Which Clubhotel is right for you and your school?
Upon organising your school ski trip, it’s crucial to select the right resort based on your schools needs. Organising a trip can be hard work, but with this guide and more SkiBound support resources, you’re sure to have a trip of a lifetime. With a Ski Reps' perspective, learn more about our Clubhotels and Featured Hotels below, to help you choose the right one for your school.
Included will be the following categories to help you really get to grips with each resort:
- Ski
- Hotel
- Town
- Snow conditions
Alpe d'Huez - Clubhotel Vallée Blanche
Ski
Set at 1860 metres above sea level, Alpe d’Huez boasts a wide range of different slopes suited to all abilities.
When the resort isn’t in its winter season, Alpe d’Huez uses its 21 bends up the mountain for various cycling expeditions, including the Tour de France.
One main ski area is the Grandes Rousses, which is perfect for beginners as there are lots of gentle blues and easy greens, such as Jeux and Marcel’s Farm, which all lead down to the same ‘bowl area’.
There are also some very challenging slopes like the Tunnel which will keep the professional skiers busy! Alpe d’Huez is also home to Europe’s longest black run, La Sarenne.
Hotel
- With the highest guest capacity of all the SkiBound Clubhotels, Clubhotel Vallee Blanche can accommodate up to 160 guests, so is perfect for either big groups or several smaller trips at any one time.
- There is a spacious bar area, with several sofas, a pool table and a bar with an extensive menu of drinks, snacks and merchandise.
- Just a few minutes' walk away is the ‘yoghurt pot station’ lifts which take you to the main ski area.
- The hotel has its own restaurant area with huge windows showcasing the beautiful mountain scenery.
- As a Clubhotel, one benefit is that it has on-site ski fit facilities, meaning easy accessibility and efficient set up for any ski equipment questions.
Town
- The town of Alpe d’Huez has lots to offer, with several ski apparel shops, souvenir outlets and lots of inviting cafes.
- The resort is well laid out and Clubhotel Vallee Blanche is a stones' throw from the main area which holds the ice rink. There is also a local SPAR just near by as well as a pharmacy.
- Après opportunities are extensive for the kids, such as the Palais Des Sports activity centre and outdoor swimming pool to name a few.
Snow Conditions
Les Menuires - Clubhotel Skilt
Ski
- Located in the Belleville Valley, Les Menuires offers the largest ski area compared to the other Clubhotel resorts, with access to the huge Three Valleys ski region.
- Our standard package includes the Les Menuires ski area with a fantastic 160km of piste. Schools will likely make use of the Les Menuires / Saint-Martin-de-Belleville piste map, rather than the massive 600km within the Three Valleys ski area.
Hotel
- The Clubhotel Skilt couldn’t be anymore ‘Ski in - Ski out’ if you tried, meaning easy access to the slopes for all the joys of ski lessons during the craziness of ski lessons.
- The hotel can accommodate up to 145 guests and has a ski room & storage fit area set within the hotel.
Town
- As with Alpe d’Huez, Les Menuires offers Luge sur Rails, an alpine coaster which ensures plenty of fast-paced fun. Speak to our sales team and on-site reps to organise La Luge as one of your après activities.
- Like some of our other resorts, Les Menuires has a large leisure centre providing more opportunities for external après activities. There is also a cinema meaning even more possibilities for evening entertainment.
- With huge development in the past decade, a range of modern accommodation is intertwined with the range of cafes and restaurants, all helping to provide a busy week ahead!
Snow Conditions
- With the resort situated at 1850m & the huge number of snow cannons dotted throughout the resort, Les Menuires has a great reputation for snow cover.
- Another great thing is that the pisteurs throughout the Three Valleys take great pride in the slopes and they are therefore in great condition.
Serre Chevalier - Clubhotel Fréjus
Ski
- With 250kms of piste, Serre Chevalier's ski area is a similar size to Alpe d'Huez.
- The majority of the lower slopes are tree lined, meaning lots of picturesque moments with beautiful scenery.
Hotel
- The Clubhotel Frejus is a smaller hotel compared to Clubhotel Vallee Blanche and Clubhotel Skilt, accommodating up to 100 guests.
- Within the hotel there is a welcoming lounge and separate bar with pool table. The in-house disco is a popular choice with our groups, among a range of other après activities.
- Like the other two Clubhotels, ski fit and equipment storage happens within the hotel.
- ESF instructors will meet the groups in the Frejus on their first morning and use the Chazely/Mickey beginners area in front of the hotel to check the students’ ski levels.
- The instructors will then arrange where groups ski and progress on an ongoing basis during the week.
Hotel
- The Clubhotel Frejus is a smaller hotel compared to the Clubhotel Vallee Blanche and Clubhotel Skilt, accommodating up to 100 guests.
- Within the hotel there is a welcoming lounge and separate bar with pool table. The in-house disco is a popular choice with our groups, among a range of other après activities.
- Like the other two Clubhotels, ski fit and equipment storage happens within the hotel.
- ESF instructors will meet the groups in the Clubhotel Frejus on their first morning and use the Chazely/Mickey beginners area in front of the hotel to check the students’ ski levels.
- The instructors will then arrange where groups ski and progress on an ongoing basis during the week.
Town
- Situated in the village of Villeneuve, the Clubhotel Frejus is a short walk from several gift shops and coffee shops, meaning your students can gain independence without going too far.
Snow Conditions
- With a lift range up to 2800 metres, Serre Chevalier is also known as a snow-sure resort.
- The majority of the resort features north facing slopes, which also contributes to high snow retention and coverage.
Les Deux Alpes - La Brunerie and Turan (SkiBound's Featured Hotels)
Ski
- Les Deux Alpes is great for all abilities, with around half the slopes being blue but also hosts incredibly tricky runs such as Valentin and La Fée.
- With Les Deux Alpes featuring the largest skiable glacier in Europe, the Glacier de Mont-de Lans at over 3200m and skiing up to 3600m, it has a great reputation for being snow sure.
- The resort has a brand-new cable car, the Jandri Express, a super modern gondola, speeding up times to be on the slopes.
- The resort is split up into 7 different sections, due to its size, making it easier to navigate.
Hotel
- Our SkiBound featured hotels have a different set up from the Clubhotels but still with the same quality-stamp and smiley SkiBound representatives who are ready to help.
- The Brunerie is a 5 minute walk from the main Jandri lift.
- It can hold approximately 166 guests so is perfect for groups of all sizes.
- Experienced in looking after school groups, with our helpful staff, it is a perfect place to return to after a busy day out on the mountain.
- The Turan is situated in the Village area of the resort. It provides easy access for a fantastic day on the slopes and is a 2 minute walk from the Village 1800 four person chairlift.
- The total capacity of the hotel is slightly smaller, holding up to approximately 144 guests.
- After a major recent refurbishment, the Turan also provides a perfect retreat after a long day at ski school.
Town
- There is plenty to do, a bowling alley and laser game arcade just a couple of evening entertainment options.
Snow Conditions
- Due to the resort being located on the largest skiable glacier in Europe, Les Deux Alpe is super high up on the snow sure ratings.
- There is additionally many snow cannons to provide further reassurance, and great pride is taken to ensure well maintained pistes.
Wanting to see how our SkiBound Clubhotels and featured hotels in France could work for your school ski group? Speak to our sales team on 01273 244570 or request a quote here.