Y7 -10 Ski Residential Trip to Andorra 2026

Please note that all of the details provided below are SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  The illustrations are taken from previous years’ trips and cannot be guaranteed.  

Audience: Year 7-10 (Priority for Year 10, ballot for remaining applicants)
Trip Organiser: Mr G Marshall - James (Teacher of History)  & Mr M Moore (Teacher of English)                                  
Approx Cost Per Pupil:

£TBC - Excl passport, ETIAS  & preparatory lessons etc.

(Last year's trip cost - £1399. Subject to change, for information only)

Estimate Deposit: £200 (Upon application)
Limited Places: 64 (Missed ppportunity criteria may apply)
Passport Required:  A British Citizen’s Passport must be issued less than 10 years before entering the EU countries France and Spain when travelling to Andorra and valid for at least 3 months after the day intended to leave. Other none - EU nationals might require a double-entry visa or proof of UK residency. 
EHIC & GHIC cards: The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) are not valid in Andorra. Students will be covered by HCCST travel and medical insurance. However the valid card will be required when crossing EU countries.
Usual Month of Departure: April (Dates to be confirmed in the Trip Bulletin)
Opens for Applications: TBC
Usual Days: Saturday - Sunday
Usual Duration: 9 Days (8 Nights)
Usual Departure Time: Lunchtime
Usual Departure Meeting Point: Front of school
Usual Return Time: Early afternoon
Usual Return Meeting Point: Front of school
Term Time or Holiday: Holiday
Method(s) of Transport: Coach
Accommodation: Hotel Cervol, Andorra la Vella (or similar)

Final details will be provided upon confirmation that your child has been allocated a place.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Snowsports Experience is open to all students regardless of their level of experience on the slopes. Novice and experienced skiers and snowboarders can be catered for. For the last 10 years we have been to Tonale in Italy, but we have also visited Andorra and France over the past 30 years. 

The venue for the proposed 2025 trip will be the Andorra ski resort Grandvalira. The group will be staying at Hotel Cervol - 3-star hotel located very close to the historic centre and 15 minutes walk from the famous shoping area, Avenida Meritxell.

The experience will include: 

  • Luxury Coach transfer from Fleet to and from the final destination
  • Crossing by Ferry
  • Six nights half board accommodation
  • Lunches at Grandvalira
  • Six days 5hr skiing/snowboarding lessons 
  • Six days lift pass
  • Snowsports equipment hire
  • Local ‘Tourist Tax’ 
  • Hoodies 
  • Evening entertaiment
  • Swimming & Toboggans
  • Hampshire County Council School Journey/Travel Cover

Students who are new to Snowsports will be required to undertake lessons prior to the trip.  Whilst this may be facilitated by the school, parents should be prepared both for this additional expense and to provide transport to and from the training venue.

IMPORTANT: Activities will be led by qualified ski/snowboarding instructors, however parents/guardians should accept that, by their nature, snow sports activities may involve some level of risk which cannot be fully eliminated.

 

SAMPLE INTINERARY

Day One

Depart school

Dover to Calais ferry crossing

Coach transfer to Andorra

 

Day Two

Check-in into Hotel

First day ski fit

Lunch at Andorra La Vella

Evening meal

Evening entertainment

 

Day Three

Breakfast at accommodation

Ski Lessons

Lunch at Andorra La Vella

Shopping in Andorra La Vella

Pizza night

 

Day Four

Breakfast at accommodation

Ski Lessons

Lunch at Andorra La Vella

Swimming/ toboggans

Evening meal

 

Day Five

Breakfast at accommodation

Ski Lessons

Lunch at Andorra La Vella

Bowling

Evening meal

 

Day Six

Breakfast at accommodation

Ski Lessons

Lunch at Andorra La Vella

Evening meal

Evening entertainment

 

Day Seven

Breakfast at accommodation

Ski Lessons

Lunch at Andorra La Vella

Evening meal

Evening entertainment

 

Day Eight

Breakfast at accommodation

Ski Lessons

Lunch at Andorra La Vella

Evening meal

Journey home

 

Day Nine

Calais to Dover ferry crossing

Arrival into UK

Arrive at school

 

 

 


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