STI School Skiing 2014/15

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SchoolSkiing2014/15 22ndanniversarySCHOOL TOURS SINCE 1992

2welcomeIts been an exciting year again at STI Skiwise. After another great season on the slopes, weredelighted to be helping more and more schoolsthan ever before. To meet increased demand, weveadded a number of excellent new destinations, all individuallyselected for their suitability for our schools. With assured status of the

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AUSTRIAs Altenmarkt 6s Mallnitz/Obervellach 7s Niederau/Oberau 8s Obertauern 9s Radstadt/Eben 10s Saalbach 11s Wagrain 12

FRANCEs Les Deux Alpes 13s Morzine/Avoriaz 14s Villard de Lans 15

ITALYs Andalo 16s Aprica 17s Bardonecchia 18s Bormio 19s Falcade 20s Folgaria 21s Folgarida/Dimaro 22s Passo Tonale 23s Prato Nevoso/Artesina 24s Ravascletto 25s Sestriere 26

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4Whats typically included:s STI Skiwise representatives Executive coach transportation from door to doors Return short sea crossings by ferry or tunnels 6 nights full board accommodations Extra dinner on departure days 6 days lift pass for skiings 6 days x 4 hours instructions 6 days ski equipment hire including helmetss STI Skiwise insurance s Parents evening presentations In house aprs ski package

Flight trips also include:s 1 extra night accommodation s return flights from the UKs return airport transfers abroad

FREE places & concessions:s 1:7 free staff place ratio (coach tours)s 1:10 free staff place ratio (flight tours)s Group leader family concessions

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5FREEPLACES, ASCL COURSES & INSPECTION VISITSOur 1:7 free place ratio forcoach tours is already thebest around, but we alsooffer group leader familyconcessions as anadditional perk as well.Theres free assistance with the planning andpreparation of your tripand a free in house aprs-ski package too. Whatsmore, we offer ad hocinformal inspection visits toour resorts throughout theseason, which are fullyrefundable when you bookyour trip with us. By populardemand another ASCLcourse is being plannedagain next winter andmore of our free regionalski and sport presentationevenings are also beingscheduled.

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STI Skiwise (Sports Travel International Ltd) is an AssuredMember of the School Travel Forum (STF) and in bookingwith us you can be secure in the knowledge that we:

s Understand and facilitate the needs of educational travel

s Have effective Safety Management Systems in place,specifically focused on travelling with young students

s Offer fair terms and conditions and the best financial security

To ensure our health and safety standards aremaintained our systems and procedures are fully audited annually by independent experts.

STF membership is the benchmark for good school tourproviders; consequently it is an Awarding Body for theprestigious Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge. The Outdoor Education Advisors Panel (OEAP) endorses theQuality Badge and requests Local Authorities to recommendthe use of Badged Providers and require the minimum ofadditional paperwork where QualityBadge accreditation is in place.

This means that you can book your trip with confidence, meet your due diligence and reduce the amount of External Providerpaperwork necessary.

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Altenmarkt is situated at the heart of the SportweltAmad ski region. Being at 856m above sea levelguarantees skiing from the beginning of December to the end of April. Altenmarkt & Zauchensee were thevenues for the Alpine World Cup finals in 2002 due tothe fantastic variety of slopes available.

The Skiing Altenmarkt is a perfect base to access the Ski Amad region, regarded by most Britishprofessional skiers and coaches as some ofthe best skiing in Europe. There are slopes forall abilities, with the Flachau base station onlya 5 minute drive from the hotel. The ski passcovers 11 resorts in total.

Altenmarkt

HIGHLIGHTSs Superb hotel leisure facilitiess Vast ski areas Traditional Austrian villages Fantastic new Aqua park

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHHIntermediate HHHHHBeginners/Children HHHHHSnow making facilities yesNumber of lifts 120Marked runs 320kmVillage altitude 856mTop station 2240m

www.sportwelt-amade.com Also see page 12 for Sportwelt Amad piste map

AccommodationYou will be staying at the HotelEnnstalerhof about 10 minuteswalking distance from the centre of the village. This comfortablyfurnished sport hotel is speciallydesigned to cater for youth groupsand offers a high standard ofaccommodation. The hotel boastsits own swimming pool, cinema,disco, gym and table tennis rooms. Alternatively we can offer the HotelNeuhaeusl which is just a shortdrive from the town centre.

Hotel Ennstalerhof

7Mallnitz is not one of Austrias best known ski resorts butoffers some of the highest skiing areas in Carinthia. Thesmall town is perched high up on the Ankogel mountainand represents outstanding value for money.

The Skiing Two good ski areas are only a shortcoach ride away from the hotel. TheAnkogel has a great beginners areawhile the Mlltaler Glacier reaches over 3000m. Both areas boast wellgroomed pistes from late Novemberthrough to the end of April, with theMlltaler glacier offering skiing all year round!

Mallnitz/Obervellach

HIGHLIGHTSs Excellent high altitude skiings Guaranteed snows Comfortable accommodations Hot Lunches availables Swimming, Bowling, Tubing

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHIntermediate HHHHBeginners/Children HHHHSnow making facilities yesNumber of lifts 18Marked runs 60kmVillage altitude 1153mTop station 2220m

www.ski-kaernten.at

Hotel Bichlhof

AccommodationThe Hotel Bichlhof is situatedclose to all the amenities andaprs ski in Mallnitz and is only a 5 minute drive to the Ankogel skislopes. The Crazy Post Hotelis situated in the small town ofObervellach, close to the ski hireshop. Its proximity enables easyaccess to the two main ski areas.Both hotels have been recentlyrefurbished and all bedrooms areen-suite. Facilities include gamesrooms and disco rooms.

