Explore the land of the free.

Go for something a little different and take a journey across the pond on a visit to the USA. Iconic landmarks, action-packed adventure, breathtaking views, dazzling nightlife or total relaxation, the USA has it in abundance.

The Good Ol’  US of A

New York is the most popular destination of choice and offers a myriad of activity that will leave your group with many wonderful memories, whether the subject focus is art & design, business studies or fashion. Speak with one of our tour advisors if you would like to organise a visit to the USA.

Destinations

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New York
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Washington
The heart of the Salzburger Sportwelt area
The heart of the Salzburger Sportwelt area and home to one of our clients favourite slopes and two of the most popular mountain restaurants – Uncle Tom’s Hut (amazing BBQ burgers) & the Doughnut Hut (egg & bacon doughnut anyone?).
The town nestles between the Grafenberg and Griessenkareck mountains and offers a great range of long blue and red slopes on both mountains ideal for putting miles on your ski legs.
  • Easter Skiing
  • Big Ski Area
  • Younger Children
  • Sole Occupancy
  • Après Ski
  • Resort Height: 2168m (Glacier)
  • No. of Lifts: 270
  • No. of Trails: 144
  • Easy Runs: 145
  • Medium Runs: 181
  • Difficult Runs: 30
  • Skiable Area: 350+ km
  • Longest Run: 3.2km
  • Snow Making: 90% coverage
  • Lift Pass: Salzburger Sportwelt
  • Billiards
  • Bowling
  • Swimming at Aqua Salza Fun Pool
  • Pizza Night
  • Visit to Salzburg
  • Ice-cream Night
  • Mini Golf

Fun, Fun, Fun on the Autobahn

Once you access the Grafenberg Gondola there is no reason to return to the town as you can access all the slopes on both sides of the mountain via the stunning G-Link cable car and from there it is easy to explore the slopes to Alpendorf and Flachau. Beginners will find the sun bathed terrace at the top of the Grafenburg an ideal starting point before heading over to join the progressing skiers on the fabulous long red runs down to the town. Our groups call these runs the ‘Autobahn’ and as the name suggests these are wide open motorway style slopes that are great at building confidence. These long runs mean more time on skis and less time on lifts.

Test your mettle

After jumping on the G-Link the more testing slopes of the Flying Mozart gondola await. Some real leg burners to get your teeth into on this side of the mountain that will push the most advanced skiers. For those wishing to push on further than Flachau there is a free ski bus that will take the groups up to Kleinarl and from there you can ski over to Flachauwinkl and over again into Zauchensee.

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Eat when you’re ready

For lunch there are options at the top, middle and bottom of the mountain but our groups always find their way to Onkel Tom’s Hutte or the Krapfenalm (doughnut house) where they are well received and never go hungry – our instructors stay with the group to ensure everyone has something suitable to eat.

Experience imagination

Imagine a land where the wonderful world of Disney comes alive. Imagine a Disneyland® Park, where make believe is real. And Walt Disney Studios® Park, where the magic of Disney meets the magic of cinema.
Imagine a Disney® Village, where fun and entertainment stay open day and night. Seven Disney® Hotels, where sweet dreams come true in the very heart of the magic. Imagine you are here… In a Resort as big as imagination itself. Welcome to Disneyland® Paris. A holiday destination like no other.

The Magic is Closer than you think.

Top Attractions

Aerosmith Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Indiana Jones
Big Thunder Mountain
Hyperspace Mountain
Alice's Curious Labyrinth
Ratatouille: The Adventure
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Tower of Terror

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Prettiest resort of the Salzburger Sportwelt area
Possibly the prettiest resort of the Salzburger Sportwelt area and home to the famous downhill racer Hermann Maier or the ‘Herminator’ as he was affectionately known, who runs a ski school in the town.
With an incredible number of runs radiating down from the peak of the Griessenkareck Mountain – students can easily spend 45 minutes skiing down the mountain from top to bottom on just one run. Flachau offers a great range of long blue and red slopes with more testing black of the Top Liner lift a great challenge.
  • Easter Skiing
  • Big Ski Area
  • Younger Children
  • Sole Occupancy
  • Après Ski
  • Resort Height: 2168m (Glacier)
  • No. of Lifts: 270
  • No. of Trails: 144
  • Easy Runs: 145
  • Medium Runs: 181
  • Difficult Runs: 30
  • Skiable Area: 350+ km
  • Longest Run: 3.2km
  • Snow Making: 90% coverage
  • Lift Pass: Salzburger Sportwelt
  • Billiards
  • Bowling
  • Swimming at Aqua Salza Fun Pool
  • Pizza Night
  • Visit to Salzburg
  • Ice-cream Night
  • Mini Golf

