1. Ski Trip – key information
Summary from Parents’ Meeting.

2. Travel Arrangements Departing
Students arriving at GCA: 02:45 – 24th March (Early hours on Saturday!)
Coach departing at GCA: 03:00 – 24th March
Check in time at Manchester: 05:15
Departure time from Manchester: 07:15 (Flight no: FR3218)
Arrival at Bergamo Airport: 10:25
Arrival at Hotel Kapriol: 15:30
In order to make the journey pass more quickly, it is a good idea to take books, games, cards, mp3 players. DVD’s etc., but please no large stereos! We also recommend that you bring your own choice of DVD’s / videos.
We suggest to parents that they supply picnics, snacks etc. for the outward journey especially if travelling a considerable distance to the channel port. Regular stops will be made en route, but service areas can be expensive. Taking a picnic enables party members to save their money for the return journey. Foreign currency (Euros) or Swiss Francs will be required for stops abroad.
N.B. Meals en route to and from the resort are not included in the course cost.
There will be space for one piece of luggage (soft holdall type bag, not a suitcase) per person plus a small piece of hand luggage. It is also a good idea to take a pillow onto the coach for the overnight journey. Please ensure that pupils plan their packing so that everything they need on the journey is taken on board at the outset.
We strongly recommend that passengers remain in their seats with their seatbelts on, whilst the coach is in motion. We also recommend seating a member of staff at the rear of the coach to enable you to enforce this. Recent surveys show that the greatest risk of injury during coach travel is from passengers not being in their seats. This, not surprisingly, is highlighted in student travel. Injuries are caused by falls, slips and trips whilst the coach is under sharp braking or acceleration. All our UK coaches are equipped with lap belts. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LAW IN FRANCE NOW STATES THAT AN ADULT MUST BE SEATED AT EACH EXIT DURING TRAVEL THROUGH FRANCE.

3. Travel Arrangements Return Journey – 31st March
Departure from Hotel Kapriol: 07:30
Check in at Milan Terminal 2: 12:20 (Flight no: EZY2921)
Departure from Milan Terminal 2: 14:20
Arrival at Manchester Terminal 1: 15:30
Arrival at GCA: 17:45 approx.

4. Insurance PGL insurance policy
Insurance document is published on the school website for you to download should you want to.
24 hour medical emergency assistance
24 hour PGL emergency helpline while we are away
Snow guarantee
Extensive winter sports insurance is included in your package from PGL.
Please see insurance details for full cover details, but naturally all activities arranged by PGL are covered, as well as skis, personal belongings, etc - subject to a small excess in most cases.
Synopsis of cover:
Medical Expenses £5,000,000 (includes MEDICARD and 24 hour medical assistance)
Personal Accident Up to £25,000
Cancellation and curtailment Up to ski course cost
Baggage £1500
Personal Money £200
Own skis £350
Travel delay Up to £100
Personal Liability £1,000,000
There is a £40 excess for some sections.

5. Checklist - essentials
Passport & EHIC card
Ski Jacket/Sallopettes
Goggles/Glasses
Sun cream
Ski socks/Hat/Ski Gloves
Clothes for the evening
Carrier bag for dirty washing!
Pocket money – approx. 80 euros. English money in an envelope clearly labelled. Euros in an envelope with the amount clearly marked.
Please take only one, medium-sized, suitcase: 18-20kg.
Kit List
Below is a list of suggested items we recommend to take:
Pillow and pillow case (for the journey).
Wash bag and towels
Night clothes
Several changes of underwear and socks
Casual wear for travel and evenings, including a warm fleece
Swimming costume
Several t-shirts / long-sleeved and short-sleeved
A pair of trainers
Warm jacket/waterproof jacket
Labelled strong plastic bags (bin liners) for spare clothes
Plastic water bottle
Toiletries
Kit List – ski
2 pairs of thick socks
1 pair of ski gloves
Good quality sun glasses and goggles if available.
A thick pullover/fleece plus shirts or polo necks
Scarf and warm hat
Aprés ski boots or heavy shoes
High factor suntan lotion / block – please help to ensure that pupils do not expose themselves to the potential hazard of sunburn.
Please note that temperatures on the snow can vary enormously in late season with bright sunshine and hot temperatures one minute and then cold, cloudy weather the next. Hence we would recommend several layers are worn each day i.e. T-shirt, pullover / fleece top, jacket to be prepared for all types of conditions.
Mobile Phones and other valuables
We would strongly recommend that pupils are discouraged from bringing mobile phones (or any other valuable items) as they are easily lost or stolen and may not be covered by insurance.