The Crazy Post Hotel

Oberau is situated at 936m above sea level and lies in thecentre of the Wildschnau ski area. Our pension is basedin Mhltal, a short bus journey to the Auffach ski area withOberau and Neiderau a five and ten minute bus ride awayrespectively. Ideal for groups seeking doorstep skiing, theSporthotel in Niederau is located next to the gondola inthe resort. Oberau and Niederau villages both haveshops, bars and restaurants but still maintain their familyambience throughout the season.The Skiing This superb ski area offers a variety of skiing for all abilities with Oberauoffering excellent slopes for the beginners, Auffach being an ideal basefor intermediates and Neiderau providing a greater challenge for themore adventurous skier.

Niederau/Oberau

HIGHLIGHTSs Great choice for beginnerss Excellent aprs skis Superb value for moneys Doorstep Skiing

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHIntermediate HHHHHBeginners/Children HHHHSnow making facilities yesNumber of lifts 26Marked runs 70kmVillage altitude 782mTop station 1903m

www.wildschoenau.com

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AccommodationThe Pension Schwaighof with 70beds offers basic but comfortableaccommodation with private facilitiesin all the bedrooms. The pension isonly a few minutes walk from thevillage of Mhltal. In favourableconditions, advanced groups can skiall the way back to the Schwaighof.We also offer the SporthotelNiederau which is ideal for soleoccupancy for groups of up to 50 persons. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities.

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9The village is one of Austrias highest ski resorts, and with an exceptional snow record offers skiing from theend of November until the beginning of May. Being apurpose built resort there are plenty of bars, shops andrestaurants available.

The Skiing There is an excellent selection of beginners areasaround the resort. Queues are kept to a minimumbecause of the many access points around the townwhich the intermediate and advanced skier can takeadvantage of and which quickly allow them to be onthe challenging open runs above the tree line. Thewell designed lift system helps better skiers completethe circular tour of the resort in quick time.

Obertauern

HIGHLIGHTSs Highest ski area in Austrias Guaranteed snows Superb hotel leisure facilitiess Therme Amade Aqua Park

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHHIntermediate HHHHBeginners/Children HHHSnow making facilities yesNumber of lifts 26Marked runs 100kmVillage altitude 1740mTop station 2526m

www.obertauern.com/en/

Felseralm

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AccommodationThe Tauernhof and Felseralmare both set in quiet locations abouta mile or so from the centre of thetown. With a wide range of leisurefacilities including disco room,games rooms, table tennis and TVrooms, indoor climbing wall andsaunas, both are ideally suited forschool groups. You can even enjoythe 2 ten pin bowling alleys at theFelseralm. Most bedrooms are 4/6bedded with en-suite facilities.

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Both are attractive and popular towns in the heart of theSportwelt Amade ski region. The shops and amenities ofboth are on the doorstep with the lifts only a couple ofminutes walk in Eben and a short drive from Radstadt.The fabulous ski possibilities allow you to choose froman incredible variety of nearby resorts includingAltenmarkt, Flachau, Wagrain and Zauchensee.

The Skiing Both towns provide a perfect base toaccess the extensive Ski Amade region.With 11 resorts covered by the ski pass,you will have a huge range of skiing to suitall ages and abilities. Many groups return tothe region year after year.

Radstadt/Eben

HIGHLIGHTSs Vast ski areas Friendly family run hotelss Excellent local aprs skis Fantastic new Aqua park



AccommodationThe Jugendgstehaus Tauernruhis situated in the heart of Radstadt.The family-run guesthouse hasbeen welcoming British schoolgroups for more than 30 years andis perfectly suited to the youngerage groups. With excellent aprs-ski, you can also enjoy the TVroom, table tennis, table football,disco and small sports hall in yourspare time. The Youth HotelLindenhof is only a few hundredmetres from the nearest ski slopesand lift in Eben. With comfortableen suite accommodation, otherfacilities include 3 dining rooms,games room, TV/DVD room, tabletennis, table football, pool tables,and disco.

Youth Hotel Lindenhof

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Saalbach-Hinterglemm is a pretty, traditional villagewith typical shops, bars and discos. The extensive circuit of slopes on both sides of the Glemm valley are linked by an efficient lift system. There is plenty ofaprs ski in the area including ice skating and curling in Hinterglemm and the sports centre, swimming pool and ice rink in the nearby lakeside town of Zell Am See.

The Skiing Saalbach and its neighbouring resorts of Hinterglemm and Leoganghave good snow records. With plenty of snow making facilities, wide treelined slopes and an interconnecting lift system they offer over 200kms ofexcellent skiing from early December until late April. Known locally as theSki Circus these fantastic resorts provide an abundance of skiing for alllevels and abilities.

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HIGHLIGHTSs Doorstep skiings One of Austrias top resortss Skiing for all abilitiess Great aprs ski

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHIntermediate HHHHBeginners/Children HHHHSnow making yesNo of lifts 55Marked runs 200kmVillage altitude 1003mTop station 2096m

www.saalbach.com/en/winter.html

AccommodationThe Young Generation Bucheggis situated in the centre of the SkiCircus region. Well positioned onthe piste of the Westgipfel lift, youllenjoy doorstep skiing from here.Theres easy access to the ski liftsand local amenities whileaccommodation facilities include acinema, computor room, disco andgames room. All hostel bedroomshave private facilities.

Young Generation Buchegg

Wagrain is situated in the Sportwelt Amad ski region in Austria. At 850m, the resort guarantees skiing fromDecember through to April. The picturesque town boastsmany shops, restaurants and bars and from here you canride the gondolas to two separate mountains!