Great for Learning

There are two main access points – one from the main town and a quieter more group friendly access point at the ‘Rote 8er’ or Red 8 gondola. There is a superb beginner’s area from the mid-station of the Red 8 with a mountain huts for lunch at the bottom or mid-station before heading up to the top of the Flachau ski area to explore the superb tree lined runs of the 3 Spacejet and 3 Starjet chairlifts – all slopes are well linked and superbly prepared and make progression easy for the group.

Build Skiers’ confidence

For beginners starting from the Flachau side there is a large beginner’s area at the top of the Achterjet gondola as well as two restaurants for lunch. The wide, open sunny bowl offers confidence building piste that will soon have everyone skiing over both sides of the mountain.

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Take on the Ski Safari

From the top of the Griessenkareck Mountain groups can also ski down the Flying Mozart runs to get access to the G-Link to return to the Wagrain side of the valley. Indeed, many of our beginners group by the end of the week are taking on the Flachau to Alpendorf ski safari – a great achievement.

A vibrant city for art, fashion, cuisine and culture.

Thanks to its rich history and culture, iconic art and architecture, delicious food and exciting fashion, Europe’s most enchanting city is world renowned. Picasso, Monet, Cezanne, Renoir, Rembrant, Matisse, da Vinci, Van Gogh…the list of some of the most revered artists the world has ever known is endless and Paris has original works by all of them. Inspire your groups with unrivalled opportunities to view masterpieces of stunning art, sculpture and architecture.

Paris is a hub of sensory experiences for food technology groups with culinary delights to inspire. Boulangeries, patisseries and chocolate shops combine with its wonderful café culture to make this a great place for students to further develop their enthusiasm for world cuisine.

Second to none in the world of designer clothing and textiles, Paris allows students to immerse themselves in the history and culture of fashion. The Textile Museum and Pierre Cardin Museum display thousands of couture, costumes, accessories, jewellery and textiles. The Palais Galliera reflects the fashion trends from the late 18th century to the present day and guided fashion tours are in abundance. As the birthplace of Haute Couture and the home to some of the most famous fashion houses, this unique destination provides invaluable opportunity to experience the fashion capital of the world.

Iconic Paris

With world famous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame, Catacombs, Louvre and Trocadero, to a stroll down the Champs Elysees or along the banks of the River Seine, Paris offers an abundance of history and culture. Whether experiencing the pace of city life or relaxing in the many gardens or cafes, this rich cultural experience is one that will be remembered by all who visit.

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Popular Excursions

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History around every corner

For music and science, excursions include the superb concert venues at Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower bandstand, La Madeleine church, the Palais de la Decouverte (Palace of Discovery), the Marie Curie Museum and Futuroscope theme park. A trip to the permanent math exhibition at La Villette Cite de Sciences et de L’Industrie is highly recommended for math students.

Great skiing for all abilities

High up on the snowy slopes, you can discover a boundless freedom. You glide down through the secluded Alpine landscape, surrounded by the breathtakingly beautiful mountain panorama.

Featuring nine resorts in Austria, we can cater for all your needs from beginner skiers to the more accomplished. With a selection of hand-picked hotels, we will ensure you are well looked after by your Austrian hosts.

Resorts

A great starting point for all Salzburg Sportwelt trips
The most popular starting point in the Salzburger Sportwelt area and home to the IBT Ski School and management office. Alpendorf is easily accessible from our most popular accommodation options with a short transfer of between 10 to 20 minutes on average.
  • Easter Skiing
  • Big Ski Area
  • Younger Children
  • Sole Occupancy
  • Après Ski
  • Resort Height: 2168m (Glacier)
  • No. of Lifts: 270
  • No. of Trails: 144
  • Easy Runs: 145
  • Medium Runs: 181
  • Difficult Runs: 30
  • Skiable Area: 350+ km
  • Longest Run: 3.2km
  • Snow Making: 90% coverage
  • Lift Pass: Salzburger Sportwelt
  • Billiards
  • Bowling
  • Swimming at Aqua Salza Fun Pool
  • Pizza Night
  • Visit to Salzburg
  • Ice-cream Night
  • Mini Golf

Slopes for All Abilities

After meeting in the coach park, the group take the short walk to the Kreisten-Alm high speed chair, beside the IBT Office, for the trip up to the meeting area at the Kreisten-Alm restaurant. From there, beginners will start off on the gentle slope beside the restaurant. Intermediate and advanced groups will take the warm up run down to the Buchau gondola to whisk them to the top of the Gernkogel mountain, where they will begin exploring the fabulous, winding red runs back down towards the Gondel Stubel, Kreisten-Alm or Buchau lifts.

