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Skiing in Valloire, French Alps
School ski trip  ·  Valloire and Valmeinier, France

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.

Duration
8 days / 6 nights
Travel dates
Dec 2026 and Mar/Apr 2027
Price per student
£1,295pp
Group size
Any group size
Board basis
Full board
Free staff places
1 per 10 students
Protected by
ABTA
ATOL Protected
School Travel Forum
LOtC Quality Badge
Dedicated tour manager included
Overview

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.

160km of piste, Galibier Thabor
29 lifts. Highest point 2,750m. Runs for every ability from beginner to expert across Valloire and Valmeinier
Dedicated instructors, 1:10 ratio
English-speaking local instructors providing a minimum of 20 hours of instruction across 5 days
5-day ski pass and full hire
Galibier Thabor area pass plus skis, boots, poles and helmets included for all students
Six hotel options, two resorts
Piste-side, traditional and purpose-built school accommodation across Valloire and Valmeinier
Included apres ski programme
Bowling evening, Snake Glisse, ski school presentation with individual feedback and optional medals
Full board throughout
Breakfast, dinner and hot piste-side lunches included across all six nights in resort
Ofsted categories covered
Nature, outdoor and adventure Sport and physical activities Developing wider life skills
Snow-covered mountain range, Alps
Students skiing
Day-by-day itinerary

8 days. Five on the mountain.

1
Travel day
Fly to Lyon or Grenoble, transfer to resort
  • 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
2
Day 1 on snow
Ski hire, kit up and first lessons
  • 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
3
Day 2 on snow
Full day skiing and bowling evening
  • Full day on the mountain with instructor group sessions (minimum 4 hours instruction)
  • Hot piste-side lunch included
  • Bowling evening included
4
Day 3 on snow
Full day skiing and Snake Glisse
  • Full day skiing with instructor group sessions across the Galibier Thabor area
  • Hot piste-side lunch included
  • Snake Glisse apres evening included
5
Day 4 on snow
Full day skiing
  • 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
6
Day 5 on snow
Final ski day and ski school presentation
  • Final full day of skiing and instructor sessions
  • Hot piste-side lunch included
  • Evening ski school presentation with individual feedback cards and optional medals
7
Free day
Free time in resort
  • Optional free skiing or resort activities
  • Packing and preparation for departure
  • Final evening meal at hotel
8
Return day
Transfer to airport and return to UK
  • Transfer to Lyon or Grenoble airport
  • Return flight to UK
Accommodation

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.

Les Melezes, Valloire
Easy walk to lifts and hire shop. Rooms of 2 to 4. Heated pool and large entertainment room. Just outside the resort centre.
Les Essarts, Valloire
Piste-side, traditional and comfortable. Rooms from 1 to 6. 150m from the resort centre.
La Joie de Vivre, Valloire
Walk to slopes and town centre. Youth-centric with classrooms and games rooms.
Les Melezes (boutique), Valloire
High quality piste-side boutique hotel close to the centre and ski hire. Rooms of 2 with some 4s and 6s.
Le Junior, Valmeinier
Heart of the resort, next to the beginner zone. School-friendly with classrooms and breakout rooms.
HI Valmeinier
Next to chairlifts accessing both Valloire and Valmeinier. Rooms of 4 to 8 with large games room.
What is included

Everything you need, from departure to return

Included
  • 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
Not included
  • 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
Dates and prices

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.

Departure
Destination
Duration
Price pp
13 Dec 2026
Valloire / Valmeinier
8 days / 6 nights
£1,295
7 Mar 2027
Valloire / Valmeinier
8 days / 6 nights
£1,295
14 Mar 2027
Valloire / Valmeinier
8 days / 6 nights
£1,295
28 Mar 2027
Valloire / Valmeinier
8 days / 6 nights
£1,295
4 Apr 2027
Valloire / Valmeinier
8 days / 6 nights
£1,295
Tour reference: ESK1236.2
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.
From
£1,295
per student, flights and full board included
Destination Valloire / Valmeinier, France
Duration 8 days / 6 nights
Departures Dec 2026 and Mar/Apr 2027
Group size Any group size
Free staff ratio 1 per 10 students
Payment plan
On booking£350 per student
8 weeks later£350 per student
10 weeks before departureBalance
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ABTA and ATOL protected
School Travel Forum accredited
Dedicated tour manager included
Fully managed from departure to return
Price valid until 22 May 2026
Winter sports insurance not included