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Trois Vallees, 3 Valleys - great skiing in any language

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from £399

Trois Vallees, 3 Valleys - great skiing in any language

Offer subject to availability

Description

Minimum 3 grade allocated on booking (chalethotel or catered chalet) - 7 nights - chalet board

Location: Courchevel 1850 or Meribel

The Trois Vallees are considered by many to be Europe's top ski region. Courchevel has 4 different resorts, which are indicated by their height in metres (1300, 1550,1650 and 1850). The Courchevel valley lies to the far left hand side of the extensive three valleys ski area. There is over 650km of prepared piste in the three valleys network. From here it is possible to ski over into the Belleville valley, to Meribel and beyond over to the Val Thorens valley with enough skiing to keep enthusiasts of all levels busy. The transfer time is approximately 2 and a half hours from Geneva. Your resort and accommodation will be allocated by the tour operator and will be advised upon arrival.

Your holiday price includes: Flights, local transfers and 7 nights accommodation on a chalet board basis.

Accommodation description

Minimum grade 3 chalet or chalethotel for 7 nights.

Please note: Ratings based on tour operator's own rating system.

Many rooms have private facilities but this cannot be guaranteed. The price includes chalet board - breakfast, afternoon tea, 7 days a week and dinner with free wine.Once during your stay the chalet staff have a night off and dinner is taken in a local restaurant. This meal is not included in the holiday price.Accommodation will be allocated upon arrival and could be in either a clubhotel or a catered chalet.

Single supplement

A few single rooms or twins available for sole occupancy at £100 per person per week supplement.

Children under 12 years:A few places available for children under 12 sharing their parents' room (only in chalet hotels) at £100 pp reduction on the adult price.

Regretfully, children can no longer be accepted on this offer for 31/01/09

Infants: Regret no infants under 2 years can be accepted for this offer.

Please note: There is a charge of 2.25% when payment is made by credit (not debit) card, this charge will be ADDED to your invoice by the tour operator.

Additional information

Baggage allowance 20 kgs

Carriage of skis: Ski carriage (on charter flights) must be pre-booked and there is a charge of £15 per pair return. If for any reason your skis cannot be carried, tour operator undertake to transport your skis on the next available flight and deliver them to your accommodation.

Special requests: If you have any special requests (vegetarian meals etc.) please enter them under "special requirements" when making your online booking. Special requests will be noted but cannot be guaranteed.

Ticketing information • The tour operator will send you their confirmation/invoice by post the next working day after your booking is received. The operator will not telephone you unless you are travelling within the next 10 days. • Tickets will be dispatched 14 days before departure. • Bookings accepted subject to the operator's usual terms and conditions which are available upon request.

Geneva has long been Switzerlands most cosmopolitan city. Situated at the southwestern end of Lac Léman (the countrys largest lake) and astride the Rhône, Geneva is the departure point for lake steamers. Only an arrival by water can convey just how well sited the city is, with foreground hills rising against a backdrop of mountains. The river bisects the city some refer to the north side as the right bank (Rive Droit) and the south as the left bank (Rive Gauche). The city centre is sited on both shores, with the main railway station and the suburbs to the north of the river and the Old Town (Vieille Ville) to the south of the river.

Settled since Neolithic times, Geneva became an imperial city in 1032, under Emperor Conrad II, before achieving independence in 1530 and joining the Swiss Confederation in 1814. Genevas reputation for religious tolerance during the Reformation proved to be a major influence on its subsequent development. For centuries, exiles from religious or political persecution chose the city as their refuge, ranging from the English regicides in the 17th century to Lenin in the early 20th century. Even the manufacture of watches was fostered by one of the most intolerant of religious exiles, John Calvin, who lived here from 1541 to his death in 1564. This extraordinary mix of nationalities, coupled with the fact that most émigrés were of an intellectual disposition, led to the establishment of disparate centres of learning. These soon developed such a fine reputation that Geneva became a popular choice for the sons (and later daughters) of well-to-do families to finish their education.

Switzerlands famed neutrality had a part to play in encouraging international organisations to locate their headquarters in Geneva, which today boasts over 200, raising an always numerous foreign community to one-third of the population. The catalyst for choosing Geneva was the decision in 1919 to set up the headquarters of the League of Nations, predecessor of the United Nations, in the city. Although the UN moved to New York in 1945, Geneva has kept its European office in what is the second largest building on the Continent (Palace of Versailles is the largest). Other important organisations based in the city are the International Committee of the Red Cross (founded by the Swiss Henri Dunant in 1864) and the World Health Organisation.