The Skiing Enjoy doorstep skiing from yourhotel. Wagrain is a perfect baseto access the Ski Amad regionand some of the nest skiing inEurope is to be found here.There are slopes for all abilitieswith the nearest gondola lift onlya 100m walk from the hotel.

Wagrain

HIGHLIGHTSs Vast ski areas Walking distance to aprs skis Doorstep skiing s Fantastic new Aqua park

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHIntermediate HHHHHBeginners/Children HHHHHSnow making facilities yesNumber of lifts 85Marked runs 320kmVillage altitude 850mTop station 1991m


AccommodationPension Oberwimm is situatedabout 5 minutes walking distancefrom the centre of the town. Thiscomfortably furnished pension,with private facilities in all rooms,caters ideally for youth groups.Facilities include games room andindoor basketball court. Furtheraccommodation is also provided at the Pension Striedlhof. Groupshave sole occupancy here and allbedrooms have private facilities.

Hotel Oberwimm Pension Striedlhof

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Les Deux Alpes is a very popular snow-sure resortoffering excellent high altitude skiing on the Mont DeLens glacier at over 3200m. From here there aremagnificent panoramic views of Mont Blanc, Ventouxand the Ecrins mountain range. The village itself nestlesbetween the steep ski slopes and the Diable gondola isa short walk from your chalet.

The Skiing Fantastic skiing can be found here in oneof Frances premier ski resorts. With220km of piste and the glacier standingat 3200m above sea level, there is asuperb variety of slopes to suit all agesand abilities.

Les Deux Alpes

HIGHLIGHTSs Glacier skiings Guaranteed snows Top premier resorts Excellent aprs ski

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHHHIntermediate HHHHHBeginners/Children HHHHHSnow making facilities yesNumber of lifts 59Marked runs 225kmVillage altitude 1650mTop station 3568m

www.les2alpes.com

AccommodationThe Chalet Saint Benoit is just a5 minute walk from the foot of thegondola and heart of the village. Allthe bedrooms are en-suite, mostlyfor 6 persons sharing. There is agames room here with tablefootball and table tennis, televisionroom and a large self-servicerestaurant looking out over theglacier of La Muzelle. The ChaletLes Armaillis is situated on theedge of the town but close enoughto walk to the gondola in the heartof the resort. Most of thebedrooms here are en-suite.

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Situated midway between Mont Blanc and Lake Genevathese lively alpine villages form a part of the immensetraditional ski area Portes du Soleil. With the neighbouringvillage of Les Gets there is over 200kms of varied piste tosuit skiers of all ages and abilities from Morzine. Groups cannow ski Avoriaz too. Youll be staying in traditional chaletaccomodation in these charming Haute-Savoie resorts.

The Skiing The huge Portes du Soleil is a stunning ski region made up of manyseparate ski villages in France and over the border into Switzerland. Withover 200kms of pistes, the ski area encompassing Morzine and Les Getswill offer you a fantastic week of skiing. The Avoriaz ski pass is available as an alternative or at a supplement to encompass all thePortes du Soleil area.

Morzine/Avoriaz

HIGHLIGHTSs Extensive ski areas Great aprs skis Traditional alpine village

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHHIntermediate HHHHBeginners/Children HHHHSnow making facilities yesNumber of lifts 95Marked runs 220kmVillage altitude 1000mTop station 2460m

www.morzine.com

AccommodationChalet Les Flocons offerscomfortable group accommodationfor up to 90 guests in 2-4 personen suite bedrooms. There areseveral games and television roomsas well as a staff meeting room,basketball court and disco. Thechalet is situated just 300m fromthe centre of Morzine and half amile to the ski station, linked by thefree shuttle service. Alternatively, thechalet Les Chevreuils, which issituated halfway between Morzineand Avoriaz, gives groups theoption of skiing either resort.

Chalet Les Flocons

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The beautiful French villages of Villard de Lans andCorrenon stretch out along the foothills of the GrandeMoucherolle mountain, standing at 2285m. Villard deLans is the home club of Olympic 2002 downhillChampion, Carole Montillet, who is thrilled to be able to recommend her local resort to our school groups.

The Skiing The ski area in Villard and Correnon is forever growingwith investment in new lifts and new slopes being addedyear on year. Beginners are spoiled for choice here both in Rambins village and the new area in Ribambel.Intermediates and advanced skiers can access themountains from 4 separate areas Les Glovettes, Cote 2000, Clos de la Balme and Correnon village.

Villard de Lans

HIGHLIGHTSs Traditional French resorts Excellent variety of pistess Hotels in tranquil locations Superb aprs ski


www.villarddelans.com

AccommodationWe have 3 hotels in the area, eachof which provides a comfortableand friendly base for schoolgroups to explore the region. Thehotel Les Girard has 100 beds, all en-suite and is situated 4kmoutside the village centre. Thehotel La Source is only a 5minute walk from the centre andoffers sole occupancy for groupsof 40 persons, while for largergroups, hotel Les Mlzes canaccommodate up to 70.

Les Mlzes

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This traditional resort is steeped in history and offers agreat place for school groups to enjoy an exhilaratingski experience. Located on a plateau between theBrenta and Paganella massif north of Lake Garda, it iseasily accessible by road or from the regional airports.

The SkiingThe ski area offers a selection ofslopes for all abilities. For thebeginners there are the lifts in thevillage and at the middle station ofPrati di Gaggia. Intermediates arewell served with a great network of blues and reds which extendacross to Fai and Paganella.

