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Switzerland
Les Collons | Anzere
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Les Collons - 1400m-2700m
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SKI CHECK
Top Station: 2700m
Bottom Station: 1400m
Marked Runs: 165km
Snowmaking: Yes
Liftpass Photo required: No
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RESORT CHECK
Doctor:
Thyon 4km
X-ray:
Thyon 4km
Hospital:
Sion 15km
Bank:
Les Collons
Post Office:
Les Collons
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JOURNEY CHECK
Coach:
12 hours via
France-Switzerland
Air:
Geneva 1.5 hours
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Part of the extensive Thyon Region, the resort of Les Collons is a great base for an active ski holiday.
The village lies at an altitude of 1800m, offering fantastic snow conditions and an awesome range of
pistes for every ability level. Groups will love the easy access to the slopes, the care and welcome from
our partners at Viamonde and the chance to progress their skiing and boarding in some of the most
beautiful surroundings in Europe.
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All groups visiting Les Collons will enjoy a fantastic and varied après-ski and evening entertainment programme organized by their Viamonde counsellors. Facilities in Les Collons include a wide choice of cafés, bars and restaurants, as well as an indoor swimming pool at nearby Thyon 2000. |
Skiers and snowboarders of all abilities enjoy discovering Les Collons’ extensive pistes.
Beginners are well catered for and intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders appreciate the varied terrain, including the famous “Piste de l’Ours”World Cup run. Mountain restaurants abound and pistes are always well maintained and patrolled. Les Collons, in the same way as the whole “4 Vallées” region, has invested heavily in modern snow-making facilities with the result that good skiing can usually be assured throughout the season. |
| The liftpass included in our course prices is for the Thyon region, whilst those looking for further piste can upgrade to the “4 Valleys” pass. Supplements payable by older students and adults are shown on the price list. |
| All our Ardmore ski courses in Les Collons are organized in association with our partners Viamonde, who offer a very high-quality, all-inclusive package. Viamonde staff come from all over the world and are professional, enthusiastic and caring. They are chosen for their experience of working with children and are all qualified and/or highly experienced skiers and snowboarders. All Viamonde staff are first and foremost counsellors (average ratio 1:8) and together with the group’s chaperones will be responsible for the 24-hour supervision of the children, as well as organising an exciting programme of evening activities in addition to the daily skiing and snowboarding. Meals served at all our Viamonde centres are popular, healthy and plentiful. Vegetarian alternatives are served at every meal and provided we have notice before a group’s arrival, special diets can always be accommodated. Portions are generous to reflect the day’s physical activities and there is never a limit to how much food is offered – children may return for another serving as many times as they like Ski and Snowboard courses run for 6 days and with an emphasis on fun activities to aid progression. As supervision is full, all groups will ski and board for up to 6 hours per day, each group setting their own pace with their Viamonde instructor. |
Accommodation
HOTEL DE L’OURS
The Hotel de l’Ours offers comfortable, modern accommodation and is ideally situated for our programmes. The ground floor offers a large sunny dining room where all meals are taken as well as a bar with satellite TV and games facilities. Whilst the bar is at times open to the public, it is reserved for our private use for après-ski, some evening activities and a popular weekly disco. The Hotel de l’Ours is located approximately 1km from the village centre, is a 5 minute walk to the nearest ski lift and at the end of the day offers skiing right to the front door.
Facilities: Bar, games area
Meals: Buffet breakfast, packed lunches, buffet-style evening meals
Sleeps: Up to 58 in 2-6 bedded rooms on three floors, all with private facilities
PACKED LUNCHES INCLUDED |
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Anzere - 1500m-2420m
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SKI CHECK
Top Station: 2420m
Bottom Station: 1500m
Marked Runs: 45km
Snowmaking: Yes
Liftpass Photo required: No
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RESORT CHECK
Doctor:
Anzere
X-ray:
Anzere
Hospital:
Sion 20km
Bank:
Anzere
Post Office:
Anzere
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JOURNEY CHECK
Coach:
12 hours via
France-Switzerland
Air:
Geneva 1.5 hours
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The south-facing resort of Anzere in the heart of the Swiss Alps enjoys a reputation for excellent snow
conditions, whilst the stunning panoramic views of the surrounding 4000m peaks make this a very special place to learn to ski and board. The wide variety of skiing and boarding and the excellent care and attention of our partners, the Viamonde team will make your trip to Anzere truly memorable.
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Groups visiting Anzere will enjoy a superb, varied après-ski and evening entertainment programme organized by their Viamonde counsellors. Anzere village centre itself is free from cars and offers impressive facilities with numerous cafés, bars, night clubs, restaurants and shops as well as an indoor swimming pool. |
| Constructed in traditional style, Anzère is a popular resort for all levels of ability. Beginners appreciate the south-facing aspect and many gentle slopes allowing them to progress quickly, while intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders enjoy discovering the 45km of pistes, including a long, challenging run through the trees to the traditional Les Rousses mountain restaurant. Modern lifts, including the new, high-speed, télécabine from the village, as well as the well-maintained and carefully patrolled pistes ensure that skiing in Anzère is always a pleasure. Anzère’s location was chosen on the basis of its meteorological records and despite its modest altitude enjoys an excellent snow record. |
The liftpass included in all our tour prices in the Anzere pass, which covers
45km of fantastic piste. |
| All our Ardmore ski courses in Anzere are organized in association with our partners Viamonde, who offer a very high quality, all-inclusive package. Viamonde staff come from all over the world and are professional, enthusiastic and caring. They are chosen for their experience of working with children and are all qualified and/or highly experienced skiers and snowboarders. All Viamonde staff are first and foremost counsellors (average ratio 1:8) and together with the group’s chaperones will be responsible for the 24-hour supervision of the children, as well as organising an exciting programme of evening activities in addition to the daily skiing and snowboarding. Meals served at all our Viamonde centres are popular, healthy and plentiful. Vegetarian alternatives are served at every meal and provided we have notice before a group’s arrival, special diets can always be accommodated. Portions are generous to reflect the day’s physical activities and there is never a limit to how much food is offered – children may return for another serving as many times as they like. Ski and Snowboard courses run for 6 days and with an emphasis on fun activities to aid progression. As supervision is full, all groups will ski and board for up to 6 hours per day, each group setting their own pace with their Viamonde instructor. |
Accommodation
CHALET CHAMOSSAIRE
Completely renovated just a few years ago, the Chalet Chamossaire offers comfortable accommodation with good facilities and is popular with groups. The ground floor offers a large sunny dining room where all meals are taken as well as a small lounge area with satellite TV and video facilities. The basement offers a private bar and games area, which opens during après-ski and where a popular disco is usually held each week. The Chalet Chamossaire is located approximately 1.5km from the village centre and just a 100m walk to a bus stop for the regular village “navette” bus service. The chalet is situated away from main roads and groups appreciate the privacy and security this affords.
Facilities: Dining room, small lounge area with satellite TV and video, private basement bar and games area
Meals: Buffet breakfast, packed lunches, buffet-style evening meals
Sleeps: Up to 58 in bedrooms sleeping 2-5. All have a sink and many have balconies. There are bathrooms on each of the three accommodation floors
PACKED LUNCHES INCLUDED |
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