Fresh ideas…

Stashing your cash so that you can splash out on next season’s trip..? Good idea! Many of you have told us you would like to go skiing but the cash is a bit tight this year given the current economic situation. Don’t despair – although it seems almost unthinkable to miss a week or two of playing in the snow, we think it makes sense to be sensible (and save up for next year!). So this winter season we have a slightly different format and we are doing some independent trips in small group sizes.

We will be heading off for a hardcore off-piste ski adventure on Boxing Day – straight after we have given out our Christmas presents. We will be doing a recce of the off-piste areas in the Aiguilles Rouge area of the French Alps and checking out some new types of accommodation for small group sizes. In January, we turn our attention to Italy – who have had so much snow you just wouldn’t believe!

In addition to enjoying ourselves with some challenging skiing, we will be making new contacts and checking out the bars and local food (it’s a tough job but someone has to do it), and we will of course report back with resort info and photos. We are looking for inspiration for new types of off-piste trips for the adventurous skiers among you, and gentle ski holidays for beginners and families. Keep checking our website for details of trips planned for the 2011/12 winter season.

JGski

Our 2010 season has finished… but we are already thinking of next year…

Once our 2011 dates have been finalised, details will be posted here. Or, if you can’t wait that long, start some conversations with us today and we can keep you updated via email or phone.

Thinking ahead… would you like us to make a tailor-made trip to the Alps for you? Maybe you are a great big family, part of a smaller group of friends, or have a special occasion to celebrate? Tell us what you need and we can put together one of our all-inclusive packages for you – leaving plenty of time for you to enjoy your holiday. For any specific requests or questions, please just click on our contact page for all information of how to get in touch with us.

JGski

We currently have two all-inclusive ski trips to the French Alps this winter season (see info pages below for more details).

Val Cenis Ski Trip 1st – 10th January 2010 £499 * * FULL * *
Les Carroz Ski Trip 5th – 14th March 2010 £625 * * FULL * *

If you have any specific requests or questions, please just click on our contact page for all information of how to get in touch with us.

Resort

Les Carroz d’Araches is perched on a plateau at 1140m and is linked to the Grand Massif ski area of Samoens, Morrillon, Sixt and Flaine.

Les Carroz is one of JG’s favourite ski resorts. It is a traditional French village with some of the best skiing to be found in the Alps, on and off piste. With skiing for all abilities, adventurous or not, it also has some of the most amazing views that we have ever seen. With Mont Blanc shadowing us it makes for some great photo opportunities! The village is a spacious, sunny, family resort with pavement cafes and interesting little shops centered around the main square. It has a pleasant lived-in feel to it and an animated atmosphere. It even has a weekly market to explore on Tuesdays!

Travel

Leaving Sussex in the evening on Friday 4th March 2010, we travel via the Dover Calais ferry route in our spacious luxury coach with on-board facilities. Continuing overnight, we arrive in time to have breakfast in the resort. Those wishing to ski straight away can do so, and those wishing to take a more leisurely aspect to their holiday can relax and move into their accommodation after lunch, or explore the village. For the return journey, we leave at about 5pm on Saturday evening, returning to Sussex early on Sunday morning 14 March 2010 (please let us know if you do not wish to ski on the last day). NB. food on the outward and return journey is not provided, and not included in the price.

Accommodation

We have one large chalet and a couple of smaller apartments close by. All meals, socialising and partying will be down in the larger chalet, with the apartments having facilities to have snacks and refreshments if they require. There is a free bus that takes us from our accommodation to the town and up to the lift (so you never have to walk far), and the bus stop is only 25 metres from our door.

What’s included

Direct luxury coach travel from Sussex, accommodation, an eight-day lift pass and snow hosting. Buffet style breakfasts, ‘help yourself’ picnic lunches and 3-course evening meals (please let us know if you have special diet requirements on the booking form). We also have options on this trip for those wishing to have just 6-day or 7-day lift passes (please get in touch for more info).

Price

All this for just £625!

Links

For more information about the resort see www.lescarroz.com

Resort

Val Cenis is situated in the Maurienne Valley and is part of the Vanoise national park, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

If you want great skiing on and off piste in an undeveloped part of the Alps, staying in a genuine French mountain village, then this area is for you. The slopes offer great skiing for all abilities and are not crowded – there are rarely any lift queues. Val Cenis has an excellent snow record from December to late April, and on the north facing slopes the snow always stays in good condition. Half the ski area is above the tree line, making for some amazing off piste adventures, and the lower slopes follow the natural line of trees which provides picturesque skiing. There is something here for everyone!

Travel

Leaving Sussex around 8pm on Friday 1st Jan 2010, travelling via Dover Calais in our spacious luxury coach with on-board facilities. Continuing overnight, we arrive in plenty of time to familiarise ourselves with the village and have a spot of lunch. After lunch, we will collect any hire equipment needed and then move into our accommodation. For the return journey, we leave at about 11am, making a stop for lunch and an evening meal, before returning to Sussex early on Sunday 10 Jan 2010. NB. food on the outward and return journey is not provided, and not included in the price.

Accommodation

The accommodation comprises two chalet apartments with spacious living areas, and all rooms have en suite bathrooms and spa baths. They are situated just two minutes walk to the slopes, with the ability to ski straight back to the front door in Lanslevillard. We also have free use of the local swimming pool – so bring your swim wear!

What’s included

Direct luxury coach travel from Sussex, accommodation, a six-day lift pass and snow hosting. Buffet style breakfasts, ‘help yourself’ picnic lunches and 3-course evening meals (please let us know if you have special diet requirements on the booking form).

Price

All this for just £499!

Links

For more information about the resort see www.valcenis.com

We have visited Val Cenis a number of times and really enjoyed the place and the skiing! If you have visited Val Cenis before, and would like to tell others a bit about any favourite runs or places to hang out, then please feel free to add comments here.