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Chamonix February 22-March 2, 2013 Blue Ridge Eurofest

BRSC Trip Coordinator: Inge Lesjak, skislovenia@aol.com BRSC Tour Operator: Judy Miller, Group Trips Unlimited, Inc. grouptrips@mygtu.com (703) 237-5900 or (800) 648-7477

Columbia Ski Club: Chamonix plus optional one week extension to Zermatt, Switzerland February 22 - March 2 Chamonix Hotel Alpina March 2 - March 9 Zermatt Hotel Bristol Zermatt http://www.hotel-bristol.ch/

Trip Leaders: Mike DiProspero (mdiprospero@comcast.net) John Hubbs (johubbs@comcast.net)

Pentagon Ski Club: Lyon, France and Burgundy wine country pre-Chamonix extension February 18– February 22 4 nights Lyon Mercure Plaza Republique Lyon http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-2951-

mercure-lyon-plaza-republique/index.shtml

February 22-March 2 Chamonix Hotel Prieuré Trip Leader: Christina Anderson (gerakisparta@yahoo.com)

Potomac Valley Skiers: Chamonix plus optional post trip extension to Lyon February 22-March 2 Chamonix Hotel Alpina Trip Leader: Dick Comerford (dick.comerford@verizon.net)

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Ski Club of Washington DC (SCWDC): Paris/Chamonix February 18-February 23 4 nights Paris Novotel Tour Eiffel Paris, France http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-3546-novotel-

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February 23-March 2 7 nights Chamonix Hotel Alpina Trip Leader: Pete Campbell SCWDC@verizon.net

Peninsula Ski Club: Chamonix (flying from Norfolk) February 22-March2 7 nights Chamonix only Trip Leader: Ronnie Triplett: sail475@verizon.net

Capital Golden Skiers: Chamonix February 22-March 2 7 nights Chamonix Hotel Prieuré Contact person: Inge Lesjak (ingelesjak@aol.com)

Ski France, Italy and Switzerland in one week

Optional Day Ski Trips outside of Chamonix Ski Courmayeur, Italy-Through the Mont Blanc Tunnel to Italy on BRSC private charter bus http://www.chamonix.net/files/maps/courmayeur.pdf Ski Verbier, Switzerland- One day out of the six day Mont Blanc ticket may be used at Verbier. Although there is enough skiing in the region to ski two weeks without skiing the same run twice, this could be a once in a lifetime chance to ski prestigious Verbier. Our charter bus to Verbier will drop us off and pick us up at the Le Chable base. http://www.verbier.ch/images/flash/planhiverA_1012_.pdf Optional Sightseeing Day Trips- Annecy is just 50 minutes away. It lies along the northwestern shore of Lake Annecy at the

entrance to one of the cluses (transverse gorges) of the Savoy Pre-Alps, south of Geneva. Annecy is the Venice of France. The medieval town center built around a 14th Century Chateau is dissected by small canals and

streams running out of azure colored Lac Annecy, Shop the many boutiques lining the narrow stone-paved streets or the open-air markets for local wines, crafts and delicacies. Feb 23 is Annecy’s annual Venetian Carnivale.

Lausanne, Switzerland Just 90 minutes away, Lausanne is a jewel of the town on the shores of Lake Geneva. From its ancient Cathedral, charming old town lined with cafes and shops, the Olympic museum and the promenades along the lake, there is something for everyone here.

Lausanne Geneva – just one hour away

The Old Town Geneva’s ancient Old Town is a maze of sloping cobblestone streets and alleyways filled with cafes, boutiques and

historical landmarks at every turn.

Glacier deBionnassay

Col de Voza1653 m

Courmayeur et Funivie Monte Bianco accessibles uniquement par la route

via le Tunnel du Mont-Blanc.

Bellevue1794 m

Les Praz1060 M

2396 m

2414 m

1894 m 2525 m

2000 m

Les Houches1010 M

Argentière1252 M

Le Tour1462 M

Planpraz

BréventParsa

Cornu

Sources

Charlanon

Liaison

Flégère

EvettesIndex

Floria

Chavanne

Trappe

Stade

Servoz

Chamonix1035 M

1900 m

Courmayeur (24 km)Aoste (57 km)Turin (170 km)Milan (241 km)

