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Orcières 1850 holiday Village
Hautes-Alpes
Opening December 18, 2011 to April 21, 2012
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Orcières 1850 : Skiing / Snow activities
There’s a lesson package for everyone, no matter what your level or ski experience.
Supervised by instructors certified by the French Ski School, you will make quick progress in total safety. On the agenda: new sensations, new disciplines – get ready to have a great time!
Ski + equipment package
Your Alpine ski pass from the day after arrival to the day before departure(excluding the week of 18 to 23/12: 4 days and from 01 to 07/01: 5 days) gives you access to the Orcières ski area, and a free day pass to the Serre-Eyraud family resort as a bonus!
You may hire equipment from the Village Club during your stay: alpine skis, cross-country skis, snow surfboards, snow boots, snowshoes and sledges
NEW : Now children’s helmets are now part of your hired equipment! You may choose to hire top-quality skis, surfboards and mini-skis from the Village Club (extra charge).
"Trapper" snowshoe excursions
Included in the all-inclusive package(adults only)
Reconnect with nature by going on snowshoe walks with guides from the Vars Village Club du Soleil. Watch the "trapper" video clip Equipment supplied: snow boots, snowshoes, rucksacks
- Levels : easy to advanced excursions (validated by our qualified mid-range mountain guides).
- Locations: in the heart of an unspoilt natural environment (forest, woodland, small valleys, etc.) departure from the Village Club, on foot or by car depending on the excursion.
- Duration : half-day excursions
Watch the video of the Villages Club du Soleil snowshoe excursion!
=> Watch the video
Discovering the ski resort
Each week, the Villages Clubs du Soleil and ESF instructors accompany you on a ½-day discovery tour of the ski resort. A fun way to get to know your new ski environment or to simply revisit the slopes of your favourite resorts (reserved for experienced adult skiers – minimum level class I).
Nordic ski pass
A 6-day Nordic ski pass is included in your stay.
Ski Progress : to advance at your own pace
To improve your skiing skills and enjoy yourself at your own pace, our Ski Progress lessons are perfect for parents or children, beginners or more experienced skiers.
Levels : for beginners to more experienced skiers, for adults and children from the age of 6 (according to the level of skill).
Duration: 6 half-day sessions
Groups : group of approximately 12 people with a similar level of skill
Supervision : qualified instructors from the Ecole de Ski Français.
Equipment: provided by the Village Club du Soleil. 2½ hours of lessons/day from Sunday to Friday and 3 hours of lessons from 08/04/12.
Adult and child from 6 up, during school holidays: €122
Adult and child from 6 up, outside of school holidays: €103 For the week of 1-7 January (6 days), 5 sessions (2½ hrs of lessons/day).
Adults and children from age 6. . . . . . . . . . . . €89
Snowboarding Progress: All the fun of snowboard sports
Surfboard Progress lessons will introduce you or help you perfect your snow surfing skills in a safe environment. Whether with family or friends, let loose and discover the joys of snowboarding! Levels : beginners to advanced, for adults and children age 8 and up (during the French school holidays – mainland France – from Christmas to February) and age 12 and up (other periods).
Duration: 6 half-day sessions
Groups : group of approximately 12 people with a similar level of skill
Supervision : qualified instructors from the Ecole de Ski Français.
Equipment: provided by the Village Club du Soleil. 2½ hours of lessons/day, Sunday to Friday. Adult and child age 8 and up (during school holidays – Christmas, New Year and February) and age 12 and up (other periods): €127 For the week of 1-7 January (6 days), 5 sessions (2½ hrs of lessons/day).
Adults and children from age 12. . . . . . . . . . . . €110
Practical memo for Ski & Snowboarding Progress
- Sign-up and pay for lessons at the time of reservation
- Opening hours and information directly from the ESF at the Village Club on the day of arrival
- Separate adult / children lessons
- Group lessons according to level of skill (beginners to advanced)
- Fixed hours set by the French Ski School (cannot be changed
- Services provided subject to the number of children registered
