ITALY: Bormio - World Cup race venue in an hisotric town.

The resort
Bormio is an up market ski resort with a long history; it has Romanesque architecture and its own Roman baths. Located in the central Alps Lombardy region, the town has a distinctly Italian flavour with a multitude of shops, cafes and restaurants from which to watch the world go by.

Apres-ski
There is a wide range of additional activities that can be arranged as part of your itinerary that includes: Swimming, Thermal Baths, Pizza night, Bowling (Sondrio), Night-skiing, Cinema, Disco.

Ski facts: Resort range: 1225 - 3017 on Stelvio Glacier.
Difficult: 9% Intermediate: 43% Easy: 48%

The skiing
The skiing is fairly limited despite the international reputation of the resort. Skiing is located on Cima Banca. The 39km available are mainly for beginners and intermediates as only 9% of the resort is for advanced skiers. The advantage of skiing at Bormio is that it's an excellent place to learn. The ski schools are highly respected and snow conditions are generally reliable with high snow sure pistes supported by snow cannon. The lift pass covers adjacent resorts such as Santa Caterina but are not connected, except by bus.

Your accommodation
We work with several hotels in the town. They have been selected for their quality and location in relation to both the town and the slopes. Our main 3* hotel is located in a quiet part of the resort, close to the Bormio 2000 cable-car and a short walk from the town centre. It has recently been renovated and offers a high standard of comfort, including both international and local cuisine, a bar with lunch counter at the base of the pistes and a large sun terrace. Rooms are well equipped with a safe and en-suite facilities.

What your holiday includes
* 6 days area lift pass
* 6 days ski or snowboard hire
* Entrance for evening activities
* Return travel by fully equipped executive coach
* Reservations for evening activities
* 6 days instruction for 4 hours a day
* 7 days en-suite accommodation, full or half board basis.

Not included
* We recommend insurance through your LEA
* Snowboarding supplement £35
* Ski clothing hire as required

Holiday price: 9 days
Based on 40 students
Hotel 3* FB From £640