Port Ainé Spanish Pyrenees Ski Trip
Welcome to the Pyrenees, where the enchanting ski resorts of Port Ainé and Espot await to offer your students an unparalleled skiing experience.
Embark on a journey where the Pyrenean peaks meet top-notch skiing conditions. Both Port Ainé and Espot promise not just a ski trip, but an immersive experience in the heart of alpine nature, fostering unforgettable moments for your students.
Port Ainé Spanish Pyrenees Ski Trip key highlights:
Extensive Beginner Facilities: Covered travelators and dedicated nursery slopes provide the perfect learning environment for beginners.
Snow Reliability: Benefit from a remarkable snow cannon coverage, ensuring optimal skiing conditions throughout the season.
Diverse Slopes: A large range of slopes catering to all skill levels, from novice to advanced, there’s something for everyone.
Extended Season: Enjoy one of the longest skiing seasons in Europe, extending from early December to late April.
Outstanding Ski School: Our attentive ski school, equipped with high-speed lifts, makes Port Ainé an excellent place to learn and improve.
Port Ainé Spanish Pyrenees Ski Trip
- Duration: 7 days
- Board: Full board
- Passengers: 44
- Free Staff Places: 4 Free staff places
Accommodation
Condes de Pallars Hotel
The Hotel Condes del Pallars, situated in Rialp, has an outstanding location in the heart of the Sant Maurici i Aiguestortes National Park and next to the Noguera Pallaresa River. This amazing environment offers you a wide range of activities throughout the year, whether you are looking for relaxation or if you prefer adventure and adrenaline.
Inclusions
Ski, boot and helmet hire, Ski Pass, ski lessons, Evening Activity Programme: Pizza night and swimming
Where it’s held
Port Ainé – Your Gateway to Powder Snow Bliss:
Nestled under Pic de l’Orri at 2,440 meters, Port Ainé boasts a unique microclimate, delivering superb powder snow quality from December to April. Renowned as one of the best in the Pyrenees, this resort offers an extraordinary setting for a memorable ski trip. Surrounded by the Alt Pirineu Natural Park, students will be immersed in a mountain landscape with breathtaking views of the Pyrenees.
Espot – Skiing in Harmony with Nature:
Espot, uniquely positioned next to the Aigüestortes and Sant Maurici National Park, is a ski resort that harmonizes with its natural surroundings. With over 20 km of skiing terrain and a remarkable elevation gain of 1,000 meters, Espot is an exceptional destination for a Pyrenean adventure. Ski through lush black pine forests, taking in the beauty of mountain views exceeding 3,000 meters. Espot is celebrated for its guaranteed snow quality, ensuring more than 60% of the ski area is covered with carefully produced snow.
Sample Itinerary for Port Ainé Spanish Pyrenees Ski Trip
Day 1 Depart School for Dover
Depart from school and head to Dover where you will cross the channel to Calais travelling to the Pyrenees.
Day 2 Arrive at Hotel Condes
On arrival your Representative will help you get checked into the hotel. The group will have time to explore the hotel and acclimatise themselves in the comfortable surroundings. They will also get their ski hire equipment, preparing them for the following morning.
Day 3 Full Day of Skiing in Port Aine
The morning you will set off on the coach to the meeting point for ski school. After a hard morning of skiing, your well-earned lunch will be a hot meal at a restaurant. Return to your lessons and enjoy the rest of the day. As with all areas of Activ4 School Tours programmes, evening entertainments will be carefully planned for your group.
Day 4 More Fun on the slopes
Enjoy another great day of skiing in Port Aine. Followed by an evening quiz.
Day 5 Full Day of Skiing followed by Pizza Night
Make the most of your last day skiing in Port Aine, by now everyone will be starting to feel they are making good progress and able to get out and explore the piste on offer. This evening you may opt to round off your day with a pizza night (extra cost) in the town.
Day 6 Another day of Skiing, evening of Swimming
After enjoying Port Aine your students will get to test their skills in Espot. Tonight, would be a great night to opt to utilise the in-house swimming pool.
Day 7 Last Day of Skiing and Departure
Unfortunately all good things have to come to an end and today is your last day. However, you still have the opportunity to hit the slopes in Espot for a final day. After dinner, board the coach, tired but happy, and ready to sleep all the way back to the UK.
Day 8 Arrive back in the UK
The tour officially ends when you get back to the UK, but with a trip this great we are sure that it will live long in the memory.