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Spend a week in the Aravis!
Whether you're just starting out in cross-country skiing or perfecting your technique, enjoy a judicious mix of technical sessions and outings on marked trails.
Session: one instructor for two people.
If there are not enough participants, the programme will be adapted to a half-day session to ensure that the course continues.
Included
Wellness & spa
Full board catering
Supervision of monitors
Ski bus
Evening events
Equipment for the activity
Level
Age
From 16 years old
Program
Sunday
Morning: Welcome and lunch at the Auberge Nordique.
Afternoon: Introduction to your partner and instructor. Introduction or refresher session.
Evening: Presentation of the stay followed by a welcome drink.
Monday
Morning : Technical and fun cross-country skiing session with confidence building.
Afternoon: Cross-country skiing, discovery of the mountain environment.
Tuesday
Morning: Technical and fun cross-country skiing session with confidence building.
Afternoon: Cross-country skiing, discovery of the mountain environment.
Wednesday
Morning: Free morning. Possibility to visit the reblochon market in Grand Bornand.
Afternoon: Cross-country skiing, descent of the Bouchet valley.
Thursday
Day : Day hike " Le plateau des Confins ", an exceptional skiing site, nestled at the foot of the Aravis mountain range.
Friday
Morning : Downhill, turns, braking, games...
Afternoon: Hike to discover a new site in the "Espace Nordique des Aravis".
Saturday
Morning: Free, end of the stay after lunch.
Important : The programme is given as an indication only: The programme is given as an indication. In order to vary the pleasures, the instructors are free to use their imagination and to propose new itineraries. Situations beyond our control may also lead us to modify the itineraries and activities of the day (weather, level of participants, safety of the group...).
Important
In winter, in the mountains, the temperature differences can be significant. It is necessary to bring warm and waterproof clothing.
The price includes:
✓ Full board accommodation from Sunday for lunch to the following Saturday after lunch.
✓ Bathroom linen.
✓ Supervision of the chosen activities by state-qualified professionals (instructors or mountain guides), from Sunday 2.30 pm to Friday 5 pm (Wednesday morning free).
✓ Evening entertainment on certain days of the week.
✓ The ski-bus " Auberge Nordique - Le Grand Bornand ".
✓ Full cross-country ski equipment (Salomon SNS Pilot / Prolink standard).
The price does not include:
✓ The membership card of 6€.
✓ Nordic Pass for cross-country skiers.
✓ The tourist tax of 0.80€ (2023 rate - awaiting 2024 rate) per night and per adult over 18 years old.
✓ Drinks and extras.
✓ Transport from your place of residence.
Accomodation
More about ...
The Auberge Nordique
The Auberge Nordique, located in the Aravis mountains in the resort of Le Grand-Bornand, is a premium holiday village.
We offer all-inclusive holidays to suit all tastes and levels.
Full board, don't worry about anything, we organise your holiday!
Take advantage of professional quality supervision, tasty local cuisine, quality accommodation to enjoy sporting moments and moments of relaxation and well-being.
Friendliness, sharing and environmental and territorial commitments are our watchwords.
Confort or Premium ?
Our rooms
Have you chosen an activity? Now choose your room to make the most of your full-board stay in the mountains!
Our century-old chalet, typical of Le Grand-Bornand, has been completely renovated and we now offer top of the range rooms. Choose between Comfort and Premium roomq.
Alone? You can also choose to share your room to reduce costs, just like in a real Auberge!
Would you like to visit the hostel?
This way to the virtual visit!
Equipement
During the daytime provide:
✓ Hat.
✓ 2 pairs of gloves or mittens.
✓ Ski suit, snow gear.
✓ Several pairs of socks.
✓ Waterproof rainwear, 1 Goretex-type windbreaker and 1 fleece jacket or 1 large jumper.
✓ Snow shoes.
✓ Identity card or 1 valid passport.
✓ Backpack for the day's belongings and picnic.
✓ Large plastic bag or 1 over-bag to protect your backpack.
✓ Water bottle holder, water bottle or CamelBak (minimum 1L container).
✓ Pocket knife, cutlery and reusable cup for picnics.
✓ A pair of highly protective sunglasses (CE rating 3 or 4 essential).
✓ Tube of sun cream and 1 lip stick, with a high sun protection factor.
✓ Camera and 1 pair of binoculars (optional).
In the evening bring:
✓ A change of clothes.
✓ Indoor shoes or a pair of slippers.
✓ Swimsuit and bath sheet - or bathrobe - compulsory to access the wellness area.
Don't forget your pharmacy!
✓ Your usual medicines.
✓ Painkillers, preferably paracetamol.
✓ Adhesive or elastic tape (Elastoplast type, 6cm wide).
✓ Sets of adhesive dressings and disinfectant pads.
✓ Double skin (anti-ampulla dressings).
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