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Ski and Snowboard Hire |
Ski and Boarders Guided Groups |
| EGSW Ski School prices frozen at 2009 rates |
****20% reduction ****
from our 2009 prices
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Free & exclusivley for Passholders* |
| We have all levels of Ski and Snowboard classes from beginner to advanced. In addition Evolution 2 have daily Fine Skills workshops for those of you who just need your technique refreshing a little or want to tune up a particular area of your skiing. Private Lessons are also available. |
With the majority of the equipment hire shops in the resort participating in our scheme we can guarrantee that you will not find equipment of a similar standard available anywhere in the resort for better rates. All equipment must be booked in advance to receive the discounted rates |
From Sunday through to Thursday our volunteer guides will be taking groups on tours of Espace Killy. Weather permitting we will also be organising some Off Piste Excursions under the supervision of Evolution 2's professional High Mountain Guides (*the off piste guiding is chargable) |
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Ski and Snowboard Hire |
We have renegociated our ski and snowboard equipment hire deals so now, not only do you continue to have the biggest selection of NEW skis, boots, and freestyle / freeride boards available from the majority of the shops throughout all three centres of Tignes and across Espace Killy in Val d'Isère but we have negociated a 20% reduction in the hire costs from our 2009 rates. Giving European Gay Ski Week guests access to what are probably the lowest individual hire prices available in the resort.
Boots hurting? Skis too long? Suffering from a bent pole? Simply pull into one of our partner shops, show your event pass and they will do whatever they can to assist .
Click here to go to a list of our equipment suppliers to view the brands & ranges of equipment our individual suppliers have available. Particular brands & ranges are subject to availability on the day of the comencement of your hire. |
6 Day Ski or Snowboard Packs - Includes Skis & Poles or Snowboard, Boots, Crash Helmet and Damage Insurance
Sports Ski or Snowboard Packs
The skis are suitable for beginners through to low intermediates. the snowboards available in this option are suitable for beginners through to advanced boarders |
€64.50 |
Performance Ski & Snowboard Packs
Suitable for moderate intermediates through to advanced skiers and Boarders and includes this seasons, top of the range,name brand and skis and snowboards, Performance Snowboard Pack - not available from Ski Republic |
€79.50 |
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6 Day Skis or Snowboard only - Includes Ski's & Poles or Snowboard , plus Crash Helmet and Damage Insurance
Sports Skis or Snowboard only
For a range of Ski options suitable for beginners through to low intermediates, the Snowboards available in this option are suitable for beginners through to advanced boarders |
€45.00 |
Performance Skis or Snowboard only
For a range of ski & snowboard options suitable for moderate intermediates through to advanced skiers & boarders
and includes this seasons, top of the range,name brand skis and snowboards - not available from Ski Republic |
€60.00 |
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Ski and Snowboard School
| Evolution 2 - one of the most visible ski schools in Tignes has been working with us for the last two years providing 'gay friendly' instructors who work to the highest standards. They again, will be creating, specifically for the European Gay Ski Week guests, Europe's only gay ski & boarding courses. |
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Tuition With Evolution 2 Ski School
- Exclusively gay ski school groups (although we can't make any promises about the instructor...).
- Maximum number of people in each group: 6 - 9 people. This optimises learning time and ensures close attention is paid to all group members. These classes are subject to a minimum of 5 people per class. If there are 4 or less people in a particular ability class you will be transfered to a general ski school class of the same ability or offered a full refund.
- Morning only lessons (excluding beginners) - allowing you time to socialise and enjoy a leisurely lunch on the mountain, prior to sloping off to play with your friends.
- 5 day courses allowing you to join the other European Gay Ski Week Guests for your last day
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Beginners Course - mornings and afternoons Sunday - Thursday
(10.30 - 12.30 & 14.30 - 16.30) |
€168.00 |
Non-Beginners Lessons - 3 hours daily* x 5 days:
(10.00 - 13.00) |
€126.00 |
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For Fine Skills courses, for private lessons or if you have any questions regarding Ski School either call Evolution 2 on 0033 4 79 40 09 04 or go to the Evolution 2 website when booking make sure you tell them you are a European Gay Ski Week Passholder (on arrival at Evolution 2 for your lessons you will be asked to produce your event pass).
