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Some of the best scenery you’ll find in Italy
The resort of Folgaria is situated in the highlands of the Trentino Valley and boasts some of the best scenery you’ll find in Italy. This elegant village has style, character and is full of charm. Folgaria is a well-established Italian resort and in recent years has received huge investment including, a new lift system, remodelled piste and extended ski areas – all contributing in making Folgaria an ideal location for school groups.
- Quiet
- Younger Children
- Sole Occupancy
- Resort Height: 1168m
- No. of Lifts: 22
- No. of Trails: 42
- Easy Runs: 20
- Medium Runs: 17
- Difficult Runs: 3
- Skiable Area: 100km
- Longest Run: 4.5km
- Snow Making: 100% coverage
- Lift Pass: Folgaria & Fiorentini
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Outdoor Ice Skating on Lake Lavarone
- Ten-Pin Bowling
- Discos
- Pizza Night
- Sports Centre
- Horse-Drawn Sled Trips
- Museums
More than Just Skiing
The friendly locals offer a warm welcome and if you venture to the pedestrianised center of the village it offers good shopping and coffee shops for some chill out time off the slopes. Folgaria benefits from further investment which can be found in the après ski facilities including a new ice rink, swimming pool and games hall in the main town itself. Folgaria is earning a fantastic reputation as one of the top ski resorts for school travel in Italy and has our groups returning year after year.Skiing for All, All Season Long
Folgaria’s ski area is home to over 100km of piste. Skiing through tree-lined pistes on well-maintained slopes, Folgaria has exciting ski to offer, ideal for all levels of skiers. There is terrain for beginners and large areas for intermediate skiers. Wide ski slopes makes this resort the ideal destination for your pupils to learn to ski or develop their skills.
Your beginner groups can look forward to quick progression from nursery slopes to more advanced runs as their confidence grows. Intermediate and advanced skiers will enjoy a great choice of lifts from Folgaria connecting to neighbouring areas.
Most runs are snow cannon protected to ensure great snow coverage all season making impressive conditions for the perfect ski trip.
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Perfect for Schools
Ski equipment is stored at the base station so no need to load and unload the coach each day. The child friendly ski school will ensure that the pupils make the most of their stay and the majority will be skiing the whole mountain by the end of the week. With new runs and lifts planned (including a gondola from Folgaria to the top of Fondo Grande) plus further investment in the après ski side, Folgaria looks set to confirm its position as one of the best school group venues in Italy.UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Remarkable landscapes and breathtaking scenery make Naples and the Amalfi Coast the ideal destination, particularly for geography groups.
Walk through history
Take a trip to the cultural heritage site of Naples, with its narrow alleyways and catacombs, or walk the ancient streets in nearby Pompeii. Study the effects of volcanic disruption from the mighty Mount Vesuvius and investigate the buried towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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The experience of a lifetime
The Amalfi coast, declared World Heritage status by UNESCO, is an area of outstanding beauty that provides an excellent opportunity for students to explore coastal processes and tourism.
The agreeable climate and seductive landscape of this striking region of Italy will ensure your groups expand their knowledge and have the experience of a lifetime.
The largest ski area in the Val di Fiemme
The largest ski area in the Val di Fiemme offering a wide range of slopes across 5 picturesque valleys. A real cultural experience as you head from the mainly Italian speaking Pampeago area and ski over to the mainly German speaking Obereggen resort – it pays to be tri-lingual in this area.
Our groups have run out of superlatives when trying to describe the beauty of the area, the slopes, the ski school and warmth of the people to us so all we can say is come and see at first-hand the resort that has left pupils and staff speechless.
- Quiet
- Easter Skiing
- Big Ski Area
- Younger Children
- Sole Occupancy
- Après Ski
- Resort Height: 2500m
- No. of Lifts: 45
- No. of Trails: 84
- Easy Runs: 49
- Medium Runs: 47
- Difficult Runs: 17
- Skiable Area: 160km
- Longest Run: 7km
- Snow Making: Over 80%
- Lift Pass: Val di Femme, Oberggen, Bellamonte & Passo Rolle
- Pizza Night
- Ice-Skating
- Karaoke
- Disco
All-Season Skiing
A large network of mainly red and blue runs are spread across 5 valleys from the town of Predazzo into the hub of Pampeago and then across to Obereggen. A very snow sure area offering most of the skiing above 1700m, the Pampeago area offers great conditions all season long.
Most groups start from the Pampeago area with the main beginners slopes and meeting areas just above the car park (or the Sporthotel Pampeago if you are staying there) on the Latemar lift. A large wide snow bowl is a great starting area for beginners with two chairlifts to ensure a quick return. Progression is easy with numerous gentle blue and red runs winding their way across three valleys towards Obereggen, all linked with fast, comfortable chair lifts. A stop in the middle valley at the top of the Absam Maierl 6 person chairlift offers some of the most up-close and breathtaking views of the Dolomites in the area. Groups will ski on tree lined trails and more open motorway style slopes – all immaculately prepared. This superb preparation aids learning as pupils can trust the slopes under their skis and not worry about hitting rogue patches of ice etc. A better learning environment makes for a more confidence-building experience.
