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Self-catering XC track skiing holiday in the Pyrenees, FranceCross country skiing week for couples who prefer to self cater in the evenings but enjoy guided skiing, instruction and the camaraderie of a group during the day |
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WHAT IS THIS HOLIDAY ALL ABOUT?If you like the idea of our cross-country skiing holidays, but would prefer to self cater or eat in a different restaurant every night then this is the holiday for you. We have put this week together to offer couples a bit more independence while still enjoying the benefits of being on a group holiday. This trip follows the same formula as the our hotel based cross-country skiing week. The notes on this page only highlight the differences. DATESSun 11 Jan - Sun 18 Jan 2009 (Trip code XFS I02)HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?This trip costs £475 on the basis of two people sharing a double bed.Please note that we offer a 5% discount if you book more than 3 months before the departure date. We also offer group and loyalty discounts. This price includes: Airport transfers, 5 days transport to different ski regions, 5 days piste access, 5 days guided skiing, 7 nights accommodation in a comfortable self catering apartment, 1 evening meal, basic breakfast provisions (for first morning), services of your guide.NB: The price above is based on sharing a room. If you would like your own apartment for the holiday there is a supplement of £200 - this must be arranged on booking. WHERE DO WE STAYWe stay in the comfortably restored 'Bergerie' which was formally where the mountain sheep over wintered. The downstairs is now a function room but the upstairs holds 8 spacious self catering apartments. Each apartment has a surface area of 40m2 and has an open plan lounge / dinning room with a well equipped kitchenette. There is a separate bedroom with a double bed and ensuite bathroom. Note: Sheets and towels are provided and there are no supplements for heating, but you are expected to leave the apartment clean and tidy at the end of the week.
The Bergerie is in the village of Les Cabannes (where James and Cathy live) at the foot of the Plateau de Beille. The village has 2 general stores, 2 restaurants, a takeaway pizzeria, a newsagent, a bakery, a Spanish theme pub (Le Mioure), a typical French bar - everything we could need for a week. However if you would prefer more choice of restaurants there is a very good train link to the Spa town of Ax les Thermes. FOODAs we arrive after the shops close on the Sunday, we provide you with a few basics for your first mornings breakfast (tea, coffee, milk, muesli and some homemade jam). We will also take dinner on the first night together as a group in the one of the restaurants in town (included in the cost). No other food is included so you can self cater or enjoy one of the restaurants in town.TRANSPORTAll transport is the same as for our hotel based
week although Les Cabannes is closer to the Plateau de Beille (20
mins) and 40 mins to Chioula. |