Andalo

HIGHLIGHTSs Traditional resorts Great local leisure facilitiess Fantastic scenerys Easy access

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHIntermediate HHHHHBeginners/Children HHHHSnowmaking 95%Number of lifts 25Marked runs 60kmVillage altitude 1050mTop station 2125m

www.paganella.net

AccommodationThe 3 star Hotel Splendid issituated in a quiet location butonly 250m from the new ski liftand close the village centre. Thereare 62 rooms all of which haveprivate facilities and balcony. Other facilities include restaurant,spacious lounge areas, a largebar, TV and games room withtable football and video games.

Hotel Splendid

The resort of Aprica is situated in the heart of the Valtellinaski region. With the Palabione mountain towering above,the village still occupies a wonderful sunny position in thevalley. Aprica is an excellent addition to our programmeand is an ideal base for school groups.

The Skiing Following the addition of several new lifts,the extended network now enables easieraccess to the beginners slopes. There is asuperb variety of pistes throughout theresort with the beautiful tree lined runs upat Piana de Galli as well as some big wideslopes leading to the Palabione lifts downin the village.

Aprica

HIGHLIGHTSs Hotel close to ski liftss Ideal for beginners and

intermediatess Superb aprs ski s Floodlit ice-skating


www.apricaonline.com

AccommodationThe 3 star Hotel Cristallo Club which has recently beenrefurbished is just a few hundredmetres from the ski lifts and offersdoorstep skiing. There are 52bedrooms in this accommodation,all offering private facilities. Thehotel also has two games rooms,theatre and bars.

Hotel Cristallo Club

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Located at 1312m above sea level the Olympic village in the centre of Bardonecchia was one of the venues for the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics and provides anexcellent base for our school groups. The ski lifts arewithin walking distance, and the ski area offers 120km of varied pistes.

The SkiingThere are 2 mountains to choose from with an abundance of slopes tocater for all abilities. With the recentimprovement of the lift systems thereare now faster and more comfortablelifts to choose from to get you aroundthis stylish and up market resort.

Bardonecchia

HIGHLIGHTSs Olympic Village complex

close to the lifts s Swimming pool, theatre,

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SKI FACTS Advanced HHHIntermediate HHHHBeginners/Children HHHHSnow making facilities YesNumber of lifts 19Marked runs 120kmVillage altitude 1312mTop station 2765m

www.bardonecchiaski.com

AccommodationThis large and impressivecomplex has become a favouritefor British schools. Modern en-suite bedrooms providecomfortable accommodation andthe catering here is superb. Its ashort walk into the typical Italianvillage. But with disco rooms,table tennis, games rooms,theatre, swimming pool andJacuzzi on site youll be occupiedthroughout your stay.

Olympic Village

Located at 1200m at the base of the Stelvio pass, thefamous spa town of Bormio is a popular World Cup skivenue with a rich history and tradition. The restored,partly pedestrianised historic centre reflects an affluentheritage with its churches, chapels, cobbled streets andshops. Apres ski activities can include ice skating,curling, swimming and a Pizza night with bowlingavailable in nearby Livignio.

The Skiing A highest peak altitude of 3000m makes Bormio one of the most snowsure resorts in Italy. The longest run is the 14km descent from the top ofthe Cima Bianca cable car down to the resort. All grades of skiers willourish in the resort while more advanced skiers will be able to enjoy theStelvio World Cup downhill course as well.

Bormio

HIGHLIGHTSs High altitude skiings World Cup venues Skiing for all abilitiess Historic resort and spa town

SKI FACTS Advanced HHIntermediate HHH Beginners/Children HHHSnow making facilities yesNumber of lifts 58No of lifts 24Marked runs 50kmVillage altitude 1225mTop station 3012m

www.bormio.it

Hotel Nazionale

AccommodationStaying at the comfortable HotelNazionale a short walk from theheart of the village, you are also only700m from the gondola station.Groups can enjoy free use of thesmall hotel pool while theres asauna, Jacuzzi and turkish bath alsoavailable for the staff. Theres a smallgames room, bar and TV room aswell. Lunch can be taken at one ofthe restaurants on the slopes.

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The resort of Falcade is situated in the heart of the 3 ValliDolomiti ski region and is an excellent resort for schools. The village is steeped in history with many older buildingsgiving the resort a lovely traditional feel. There areseveral local bars, shops and restaurants.

The Skiing The 3 resorts of Falcade, Passo SanPellegrino and Moena provide asuperb variety of slopes for all abilities.With 100kms of slopes to choosefrom, our groups are certainly spoiltfor choice with long blue and red runs leading down to the three valley bases.

Falcade

HIGHLIGHTSs High altitude s Ideal for beginners and

intermediatess Stunning scenery s Ice Skating, Tubing

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHIntermediate HHHHHBeginners/Children HHHHSnow making facilities yesNumber of lifts 27Marked runs 100kmVillage altitude 1190mTop station 2513m

www.falcadedolomiti.it

Hotel Pineta

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AccommodationThe 3 star Hotel San Giusto is just500m from the ski lifts. There are100 bedrooms in the hotel. Facilitieshere include games rooms, theatre,disco, gym and a small swimmingpool. The 3 star Hotel Pineta issituated in the centre of thepicturesque village and just a 5minute bus journey to the slopes.

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The resort of Folgaria is situated in the highlands ofTrentino. The elegant village has style and characterand is full of historical interest and charm. The ski liftsystem has developed over the last few years andprovides a large interlinked area to suit all ski abilities.

The Skiing With recent new investment and new lift systems,the resort now offers a fantastic range of skiing tocater for all abilities. There are the beautiful treelined slopes up at Serrada or the big wide openslopes at Fondo Piccolo to choose from. Withmore improvements planned, Folgaria isenhancing its reputation as being one of the best resorts for school groups in Italy.

