Chamonix 2024 - Winterset Ski Club

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TRIP IS FULL AND CLOSED

Winterset is happy to announce our 2024 trip to:

Chamonix, France

March 1st to 9th, 2024

$2726 per person / double occupancy

This trip will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis and participation is secured ONLY with the completion of the sign up form and payment of the initial non-refundable deposit of $500 per participant.

** Membership in Winterset for the 23/24 season is a requirement to participate in this trip

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Roundtrip non-stop flights from JFK to Geneva on Swiss Air
1 Free 50lb Checked Bag
1 Free Checked piece of ski equipment
Round Trip bus transfers from Geneva to Chamonix, France
7 Nights accommodation at the Hotel Le Refuge Des Aiglons (4 stars)
Breakfast each day at Hotel
Dinner 3 Nights with entire group at hotel (Saturday, Monday and Wed)
Lodging and Transportation Taxes
Baggage Handling at Hotel

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:

Round trip Bus from Newtown to JFK Airport
Trip Insurance
Lift Tickets
Ski Guides for Off-Piste Skiing
Self Directed sightseeing / side trips
4 Nights of Dinners
Lunch

LIFT TICKET OPTIONS:

Trip participants who do not have an IKON Pass will need to purchase their ski pass online, before going on trip.
A 6 day Mont Blanc Unlimited pass was 355 Euro for the 2022/2023 season
No prices are available yet for the 2023/2024 season
Passes with fewer than 6 days are available
Mont Blanc unlimited pass gives you free access to the Chamonix ski bus
We will provide you with 23/23 pass pricing and a link to the website to purchase your lift tickets once that information is available.

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IKON PASSES:

Chamonix is part of the IKON Pass Program
IKON Base and Base Plus Passes allow you to ski up to 5 days
IKON Unrestricted Pass allows you to ski up to 7 days
Passes are valid at: Grand Montets; Les Houches; Le Tour / Balme; La Flegere and Le Breven
REMEMBER: If you purchase your IKON PASS through Winterset, you will get an 8% discount off the purchase price!

DINNER OPTIONS:

Participants may choose to have Dinner at our hotel all 7 nights, for an additional cost of $172 per person.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

After the non-refundable deposit of $500, any further payments made are fully refundable until September 1, 2023.

SIGN UP ON LINK BELOW:
A separate sign up form is required for each person participating in the trip!

Chamonix 2024!

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

AMOUNT DUE DUE DATE:

Initial Deposit: $ 500 May 20, 2023
Second Payment: $ 500 Jul 20, 2023
Third Payment: $ 500 Aug 20, 2023
Fourth Payment: $ 350 Sep 20, 2023
Fifth Payment: $ 350 Oct 20, 2023
Final Payment: $ Balance Nov 20, 2023

You will be emailed in early October to let you know what your final payment amount will be.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Make checks payable to: Winterset Ski Club and mail to:

Carolyn Eiseman
4 Jacklin Road
Bethel, CT 06801

Your Trip Leaders are:

Carolyn Eiseman and Dale Hauser
203-482-2421
wintersetskitrips@gmail.com

NOTE:
Prices may change due to exchange rates, taxes/fees, surcharges may increase and other fees may apply.

TRIP INSURANCE:

Trip Insurance is highly recommended and can be purchased from the website of our Tour Operator, Encompasse Tours, link below. Click on the Travel Insurance Tab at the top of the page and it will take you to AIG Travel Guard International.

Register and pay for your coverage online. It's easy! A 24-hour Toll Free Customer Support Line can be used at any time at 877-249-5376. The Insurance Policy can be downloaded online and receipts will be emailed to the registrant immediately following payment.

Encompasse Tours

MOUNTAINS AROUND CHAMONIX:

Chamonix is a world renowned resort for expert and extreme skiers. However, there are over 100 miles of cruising pistes suitable for all abilities. Whatever sort of skiing you are looking for and whatever your ability, you will find ample trails among the Chamonix ski areas to keep you happy.

Chamonix and it's ski areas are bordered by Switzerland and Italy and in fact the Mont Blanc Unlimited Ski Pass allows you to ski in both other countries if you choose to make your way there.

The ski areas are divided into four main locations, all linked by a ski bus service (free to Mont Blanc Unlimited pass holders). Despite its low altitude (3396 feet), 90% of its ski areas are located above 6500 feet, making it a natural and snow-safe ski resort.

MOUNTAIN STATS

5 Ski Resorts (Grands Montets, Les Houches, Le Tour/Balme, La Flegere and Le Brevent)

Average Snow Fall: 20 to 45 feet

Lifts (61): 14 Gondolas/cable cars, 21 Chairlifts

Highest Lift12,598ft

Lowest Trail 3,412ft

Resort Altitude (Chamonix) 3,412ft

Max Vertical 9,186ft

TERRAIN SUMMARY

Runs - 105 miles

Longest run - 13.6 miles (Vallee Blanche)

Expert runs - innumerable

Advanced runs - 15%

Intermediate runs - 35%

Beginner runs - 50%

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HOTEL LE REFUGE DES AIGLONS:

Our hotel is a cozy, modern, lively and convivial mountain lodge right in the middle of Chamonix. Discover the hotel's "Life Space" open common areas.

Relax in the spacious lounge or have a traditional local lunch in the airy restaurant while enjoying the view of Mont Blanc through the glass terrace doors.

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