Events/Ski-2018
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INTERNATIONAL SKI HOLIDAYS 2018 in France
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La Plagne | France | 21-28 January 2018 & xx-xx March 2017 50 participants Come and join us for a great skiing holiday, snowshoeing and multi-cultural exchanges in one of the most beautiful and largest resorts in the world! All nationalities and ages, WELCOME! from 369 €
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ABOUT OUR TRIP
Who can participate?
SKI INTERNATIONAL is for all who want to spend friendly holidays in the mountains, in an international spirit.
The program is both sporty and friendly. If you are, in addition, skiers or dream of being, you will treat yourself, but you do not need to be skiers to participate in this event.
There are hiking trails, a heated swimming pool, friendly and casual conversation workshops hosted by Polyglot Club, and festive and warm evenings each night.
50 participants from all over the world are expected to attend one of the most renowned resorts in Europe.
Schedule
- Morning: Skiing or Snowshoeing - Afternoon: skiing or swimming pool - Late afternoon: Conversation workshop (all languages) or dance - Evening: Mix Latino or general music or stroll in town
Conditions of registration
Age Range: All ages (usually one third of the participants is between 20 and 30 years old, one third is between 30 and 45 years old and one third is between 45 and 60 years of age).
Language Conversation Workshops: English, French, Spanish, Italian, …
Dance: optional Latin dance lessons will be offered.
Who should attend: singles, couples and friends.
Number of participants: 50 places.
The stay is co-organized with Partir Entre Amis French specialist in convivial travels. Every year, we welcome more than 2000 participants during the stays they organize. The stay takes place during our SKI LATINO STARS which usually brings together between 100 and 200 participants with people of all levels in dance (more infos click here). https://partir-entre-amis.fr/ski-latino-stars-2018-english/
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170 Participants 8 Days 120 Ski Slopes 45 Activities 15 Nationalities 12 Spoken Languages
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PRICES
FORMULA BASIC: 369 € until 31 october (limited to 20 places), then 379 € until 30 november (limited to 20 places), then 389 €.
The price includes :
- Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights - 6 language conversation workshops - 6 drinks (1 drink in each workshop) (beer or soft drinks) - 6 Evenings (mix Latinos or general or walk in town) - unlimited pool - Tourism tax - Bed linen
OPTIONS
To this basic formula, you can add many options:
- Dance Workshop (15 hours spread over the week): 40 € per week
- Packed lunch (full board): from 65 € to 95 € per week, according to the formula
- Walks in snowshoes: from 20 to 25 € per day, according to formula (about 2h30 the walk)
- Ski rental: from 50 to 110 €, according to the formula
- Skipass: from 185 to 215 €, according to formula
- A skiing traineeship: 150 € for 5 half-days
- Accommodation options: from 50 to 440 €, according to formula
All rates are visible at the bottom of the page.
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Get 20 € discount with your Polyglot Club Subscriber's Badge: If you have already purchased your Subscriber's Badge, send an SMS to the following number: 06.80.81.19.89 (Pat) with your name. You will receive a PIN to take advantage of our special *Subscriber's Discount*. All information about the Polyglot Club Subscriber's Badge.
ACCOMMODATION
Ski Resort
You will be located in La Plagne wich is the most popular ski resort in the world with more than 2.5 million visitors [*].
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ski/news/La-Plagne-named-worlds-most-popular-ski-resort/
La Plagne is located in France, in the famous montain of Savoy, near Geneva and Turino.
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Residence
You will be staying in apartments Maeva (group Pierre et Vacances) located at 1930 meters in altitude, in the center of La Plagne (Bellecôte).
At the foot of the residence, you will find many shops: supermarket, cinema, swimming pool, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, sauna, bakery, ...
At the foot of the residence, you will find many shops: supermarket, cinema, swimming pool, discotheques, bars, restaurants, sauna, bakery, …
View from your apartment (view on the slopes) (click to enlarge):
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TripAdvisor advices on your residence (click here) :
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Apartments
All apartments are identical and include 5 beds:
– 2 beds in a room
– 3 beds in the living room
View the plan of an apartment by clicking on the image:
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The basic formula SKI LATINO STARS corresponds to an accommodation in an apartment of 5 people to share, and with your bed in the living room with 2 other persons. Many options allow you to benefit from more comfort:
Options / Accommodation
– option « living room 2 people » (instead of 3) = 50 € / pers.
By booking this option, you will only be 2 in the lounge which is normally provided for 3 people (so there will be 1 empty bed).
– option « double room » = 70 € / pers.
By booking this option, you will be in a 2 person room (instead of the living room). If you are a couple or 2 friends, book 2 x 70 €.
– « single room » option = 190 € / pers
By booking this option, you will be alone in the room. In your living room you will have 2 or 3 roommates.
– option « 1-person apartment » = 360 € / apartment
By booking this option, you will be alone in your apartment (sleeps 5).