Folgaria

HIGHLIGHTSs Great resort for school

groupss Ideal for beginners and

intermediatess Superb aprs ski s Swimming, Bowling, Tubing

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHIntermediate HHHHHBeginners/Children HHHHHSnow making facilities yesNumber of lifts 46Marked runs 100km Village altitude 1179mTop station 2060m

www.folgaria.net

AccommodationThe Hotel Miramonti is one ofseveral hotels we use in Folgaria,just a short transfer to the slopes.In the small nearby village ofLavarone, with 65 beds the friendly3 star Hotel Romanda representsan excellent sole occupancyoption for our groups. From hereyou are less than a mile from thenearest lifts and apres ski.

Hotel Romanda

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In the western part of the Trentino, the oasis resorts in theVal di Sole are located between the Dolomite mountainranges of Brenta and Adamello. This is a superb choicefor school ski groups transforming in winter into aparadise for skiers with fantastic scenery, great hotelsand warm hospitality.

The Skiing This is a truly terric ski area with an abundanceof slopes to suit all grades of skiers. It offers120km of marked runs thanks to theconnection with Marilleva and Madonna di Campiglio. With north and east facing pistes, you should be guaranteed great snow conditions throughout the season.

Folgarida/Dimaro

HIGHLIGHTSs Extensive ski areas Glacier skiings Excellent hotel facilitiess Traditional villages

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHIntermediate HHHHHBeginners/Children HHHHSnowmaking 90%Number of lifts 22Marked runs 120kmVillage altitude 1300mTop station 2179m

www.folgarida.it

Hotel San Camillo

AccommodationThe 3 star Hotel San Camillo iswell located in a quiet part of thevillage of Dimaro. The hotel hasgreat facilities with its ownswimming pool, large lounge, 2 TVrooms, 2 rooms for disco andentertainments and a taverna pubwith music. All bedrooms haveprivate facilities and most are for 4 persons sharing.

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Passo Tonale is one of Italys highest ski resorts standingat over 1800m above sea level. It is a purpose built resorthigh above the tree line and boasts the spectacularPresena glacier which guarantees snow and allowsskiing through the summer too. The village has a goodchoice of bars and shops and remains a favourite withschool groups.

The Skiing The resort is excellent for beginners with slopes on bothsides of the valley enabling easy and quick progression.The north facing slopes cater predominantly forbeginners and intermediates whilst the south facingslopes provide more challenging terrain for the betterintermediate and advanced skiers.

Passo Tonale

HIGHLIGHTSs Doorstep skiings High altitude with stunning

scenerys Guaranteed snows Lively aprs ski


www.passotonale.it

AccommodationOur accommodation options hereinclude the 3 star Hotel Negritella,within walking distance of the skilift system. Relax in the TV loungeafter a day enjoying the slopesand aprs-ski. Groups can relax in the TV lounge area. For groupslooking for a little more luxury, anupgrade is possible to the 4 starHotel Piandineve. Here you canenjoy doorstep skiing by day andthe disco, health suite, multi-gymand sauna in the evening.

Hotel Piandineve

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Prato Nevoso is the ideal resort for beginners andintermediates, with uncrowded slopes and wide longruns. With new links to Artesina and Fabrosa Sopranathe three resorts now make up the Mondole ski areawith 130kms of piste.

The Skiing Beginners are well catered for here withlong blue runs gently meandering down.Artesina is where youll nd some great redruns for the intermediates. The lift system isvery convenient with the closest being nextto the hotel. Prato is the home of the Italiansnowboard club, therefore the snowpark israted as one of the best in Italy.

Prato Nevoso/Artesina

HIGHLIGHTSs Great hotel locationss Doorstep skiings Excellent hotel facilitiess Hot Lunches available

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHIntermediate HHHHH Beginners/Children HHHHSnow making facilities yesNumber of lifts 27Marked runs 130kmVillage altitude 1500mTop station 2092m

www.pratonevoso.com

Hotel Marguareis Artesina

Hotel Mondole

AccommodationThe 3 star Hotel Mondole is agreat choice for our school groupstravelling to Italy. In a fabulouslocation in the middle of thevillage, youll enjoy superb viewsover the slopes and the benet ofdoorstep skiing. Comfortableaccommodation, good food andan indoor swimming pool makethe hotel a popular option. In theneighbouring resort of Artesina,we can also offer doorstep skiing.The 3 star Hotel Marguareis sitsright on the ski slopes so hotlunches are also available.

The resort of Ravascletto lies at 950m above sea level andis dwarfed by the Zoncolan mountain which providesskiing up to 2179m. The village is within walking distancefrom the hotel and is full of charm and character.

The Skiing The resort is an excellent choice for groups with beginners andintermediates. The modern lift systemtakes you up onto the Zoncolanmountain. From here you can take in thefantastic views of the But and Deganovalleys. The Zoncolan regularly hostsnational and international alpine skiingchampionships.

Ravascletto

HIGHLIGHTSs Opposite the ski liftss Superb hotel facilitiess Spectacular scenerys Arta Terme Thermal Centres Toboggan run

SKI FACTS Advanced HHIntermediate HHHHBeginners/Children HHHHSnow making facilities YesNumber of lifts 12Marked runs 30kmVillage altitude 900mTop station 2000m

www.ravascletto.com

AccommodationThe 3 star Hotel Sportur offerscomfortable accommodation andsuperb facilities include 2 bars,several restaurants and gamesroom. A sauna and gym areavailable in the hotel annexe. The nearest gondola is only a short walk away.

