New Skivolution Summer Activity Holidays

Courchevel is located is located in the heart of the Savoie region of France and is not only one of the best known ski resorts in Europe but a stunning environment in which to spend a stress free summer holiday. The average summer daytime temperatures of between twenty-five and thirty degrees centigrade offer the perfect climate to enjoy the mountain life.

This summer Skivolution are offering an exciting, new activity holiday programme based in our home village of Le Praz. From our own experiences of fantastic summers in Courchevel and numerous enquiries from our customers, we have put together a new style of Skivolution summer holiday, suitable to families and groups of friends alike:

Summer Activities

This is possibly the most important part of your summer holiday and Courchevel certainly won't let you down! From down-hill mountain biking to paragliding, white-water rafting to mountain hiking: there's certainly a lot to offer. As part of your booking, Skivolution will arrange an activity plan to suite your needs, making the appropriate reservations and providing any required transport. More details of the activities on offer are presented below.

Accommodation

Three of the existing Skivolution chalets have been secured for the 2007 summer programme:

Catering

As with our winter programme, a chalet chef and host will look after you during your stay with us. Six catered meals are included with your holiday but, depending on your activity programme and your preferences, these can be either lunches or evening meals. You may also choose to have a catered BBQ at the chalet, on the mountain or by one of the local lakes (all arranged by us)! Our premiere wine selection is also available during meals as are bottled beers (included in the holiday cost).

Availability & Pricing

The summer holidays run Saturday to Saturday, from the 14th July to the 1st September.
Prices are per person per week and include return airport transfer and catered chalet accommodation (as described above):
Chalet Pareloup £399 per person per week
Chalet Nicola £349 per person per week
Chalet Marguerite £349 per person per week
Discounts are available for families, group bookings and entire chalet occupancy.
While flights are not included in the above prices, if you would like us to arrange your flights just let us know and we’ll be happy to help out.

For more information or to make a reservation, +33 (0)6 74 16 37 39 or email here

Summer Activities

The Courchevel area offers a huge range of activities in the summer to suite all needs from adrenaline-pumping hydro-surfing to relaxing mountain strolls. As part of your booking, Skivolution will work with you to put together an activity plan for your holiday to ensure you make the most of your time here.

Leisure Pass. This pass allows access to the following facilities in Courchevel: swimming pool, ice rink (skates included), tennis courts (two hours per week at off peak times) plus ski lifts for the 3 Vallees! Typical cost: 5-day adult pass 32

Mountain Biking. Courchevel is recognised officially as a Mountain Bike Centre and offers 600km of marked paths split into 16 downhill circuits accessible via ski lifts and 13 x-country circuits. If you are a serious MTB rider or simply exploring the mountains the terrain couldn't be better. Routes are graded as with winter slopes so there's plenty to offer everyone from beginners to experts. Typical cost: 1-day lift pass 15e, 7-day lift pass 36e, 1-day bike rental 30e

Mountain Hiking. There are literally miles and miles of tracks around the local mountains, enabling you to explore places not accessible during the winter months (such as the impressive Dent du Villard) and experience some breathtaking views. We offer a packed-lunch service for those wanting to spend the entire day exploring! Typical cost: Free (excluding packed-lunch!)

Golf. There is a 9 hole golf course in Courchevel and an 18 hole (par 71) course in Meribel.

Road cycling. The national sport in France and this area is a mecca for both the competitive and touring cyclist. Surrounded by the mythical cols often seen in the Tour de France - a day trip could take you to the Col de Madeleine, Col d'Isère or the brutal Col de Galiber. However you do not need to climb huge mountains, the valley riding is beautiful, on superb roads, where car drivers respect you.

Hydrospeeding. This adrenaline-pumping sport involves wearing a padded wetsuit and flippers, jumping into a local river and navigating the river's rapids (along with your friends and a guide, of course!). Typical cost: 45e

Canyoning. Another sport for the adventurous: you'll ride down the river, land in pools, slide and slip over toboggans and abseil down cascades and falls. Canyoning is fun and athletic and can be shared with friends and family from 8 years old. Typical cost: 40e

Base de Loisirs. This is the French for Leisure Base, one of our local ones being by Aime (about a 25 minute drive from Le Praz). There are numerous public BBQ's available, a swimming lake and a long cycling and running track along the valley. Great for a relaxed day out! Typical cost: Free

Via Ferrata. Basically rock climbing along a guided route, there are several options available including an unusual itinerary overhanging the Rosiere lake. The climb takes 2 hours and covers a distance of 550m of cables and 2 monkey bridges. Typical cost: 30e

Italian Day Trip. From Courchevel you can take the valley road to Bourg-St-Maurice and then drive over the Col du Petit St Bernard into Italy. This route is inaccessible during the winter (being covered in deep snow and skiers!) and offers amazing views. La Thuile, the first village once over the Italian boarder, is a great place to stop and have lunch. Other day trip options include Turin (90 minutes drive) or a circular tour of some Alpine resorts. Typical cost: £30 for the minibus and driver.

Annecy Day Trip. As many of you will have seen on your winter holiday airport transfers, Annecy and its lake offer some stunning views. Only seventy-five minutes away, the day can be spent exploring the beautiful city centre or checking out the lake's various water sports (sailing, wakeboarding, pedelos etc.

More about summer facilities and activities at courchevel.com