Valloire and Valmeinier Ski
Six nights in the French Alps with a 5-day ski pass, full instruction, full board and included apres ski. Five departure dates across December 2026 and March to April 2027.
Six days on the slopes of the French Alps. For every level.
The Valloire and Valmeinier ski trip puts students on one of the largest and most varied ski areas in the French Alps, with 160km of piste across the Galibier Thabor ski domain. Reaching 2,750m at its highest point, the resort offers wide, well-groomed runs for every ability, from complete beginners on the gentle slopes of Valmeinier to confident intermediates and advanced skiers exploring the full mountain.
Five days of skiing with dedicated English-speaking instructors at a 1:10 ratio, a 5-day lift pass, full ski hire and a programme of included apres ski activities make this a genuinely complete school ski package. Students choose from six hotel options across Valloire and Valmeinier, ranging from piste-side boutique hotels to purpose-built school accommodation with classrooms and games rooms.
Delivered in partnership with Energy Travel, the trip is fully managed from UK airport to return. Available across five departure dates in December 2026 and March to April 2027, with full impact evidence built in across the outdoor, sport and wider life skills Ofsted enrichment categories.
8 days. Five on the mountain.
- Depart from UK airport — return flights to Lyon or Grenoble included
- Return airport transfers in France, all tolls and driver costs included
- Check in to chosen hotel in Valloire or Valmeinier
- Welcome dinner and overnight at hotel
- Collect ski hire: skis, boots, poles and helmets all included
- Ability assessment and group allocation by English-speaking instructors
- Morning and afternoon ski sessions with dedicated instructor
- Hot piste-side lunch included
- Evening apres ski activity at hotel
- Full day on the mountain with instructor group sessions (minimum 4 hours instruction)
- Hot piste-side lunch included
- Bowling evening included
- Full day skiing with instructor group sessions across the Galibier Thabor area
- Hot piste-side lunch included
- Snake Glisse apres evening included
- Full day on the mountain. Students progress to wider runs across the ski area as ability grows
- Hot piste-side lunch included
- Evening games pack activities
- Final full day of skiing and instructor sessions
- Hot piste-side lunch included
- Evening ski school presentation with individual feedback cards and optional medals
- Optional free skiing or resort activities
- Packing and preparation for departure
- Final evening meal at hotel
- Transfer to Lyon or Grenoble airport
- Return flight to UK
Six hotels across two resorts
Choose from six hotels in Valloire or Valmeinier. Contact us to discuss availability and which option best suits your group's needs and budget.
Everything you need, from departure to return
- Return flights from a UK airport to Lyon or Grenoble
- APD for staff passengers (£13pp), all other taxes and charges
- 1 x hold bag and 1 x hand luggage per person
- Return airport transfers in France, all tolls and driver costs
- 6 nights accommodation at your chosen hotel in Valloire or Valmeinier
- Full board including hot piste-side lunches throughout
- Students in multi-bedded rooms, all adults in twin rooms
- Local tourist tax included
- 5-day ski pass for the Galibier Thabor ski area
- 5-day ski hire including skis, boots, poles and helmets
- Dedicated English-speaking ski instructors at 1:10 ratio, minimum 20 hours instruction
- Bowling evening, Snake Glisse apres evening and ski school presentation
- Individual feedback cards and optional medals from ski school
- Games pack for in-house activities
- Dedicated tour manager for your group only
- 24-hour emergency contact system
- 1 x ski tie per passenger
- Winter sports travel insurance (required — must be arranged separately)
- UK airport transfers
- Meals on travel days other than those stated
- Drinks with meals (except water)
- APD for any students aged 16 or over (£13pp)
- Single room supplements
- Additional apres ski activities beyond those included
- Snowboard supplements
- Visa costs
Five departure dates across the season
Available across five departure dates in December 2026 and March to April 2027. Pricing is based on a minimum of 40 paying students with a 1:10 free staff ratio. The price is valid against currency fluctuations until 22 May 2026.
Prices valid until 22 May 2026. Minimum 40 paying students. Free places: 1 staff per 10 students. Contact us to discuss hotel options and availability for your preferred departure date.