Val Cenis school ski trip, France

With a 1,500m elevation drop and 125 km of Alpine slopes, this French resort has created multi-medal-winning champions such as Pierre-Emmanuel Dalcin. The area has a great snow record, starting early and always finishing late, and so is recommended for school groups planning an Easter or December trip. As a relatively unknown ski region, the slopes are quieter which means fewer queues and better value accommodation, making Val Cenis a great option for school groups on a budget.

Located in the Haute-Maurienne region of the Northern Alps, Val Cenis has 125 km of slopes connected by 28 fast lifts. With 200 snow cannons and North facing orientation, Val Cenis is a reliable resort with a long ski season. Offering a decent number of green, blue, red runs as well as five black runs and two boardcross slopes, the region caters well for beginners and intermediates who will be able to enjoy the thrill of the mountain top as well as the beautiful tree-lined runs below. School groups love the 900m long toboggan run which is accessed by the Val Cenis le Haut gondola lift.

• A hidden gem which is perfect for beginners and intermediates
• Reliable snow conditions, late into the season
• Great value option for school groups travelling by coach

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.

Options - shorter durations and extra lessons available, give us a call

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 pp is payable for snowboard groups. Snowboarding groups can only be accepted in exact groups of 8 of the same ability.