– option « apartment 2 persons » = 260 € / apartment
By booking this option, you will be 2 in your apartment (5 beds).
If you are a couple or 2 friends, book only 1 time this option.
– Other options: (Cf ticketing)
Distribution of accommodation
We organize the distribution of apartments by age group. Generally, there is no more than a 10-year gap between younger and older people in the same dwelling.
We make sure that there is mixing in the apartments (not in the room and not in the living room). In the registration form, you can tell us that you do not want to mix in your apartment.
If you are a group of friends, you can indicate in the registration form that you wish to be hosted together.
Facilities of the Residence
Outdoor swimming pool heated to 30 degrees Celcius (free)
Swimming pool Photos.
Meal
You have choice of your formula of restoration: without or with Food Box.
Food-Box
Food Boxes are to be prepared yourself within your apartment.
We offer 3 ranges of Food Boxes :
Click here for details of the « SIMPLY » (€ 65) http://www.offcourses.eu/commander/menus-semaine-complete/2/box-classiques/
Click here for details of the « VEGETARIAN PREMIUM » (€ 75) http://www.offcourses.eu/commander/menus-semaine-complete/3/pleasure-box/
Click here to access the detail of the « PREMIUM SAVOIE » (€ 95) http://www.offcourses.eu/commander/menus-semaine-complete/3/pleasure-box/
No Food Box
You have the option of not taking a Food Box. You can then shop at the resort’s supermarket (located on the ground floor of your residence) or go to one of the resort’s many restaurants.
Outing to the restaurant (not included) (optional)
During the week, we organize 2 evenings in a restaurant to meet us all together and savor Savoyard specialties.
Unique formula at 22 € including: starter, savoyard specialties (tartiflette, fondue, raclette), dessert and wine.
Restaurant
If you wish to have a meal in the restaurant, we suggest that you meet in the evening at the restaurant « Le Mouflon » located 50 meters from your residence (reserve the first evening for 9 am on behalf of « SKI LATINO »: 0033.479090307) . On other evenings, we advise you to book by yourself by calling this number.
Click here for more reviews of Le Mouflon.
SKI - SNOWSHOEING
SKI
Meeting point every day at 9.30 am and at 2 pm at the foot of the slopes to ski together. We organize 6 groups on the 1st day:
1. beginner
2. false beginner
3. intermediate with « La Plagne » Skipass
4. Intermediate with « Paradiski » Skipass
5. advanced with « La Plagne » Skipass
6. Advanced with « Paradiski » Skipass
Possibility of taking lessons with the monitors : half day from 30 € or 5 days course at 150 €.
SNOWSHOEING
From 20 to 25 € the ride of 2.5 hours (Cf ticketing)
Discover breathtaking landscapes in a friendly atmosphere.
Each ride is different.
You will be accompanied by a qualified mountain guide. Materials provided. No physical level required (if you can climb 3 floors without stopping, it’s good). Groups of up to 14 people.
SKIPASS
On our ticketing, we offer 2 types of Skipass (« 6 days La Plagne » and « 6 days Paradiski »).
If you want different packages, you can buy your package at the station (50 meters from your residence).
Here are some rates:
– Skipass 4 hours « La Plagne » = 43 €
– Skipass 1 day « La Plagne » = 52 €
– Skipass 1 day « Paradiski » = 60 €
All rates here: package rate.
http://winter.la-plagne.com/ski.html
IMPORTANT
– If you ski less than 4 days, it is better to take 1 day packages (52 €) than to buy our package « 6 days La Plagne ».
– the « 6 days La Plagne » Skipass includes 1 day on « Paradiski » (= Les Arcs) (the day of your choice).
Danse (option)
During your week, you can follow latino dance classes (+40 € schedule 2017 for information : Planning 2017)
https://partir-entre-amis.fr/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/planning-ski-latino-2017-1-1.pdf
- Terry et Cécile - Marvin Ramos & Yuliet - JD & Crissi - Agnès Coppey - Noor & Chris - Sabrina & Martin - Dj Johann Orsinet - Dj Elone
6 Evenings
6 mix latino evenings (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba)
or nightclubs in disco
or free ride in the resort
TRANSPORTATION (NOT INCLUDED)
By plane
The resort can be easily accessed from the airports of Geneva (3 hours, 93 miles / 149 km), Lyon (3 hours, 122 miles / 196 km) and Chambéry (2 hours, 57 miles / 92 km).
- Chambery Airport 119 km / 1 hour 35 minutes - Geneva International Airport 197 km / 2 hours 15 minutes - Grenoble Isere Airport 192 km / 2 hours 10 minutes - Lyon St. Exupery Airport 196 km / 2 hours 15 minutes
You can also take plane to Paris and take the car, train or bus (see below).
By car
From Paris, you will need about 6 hours 30 minutes and a budget of about 120 € (gasoline and toll). Plan your itinerary with the Mappy.fr website.