Ravascletto is the perfect resort for a school looking for a small butchallenging resort for all abilities. Our students had a great time and the instructors were brilliant in pushingthem to become better skiersBushy Meads School

Hotel Sportur

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The ski resort of Sestriere is just one of the manyincluding Sauze dOulx, Claviere, Sansicario andMontgenevre that make up the fantastic ski area knownas the Milky Way. Home of the 2006 Winter Olympicgames, this resort offers a superb variety of skiing for allabilities. At a height of 2035m, excellent snow conditionsare guaranteed throughout the ski season.

The Skiing The beginners meeting area is situated in the centre of Sestriere andfrom here the slopes spread out in an arc. Mogel elds and long wideruns can be found in places such as Banchetta and Sises. Better skierscan nd more difcult runs at the top of Sises and Motta and also withinthe huge bowl of Amteatro. You can upgrade your ski pass to cover allof the Milky Way on request.

Sestriere

HIGHLIGHTSs Doorstep skiings One of Italys top resortss Vast Milky Way ski regions Fantastic aprs-ski

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHHIntermediate HHHHH Beginners/Children HHHHSnow making facilities yesNo of lifts 92Marked runs 400kmVillage altitude 2035mTop station 2840m

www.sestriere-online.com

AccommodationThe Hotel Olympic Village is amodern facility with comfortableen-suite bedrooms, built for theWinter Olympics. Facilities hereinclude meeting rooms, gamesrooms, gym, sauna and disco.Your ski hire is managed from thehotel making changes very easythroughout the week. From hereyou can enjoy doorstep skiing.From the hotel you can ski downto the new gondola and at the end of the day ski straight back tothe hotel.

Hotel Olympic Village

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Saas Fee is situated 1800m above sea level and issurrounded by wonderful glacial formations. With skiingat over 3000m this resort offers a fantastic range ofskiing for all abilities. The small town is full of charm andcharacter and is a safe and tranquil traffic-free zone.

The Skiing Called the pearl of the Alps, Saas Fee is ringedby 13 separate peaks of 13,000ft where thesnow is permanent throughout the year. There isan abundance of slopes to keep all grades ofskier happy throughout their stay. The beginnersslopes are nestled on the edge of town with theintermediate and advanced slopes reached bygondolas and the funicular railway.

Saas Fee

HIGHLIGHTSs Guaranteed snows All year round skiings Charming traffic-free village

SKI FACTS Advanced HHHHHIntermediate HHHHHBeginners/Children HHHHHSnow making facilities yesNumber of lifts 36Marked runs 100kmVillage altitude 1800mTop station 3600m

www.saas-fee.ch

AccommodationThe 3 star Hotel Europa offers100 beds and all rooms haveprivate facilities. There is also a cozy dining room, bar andrestaurant. The sauna and steambaths will help you relax after abusy day skiing. The hotel boastswonderful panoramic views of theglacier and its just a few minuteswalk to the village.

Hotel Europa

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There are many key ingredients to your ski trip andchoosing your preferred destination from the previouspages is naturally an important decision. While thespecific package inclusions will be outlined in yourindividual School Ski Trip Proposal, some of thecommon elements are highlighted below.

ACCOMMODATIONWe have a varied selection of accommodations on offerthroughout the brochure, all of which have been visitedby STI staff or our representatives and checked for theirsuitability for our groups. These include hotels, pensions,hostels and chalets in many different destinations. Mostbedrooms are en-suite although some units may haveshared washroom or toilet facilities along the corridor. As local accommodation classifications vary in differentcountries, please read the descriptions carefully or askus for further details before deciding whether a particulardestination is right for you and your group. Our packagesare normally based on a full board basis. Subject toconfirmation this means that you will receive breakfastand dinner daily at your accommodation, from whereyou will also take a packed lunch each day. An extradinner is included before you leave at the end of your trip(coach tours only).

TRAVELCOACH: Your travel arrangements are an importantpart of your tour, and it is our belief that you shouldtravel in comfort and safety. An executive coach isincluded in your tour price, for door to door travelthroughout the trip. Your coach will typically be equippedwith seatbelts, reclining seats, DVD player (or video),stereo, air circulation system, microphone and toilet.Tour drivers are also an important part of the tour, soyou should find your drivers to be experienced, friendlyand reliable. Many groups request the same driverstime and again. Where coach travel is provided bysuppliers in overseas countries, we contract reputable

local companies to handle all the necessary journeysincluding airport and excursion transfers as stipulated,but while they comply with local regulations, please bearin mind that these may be different to standards here inthe UK.

FERRY: We use the ferry services of P&O Ferries fromDover to Calais (7590 minutes) for most of our tourgroups. With refurbished and improved vessels, you caneat and drink on board in comfort as you sail across tomainland Europe. We also use the fast and popularEurotunnel service (35-40minutes from Folkestone toCalais) although a supplement is sometimes requiredfor groups wishing to use this service.

FLIGHTS: As ATOL holders (5675) we are delighted tobe able to offer our groups flight-inclusive packages toour destinations. We use a range of different airlinesfrom major national carriers such as British Airways andLufthansa to the no-frills airlines including Ryanair,easyJet and Jet2. As well as a huge selection fromLondon, there are a number of possibilities fromregional airports around the UK. However, although we will always take into consideration your preferreddeparture airport or travel time, we cannot guaranteethis especially as many bookings are accepted inadvance of airline schedules and route confirmationsbeing released. Please also bear in mind that there maybe very little flexibility in booking seats with a number of these airlines. As such, any requests for passengername changes after a booking has been received maywell be subject to substantial amendment fees asimposed by the airlines and such conditions are outsideof our control. Our packages do not allow for thecarriage of ski equipment which would need to bebooked separately at a supplement. You will be advisedof the weight restrictions imposed by your airline, andany surcharges that may be appropriate on confirmationof your flight details, on final payment.

