St Joseph’s Ski Trip to Austria 2020

Resort Facts Bramberg – Wildkogel The attractive and unspoilt village of Bramberg am Wildkogel is a wonderful setting for a magical school ski tour and is a well-kept secret amongst those in the know! Bramberg is a real-life Emerald City…well, village, as it is the home of Europe’s only natural Emerald deposits There is 64km of skiable piste and the skiing is nicely varied, with good beginner slopes at high altitude at the top of the gondola, with some great gentle progression slopes to move on to. There are also some breathtaking reds and blacks for the more advanced.

Hotel Wolkenstein – 3 stars Hotel Hotel Wolkensteinbär,opened in 2014 offering doorstep skiing for our groups. It is very modern and comes fully equipped. The accommodation is perfect for schools... Location Excellent location just 50m walk from the Bramberg gondola into the Wildkogel ski area.

Après Ski Sleigh ride: Neukirchen/Mittersill Swimming: Mittersill Ice skating: Bramberg Austrian bowling: Kaprun Shop/Cafés: Neukirchen Pizza night: Neukirchen Ice hockey match (to watch): Zell am See

Mountain paradise

Breathtaking views across the valley Beautiful mountain trails

Ski area – Piste Map

DEPARTURE & RETURN INFO Beginner Slopes at 1300m Beginners Slopes at 2000m www.halsburytravel.com

Outstanding skiing for all abilities

Very Modern Lift System

More challenging slopes!

Tuition 5 hours daily tuition Maximum 12 per group for skiing and 8 for snowboarding (of same ability) English speaking, locally qualified instructors

£1.240 £150 deposit Mary Grave Trust Payments made monthly. LEARNING OUTSIDE Cost £1.240 £150 deposit Mary Grave Trust Payments made monthly. All PGL Ski courses are designed to motivate young people to become increasingly independent and to foster a range of skills and personal development. There are many educational benefits including: - the opportunity to learn and improve a new skill, practising regularly over a sustained period - personal and social development in a residential setting - links with national curriculum requirements - opportunities for using as part of GCSE PE programme - environmental awareness - the experience of unfamiliar surroundings - cultural and linguistic experience of travelling to a foreign country - opportunity to get involved in healthy, outdoor activity - accessible to everyone, including children with disabilities

If your interested please come along to the ski meeting in the main hall at 13:10 Thursday lunchtime.