 2 hours of tuition • Lunch • Afternoon 2 hours of tuition• Dinner in accommodation followed by Après-ski activities. (ice skating, swimming, disco etc)Thursday• Breakfast • morning skiing 2 hours of tuition • Lunch • Afternoon 2 hours of tuition• Dinner in accommodation followed by Après-ski activities. (ice skating, swimming, disco etc)Friday• Breakfast • morning skiing 2 hours of tuition • Lunch • Afternoon 2 hours of tuition• Evening Meal

Depart resort for journey back to UK Saturday• Arrive back in UK

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Sample Itinerary

Cherished memories…

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See you on the slopes………..