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2010 Group Ski Tour to Europe

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In 2010 the group ski tour  will visit Val Gardena (Italy - the Dolomites), Lech (Austria) and St Moritz (Switzerland)

Bookings for our next 3 or 2 week  Skiing Europe holiday in 2010 are now open. 
 Ski Tour 2010 now finished - see photos !!

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The 2010 ski tour is fully booked and people who tried to book late were dissapointed as they missed out - don't let this happen to you..... put your name down for the 2011 ski tours early and secure you place.


This group ski tour is designed to make your holiday a memorable skiing holiday experience.  From all resorts above 1500m ensuring the best snow conditions for your group skiing adventure to centrally located hotels, a wide variety of mountain scenery and different resort experiences that only a ski tour to three different countries can offer.

The 3 week, 3 countries, 2010 group ski tour will commence in Milan (Italy), where you spend the first night relaxing, getting over your flight, adjusting to the new time zone and meeting your new travelling companions on this meet and greet night.

Then, its off on your chartered coach into the magnificent scenery of the Dolomites.  We will travel right into the heart of this vast ski area to Val Gardena, and stay at the conveniently located Hotel Olympia, in the centre of town and just a short walk to the lifts.
Here, set yourself a challenge - see how many of the 1200 klms of groomed ski pistes, or the 450 lifts in the 12 skiing areas you can cover in the week you will be here.... or how many nightclubs and bars suit your style of après ski relaxation... or just unwind in the magnificent ambience of the traditional and cosy family style hotel.

After a week of this, then its time to rest for a day on your chartered coach as we change scenery from the Dolomites to the Alps on your way to Austria and the resorts of Lech, Zurs, St Anton.  The Hotel Sandhof is across the road from the Oberlech lift and convenient to the centre of this bustling village where there is something always going on.  Here you can ski the meticulously groomed pistes or challenge yourself on some of the best off piste slopes in Austria.  Many local guides are available to assist you in this and past skiers on our group ski tours have commented that this has been some of the best skiing they have ever had....or quench your thirst in one of the famous outdoor ice bars

Finally, we then head off into Switzerland, to perhaps the most glamorous of all the ski resorts in the world...St Moritz. Not only can you ski on 350 klms of groomed pistes, see the Cresta run, but you can try your hand on the famous bobsleigh course!! The Olympic Bob Run of St. Moritz / Celerina is the only remaining run in the world that is still fully made of natural ice. Experience a different kind of adventure, as you race down 1612 metres through the icy canal from St. Moritz to Celerina on a bob guest ride. Thanks to taxi ride sponsors you can try the latest and safest four man bob sleds in use. Guest rides will be piloted by an expert driver and accompanied by a brakeman. The second and third positions are where the taxi guests will be seated....But, not only this, you will also stay in the Club Med resort complex of St Moritz where everything is provided for you!

You can ski all 3 weeks of this skiing Europe holiday package, or tailor this group ski tour to suit your own travel itinerary.  If you are short of time, then just ski the first two weeks or the last two weeks of this group skiing holiday package....but hurry, space is strictly limited and once sold (see below) ...then there is always 2011!

Tour Cost (Land content only - add your own airfare)
Ski Tour Prices reduced due to improved value of Australian $
NOTE: Standard accommodation in some resorts now fully allocated - upgraded accommodation still available - contact Estours for more information
Tour Alternatives
Resorts
Who For
* Cost

(per person twin share land content)
3 Week Europe - see Itinerary Val Gardena, Lech, St Moritz Those who wish to ski in 3 countries, 3 ski resorts in 3 weeks
$6,230
$6,130
2 week Europe (early) - see Itinerary Val Gardena, Lech Those who need to be back by end of January
$3,860
$3.785
2 week Europe (later) - see Itinerary Lech, St Moritz Those who wish to start their ski holiday in mid January
$4,399
$4,359
       

Ski 1 week in

From 9 Jan to 16 Jan '10

Ski the next week in

From 16 Jan to 23 Jan '10

Then ski one more week in

From 23 Jan to 30 Jan '10
Val Gardena is still the annual meeting point of the world's elite, and a lifestyle that oozes Italian Dolce Vita.

With its connection to Dolomite Superski, the world's largest ski carousel, and the nearby Alpe di Siusi, it is the eldorado for all winter sports lovers.

With the Skipass Dolomite Superski you have access to all lift facilities in the Dolomites, a total of 1.220 km slopes in 12 zones. Low and steep pistes, easy and extreme downhill runs. The most modern lift facilities and romantic alpine hut experiences.

There are many surprises and offers waiting for you!... Gorgeous scenery, varied runs and a pulsating Après ski scene.  At the end of a wonderful day there is a happy hour somewhere!   Enjoy evenings with new friends in a unique atmosphere, with local dishes and South Tyrolean wine.  Let your hair down, with swinging music and songs in the traditional style of the valley.

The "Good Ski Guide" magazine,  Britain's biggest ski magazine honoured the Dolomites - Val Gardena as the "Best of the Best 2008/09".... You will not be disappointed here...		 What a way to finish of your Europe group ski holiday than to ski St Moritz, and also to enjoy the luxury of Club Med St Moritz

St. Moritz - Corviglia, Corvatsch, Diavolezza are synonymous with breathtaking and unforgettable skiing experiences.

60 modern transportation facilities open up on 350 km of snow covered runs at altitudes from 1800 to 3300 meters above sea level.

You, too, are bound to find your favourite mountain here! From the well known skiing areas, offering close to everything, to the smaller family ski lifts. A great many panoramic restaurants, ski huts and snow bars invite you to enjoy ambiance and prickly après-ski fun.

