Cross Country Skiing and Winter Activity Holiday in the Alps (Tailor Made)

You have your cross country ski equipment and passes for the whole week so can ski whenever you want to.

For your lessons and other activities, we'll tailor make your itinerary for you. If you prefer to have your cross country ski lessons on the first three days or spread out over the week we will do our best to accommodate you in accordance with the availability of our instructors. 

Once you have chosen the activities you would like to do with your points, we'll also schedule these in for you around your lessons and self guided cross country skiing so your weeks runs smoothly. There are a whole host of activities to choose from including husky sledding, ice climbing, snowshoeing, and much more!

We have put together an example itinerary for you to get an idea of how your week could look, but obviously you might choose different activities to spend your activity points on or do more sightseeing - it is really up to you and we are here to help you tailor your perfect holiday as you want it!

We'll come and meet you at your accommodation and go through your week with you. We'll give you your ski pass and all the vouchers you'll need for your ski equipment, lessons and activities and explain where you need to go and how to get there!

We'll also give you info on markets, events and other things to see and do in the area so you can make the most of your time here! Your cross country ski adventure starts here!

It is always a good idea to have a lesson on your first day, even if you are a cross country skiing expert. 

You can choose either classic cross country skiing or skating but if it is your first time, we would recommend classic to get started with. You can progress on to skating once you have mastered the basics of balance and sliding on classic skis.

If you are a beginner you'll learn the basics of balancing and how to move on your skis and quickly progress to skiing up and down the pistes and exploring the domain.

Experts will appreciate the fine tuning of their technique to become faster and more efficient!

After a stop for lunch, you can either carry on skiing where you are or move to another cross country ski domain.

For this example itinerary, we chose to use our activity points on a half day ice climbing which happens to be near the Haut Champsaur cross country ski domain.

For ice climbing you will meet your guide at a designated meeting point or he will collect you from your accommodation (depending on where you are staying) and get kitted out with your crampons and ice axes ready to tackle the ice falls! A thrilling experience in a unique environment guaranteed to get the adrenalin flowing!

After a lunch stop you can get back on your skis and explore the Haute Champsaur ski domain!

Another lesson today to refine your cross country skiing skills and get faster and smoother on your skis. The better your technique the easier it is and the more distance you can cover!

If you have started on classic skis, today might be a good day to experiment with skating and see which you prefer!

After your lesson you can either stay where you are or go off an explore another of the cross country ski domains!

The Valgaudemar cross country ski domain is definitely worth a visit. Very wild with few people and very dramatic 3000m+ mountains towering above you on either side!

Snowshoeing is a great activity to compliment cross country skiing; another way to explore the beauty of the Alps in winter off the beaten track and away from the pistes. 

You can either group your points together and get a private guide for a day or half day or join a group of snowshoers on a themed snowshoe walk like wildlife spotting or at the high altitude lakes. We can help you choose what is best for you when we discuss your itinerary.

Depending on whether you choose a full day or half day, you may have time for some more cross country skiing when you get back - if you have the energy of course! 

This is the day before your last day so a great opportunity for a lesson to help you push yourself to your limits and focus on your ski technique. You will be surprised how much progress you have made in a week!

After stretching yourself in your lesson, an afternoon off may be in order to refuel and prepare for a big last day tomorrow!

You can go for a swim and pamper in the spa and steam room in the Palais du Sport sports centre in the resort of Orcieres or go for a bit of a shopping trip and hunt down a winter bargain or just simply relax at your accommodation and read a book - you are on holiday after all!

This is the sad day we say goodbye but hopefully it will be more of an au revoir or a bientot!

This is your last day to take a picnic and go for a good long ski in your favourite ski domain or visit one of the ones you haven't seen yet!

Make the most of your improved technique and endurance and enjoy!