Pila School Ski Trips | Italian Northern Alps

Pila School Ski Trips
One of the Most Snow-Sure Resorts in the Northern Alps

With breathtaking views overlooking Europe’s highest peak, Pila has definite curb appeal. Not only that, it has in recent years increased its’ ski areas to cater for beginners providing an all round experience no matter what ability level your students are at. Baby Gorraz, Baby Pila and Grimod are the easier runs with the natural progression to more challenging runs such as Leissé and Nouva.

Hand-picked for schools because…

Fast and up-to-date ski lifts with snow cannons covering 62% of the ski area

70km of piste, so no day will be the same

The added bonus of excellent English speaking instructors

Pila Resort Facts

Resort Height 2,750m
Vertical Drop 944m
No. of Lifts 14
No. of Runs 37
Easy Runs 16%
Medium Runs 72%
Difficult Runs 12%
Kilometres of Piste 70
Longest Run 5km
Average Snowfall 70cm
Inclusive Lift Pass Yes

Coach Transfer Time 16hrs from Calais Flight time 3hrs Transfer times

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Pick up from school, coach to airport (If UK transfers included)
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Check into your flight
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Flight from one of our nominated airports
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Meet driver and transfer by coach to resort
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Delicious evening meal to start your week off with a bang!
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Welcome meeting with Tour Representative

Day 2

Breakfast ready for the day ahead
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Ski and boot fit session
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2 hours of ski lessons
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Lunch to recharge the batteries
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Afternoon session of ski lessons (2 hours)
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Ski drop off ready for the next day
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Dinner, time to replenish missing calories!
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Apres ski activities. All resorts/hotels have different offerings/activities so we’ll discuss the options at the planning stage and ensure we put together the most suitable programme for your group.

Day 3-5

Breakfast ready for the day ahead
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2 hours of ski lessons
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Lunch to recharge the batteries
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Afternoon session of ski lessons (2 hours)
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Ski drop off ready for the next day
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Dinner, time to replenish missing calories!
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Apres ski activities. All resorts/hotels have different offerings/activities so we’ll discuss the options at the planning stage and ensure we put together the most suitable programme for your group.

Day 6

Breakfast ready for the day ahead
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2 hours of ski lessons
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Lunch to recharge the batteries
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Afternoon session of ski lessons (2 hours)
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Return of ski equipment
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Ski school presentation with certificates to students
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Dinner, time to replenish missing calories!
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Final evening disco and send off party
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Pack ready to head off the following morning

Day 7

Breakfast and collection of packed lunches
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Hotel check-out, time for goodbyes
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Transfer by coach to airport
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Flight back to one of our nominated airports
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Bag collection and transfer back to school filled with wonderful memories and an eagerness for next year’s trip!

Accommodation

Hotel Esse 2000 ****

The Hotel Esse 2000 can accommodate approximately 129 guests in 45 en-suite rooms. Students are in 2-4 bedded rooms and teachers in twin rooms.

Breakfast is served as a continental buffet which includes a daily choice of hams and cheeses. Dinner is served as a delicious hot buffet with accompanying salad bar, providing plenty of choice for even the fussiest eaters!

A one-course hot lunch is provided on the slopes next to the ski school meeting point for added convenience.

Facilities

Free WiFi is available in public areas
Towels are provided for adults and students
Safe at reception
A theatre room is available solely for your group during your stay for evening entertainment

Chalet des Alps ****

The Chalet des Alps was one of the first hotels to be built in Pila with some of the best views of Monte Bianco, Cervino and Monte Rosa mountain ranges. The rooms are furnished in a typical Italian style with balcony, satellite TV and en-suite. Excellent for school groups looking for doorstep skiing.

Facilities