Our list will tell you where you can best relax, always keeping the view of the incomparable lakes region of the Engadin in your sight.

These group ski tours bring the best resorts to you.  St Moritz is one of the 12 classic resorts in the European Alpine region known as the  “Best of the Alps“ and represent one of the most prestigious  winter sports destinations in Europe..



This year, once again, your skiing Europe holiday will include the highly popular timeless village of  Lech Zürs at some 1,450 m above sea-level, which is a glittering jewel of the stunning Alps.

Our group ski tours have been coming here for many years.  And the reason people love Lech Zürs is because it’s so compact and cosmopolitan all at the same time; because of the outstanding choice of skiing to be enjoyed on the Arlberg, the glorious countryside, the friendships you can strike up here and the feeling of always being welcome.
 
Skiing here also includes the truly glamorous St Anton, as well as St Christoph, Stuben and Zug.

To visit Lech Zürs is to fall in love with it for a lifetime.
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Stay in Hotel Olympia

Stay in Hotel Sandhof

Stay in Club Med resort
This cosy and comfortable 3 star family run hotel is in a central and sunny location, next to the ski school and only 150 m from the Ciampinoi ski lift. 

The hotel has its own bar, sun terrace, an excellent international cuisine, private parking, as well as sauna, solarium and jacuzzi which are available for offer of the house.  All rooms have private bath / shower, toilet, safe, telephone, colour TV (satellite) and balcony.

Whilst it is a short walk to the nearest lift, you can virtually ski back to the front door at days end.   		This hotel has all the attributes to make your stay unforgettable.  From the new spa and beauty facilities where you can relax in the sauna, or a Turkish steam baths.... ready to set yourself up for the next day in the mountain ....
to the
wonderful range of culinary delights. Enjoy the extensive breakfast buffet in the mornings and a 5-course evening meal (choice of main course) with salad bar and cheese board. Once a week there is a romantic Fondue Bourguignonne and also once a week an Austrian evening with live music. The family owners will delight you with Austrian and regional specialities. Their delicious menu is rounded off by home-grown products, vegetarian meals and - of course! - a variety of international specialities. (Std rooms now booked - upgraded rooms still available)
 
Here, you ski holiday cost will include
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner with international cuisine and themed buffets nightly including wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.
Open bar and snacks at specific times during the day and night
- Kids clubs from 4 – 11 years with ski school
- Professional ski instructors who know the ski domain by heart will guide you down the slopes best suited to your skills
 Small group ski & snowboard lessons for all levels of skier
 Daily Ski pass
-Our group lessons last the whole day, for a period of 5 days with Small groups of around 12 people
- Live nightly entertainment

Itinerary - 3 week and 2 week Europe Group Ski Tours:
  

Date Jan'10 3 week 2 week (Val Gardena/Lech) 2 week (Lech/St Moritz)
Thu 7 Own arrangements or suggested departure Sydney to Milan Own arrangements or suggested departure Sydney to Milan  
Fri 8 Start 3 week tour - meet & greet night.
Overnight accommodation at Milan-Malpensa Hotel (Italy)		 Start 2 week tour - meet & greet night.
Overnight accommodation at  Milan-Malpensa Hotel (Italy)		  
Sat 9 Charted coach transfer to Val Gardena Charted coach transfer to Val Gardena  
Sat 9 to
Sat 16		 7 nights hotel Olympia for 6 days skiing or boarding 7 nights hotel Olympia for 6 days skiing or boarding  
Fri 15     Own arrangements or Suggested departure Sydney to Zurich
Sat 16 Chartered coach transfer from Val Gardena to Lech Chartered coach transfer from Val Gardena to Lech Bus transfer from Zurich airport to Lech
Sat 16 to
Sat 23		 7 nights Hotel Sandhof for 6 days skiing or boarding in Lech, Zurs & St Anton 7 nights Hotel Sandhof for 6 days skiing or boarding in Lech, Zurs & St Anton Start 2 week tour
7 nights Hotel Sandhof for 6 days skiing in Lech, Zurs & St Anton
Sat 23 Chartered coach transfer from Lech to St Moritz End of tour - Bus transfer from Lech to Zurich airport Chartered coach transfer from Lech to St Moritz
Sat 23   Own arrangements or return flight to Sydney (arrive on Mon 25 Jan)  
Sat 23 to
Sat 30		 7 nights at Club Med resort for 6 days skiing or boarding in St Moritz   7 nights at Club Med resort for 6 days skiing or boarding in St Moritz
Sat 30 Chartered coach transfer to Zurich airport   Chartered coach transfer to Zurich airport
  End of tour   End of tour
Sat 30 Suggested return flight - Zurich to Sydney   Suggested return flight - Zurich to Sydney
Mon 1 Arrive at Sydney   Arrive at Sydney

  * Tour cost is on a twin share arrangement, utilising standard hotel rooms. Price quoted is in Australian Dollars, based on revised currency exchange rate as at Junel 2009.  Price may alter with changes in currency exchange rates.

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Skiing & boarding in Europe has never been easier than on one of these ski tours to the high Alps.  On these group ski tours, you will experience some of the very best European ski resorts, enjoy the company of new skiing companions and benefit from cost savings that group ski tours can offer.
Estours Travel has been offering these very popular and highly sought after group ski tours since 1983

Space on this group ski holiday is limited.  Once allocated, booking will then be on a request basis only.
You can secure your spot by making your booking early. 

 

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