Bardonecchia school ski trip, Italy

As a host resort in the Winter Olympics, Bardonecchia in Italy is equipped with world-class skiing facilities while offering plenty of runs for beginners and intermediates. Bardonecchia is situated in the Susa Valley, near the French border, and has one of the shortest coach journey times from the UK along with short airport transfers from Turin of about an hour. Your school group will stay in the great quality Olympic Village Hotel which we recommend for its amenities, location, easy accessibility and superb value.

Divided into two main ski areas, Colomion and Jafferau, Bardonecchia offers your group plenty of runs, especially for beginners and improvers, and snow conditions which are good throughout the season. Access to the larger Colomion area is via the Campo Smith lift which is just 250m from our school accommodation while you can reach the Jafferau ski area in less than 5 minutes via the free ski bus.

Why we recommend Bardonecchia for your school’s ski trip

• Outstanding value for money
• Olympic-standard resort
• Short transfers

All Voyager School Travel ski trips include:

• Free place ratio of 1:8 for coach trips or 1:10 for air groups
• 6-day local ski pass, 6-day ski, boot and helmet hire
• 4 hours of ski lessons per day over 6 days
• Full board and lodging
• Dedicated Voyager School Rep to support your group throughout your stay
• Full programme of free evening entertainment at your accommodation
• Your choice of return travel - coach travel, with ferry crossing, applicable tolls and taxes included, or return flights and overseas transfers
• 24 hour emergency back-up service
• Comprehensive travel insurance including ski breakage
• Snow guarantee – if all lifts are closed, we’ll take you to the nearest resort so that you can still ski
• Discounted rates for group leaders bringing their family on the trip

Please note that ski activities are subject to change according to adverse weather conditions & operational requirements.

Extras to budget for

• Meals on journeys
• School to airport transfers (if required)
• Visa charges, collective passports
• Extended lift passes (if applicable)
• Supplements for small parties, single rooms and additional adults

Snowboarding instructor ratios are lower and so a supplement of £50 per person is payable for snowboard groups. Snowboarding groups can only be accepted in exact groups of 8 of the same ability.