Our favourite Ski Resorts For All Budgets
We pride ourselves on offering school ski trips to suit all budgets and abilities, ranging from charming, budget-friendly resorts to some of the most prestigious resorts across Europe and America, but which are our favourites? Take a read through our shortlist below:
Monte Bondone
For many schools, keeping the cost of a ski trip as affordable as possible is the priority, this often means your group will stay away from the slopes and need to transfer to the skiing each day, well not in Monte Bondone! This gem of a resort is located north of Lake Garda and boasts some of the most convenient skiing on offer to schools.
The hotels are situated opposite the main lifts and better yet, a gentle blue run passes by the town, meaning there’s no morning rush for the lift! Simply clip on your skis and head straight onto the slopes.
“Equipment hire was stress free, facilities were great and the hotel & ski hire was in an excellent location to the slopes”
The runs in Monte Bondone are north facing, meaning great snow retention through any warmer spells in the season and on-piste conditions can be better than other resorts at higher altitudes.
Folgaria
If your budget stretches a little further, Folgaria makes an ideal destination for schools looking for a resort with plenty of runs for all abilities without breaking the bank.
Your lift pass will unlock 105km of tree-lined slopes between Folgaria & Lavarone, which are popular choices for race academies and even the USA national team training camps.
Rather than skiing the same mountain through the week, groups in Folgaria get to explore a network of several satellite towns, all connected within one wider lift network, making the whole area easily accessible and giving all abilities a real sense of exploration through their week in the mountains.
Off the slopes, you’ll find a real community feel, with everyone from hoteliers, ski shops, restaurants and bus companies coming together to make your week on the slopes enjoyable and convenient.
Valloire
Looking for something special? Valloire combines world-class skiing with a charming alpine town, making it one of our favourite resorts in Europe.
With 160km of pisted runs under one lift pass, 70% of which sit above 2,000m altitude, schools can enjoy excellent conditions right through the season, and what's a school ski trip without après ski activities! Valloire offers plenty of evening activities including the rather unique 'snake gliss' where groups can join their toboggans together and race down a ski slope, after the skiers have finished of course!
If you have some advanced skiers on your ski trip then you’ll be pleased to know that neighbouring Valmenier is easily accessible and is included in your lift pass, and with 98km of the ski area covered by snow-making facilities, all skiing abilities can be sure to enjoy a fantastic week on the snow.
Mont Tremblant
For a once in a lifetime trip, look no further than the picturesque Mont Tremblant. A well-kept secret that's perfect for school ski trips, this charming town was built with skiers in mind, showcasing colourful rooftops and cobbled, pedestrianised streets.
Snow conditions are all but guaranteed in Tremblant, with an average of 65 snowfall days delivering almost 15 feet of snow each year on average! The mountain has skiing on all four faces, each with its own character and charm, whether you’re seeking challenging double-black diamond runs or a relaxed cruise through the trees, you can’t go wrong with Mont Tremblant.
Ready to start planning your next school ski trip? Get in touch on 0333 3034 704 or email info@energy-travel.com to build your perfect trip!