Carpooling
You can organize a carpool thanks to the BlaBlaCar website. You can expect an average of 35 € per passenger for a trip from Paris. https://www.blablacar.fr/
You can also organize your carpooling on our shared sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lMRDndZ5nkYPgvBY_mrWKbsLQkPxk7Pwrs4m9DLclKY/edit#gid=0
Parking
Free parking:
- 1 free parking is located in front of the residence (80 places) - 1 free parking is located at "Plagne 1800". Free shuttle from the parking lot to your residence every 15 minutes There is a paid parking in front of the residence. Payment on the spot. Add about 40 € per week. Check the Parking information page.
Click here to access the car park website.
http://www.sags.fr/parking-la-plagne/bellecote-surface-227.html
By train (Train à Grande Vitesse, TGV)
- TGV ride from Paris: 4 hours and 30 minutes
- Bus ride from the station to the resort: 45 minutes
Book your train ticket for Aime La Plagne station.
Take the bus at the exit of the TGV train station. Departure station: Aime, Arrival station: Plagne Villages.
Book your bus ticket
https://www.altibus.com/reservation/horaires.aspx?cp=fr&rt=AIM6&dA=19/03/2017&dR=26/03/2017
By Bus
The FLIXBUS company has just opened a bus line "Paris-La Plagne" at 50 € each way:
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW TO PAY?
Means of payment
-Credit card payment: application fee offered -Pay with one check: 20 € application fee -Pay in 3 checks or holiday vouchers: 25 € application fee
Promotions
To receive promotional rates, your bank transfer must be sent within 2 days of the date of your reservation.
Deferred purchase options
You can buy options at any time. Thus, you can book your stay in October for example and buy your hardware options in November for example. We will make the link between your various orders from the name and first name used during the reservations.
OUR TRAVEL AGENCY PARTNER
Partir entre Amis is the French specialist of convivial stays. Every year they welcome more than 2000 participants during the holidays they organize.
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Frequently Asked Questions Ask your own Question?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Your holiday in La Plagne
At what time can I check-in and Check-out?
Check-in: Sunday at 5pm. Check-in possible from 3pm in the lobby where we will welcome you with coffee and treats.
Check-out: Sunday between 7am and 10am.
Is there a cloakroom?
Yes, the tourist office opposite the Plagne Bellecôte bus stop.
Warning, it is closed between 12:30pm and 2pm.
I do not know anybody. Is this holiday for me?
Yes. Usually, 50% of the participants come alone and 50% come as a couple or
with friends.
Where do the participants come from ?
From all over the world. Main countries: France, UK, USA, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Latin America, Russia, China...
What things should I bring in my luggage?
- For outward racket: hiking shoes
- To walk around the ski resort: hiking shoes
- For the pool: swimsuit
- For dance classes: dance or tennis shoes
- For the apartment: bath towels, kitchen towels, and maybe a bathmat.
- For check-in:
. 1 deposit for ski equipment (100 €)
. 1 deposit for the apartment (50 €)
. 1 deposit for the pool card (€ 1)
. 1 deposit for the lift board (€ 1).
- Other: sunscreen, sunglasses, gloves, hat, ski suit or jeans ....
What is the average age of participants?
Participants usually are between 30 and 55 years old, but if you're younger or older, welcome.
The distribution of accommodation is by age.
If I come with my friends, can I stay with them in the same apartment?
Yes. In the registration form you can mention the names of the people you
want to say with.
What if I have a specific diet? A supermarket just down the residence will allow you to complete your lunchbox to your needs. It is not possible to subtract your lunchbox out of the price package.
Among the participants, are there as many boys as girls? Yes. We check constantly so that a balance between boys and girls is reached. If unbalanced, we can freeze registration until the parity is restored.
What can you visit on the resort?
Bobsleigh Olympic track (JO Albertville 1992),
Toboggan track more than 2 km long,
Ice Cave located at 3000 meters altitude, many bars and restaurants, snowmobiling, paragliding,
pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, many trails of snowshoeing or cross country skiing (free access)
cinema, bowling, ping pong, climbing wall, ... La Plagne is one of France's largest resorts!
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes. The residence provides a paying Wi-Fi accessible from the residence's reception.
However, the bar Spitting Feathers, just 50 meters from the residence offers FREE Wi-Fi.
What if I already have my ski equipment?
Our packages will be "all inclusive". It is therefore not possible to offer you a discount if you already have your equipment.
Is there a safe in the apartments? Is there a hair dryer in the apartment?
Safe: Yes. You can put your laptop in the safe, for example.
Hairdryer: Yes. It's possible to rent a hair dryer from the residence reception.
Map of the resort, La Plagne Bellecôte:
Are there some reviews and comments regarding La Plagne ski resort? Check the following links: http://www.skipass.com/commentaires/la-plagne.html