Coombe Boys/Girls Ski Trip 2017 Artesina, Italy Sat 1st- Sat 8th April www.halsburytravel.com 1

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Artesina – Prato Nevoso Mountain paradise

Breathtaking views across the valley

Beautiful pine-covered mountain trails

Outstanding skiing for all abilities

Piste map of your ski area

Cafés with a view!

Night skiing in Prato Nevoso

Resort info Prato Nevoso/Artesina Both Prato Nevoso and Artesina are lovely villages with friendly atmospheres. They are safe and quiet but there are enough evening activities to keep school groups entertained all week. They are firm favourites with our groups, thanks to the excellent accommodation offering doorstep skiing, a friendly ski school and an extensive ski area which allows for quick progression. A quieter resort with a welcoming atmosphere, the improved links from Prato Nevoso to Artesina and Fabrosa Soprana have opened up the area which, when combined, form the extensive Mondole ski area making the ski pass even better value. Two new runs were recently added so all levels of skier can now access both sides of the circuit. A huge installation of state-of-the-art snow cannons now means 95% of the runs are covered by artificial snow-making capability, ensuring good snow conditions even in mild weather. Both Prato and Artesina have beginners slopes with minimal walking and easy runs both at village level and at altitude. For the 2016 season, Artesina will have a new covered magic carpet and improved beginner area. Progression here is excellent which means beginners can manage some lengthy blue and red runs before the end of the week. Intermediates have plenty of wide, long runs to enjoy, and for strong intermediates there are some tremendous reds, especially on the Artesina side. by Halsbury Travel

Ski Facts Beginners: **** Intermediate: **** Advanced: *** Off-Piste Grade: ** Kms of Piste: 130km No. of Runs: Blue 23, Red 20, Black 4 Longest Run: 5kms Number of Lifts: 19 Highest Lift: 2150m Lift Capacity: 26,413 skiers per hour Snow-Making Facilities: Yes, 686 snow cannons Cross Country: No Glacier: No Snowboarding: Yes, Boarding on all pistes plus Snow Park Inclusive Lift Pass: Yes Passport Photograph Required for lift pass: No by Halsbury Travel

Hotel Marguareis - Your 3 Star Ski Hotel by Halsbury Travel

Hotel Marguareis

Accommodation Hotel Marguareis*** The 3* Hotel Marguareis provides comfortable and secure accommodation only metres from the main piste. It is modern with many areas refurbished in the last couple of years. Bedrooms are very comfortable and the dining room is presented in a traditional Italian style. There is a bar overlooking the slopes and a pleasant sunny terrace, as well as plenty of spacious communal areas, one of which can be converted to host a disco or mini-cinema room. They also have their own fantastic pizza restaurant! Location The convenient location of this hotel really can not be beaten. The nursery slopes and lifts are within metres of the front door with the ski school and ski hire located right next to the hotel. This allows for doorstep skiing, easy access at lunchtime and at the end of the day, and it also means that skis almost never need to be carried. Shops and a supermarket are all nearby. Additional après-ski activities are nearby in Prato Nevoso (15 minutes away by coach). by Halsbury Travel

Hotel Marguareis

Hotel Marguareis

Ski Instruction and Equipment Fully qualified local ski instructors Morning and afternoon sessions daily (5 hours per day) Modern ski equipment maintained by qualified ski technicians by Halsbury Travel

Itinerary Suggested check-list Saturday 1st April 2017 Coach arrival time: 16:15 Coombe Boys' School Coach departure time: 16:45 Coombe Boys' School Arrive Port: 19:15 Dover Ferry Crossing: 20:15 Dover-Calais P&O Ferries Sunday 2nd April 2017 15:00 approx. Arrive at the accommodation and leave bags in designated area Meet Halsbury Ski Rep on arrival Ski/Boot fitting (subject to time of arrival) Evening Meal at the accommodation Welcome meeting & briefing session with Halsbury Representative Monday 3rd April 2017 Breakfast at the accommodation Morning skiing Lunch at the accommodation Afternoon skiing Evening Meal at the accommodation followed by après-ski activities by Halsbury Travel 18

Itinerary Suggested check-list Tuesday to Thursday Breakfast at the accommodation Morning skiing Lunch at the accommodation Afternoon skiing Evening Meal at the accommodation followed by après-ski activities Friday 7th April 2017 Check out from room (some rooms/facilities will be made available for showering in the afternoon) Return ski equipment to the shop Return lift passes to the lift pass office Time to use shower and change Evening Meal at the accommodation (this will be the last meal provided by Halsbury) by Halsbury Travel 19

Itinerary Suggested check-list Friday 7th April 2017 Depart: 20:45 Hotel Marguareis Arrive Port: 13:20 (8th April) Calais Ferry Crossing: 14:20 Calais-Dover P&O Ferries   Saturday 8th April 2017 Arrive at school: 17:15 approx. Coombe Boys' School by Halsbury Travel 20

Mountain etiquette Don’t push-in at the lift queues Keep your speed in control Respect those who aren’t as comfortable on the piste as you are Give people a wide berth when overtaking Remember that the skier/boarder in front of you has right of way

Ski clothing/equipment to bring Suggested check-list Ski clothing/equipment to bring Ski jacket Ski trousers (1 pair) Thermal polyester base layers (2 sets) Fleeces Ski gloves (1 pair) Ski hat Ski socks (2-3 pairs should be fine) Goggles (and sunglasses, but beware they may get broken/lost!) High factor lipsalve & sunscreen Ski tie (to hold skis together) Rucksack Warm, comfortable shoes/boots for the evenings (ideally waterproof) by Halsbury Travel

Other items to bring Suggested check-list Washing kit Night wear Underwear and ordinary socks Clothes to wear in evening Bath towel (depending on hotel & will be confirmed by us nearer the trip date) Warm, comfortable outdoor shoes/boots for the evenings (ideally waterproof) Trainers or similar to wear in the hotel. Normal gloves for non-skiing wear A little English currency for the journey Some Euros for the stay (we recommend no more than €100) by Halsbury Travel 23

Useful Tips Bring some snacks for the journey; the first meal we provide will be dinner at the hotel on arrival Bring a pillow for the journey (or a pillow case and use your coat – saves space in your luggage too!) Take a selection of CD’s/DVD’s/MP3’s Pack a pair of ski socks in your hand luggage ready for the ski fit as you arrive Take some energy bars to eat when you are skiing Get fit!

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ALL TAKE YOUR EHIC CARD by Halsbury Travel 25

Have a great trip! …so be prepared! by Halsbury Travel 26