Complete the Ski Safari

From the top of the Gernkogel, groups can ski over to the Hirschkogel mountain and spend time on the fabulous, confidence building blue and red runs that head down to the Hirschkogelbahn & Strassalmbahn lifts to return to the peak or head further over to the Sonntagskogel chair that gives access over into the Wagrain area and more fantastic open piste skiing. From there it is a short hop on the G-Link cable car to the Flachau ski area. Indeed, many of our beginners group manage to complete the Flachau to Alpendorf ski safari by the end of the week – a great achievement.

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First Class Food

At lunchtime, the Kreisten-Alm is hard to beat. IBT enjoys a special relationship with the owners and staff with our groups always being treated to that little bit extra. Although other venues are available in the Alpendorf area, once you have tried the Kreisten-Alm, you won’t go anywhere else.

One of the most snow-sure areas in Europe

The beautiful Val di Fiemme offers an experience guaranteed to have everyone yearning to return. We have over 30 seasons working in Val di Fiemme, which we are extremely proud of. Over the years, our groups have enjoyed skiing on the superbly prepared slopes with the professional Scuola Italiana Sci, staying in some of the best group hotels in Europe, enjoying the wonderful Italian hospitality and marvellous cuisine.

  • Quiet
  • Good for Easter
  • 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, Obereggen, Bellamonte & Passo Rolle
  • Pizza Night
  • Ice-Skating
  • Karaoke
  • Disco
Bellamonte
Cermis
Pampeago

Picture-perfect skiing

Encircled by the picturesque Lagorai, Pale di San Martino and Latemar Dolomites the valley boasts one of the most snow sure ski areas in Europe. One ski pass covering a variety of ski areas offering over 160km of some of the best skiing in the Italian Dolomites. Each of the ski areas offers a very different skiing experience, but they all share the same high-quality lift system (consisting mainly of chairlifts and gondolas) and pride in piste preparation that is often quoted as being the best in Europe. The majority of the slopes are over 1700m and this, combined with excellent snow making facilities, ensures great skiing throughout the season from December to mid-April.

Passo Rolle

A small resort at the head of the valley but at the top of the scenery stakes. With the base at almost 2000m the views of the Dolomite Mountains are unbelievable.

The resort is split by the main road with one side offering open rolling piste for that relaxed afternoon skiing that is need after taking on the more challenging rugged side of the resort. A must are the views from the top of the Sagantini and aptly named Paradiso chairs, one on each side of the resort but not to be missed.

Ski Centre Latemar

Most groups begin their week at Ski Centre Latemar – the biggest area of the valley. The wide blue and red graded motorway style runs wind across five valleys of open and tree lined piste. Such is the effect of this area that our returning clients have begun to give the slopes their own names so if you want to ski the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ or take in the view from ‘Grappa Mountain’ just ask.

Beginners will find gentle slopes using modern magic carpets at both areas before heading across the mountains to the progressive blues and reds. As confidence and skill develops skiers will head towards the top of the Tresca bubble express to enjoy the 4km run back to the Pampeago base or the 3.5km run down from the Gardone chair. Advanced skiers will enjoy the off-piste possibilities as well as the challenge of the black Pala di Santa piste.

The Personal Touch

Our hotels are situated along the valley with easy access to the ski areas. All are family owned & run and offer space for only one or two groups, accommodating the students in spacious rooms all with private facilities. The food and standard of service is first class and guests are always made to feel at home and part of the family.

Plenty to See and Do

The traditional valley towns of Cavalese and Predazzo have a relaxing alpine atmosphere and offer excellent facilities including swimming pools, ice rinks, discotheques and a variety of shops; and of course no visit would be complete without a visit to a Pizzeria and Ice Cream Café. The Val di Fiemme is a truly inspiring place to ski and combined with the warm welcome from the locals you will be hard pressed to find anything better in Europe.

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