The city is also a major banking centre (a city of wealth by stealth as the British actor Robert Morley put it) and plays a significant role in the manufacture of watches, scientific instruments, jewellery and foodstuffs. These roles have contributed to it being an expensive city in which to live or stay, although it has much to offer the visitor, principally the Old Town and some fine museums. Geneva is an efficient, clean city. Its excellent public transport system, coupled with the ease and pleasure of walking around the centre, make a car unnecessary, even a nuisance.

The city enjoys a mild central European climate with relatively low rainfall. The super-rich community of international civil servants and tax exiles demand good food, top hotels and entertainment and Geneva provides it all. Beneath the stereotypical veneer of diamonds and watches, however, one finds a tolerant and safe society with the Genevois strangely similar to the British reserved but courteous.

Nearest Airport : Geneva (GVA)

Destination Airport

Geneva International Airport

Airport Information

Country

Switzerland

Address

Geneva International Airport, PO Box 100, CH-1215 Geneva 15, Switzerland

Country Code

Telephone

(0)22 717 7111

Fax

(0)22 798 4377

E-mail

info@gva.ch

Website

www.gva.ch/en

Location

The airport is located 5km (3 miles) north of Geneva

Time Zone

GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

1 (with Swiss and French sectors)

Driving Directions

The main Swiss sector of the airport is accessible from the N1 airport motorway. From France, take the A40 (motorway) to the border and then the N1. In order to avoid Swiss territory entirely, drive direct to the French sector via Ferney-Voltaire, near Collonges on the D-984; at Ferney-Voltaire, follow the signs for Geneva and, just before Swiss customs, take the road on the right to the airport French sector.

Car Parking

There are short- and long-term parking facilities with direct access to the airport. An economy car park is also available for long-term parking. There is a dedicated car park for the French sector. For further information, call the Centre de Contrôle des Parkings (tel: (0)22 717 7099).

Car Hire

Companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Holiday Auto, National/Alamo and Sixt in the Swiss sector, and Avis, National/Citer, Europcar and Hertz in the French sector.

Public Transport

Rail: Geneva railway station is 300m (328 yards) from the Departures and Arrivals floors; all trains stop at central Geneva-Cornavin, in the city centre, and there are also direct trains to destinations throughout Switzerland and Europe. Road: Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport, departing from outside Arrivals. Ambassador (tel: (0)22 731 4141) also offers a limousine service. Bus: Buses stop outside Departures and Arrivals. Bus no.10 runs to central Geneva, and bus no.18 to the UN. Bus services from the French sector connect to regional French towns and various international routes to destinations in Spain, Portugal and Eastern Europe. AeroSki Bus provides services from the airport to many of the French ski stations.

Information and Help Desks

Information desks (tel: (0)22 717 7105) are located on the Arrivals level and in the transit area. The French sector has independent services. There are various tourist information offices for both Swiss and French regions, located in the Arrivals areas of each sector.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office and mobile telephone hire are all available. Eating and drinking: There is a range of bars, cafés and restaurants. Shopping: Shopping includes duty-free. Luggage: A porter service is available. There is a lost property office on the public concourse and at the train station. Left-luggage facilities and lockers are available at the train station. Other facilities: There are pharmacies, showers, a medical centre and a nursery.

Conference and Business Facilities

SkyCom business centre (tel: (0)22 717 7800) offers eight private offices with PC, fax and modem, 11 conference rooms (seating from four to 120 people), secretarial and translation services and a catering service. There is also a business corner offering basic photocopying, fax and telephone facilities.

Disabled Facilities

The public areas and car park are fully accessible for wheelchairs. Assistance is available for passengers with disabilities (tel: (0)22 799 3346). Passengers should request any special assistance when booking their ticket.

Airport Hotels

The Movenpick Airport Hotel (tel: (0)22 717 1603) is a short walk from the airport; alternatively, a shuttle bus departs for the hotel from outside Arrivals. Hotels located near the airport with a free shuttle bus service include the Chavannes-de-Bogis (tel: (0)22 960 8181), Crowne Plaza (tel: (0)22 747 0202), Express by Holiday Inn (tel: (0)22 939 3939), NH Tulip Inn (tel: (0)22 989 9506) and Ramada Park Hotel (tel: (0)22 710 3000) in Switzerland, and the Holiday Inn Thoiry (tel: (0)4 5099 1999) and Novotel (tel: 33 (0)4 5040 8523) in the French sector. Hotel reservations can be made via Geneva Tourism and AMDACO, in the Arrivals area.