SKI NOTESSKI TUITION: Our standard ski trip packages allinclude 4 hours tuition on each of 6 days unlessotherwise stated on your proposal and confirmation.Lessons are provided on the basis of 1 instructor toevery 12 pupils. Staff places and/or concessions do notcount towards this instructor/pupil ratios. If agreed withthe instructors you may, at your own discretion, requestto vary the group sizes within your party, to take accountof any uneven split of ages and abilities. Extrainstructors may be available at a supplementary chargeon request. Each 2 hour instruction time allocation maybe marginally less as local instructors may require timeto transfer to another group, in accordance with localregulations. Our arrangements do not oblige our skiinstructors to remain with your group during the lunchbreak although they may on occasion choose to do so.It is a condition of booking that as party leader, youagree that pupils will ski or snowboard only on markedand patrolled pistes and be supervised at all times whileskiing either by your partys teachers, providing they arecompetent skiers, or by the appointed ski instructorscontracted by us on your behalf.

SKI EQUIPMENT: Our standard ski trip packages allinclude the hire of skis and boots for 6 days, unlessotherwise stated in your proposal and confirmation. Asparty leader you accept responsibility for ensuring thatall your party is present at the appointed time for thesafe fitting and collection of equipment and for thereturn of the same when appropriate and advised to doso. The condition of equipment should be checked priorto acceptance and again on return and any damagessettled with the supplier direct if required. Lost ordamaged goods may be covered under insurance,subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.Equipment, including details of sizes required must beordered in advance to guarantee availability in resort.Those individuals requiring sizes larger than boot size11 may wish to give consideration to bringing their ownski boots as the stock of bigger sizes is alwaysextremely limited.

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HELMETS: For a number of years there has beenconsiderable debate on the subject of whether helmetsshould be worn for all snowsports (alpine skiing, snow-boarding, snow-blading). Until now, the sameauthorities have required only those that usesnowboards or blades, or where the law of the countryso dictates, to wear helmets. Currently, young peopleunder the age of 14 must wear helmets in Italy and inmany parts of Austria. The Federation Internationale deSki (FIS) now strongly recommends that all skiers andsnowboarders, regardless of ability and age, usehelmets. The AfPE (Association for Physical Education)has recently also advised its members that helmetsshould be worn. The majority of the members of theSnowsports England Schools and Youth Committeevoted to recommend to the governing body that thewearing of helmets should be recommended. As such,our policy is now to include the hire of helmets in all ourpackages. These will be fit for purpose and correctlyfitted by specialist suppliers in resort.

SKI PASSES: Many ski lift companies now require a listof all pupils names and dates of birth on school headedpaper, to be prepared in advance and brought with youas party leader, if not supplied in advance. Individualphotos may also be required. The ski areas covered bylift passes as advised and advertised by us mayoccasionally be subject to change. Any such changeresulting from amendments made by local lift companiesor resort authorities is strictly outside our control and wecan accept no responsibility for any reduction in ski areacaused by any such amendment or decision.

SNOW CONDITIONS: We cannot acceptresponsibility for snow or weather conditions which mayaffect skiing, boarding, skating or other such activitiesduring your trip. Should bad weather and localconditions dictate that your ski and/or other contractedactivities not be possible, then we will attempt toorganise for transfers within the region to accommodateyou, subject to regional limitations. You may be covered

for piste closure by your insurance, subject to the termsand conditions of your policy. The decision of your skischool or instructors on the suitability of snow conditionsis final and we accept no responsibility for your partywhatsoever for any action taken by you, which is notwholly in accordance with these conditions.

HEALTH & SAFETY: You should seek medical adviceif you are in any doubt about your fitness to travel andparticipate in the activities on the trip. For thosetravelling to high altitude resorts, it is your responsibility,if you deem relevant, to contact your doctor in advance,as individuals may encounter difficulties at high altitude.Travellers from the UK should travel with an EHIC(European Health Insurance Card) the replacementfor the E111. Eligible travellers from the UK are entitledto receive free or reduced-cost medical care in manyEuropean countries on production of a valid EHIC card.Information on health abroad is also available atwww.nhs.uk/livewell/travelhealth. Further details on travelling abroad can be obtained by visitingwww.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice which providesimportant information including health and safety issues.

SKIWISE REPS: A STI Skiwise rep is included as partof your package and someone will be allocated to yourgroup. The role of the rep is to help you in resort withthe organisation of your accommodation, ski and aprsski arrangements. The ski rep may travel out with youfrom the UK, or meet with you on arrival at youraccommodation. The rep cannot act as a member ofyour staff or assume responsibility for your students butwill undoubtedly become an invaluable member of theteam during your stay. All reps are selected for theirsuitability in working with school groups.

APRES SKI: Aprs ski, including but not limited to,swimming, ice-skating, tobogganing and other events oractivities that you may wish to take part in during yourtrip, can often be organised in advance, or pre-bookedto ensure availability. However, even if paid for or

recommended by us, they do not form part of yourpackage and are provided by outside suppliers. Assuch, participation in these is entirely at your own risk.

DOCUMENTATION & PHOTOS: You will berequired to send us various details and documentationin the booking process and between booking anddeparture and your prompt attention to these is vital to ensuring the smooth running of your trip. A fullpassenger list is required to insure your party, inclusiveof dates of birth and also at the point of booking for flighttour packages. A full list of names and dates of birthshould also be supplied on school letterhead. A set ofindividual passport sized photos is also recommended.

