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Monday, 22 February 2010

Club Med Ski Offer - Villars, Switzerland

Club Med are offering big reductions on last minute skiing holidays in Villars-sur-Ollon in Switzerland.  

Seven nights departing 6th March from GBP989pp excluding transport - Save up to GBP176pp.

One of the premier destinations in Europe, this Swiss resort helped launch the popularity of winter sports during the "Roaring Twenties". The small rack railway dates back to the resort's origins, as does the elegant hotel that is home to the Club Med.

With its new outdoor heated swimming pool in a beautiful, south-facing setting, its Turkish bath and speciality restaurant, the hotel offers warm and cosy comforts.

Villars-sur-Ollon has something for the whole family, from action-packed skiing to tasting local produce and relaxing strolls to nearby Lake Geneva.

Ski Domains: Villars-Gryon and Diableret-Meilleret-Isenau
Altitude between 3,000 m and 1,250 m.
35 ski lifts; 10 snow cannons; 2 snowparks
100 km of ski runs: 3 black; 27 red; 20 blue; 44 km of cross-country ski trails.

For downhill skiing: to reach the slopes of Villars, Iseran and Gryon, you can take the mountain railway about 50 m from the hotel (about 20 minutes). A Club Med bus goes to the slopes of Meilleret-Diablerets (about 20-30 minutes).

NB: for the Diablerets glacier, you have to buy an additional ski-pass.

Resort Highlights
● In the Vaudois Alps, an elegant 1920s hotel, beaufifully refurbished
● Winter sports fun: skiing, snowboarding and snow park
● For babies: Baby Club Med and Petit Club Med
● NEW Spa Escape*: a paradise of well-being for body and mind
● Heated outdoor pool with a panoramic view over the resort

The Club Med Resort welcomes children from 4 months with children's club facilities.
- Baby Club Med® (from 4 months to under 2)
- Petit Club Med® (from 2 to under 4)
- Mini Club Med® (from 4 to under 11)
- Juniors' Club Med® (from 11 to under 18)

Find out More - Visit the Club Med Website

Club Med Switzerland Ski Offer

Club Med are offering big reductions on last minute skiing holidays in Saint-Moritz Roi Soleil, Switzerland.

7 nights departing 27th February from GBP999pp excluding transport - Save up to GBP378pp.

7 nights departing 6th March from GBP799pp excluding transport - Save up to GBP175pp.

Nestling at the foot of the snow-covered mountains, Saint-Moritz Roi Soleil stands at an altitude of 1,750 metres (5740 ft), near the lake that lies by the town.

Tucked away in this cosmopolitan and very select resort - the birthplace of alpine skiing - the Resort effortlessly combines luxury and tradition, and offers a wide range of unique pursuits including horse and greyhound racing, polo, or the famous "Cresta Run" on the nearby frozen lake.

In this fabulous world of freedom, parents and children can meet up on the play zone after a day's skiing, for a sledging session.

Parks & Gardens - The Resort is located at high altitude, where the vegetation consists mainly of pine trees. It lies at the edge of the forest and has a huge range of paths for walkers.

Resort Highlights
● A highly select, cosmopolitan ski resort, the home of Alpine skiing
● 350 kms (220 miles) of pistes for skiing and snowboarding, 170 kms (105 miles) of cross-country runs
● Discovery: snowshoe walks and long walks in the valley
● Relaxation: pool, Club Med fitness, stretching, etc
● Five restaurants to choose from, on the slopes or in the Resort

La Haute-Engadine ski domain
 - Diavolezza-Lagalb, Corviglia, Corvatsch and Furtschellas
 - Bus access to the various massifs of the Haute Engadine (conditional on inter-resort agreements): Diavolezza-Lagalb, Corviglia, Corvatsch, Furtschellas.
 - Altitude between 3,300m and 1,750.
 - 56 ski-lifts; 260 snow cannons; snowpark in Corviglia.
 - 350 km of ski runs: 35 black; 22 red; 31 blue; 170km of cross-country ski trails.

Alpine skiing - Included in your package
Access by bus to the mountains of the Haute Engadine range.  Professional ski instructors who know the ski domain by heart will guide you down the slopes best suited to your skills, to ensure you progress safely and surely in the best possible conditions.

Ski lift pass included
NB: if you wish to ski on your day of arrival, you can purchase a one-day pass, on site.

Equipment
Top quality equipment* and the Ski Service to ensure your satisfaction

Tuition
- From age 12, our group lessons last the whole day, for a period of 5 days
- Small groups of around 12 people
- To guarantee beginners' progress, they are expected to start lessons the day after arrival at the Resort.
- If you book a weekend stay (Friday evening to Sunday) or a long weekend (Thursday evening to Sunday), you can ski at your own pace, there are no skiing lessons scheduled.

 - For one-week stays, lessons begin the day after main arrival day.

Children Welcome
The Club Med Resort welcomes children from 4 months with children's club facilities from 4 years old.  This Resort offers the following children's facilities:
- Mini Club Med (From 4 to under 11)
- Juniors' Club Med (from 11 to under 18)

This is an online-only exclusive offer.

Find out more on the Club Med Website