Bishopston CS Ski Trip 2001

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• Bishopston CS Ski Trip 2005
• St Sorlin, France

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St Sorlin dArves
www.saintsorlindarves.com
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Travel Information

• Depart on Friday 11th of February at 8.00pm from
  Bishopston Comprehensive School
• Arrive at St Sorlin at the UCPA centre on
  Saturday 5.00pm
• Leave for Bishopston on Friday 18th at 9.00pm
• Arrive at school on Saturday 3pm
• There will be 12 staff on the trip.

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Staff accompanying the group

• Mrs Rhian Williams
• Miss Sian Williams
• Miss Kay Kaniche
• Mrs Christine Smith
• Miss Andrea Chelly

• Mr Arwyn Harris
• Mr Gareth Maunder
• Mr Andrew Bartley
• Mr Martin Lloyd
• Mr Dave Barker
• Mr Andrew Thomas
• Mr Darren Hicks

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The Journey

• It is a long time on the coach and no singing is
  allowed before the Severn bridge.
• We arrive at Dover late that evening to catch the
  1 am ferry
• 12 hours of driving across France we arrive at
  St Sorlin at approx 5pm.
• There is a video on the bus basically designed
  for sloppy sentimental films with good music and
  lots of laughs or cartoons
• Things to bring
• Packed lunch.
• Entertainment cards, magazine, walkman.
• Travel pillow.
• Plenty of sweets for staff.

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On Arrival

• After surviving the intrepid journey on the
  mountain goat, we arrive at our centre.
• Rooms will be allocated, consisting of 4-5 pupils
  per room.
• Once introduced to the centre staff and
  instructors, groups are allocated.
• Pupils are reminded that they have to carry their
  own case and some will have a few flights of
  stairs to climb, be warned.

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Accommodation

• Accommodation is based at the UCPA Centre these
  are licensed by the French govt to promote
  activities in the mountains
• It is located in the centre of town 5min walk
  from the lifts.
• Rooms are of either 4 or 5 persons with shower
  facilities on each floor.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are provided.
• Mostly French cuisine is on offer and is of an
  excellent standard.
• There is an entertainment room containing pool
  table and sound system.

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Saint Sorlin Village
UCPA
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The Skiing

• St Sorlin has plenty of skiing to suit all skiers
  ability.
• It is largely quiet and lift queues are minimal.
• The slopes are ideally suited for the beginner
  and intermediate with a large variety of wide
  open green and blue runs.
• For the advanced there are plenty of testing reds
  and blacks.

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Ski Lessons

• Ski lessons are taken by the very experienced
  UCPA Ski school based at our centre.
• There will be two 2 ½ hour sessions one in the
  morning and one after Lunch.
• All abilities are catered for with a Giant Slalom
  race at the end of the week with prize ceremony
  and certificates.
• Groups are ability based and of no more than
  10-12 pupils.
• There is one instructor with each group, and a
  teacher with general supervision duties

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Ski Clothing

• The mountains are an unpredictable environment
  and you should dress appropriately.
• The key to being comfortable is in the layers
  that you wear.
• 1st layer thermal layer, close to the skin and
  close fitting designed to wick away sweat and
  still keep you warm.
• 2nd layer middle layer designed primarily for
  warmth. You can have a couple of thin middle
  layers or just have one thicker one.
• 3rd layer outer layer designed for protection
  from the elements, wind, snow and the cold.
• It is also paramount that a hat is worn, as most
  of the bodies heat is lost via the head.
• It is recommended you wear socks designed for
  skiing it will help with your comfort levels.
  Gloves and eye wear are also vital. As is sun
  cream.

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Important Info

• You will make lots of friendships on the holiday,
  new and old but your best friend for the week
  will be your lift pass.
• Without it you do not ski and more importantly
  you will annoy your instructor, group and staff
  so do not forget it.
• Remember your gloves, hat and sun cream
  altitude has an intensifying affect on the suns
  rays and temperature decreases the higher you go.
• Any spending money (no more than 100) will be
  kept by staff in the centres safe and there will
  be regular banking sessions. Monies will need to
  be in Euros.
• Any valuables you bring with you are your
  responsibility and yours alone, no blame will be
  given if it is lost or damaged.

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Entertainment

• There will be a complete evening entertainment
  programme
• There is table tennis and a pool table in the
  entertainment room.
• There is a sound system used for discos and
  karaoke, so get your all singing and all dancing
  hats on.
• A games evening, board games, cards, pool
  tournament or table tennis tournament can be
  arranged.
• Music quiz testing your musical knowledge, can
  you beat the staff.
• And a whole lot more, you will just have to wait
  and see.

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Party time
Or chill out time
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Apres ski- Inside
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And outside
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Check List

• Hat, gloves and goggles/sun glasses.
• Sun Cream and lip cream.
• Layers of clothing
• Thermal layer underwear and long-johns.
• Mid-layer polo neck t-shirt and jumper/fleece.
• Outer-layer salopettes ski Jacket.
• Ski socks
• Lift pass holder passport photo
• Passport
• E111 form
• Currency 100 max in Euros sealed in named
  envelope.
• Throat Sweets
• Casual wear

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You are a guest in France, respect the people,
their culture and their country. Try to speak
the lingo, practice your French, Mr Lloyd will be
pleased.