STAYING SAFE & BEHAVIOUR: Group leaders,staff and pupils alike must take reasonable care for theirown safety at all times. Being in a foreign environmenton a school trip can be very exciting, but any tour bringswith it certain risks which you should attempt tominimise. Furthermore, in signing the booking form youare also agreeing to our terms and conditions withreference to the conduct of your group, including but notlimited to damages and behaviour. It must always bemade absolutely clear to parents that skiing hasinherent risks, that falls will happen and that people canget hurt through no fault of their own or anyone else.Perhaps of far greater importance than protectiveequipment is following the FIS Ski-way Code, ensuringthat skiers and boarders are in control and that theirspeed is limited to their ability and the situation.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: It is vital that everyone in your group travels with adequate cover. This is why our comprehensive ski trip travel insurance is includedwithin your package. The full terms, conditions, andexclusions are incorporated within the certificate.Further details are shown in our Booking Your Tourdocument, and you can see a full copy of the policy in advance if you wish, which we recommend youforward on to parents.

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TAKING YOUR SAFETY & SECURITY SERIOUSLYThe safety and wellbeing of our clients is a priority. Procedures are inplace to make sure that we take every precaution possible to ensure bestpractice for the preparation, organisation and operation of your trip.

s Coach company checks including licence, insurance and safetydocumentation

s Accommodation audit reports and inspections to assess fire, safety,hygiene and suitability

s Training, experience and professionalism of our staff and representatives

s Accident and emergency procedures and 24 hour assistance

s Encouraging you to take a staff inspection visit

s Free Before You Go Safety Guide

s Fully bonded by ABTA (coach tours) and ATOL (flight tours) for your financial security

s School Travel Forum Assured members & Learning Outside the ClassroomQuality Badge holders

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO We are a partner of the Know Before You Go campaign. KBYG is an ongoing campaign aiming to help everyone to stay safe and healthy abroad. The campaign was launched in 2001 by the Foreign andCommonwealth Office to promote these key messages:s Get adequate travel insurances Check FCOs country and travel advices Research your destination know the local laws and customss Visit your GP before travellings Check your passport is in good condition and valid and that you have any visas as may

be requireds Make copies of important travel documentss Tell someone where you are going and leave emergency contact details with thems Take enough money and access to emergency funds

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office provide invaluable information for those travellingabroad and we would encourage everyone to read their country and travel advice. www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

BONDING, INSURANCE AND WHY YOURTOUR MONIES ARE SAFE WITH US...Tour companies are bound by local and European legislation to ensure that your moniespaid to us in respect of your tour are fully protected. While our reputation and experiencemean that your monies are in very safe hands, you should also carefully read the followingsections which confirm that as a company, we have arrangements in place to ensure thefinancial security of our clients. Please do not travel with a company that is not fully bonded.Flight-Inclusive PackagesAll the flights and flight-inclusive holidays organised by us are financially protectedby the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate.Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels andother services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information orfor more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to:www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate. ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travelservices we offer. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. OurATOL number is 5675 which you can check at www.atol.org.ukCoach and land package toursWe are fully bonded for the package holidays organised by us which donot contain a flight element. Our membership of ABTA means that if you aretravelling by sea or land or even if you have booked your own flights, yourholiday package booked with us will have full financial protection. Note: theflight element is not covered in the event of the failure of the airline with which you havebooked your own flights directly. For further details visit www.abta.co.uk .

FEEDBACKThe STI Skiwise rep Barbara, was by far the best rep we have ever had

on a ski trip The Elton High School

Good support in all that was required thanks. Info and pre tour paperworkall clear and accurate. The Ennstalerhof has the perfect location for all types ofapres ski. An excellent resort for school skiing Ashton on Mersey School

The hotel position, food, service, staff and swimming pool were very good. I must make comment as to how helpful and efficient Tim was in resort ... by far thebest rep we have ever worked with Saffron Walden CHS

The resort was excellent the best I have been to as a school party. The resort has very cheap prices and the accomodation and service is second to none The Bankfield School

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HOW TO BOOKA simple step-by-step guide to booking your trip 1 Once you have read the brochure,

and are interested in one or moreof the trips we are offering please call us to discuss the mostsuitable arrangements for yourgroup, or to arrange a meeting.

2 Having decided where and whenyou wish to travel, and checkedwith us for availability, we willsend you an individual ski tripproposal reconfirming theprovisional details for the trip andoutlining the package inclusions.You will normally be offered ashort option on the reservationsubject to dates and destination.

3 Complete and return the bookingform with your first non-refundabledeposit payment. The initialdeposit required is 80 per person(coach tours) and 100 per person(flight tours). A full passenger list(names per passport) must besupplied at this stage (flight tours).

4 We shall send you a ski tripConfirmation and Invoice.

5 A second deposit instalment is due8 weeks after your initial booking.The amount required at this stage is100 per person (coach tours) and150 per person (flight tours). Alldeposits are strictly non-refundable.Name change fees for flight toursare subject to the terms of theindividual airline.

6 You will be sent a Passenger Listand Ski Information roster, whichneeds to be fully and accuratelycompleted.

7 Your final payment with PassengerList (if not already supplied) andnominated pick up point map(coach groups only) must be withus no later than 10 weeks beforeyour departure date.

8 We will happily organise a ParentsEvening at the school. Should this

not be possible for any reason, we will send you a full PowerpointPresentation instead to ensureeverything is covered.

9 Your Provisional Tour Details willbe sent once your final balancehas been received, outlining traveltimes and accommodation.

10 Your Final Tour Information packand Itinerary will be sent out toyou approximately 7 days before departure.

CONTACT USSports Travel International Ltd, 10 Chapel Hill,Stansted, Essex, CM24 8AG, England

Tel: 01279 647 566

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