Week in the Swiss Alps

Includes

• 7 nights accommodation based on double occupancy, with private facilities and breakfast
• 6 full days skiing/snowboarding, freeriding or touring
• One WSA Swiss Pro ski/snowboard instructor/ freeride and mountain touring guide with avalanche safety and mountain first aid. For six full days
• Ski Pass for 6 days.
• One day at Glacier 3000 and transfers

Does not include

• International flight to Geneva
• Airport transfers to Villars and back
• Lunches and dinners, alcohol, soft drinks and tour snacks.
• Insurances
• Ski / Snowboard, touring gear
• Safety gear
• Anything that’s not in the includes section.

By transforming the old Hotel Bellevue dating back to 1870, the new owners are committed to providing the Villars region with accommodation accessible to all. The Villars Moutain Lodge combines simplicity, comfort, design and tranquility, while promoting conviviality and inclusiveness for all.

                            Chalet Royalp – royalp.ch                                5 star

Chic and casual, cosy and authentic, the Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa, member of Leading Hotels of the World, invites you to enjoy relaxing moments in a unique setting. In winter or in summer, the Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa is a haven of peace in the heart of the Villars-sur-Ollon resort in the Swiss Alps.

Access

• by plane the nearest international airport is Geneva.
• by train to Aigle is 1h50 from Geneva
• 30 mins taxi drive from Aigle train station to hotel (extra cost 60chf)
• by car to hotel from Geneva is a 1h 30 drive

Insurances

• leisure and sports activities
• mountain rescue by helicopter with no altitude limit
• accidents / illness
• cancellations
• and whatever you feel necessary

Guide

You will accompanied by

• One WSA, Swiss Ski/Snowboard pro instructor/ freeride and mountain touring guide, with avalanche safety training and mountain first aid.

For six full days.

Small groups – huge adventures

Whatever type of group, whether you are a beginner or vastly experienced, you will get the same high level of care and attention.

Safety tips / Health

In general a good physical health is needed,  as you will be active at high altitudes.

Please mention any health conditions, any allergies or serious medication you may be taking when you book with us.

For freeride and touring – Avalanche Risks and safety

Avalanche danger in mountains is always present.

WSA guides have years of experience at recognizing areas and snow conditions that are a high avalanche hazard as to avoid them.

We will make sure that everyone has the adequate gear on the first day and check that everyone knows how to use it.

We will provide you with a tutorial on this topic.

Thought you must accept all the risks that come with skiing remote and uncontrolled areas.

The correct mountain attitude is of essence.

On piste ski gear

Bring your own gear. if not you can rent from Villars many shops. WSA and shop can advise you on the choice of your gear.

Ski/Snowboard freeride gear

We advise you to use suitable gear:

• Skis : wide powder skis minimum 100mm width, mounted with touring bindings, adjustable poles, skins and snow knives.
• Snowboard : split board with compatible bindings, telescopic poles, skins and snow knives or a normal board with snow shoes.

We can help you prepare your complete gear list, just contact WSA.

Freeride or touring equipement 

• First aid box (with: Compeed plasters for rubbing, sports tape etc) safety blanket
• Thin gloves, thicker gloves
• Two hats
• Thermo underwear and socks
• Helmet and goggles
• Sunglasses and high factor sunscreen
• Thin fleece jacket
• Thin down jacket for cold days and rest breaks on the summits
• Shell pants and jacket (wind and waterproof)
• Small thermos for coffee, tea and hot water etc.
• 2 water bottles of 1 – 1 1/2 litre

Avalanche safety gear

• The compulsory trio : shovel, probe and transceiver
• ABS bag, not compulsory but advised