The Mall School SKI TRIP 2017 Sestriere, Italy 02 – 09 April www.halsburytravel.com 1

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Sestriere, Milky Way Mountain paradise

Breathtaking views across the valley

Piste map of the Milky Way

Ski Facts Beginners*** Intermediate***** Advanced**** Off-Piste Grade** Kms Piste: 400km No. of Runs: Blue 42, Red 102, Black 21 Longest Run: 7kms Number of Lifts: 94 Highest Lift: 2825m Lift Capacity: 62,000 skiers per hour Snow-Making Facilities: Yes, 60 snow cannons Cross Country: Yes (10km) Glacier: No Snowboarding: Possible, boarding on all pistes Inclusive Lift Pass: Yes Passport Photograph Required for lift pass: No by Halsbury Travel

Amenities & Apres Ski Options Resort facts Resort Height: 2035m Nearest Doctor/Hospital: In resort / in Susa (40kms) Coach journey from airport to resort: Approx 2 hours Amenities & Apres Ski Options Swimming Pool Ice Skating Sport Hall Pizzerias Cross-country Skiing Wide selection of restaurants Doctor Bank Post Office Cafes

Hotel Duchi d’Aosta

Hotel Duchi d’Aosta

Hotel Duchi d’Aosta The Hotel Duchi d'Aosta Sestriere enjoys an ideal position in the middle of the village. Each comfortable room comes with en-suite facilities, telephone, safe, hairdryer, colour TV and central heating. The panoramic restaurant is located on the main floor. The service is a buffet with a wide selection of appetizers, main courses and side dishes, vegetables and fresh fruits. Water is on tap and is included with meals. All guests of the hotel benefit from use of the spacious ski room situated very close to the slopes. Other Facilities include: - Reception - Bar - Large lounge - Amphitheatre with the most modern equipment for shows. - A mini club with video games, mini cinema and theatre. - Swimming pool, gym and sauna (located in the red tower, restrictions apply) Location Just 150m from the pistes and 300m from the centre of the resort, this hotel is in an extremely convenient location from which to enjoy the slopes of Sestriere and the Milky Way ski circuit.

Hotel Duchi d’Aosta

Hotel Duchi d’Aosta

Hotel Duchi d’Aosta

Hotel Duchi d’Aosta

Hotel Duchi d’Aosta

Hotel Duchi d’Aosta

Hotel Duchi d’Aosta

Hotel Duchi d’Aosta

Hotel Duchi d’Aosta

Ski Instruction 6 days skiing is included in your package, 5 hours of instruction per day (pupils only) 2.5 hour lessons in the morning and 2.5 hour lessons in the afternoon You will be met by your instructors at the ski school meeting point on the piste Expert instructors from the local ski school will develop your skills over the week Group size are kept small (approx. 12 pupils) to ensure excellent supervision by Halsbury Travel

Ski Instruction The boys spend 5 hours a day with the Ski School where they will be taught: Carving & turning Using the inside edge Rhythm Style Speed & control Jumps by Halsbury Travel

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

Itinerary Suggested check-list Sunday 2nd April Depart from school Travel by coach to airport Flight Travel by coach to resort hotel Dinner Meeting with Halsbury Representative Equipment collection and fitting Monday 3rd April Breakfast Instructor Evaluation followed by ski lesson (total 2.5 hours) Lunch 2.5 hours ski lessons PM Evening meal Optional après ski activities (swimming, quiz night, disco etc) by Halsbury Travel 23

Itinerary Suggested check-list Tuesday 4th – Friday 7th April Breakfast 2.5 hours ski lessons AM Lunch 2.5 hours ski lessons PM Evening meal Optional après ski activities (swimming, quiz night, disco etc) Saturday 8th April Return Equipment Evening Meal Pack Sunday 9th April Depart resort for journey back to UK by Halsbury Travel 24

Safety Suggested check-list Each member of staff will be given a group of children to look after. Within the group we will try and mix up year groups so the older boys will hopefully look after the younger ones, help them with their bags, make sure they can carry their ski equipment etc. Each pupil will receive a card (credit card size) to put and keep in their sleeve pocket with their lift pass. On this card will have the address of the hotel we are staying at and all the mobile numbers of the staff travelling.   The closest hospital is in Susa (40kms away): Ospedale Civile di Susa : +39 0122 621212 Corso Inghilterra, 66, 10059 Susa TO, Italy And a Medical Center with a doctor in Sestriere by Halsbury Travel 25

Admin Passports must be valid (in date). I will need a copy of your son’s passport soon. Also if the passport your son is travelling on is not a member of the Schengen territory then I will need to notify the British Council in order to pass through borders. It is a good idea to have an up to date EHIC card. Obviously our insurance (or your own private insurance) will cover any issue but as soon as the card is seen things generally move a little quicker. Kit lists – I will send this out nearer the time Medicines – I will need consent forms signed if you would like any medicines administered whilst we are away. Other consent forms will include evening activities, photos being taken whilst we are on the trip and moving images in preparation for a dvd. by Halsbury Travel 26

Admin All the information I send out via email I will also place on the school website. When we are in Italy we will set up a ski trip blog where I will ask the boys to write messages home and where you will be able to reply online. If the connection is quick I will also try to upload some photographs. I will also try and use Twitter to post a photograph a day by Halsbury Travel 27

Payment Thank you for paying your deposit to reserve a place for your son/s There will be a further 2 payments. One in October (sorry, I know this is soon) for £500 and then the final payment in February for £500. by Halsbury Travel 28

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ALL TAKE YOUR EHIC CARD by Halsbury Travel 29

Have a great trip! …so be prepared! by Halsbury Travel 30