Our winter activity weeks are ideal for those who have never been on a winter holiday before and want to find out if it’s for them, or for skiers who are interested in finding other ways to enjoy the snow.
£1160pp (including rail) based on two people sharing
The sunny Engadine Valley in eastern Switzerland is one of the country’s best-kept secrets. It is a place where winter is truly magical and is characterised by frozen lakes, quintessentially Alpine scenery and picture-book villages.
From £898pp including rail; based on two people sharing.
For relaxing but first-rate downhill skiing, the majestic and undiscovered Val d’Anniviers is unbeatable. Here, the 4-star Romantik Hotel Bella Tola offers fittingly elegant accommodation, wonderful cuisine and spa facilities.
From £1,050pp including rail, based on two people sharing
During the long winter months, the classic long-distance trail of the Kungsleden in Swedish Lapland becomes a perfect ski touring route. Hut-to-hut with husky dog-sled support, this suitable for novice and experienced ski tourers.
Experience winter in the Arctic and the thrill of chasing the ‘Tricky Lady’, as the Northern Lights are known. This tailor made short break takes place in Northern Norway based in the Arctic city of Tromsø.
This specially designed week based in the off-piste mecca of Chamonix will take you beyond the boundary rope, introducing the freedom and excitement of the backcountry. Ski challenging terrain, untracked powder and ascend deep into the mountains.
A 6-day reindeer sled safari putting you in charge of your very own reindeer sled. Led by local Sami guides (the indigenous people of Swedish Lapland), this experience also has a strong cultural element. 1-day, 2-day and 8-day tours also available.
£1499/person for 6 days (2-day and 8-day tours also available)
6 days (other durations also possible)
05.03-10.03.11, 19.03-24.03.11, 02.04-07.04.11 (2-day tours by arrangement 07.01-10.04.11, 8-day tour 23.04-30.04.11).
Perhaps the most famous ski-touring itinerary in the world, this is the High Alps at their best. A superb and coveted ski tour, by the time you reach Zermatt you will have climbed and skied through some of the finest mountain scenery in the world.
