Alpe d'Huez Ski Trip 2014: TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS & FINAL DETAILS

STAFF: MR COURT, MR EDLIN AND MRS LILEY

OUT BOUND:  SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2014

To meet at the Departures drop off point at Gatwick Airport  NORTH Terminal at 0445.

CHECK IN: 0525

FLIGHT NUMBER FROM LONDON GATWICK: BA2736 British Airways             
FLIGHT TIME: 0725
ARRIVAL TIME AT GENEVA: 1010
ARRIVAL AT CLUBHOTEL BELLE AURORE: 1500 (approx depending on baggage handling, passport control & traffic)
Due to the arrival time at the Hotel please would you supply your child with a packed lunch as their first meal at the Hotel will be dinner. Please also read the information below on Airport restrictions with regards to hand luggage (volume of fluids).

INBOUND:  SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2014

FLIGHT NUMBER FROM GENEVA: BA2743 British Airways         

FLIGHT TIME: 1255

ARRIVAL TIME AT LONDON GATWICK: 1340
PLEASE COLLECT YOUR CHILD FROM ARRIVALS  (inside the airport) AT 1415

Please note that the airport/airlines have very tight restrictions on liquids and creams/pastes in hand luggage, so please pack any such items into the suitcase and also make sure there are no scissors or pointed objects in the hand luggage or pockets. It is a good idea to have a pair of ski socks in hand luggage as sometimes we have a ski fit on arrival before unpacking suitcases.

Skibound state that pupils are permitted one medium sized case and one item of hand luggage with a combined weight of 20kgs.  Excess baggage charges are very high, so please be careful. We are currently waiting on Skibound to confirm luggage allowances for the British Airway flight and if this information differs from above we will let you know. 

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: 07854 983257

This will be manned 24hrs.

HOTEL ADDRESS:

Belle Aurore Clubhotel

Route du Signal

Alpe d’Huez 38750

France

Contact Number : 0033476803317

Alpe d'Huez Ski Trip 2014: Kit List

This is the basic list that has been emailed to parents.  We are expecting the resort to be snowy and the weather when skiing will be cold, so the thermal base layers and really good gloves will be important.

We don't recommend taking mobile phones and other expensive electronic paraphernalia as some of it always gets lost.  The staff will not have time to look for lost gadgets, so please only bring things that are heavily insured or that you are prepared to risk losing.  If pupils do bring mobile phones, we will be asking for their numbers.  If parents want to speak to a member of staff during the trip, one of us will have the College mobile phone, the number of which is 07854 983257.

General:

Normal everyday clothes for wearing around the hotel
Normal washing equipment for use in the hotel
Nightwear
Towel
Swimming kit (in case a visit to the local pool is arranged)
Outdoor clothes and suitable footwear for use in snowy conditions
Hats, scarves, gloves etc.

For the skiing:

Thermal base layers
T-shirts, sweatshirts
Salopettes or ski trousers
Ski socks (several pairs)
Ski jacket
Ski gloves
Ski goggles
Balaclava or thermal face protection would be useful
(We will be wearing helmets, so most hats will not fit inside)
Ski goggles (normal sunglasses are not appropriate)
Sun cream, lip balm

We will have medical kit with us, but if pupils require us to look after any medical requirements whilst away, please clearly name and hand to a member of staff.  Mr Edlin and Mrs Liley both hold current first aid certificates.

Equipment provided at Alpe d'Huez:

Ski boots
Ski poles
Skis
Helmet

Happy packing and please remember that there are airline restrictions on luggage. You may find this link to the British Airways website useful (please copy & paste into your browser):

http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/checked-baggage-allowances