Buet1330 M

MontrocVallorcine1264 M

Grands Montets

Herse Marmottons

Bochard

TabéPlan

Roujon

RetourPendant

Lognan

joran

3275 m

1972 m

2765 m

Grandes Jorasses4208 m

Plan des Reines

Tête de Balme

Télécabine de Vallorcine

Aiguillette

Col de Balme

Arve Autannes

Charamillon

2270 m

1850 m

2201 m

3842 m

Helbronner

Aiguille du Midi

Plan de lʼAiguille

2317 M

3462 M

1913 M

Montenvers

Merde Glace

Mont Blanc 4810 m

Glacier des bossons

Glacierdu tour

Glacierd’Argentiére

Tramwaydu Mont-Blanc

Les planards

Le Savoy

Les Chosalets

La vormaine

Les Grands Montets3275 m

Les Grands Montets

2765 m

Glacierdu géant

vallée blanche

Pasde chevre

Aiguille du Midi3842 m

Montenvers mer de Glace

1913 m

Les drus3754 m

Domaine de Courmayeur

2624 m

Tunnel du Mont-Blanc

Panoramic Mont-Blanc

dent du géant4013 m

La Poya

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Domaine des Houches

2624 m

Domaine de Balme2270 m

TMR

Brévent - Flégère2525 m

1900 mBellevue

Prarion

Coupe du Monde

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Plancerts

Le Fayet580 M

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ANNECY (100 km)LYON (220 km) - PARIS (650 km)GENEVE (80 km)LYON ST EXUPERY (170 km)

MONT Dolent3823m

AiguilleVerte4121 m Dôme

du Goûter 4304 m

Mont-Blanc du Tacul4248 m

funiviemonte bianco

3462 m

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VALLEE DE CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC

110 km de Pistes / Slopes22 000 m de Dénivelée / of Vertical39 Remontées Mécaniques / LiftsDomaines skiables non reliés /Not interconnected ski areasSki

ZONE DE VALIDITÉ ZONE DE VALIDITÉ

+ de 400 km de Pistes / Slopes + de 50 000 m de Dénivelée / of Vertical

+ de 100 Remontées Mécaniques / LiftsDomaines skiables non reliés /

Not interconnected ski areas Ski

DOMAINE DE BALME

BRÉVENT - FLÉGÈRE

LES GRANDS MONTETS - 2765 m

LES GRANDS MONTETS - 3275 m

AIGUILLE DU MIDI - VALLÉE BLANCHETélécabine Panoramic Mont-Blanc selon ouverture

MONTENVERS - MER DE GLACE

TRAMWAY DU MONT-BLANC

DOMAINE DES HOUCHES

DOMAINE DE COURMAYEUR (ITALIE)

FUNIVIE MONTE-BIANCO (ITALIE)

VERBIER - 4 VALLÉES (SUISSE)(uniquement à partir de 6 jours)

Chamonix, France Town Center

Hotel Prieure map location E-17 http://www.bestmontblanc.com/en/prieure.html

Hotel Alpina map location E-20 http://www.bestmontblanc.com/en/alpina.html

Chamonix’s reputation grew from its spectacular mountains and it became a popular destination for wealthy Brits and Swiss in the 18th & 19th centuries. When Mont Blanc was first conquered in 1786 by two local French men, it paved the way for others to flock to Chamonix to climb the peaks that stand above the town. The first winter visitors arrived in 1901 via the new railway, and the first winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix in 1924. Now, the town has a very cosmopolitan feel to it. The main pedestrian area offers plenty for even the most avid shopper.

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Hotel Alpina Chamonix, France

From the Hotel Alpina, you will marvel at the impressive views of the Mont Blanc massif and the nearby glacier. A ski bus runs between the hotel and the ski lifts several times a day. The facilities include a 24-hour reception desk, an elevator, a cozy lounge with a fireplace, a bar, ski rentals, a public Internet terminal, and restaurant offering panoramic views.

Your room will face either the rugged slopes of the Le Brévent ski area, or the snow-covered slopes of Mont-Blanc, which you can admire directly from your balcony. Rooms come with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, Internet access, a mini bar, and safe.

The hotel offers a range of relaxation options including a large sauna area with a Jacuzzi, steam baths, and a solarium. Also available are massages and other spa offerings. There is a billiards room and table tennis as well as an in-house gym. Full breakfast and dinner daily will be enjoyed amongst the camaraderie of your new and old friends in the Blue Ridge Ski Council.

Hotel Alpina

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Hotel Prieuré Chamonix, France

Facing south towards Mont Blanc, the rooms are

light and spacious, decorated in sanded wood and

vibrant fabrics similar to those found in wooden

mountain lodges. Chalet style, they have

balconies and are equipped with a satellite LCD

television, a mini-bar, and a safe.

Guests may enjoy the cozy lounge bar with

fireplace, a health spa with sauna, hot tub, and

steam room.

Your stay includes full breakfast buffet and a four

course dinner served daily in the restaurant, La

Baïta. You will enjoy the comraderie of your new

and old Blue Ridge Ski Council friends in the

warm and cozy ski lodge atmosphere.

pronounced: pree er ree

Hotel Prieuré