Rawlins Academy Trip to Vallnord, Andorra 13 th – 21 st February 2015

What are our ski trip objectives? Learn new skills and techniques Extend confidence and self-esteem Develop physical strength and stamina Improve mobility, balance, fitness and coordination Understand the importance of being properly equipped Potential to practise foreign language Improve responsibility to group e.g. time-keeping and tidiness Have fun in an unfamiliar environment!

Travelling by Coach Full specification luxury coach Cross channel ferry from Dover to Calais Featuring: Seatbelts Toilet DVD machine

Piste Map

Vallnord An outstanding choice for school groups the Vallnord area encompasses almost 100km of high-altitude skiing across two very different ski resorts – Arinsal and Arcalis. Like many resorts in the Pyrenees, Vallnord has benefitted from recent investment and modernisation. KM Piste: 100km No. of runs: 70 Longest Run: 6km Number of Lifts: 46 Highest Lift: 2560m Lift Capacity: 55,690 skiers per hour Snow-Making: 385 snow cannons Direction of Slopes: All directions Snowboarding: 2 terrain parks, boarder cross, 2 slalom parks and 3 freeride areas Children's Facilities: Excellent Lift Pass Area: Access to Pal, Arinsal and Arcalis. Nearest Doctor / Hospital: In resort. Transfer Times to Resort: 3 1 / 2 hours from Barcelona and Toulouse, 16 1 / 2 hours from Calais

Photo’s of Vallnord

Hotel Marco Polo

Location In the centre of La Massana village, close to shops and amenities, and just 500m from the main lift to the slopes at La Caubella. Facilities Spacious games room with pool table and arcade games, TV room, bar, large restaurant and an Internet station. Ski lockers are also provided. Accommodation Modern bedrooms sleep students, each with private shower and WC, plus hairdryers. Rooms also have satellite TV and a safe. Meals All-you-can-eat buffet breakfast & three course evening meal. A hot buffet lunch is provided on the mountain. A large hotel just 500m from the main lift to Pal, and situated in one of the more lively villages in the area.

Your group will be met by your Equity representative on arrival The representative is there to help organise evening entertainment, ski school and to make sure everyone has a fantastic ski trip The representative will be in resort with you and on hand 24 hours a day should you need them Dedicated Equity Representative

Ski Fit

Rawlins Academy Trip to Vallnord, Andorra 13 th – 21 st February 2015

Lift Pass

Ski Lessons

Your group will be met by your Equity representative on arrival The representative is there to help organise evening entertainment, ski school and to make sure everyone has a fantastic ski trip The representative will be in resort with you and on hand 24 hours a day should you need them Dedicated Equity Representative

Ski Fit

Evening Entertainment

Equity is also a member of Learning Outside the Classroom and The School Travel Form who have strict policies on safety and best practice Equity are members of ABTA and hold an ATOL License. Therefore all monies paid are fully financially protected. This trip has been organised by Equity who have been running successful school trips for over 20 years.

Your tour price is fully inclusive of the following: Return executive coach transfer from school to resort 6 nights full board accommodation including hot lunches on the mountain Resort lift pass for 6 days to cover area as described on the resort page Ski lessons:- (6 days x 4 hours per day) Ski equipment hire for 6 days (skis, boots and poles) Ski helmet hire Fully comprehensive travel insurance In resort representation and 24 hour emergency service Safety Management System in line with the School Travel Forum 3 x out- of- house evening activities, subject to availability, to be booked in advance where possible Every pupil gets a trip hoody as well!