Challenges for Every Level of Skier
Progressing skiers will take on the more challenging slopes of Grappa Mountain, Chairway to Heaven and the Race Track (named by our groups – just ask for the full story.) on the Agnello side of the mountain before taking on the testing long black and red runs heading down from the top of the Passo Feudo chairlift to the Refugio Gardone (where the cable car from Predazzo arrives). For the ultimate challenge the Pala di Santa offers a deceptively easy start into a steep black run that will test the most advanced skiers. Overall every level of skier will find more than enough to challenge and push them during their visit and our ski school will ensure that every pupil reaches the best of their potential and has an unforgettable trip.Accommodation
Hungry? You’re Spoilt for Choice
Food and the Italians go hand in hand and we use at least 5 different mountain restaurants in the resort. Students and staff get offered plenty of variety, from pizza and pasta to burgers and bratwurst all tastes can be catered for. The only problem might be skiing on a very full stomach after lunch.Vibrant city that is bursting with visitor attractions.
Right here at home, York is a firm favourite with our school groups. Just two hours by train from London and easily accessible from any part of the country, it is a vibrant city that is bursting with visitor attractions.
York is steeped in cultural heritage, with its Roman and Norse ancestry, and the city is resplendent with beautiful architecture and iconic landmarks, such as York Minster – one of the world’s most impressive cathedrals.
A trip down memory lane
Students can capture stunning views of the countryside and experience York’s stormy history with a visit to Clifford’s Tower, where Roger de Clifford was executed for treason and hanged in chains from the tower walls.Accommodation
Excellent Excursions
The Jorvik Viking Centre is a recreation of the past and home to one of the most astonishing discoveries of recent times (which revealed the living environment of the Viking-Age city of Jorvik). Add to these; the Railway Museum, the Castle Museum, York Maze, York Dungeon, the famous shopping street “The Shambles” and you have the makings of a perfect trip.Rich in monuments, museums and churches.
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and is the region’s most popular city. Rich in monuments, museums and churches, the entire city centre was recorded in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
The Birthplace of Beauty
From the 14th to 16th centuries, Florence rose to become one of the most important cities in Europe. Exceptional artists, architects and writers such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli transformed Florence into the heart of the Renaissance. Places of interest include the Uffizi Gallery; Galleria dell’Accademia (home to Michelangelo’s statue of David); the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore; and Ponte Vecchio.Accommodation
Popular Excursions
- Baptistery of San Giovanni
- Florence Cathedral
- Gallerie dell’Accademia
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Ponte Vecchio
- The Boboli Gardens
- The Gallery of Modern Art
- The Pitti Palace
- Uffizi Gallery
Feel inspired in Florence
This beautiful region is also an inspirational location for bands, choirs, orchestras and other music groups. On a visit to this delightful city, relax in the splendid Boboli Gardens with their antique statues, grottoes and fountains.
Amazing views of the Dolomites
Just a short cable car ride from the town of Cavalese and around 10 to 20 minutes from the majority of our hotels in the Val di Fiemme, Cermis offers high, snow-sure, testing skiing and amazing views of the Dolomites and surrounding area. Many groups use the cable car to spend some time in the medieval town before heading back to their hotel.
- Quiet
- Easter Skiing
- Big Ski Area
- Younger Children
- Sole Occupancy
- Après Ski
- Resort Height: 2500m
- No. of Lifts: 45
- No. of Trails: 84
- Easy Runs: 49
- Medium Runs: 47
- Difficult Runs: 17
- Skiable Area: 160km
- Longest Run: 7km
- Snow Making: Over 80%
- Lift Pass: Val di Femme, Oberggen, Bellamonte & Passo Rolle
- Pizza Night
- Ice-Skating
- Karaoke
- Disco
Snow Guaranteed
Two large snow sure bowls and a long chute run to the valley make up the Cermis area. Cermis has the best snow record in the valley and you are always guaranteed the best conditions and piste preparation here. The first bowl above the Eurotel and gondola top station offers beginners a large wide play area to finish the week before heading down the 4.5km Via del Bosco to the mid-station. Progressing skiers head over into the ‘back bowl’ served by the Prafiori chairlift to explore the long red runs and many off-piste options with their instructor. Those up for the challenge of the Olympia runs may start off with a few runs on the Costabella and Carlo Donei slopes and when ready they can have a go at the first section before the more challenging Olympia 2 (which offers stunning views across the valley) and then the more relaxed red slope of Olympia 3.Food for Every Taste
For lunch the Rifugio Paion at 2250m is the preferred option. You can enjoy a wide range of fantastic freshly cooked Italian food or go for one of the ever popular burgers or bratwurst from the BBQ on the sun terrace. Lunch in the mountains – a truly magical experience in the Val di Fiemme.