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Ski and Snowboard Guiding
| Our Guides' meeting point is in the tent with the rainbow flags at the bottom of the Grande Motte in the area between the Claret and Boulin Chairs and the Tichot Chair. The Guides depart with thier groups at 10.00 promptly every morning except Friday. There will be a maximum of 3 snowboarding groups depending on demand. If either all the ski groups or all the snowboard groups fill up in the morning there will be overflow guided groups in the afternoon. These places will be allocated in the morning at the Guides' meeting point. |
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The groups are not all the same and cater for people with different preferences for how they Ski or Board. For 2010 the groups will be roughly based on the following:-
- Group 1 - The Libertignes - Harder, Faster, Steeper, Deeper
- Group 2 - The Serpentignes - Bumps and Grinds
- Group 3 - The Chartletignes - Those who think they should be Libertignes
- Group 4 - The Philkestignes - Fast open slopes, skied with no regard to style
- Group 5 - The Brilliantignes - Slick Technique, perfect style, reasonable pace
- Group 6 - The Tartignes - Those who like to stop at restaurants
- Group 7 - The Ovaltignes - Those that ski in a comfortable (sluggish) fashion
- Group 8 - The Langoustignes - The Snowboard contingent
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Please Note:
- The Ski & Snowboard Guiding is for competent skiers and boarders only. By competent skiers we mean skiers who are above the level of the top class of ski school. You should have the ability to ski down a black run with ease. If you are not at this level and you wish to ski in company we recommend that you join one of our Gay Ski School classes. Please be aware that if you are unable to keep up with the pace of a group, you will be asked to leave.
- If you want to get into the group of your choice it is recommended that you arrive at the meeting point by 09.45 at the latest. The maximum size of a group is 10 people and places in the various groups are allocated on a first come first served basis.
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The Off Piste Day
This will take place on either Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of our week depending on which day promises to have the best weather conditions. There are three possible itineraries, Tovière to Chevril, The Secret Spots Tour or The Tarantaise Tour.
The actual itinerary to be followed will be decided on the day and our High Mountain Guides will make thier decision based upon the weather and which itinerary is likley to have the best snow conditions. The first choice will be the Tarantaise Tour, and if this is not possible it will be either Tovière to Chevril or the Secret Spots Tour.
In order for this to go ahead, it needs to be arranged in advance as the High Mountain Guides need to be booked, to ensure thier availability. The minimum number of participants is 5 and the maximum number in a group is 8. If you would like to participate, take the Tarantaise Tour option within the booking options. If the High Mountain Guide decides that none of these itineraries are possible during our week or if there are not enough participants you will be given a full refund. The cost of this option is €80.00. You will be informed by Evolution 2 what you need to bring with you for this day.
| Tovière to Chevril |
The Tarantaise Tour |
The Secret Spots Tour |
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| Duration 1/2 day departure time TBA |
Full day 08.30 - 17.00 |
Duration Full day 08.30 - 17.00 |
| Leave the summit of the Tovière by descending the North-facing gullies of Mickey's Ears and traversing the Tovière pass. |
A full day's skiing, discovering the legendary wonders of the Tarentaise Valley on the route through the resorts of Tignes, La Plagne and Les Arcs |
A full days skiing discovering all the hidden spots of the Espace Killy. |
| From there you will ski through the trees of the beautiful Bois de La Laye, finishing at the shores of the Lac du Chevril. |
Leave Tignes by the Col du Palet early in the morning and ski down into the Vanoise National Park. Herds of chamois deer are often to be spotted as well as the odd dahu. |
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Transport back to resort by helicopter.
Avalanche transceivers provided.
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Better skiers will attempt some of the most challenging off-piste routes in La Plagne and Les Arcs, whilst the less confident will traverse the resorts on the pistes. Avalanche transceivers provided |
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