The English International College
Skiing in Switzerland 13th-20th February 2016
Staying in
Arosa at the
BASIC
HOTEL
Skiing is..
fun
exciting
skilful
active
aspirational
social
energising
invigorating
uplifting
almost surreal
perfect happiness
Welcome to
For the past 23 years we have
been arranging ski trips for school
and adult groups to Arosa in south
eastern Switzerland.
Our aim is to help you plan and enjoy
your perfect ski holiday in the Swiss
Alps.
Every season new children and
families come and join us to
experience the fabulous skiing on
offer, so please enjoy our brochure,
we look forward to welcoming you
in resort.
Let us...
The Ski Company
..take you to
Majestic mountains, superb skiing,
excellent ski schools.
With such an overwhelming natural
backdrop, many visitors are lured to
Switzerland to experience the pristine
mountains and the untouched
outdoors.
Switzerland truly represents the
awesome beauty of the Alps, from
the lush deep lakes to the highest
mountain peak, from the rich green
forests to the enduring snow of the
glaciers.
Great scenery, high quality, fantastic
service, an endless choice of
activities, Switzerland has it all so
come and see for yourself what the
fuss is all about.
Switzerland
..so begins
The final leg of your journey to Arosa
begins at Chur. From here you are
in for a treat, one of the world’s top
10 scenic railway journeys through
to your destination.
The carriages, in the blue & yellow of
Arosa, cross the elegant Langwieser
Viaduct and up on through the snow
covered forests, an incredible climb
of 1000 metres in just 26 kilometres.
When you pull into Arosa, you know
your Alpine Adventure has begun.
the adventure
..to Ski
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the
Sherlock Holmes books and an avid
sportsman, wrote of his pioneering
ski adventures in Arosa.
It is easy to see why, when you visit
the spectacular resort, situated at
1800 metres above sea level in a
mountain bowl surrounded by high
peaks.
The variety of runs has something for
everyone; easy access for beginners,
immaculately groomed slopes for
intermediates and a wondrous
amount of off-piste.
The ski area of Arosa is linked to
Lenzerheide giving you 225 kms of
slopes on a single lift pass.
Arosa and Lenzerheide
..and stay in
Arosa has been a popular place to
relax, recover and enjoy the clean
mountain air for more than 100
years.
Everything in Arosa can be reached
by foot or by the free bus to give
you access to a vast array of shops
and a diverse selection of wonderful
restaurants.
With peaks rising all around you, a
walk through Arosa is a string of post
card perfect views and picturesque
mountain scenes.
Achieving the seemingly impossible,
the village retains its very traditional
feel yet combines it with the
Swiss‑German efficiency of a
modern ski resort; everything the
winter sports enthusiast could wish
for.
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The accommodation that we use is
a new concept for Arosa and offers
good quality at affordable prices,
refurbished and re-branded as the
ironically named Basic Hotel - click
and see for yourself
Most of the rooms are spacious and
stylish and all rooms have en-suite
facilities.
The hotel has a relaxed atmosphere
whilst retaining that feeling of Swiss
efficiency.
Perfectly located right in the middle
of the village it ideal for a great alpine
holiday both on and off the slopes.
Breakfast and evening meals are
offered as a buffet to give you choice
and convenience.
Basic Hotel
..and ski with
The Swiss Ski School is rightly
regarded as the best in the world
and the Swiss Ski School in Arosa is
a shining example.
Their uniforms are not the traditional
red and white; they proudly wear blue
and yellow, the distinctive colours of
the village of Arosa.
The ski school offers a wide range of
ski and snowboard lessons taught
by a highly motivated and passionate
team of instructors.
Their professionalism, knowledge
and experience remains unmatched.
Add to this the most important
ingredients; feeling safe and having
fun and you will have an unforgettable
experience on the mountain and
finish each day with a smile on your
face.
the experts
..only
Horses racing on a frozen lake,
hot air balloons hovering over the
mountains, watching the Swiss
national team play ice hockey, the
snowboard world championships,
sleigh rides around town and that
distinctive blue & yellow everywhere
you go, you may see all of this at
the end of an amazing alpine train
journey… Arosa
in Arosa
Our guests and friends
return to us year after year.
So why not come along?
“The best trip ever!”
Blackheath High School
UK
“The whole package
you laid on was, as
always, fantastic.”
St Christopher’s School
Bahrain
I just wanted to say a
very big thank you to
you and your team for
an excellent ski trip.
Doha Montessori School
Qatar
“I have absolutely no
reservation at all in
recommending The Ski
Company for school parties
of all ages and abilities.”
Gateway Academy
UK
“Our group had an
unforgettable experience
and we’d like to thank you
all for that.”
Dubai American Academy
UAE
The Ski Company, 4A Nelson Arcade, Nelson Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9JB
Tel: 020 8858 9535 Fax: 020 8858 5511 www.skicompany.net Email: [email protected]