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Take on the Olympia
Slightly smaller than the other ski areas in the Val di Fiemme we visit the Cermis area towards the end of your ski tour. By that time the groups will be ready to face the monster Olympia run – all 3 parts and 7.2km of it.The world’s greatest collection of art treasures.
Italy has an extraordinary wealth of culture for visitors to delve into, from Romanesque to Renaissance to the modern culture of a thriving European nation.
History, Art and Culture
The country really does have it all: one of the most contrasting and beautiful landscapes in Europe; thousands of years of turbulent history; the world’s greatest collection of art treasures (many on display in spectacular cities and buildings); a favourable climate; and a delightful and authentic gastronomy.Destinations
Some of the most stunning scenery of any ski resort in Europe
Just a short drive from the town of Predazzo and around 30 minutes from Cavalese, the truly beautiful mountain offers simply some of the most stunning scenery of any ski resort in Europe.
Bellamonte punches way above its size in terms of skiable area, piste preparation and atmosphere. A firm favourite with our clients visiting the Val di Fiemme many choose to spend most of their time in this area.
- Quiet
- Easter Skiing
- Big Ski Area
- Younger Children
- Sole Occupancy
- Après Ski
- Resort Height: 2500m
- No. of Lifts: 45
- No. of Trails: 84
- Easy Runs: 49
- Medium Runs: 47
- Difficult Runs: 17
- Skiable Area: 160km
- Longest Run: 7km
- Snow Making: Over 80%
- Lift Pass: Val di Femme, Oberggen, Bellamonte & Passo Rolle
- Pizza Night
- Ice-Skating
- Karaoke
- Disco
Get to the Snow – Fast
The Bellamonte / Alpe Lusia ski area offers skiing on two sides of the mountain. The Bellamonte side is the main starting point for our groups and the wide gentle slopes are accessed by the new fast Castelir gondola cuts the ascent time from 22 minutes down to 8 minutes – getting you on the snow faster than ever. The sweeping blue runs down the mountain offer a superb teaching environment and our professional ski school will ensure that your pupils develop their skills to the best of their ability, with the possibility to spend some time in the snow cross park. Skiers of all levels will love the best ‘home’ run in the valley – at almost 6km long the run from the top of the Campo Laste chairlift down the Zirmes, Le Fassane & Castelir slopes is a cruisers delight and a great leg burner to finish your day.Challenging Runs and Long Descents
The rolling piste of the La Clune run leads you down to the stunning ‘Trolls Café’ a must see for it’s themed basement restaurant. Take the La Clune lift and head to the Alpe Lusia where you will discover a couple of challenging black runs plus a few testing reds, forming a long descent of almost 4km down to the Moena Gondola. You will also find a few relaxing blue runs plus the fun of another ski cross park.Accommodation
Vistas and Pizzas
One visit and you too will fall in love with the Beautiful Mountain and discover why so many of our groups put this resort number 1 on their list when they visit the Val di Fiemme. For lunch, no one goes hungry in Bellamonte. The food served at El Zirmo or the Rifugio Bucaneve disappears as fast as it appears, including the enormous cart-wheel pizzas. If you are on the Alpe Luisa side, the Chalet Valbona offers refined dining and the Agri-Bar a more rustic experience that makes it well worth a visit.The magical beauty of the Northern Lights await.
An ideal destination for school groups looking for a breathtaking and unforgettable educational experience outside the classroom. Whether Leisure & Tourism, Art & Design or Geography, this unique location has it all. The landscape is rugged and beautiful, the people are warm and welcoming and the culture is rich and appealing.
Reykjavik is a vibrant metropolis, well-known for its easy-going culture and incredibly fresh cuisine, whilst considered among the safest and most eco-friendly in the world. With galleries, museums and theatres supporting a vibrant and sophisticated artistic cultural scene from the avant-garde to the historical, combined with the beauty of the Northern Lights, sights such as the majestic Hallgrimskirkja Church and the relaxing and healing benefits of the nearby hot springs and lagoons, the possibilities are endless.
This stunning destination provides an unrivalled mix of geological wonders bringing education to life for students. An unforgettable, once in a lifetime opportunity to discover geothermal and tectonic activity, renewable energy, powerful waterfalls, raging rivers, glaciers, volcanos and caves all in one diverse landscape awaits. Visits to Thingvellar National Park, Kerid Crater, The Blue Lagoon, Strokur Geyser, the Eldhruan Lava Fields, the black sand beaches and basalt caves at Vik and the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall are the very tip of the iceberg when it comes to the massive range of opportunities Iceland presents.
A Vibrant and Modern Metropolis
As well as experiencing Iceland’s natural wonders, a trip to Reykjavík will provide your group with plenty of culture. This cosmopolitan city’s galleries, museums and theatres will take you on a journey from ancient to avant-garde.
Stunning Geological Landscapes
The beautiful Golden Circle tour offers some of the most amazing sights. Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Fridheimar Greenhouses all in one day!
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Popular Excursions
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