- SERRE CHEVALIER

Resort Statistics

250Km of piste 77 lifts 45km cross country Highest lift 2800m 104 slopes Resort Height 1200m Longest Run 6miles (10km) Average Snowfall 1200 - 2800m Terrain Park Yes Types of Runs: Green runs: 42%, Red runs: 46%, Black runs: 12%

Skiing & Boarding

Serre Chevalier is B-I-G – “Le Grand Serre Che” has 250 kilometers of north facing pistes for everyone from nubies to downhillers. Yet because of the number of entry points to the region, queuing is rarer than yeti poo in these parts. You’ll find the most snowsure high above the tree line at 2000 metres plus… However all ability pistes are plentiful and spread around the mountains, so you can feel secure whilst exploring if you’re still working out your parallel turn from your snow plough! Another option for tired legs is the bonus of simply bussing back if you are tired or relaxed. The runs, cut in and above a large, larch forest, are on the North side of the high long ridge. There are many bowls, valley descents and high off-peak faces. There‘s a good selection of reasonable off-piste which either feeds back to the system, or goes to another area included in the lift pass. Serre Chevalier's snow condition is exceptionally good due to the ‘holy trinity’ of snow :a) aspect - it is North Facing, b) altitude - the majority of the skiing is on the top half and the trees protect the lower slopes and c) grooming - snow cannons build and protect the base of the valley pistes and the grooming is good. Ding, dong!

Beginner

Beginners have gentle trails leading to all the villages and well prepared beginner slopes up on the mountain. There are excellent gentle beginners’ runs next to Villeneuve village. Intermediates can ski through the Parc National des Ecrins in some of the most glorious scenery in the French Alps, including the long red runs from the Prorel, Aiguillet and Eduits.

Intermediate

Get your goggles – you’ve pulled! This place is an intermediates white dream, with a mixture of ace long carving’n’cruising trails up to 10km (6 miles) long). At Bachas above 1500 there are lots of runs criss-crossing down through the larch forest . Favourite trails include Le Petit Alpe, Grand Gargouille and Bois des Coqs. The lift pass also takes in Montgenèvre on the Italian border, from where it is possible to ski, if conditions are right, all the way over to Sestrière and Sauze d'Oulx in Italy, although you need to purchase an 'add on pass' and start early to be able to do so.

Advanced

There are also fantastic challenges for advance skiers – bump fiends will enjoy a knee trembler on the moguls en route to Le Bez, while those with a need for speed will be left breathless after tackling the “Olympic Luc Alphand” black run. And if that ‘aint enough to leave you wanting the bar rather than the T-bar, check out the chutes and gullies through the trees on “the Porridge” trail. Finally, there are five cross-country trails in the valley of varying length and difficulty.

Freestyle & Snowboarding

There are also fantastic challenges for advance skiers – bump fiends will enjoy a knee trembler on the moguls en route to Le Bez, while those with a need for speed will be left breathless after tackling the “Olympic Luc Alphand” black run. And if that ‘aint enough to leave you wanting the bar rather than the T-bar, check out the chutes and gullies through the trees on “the Porridge” trail. Finally, there are five cross-country trails in the valley of varying length and difficulty.

Glacier

Apres Ski

Bespoke Apres & Events

DJ's & Bands

One of the things that we do really well is throw a party in the mountains (Snowbombing & Winter Break are Outgoing events). Talk to us about what your group is after... as we have the relationships and contacts with many major acts and agencies. So whether it is a live band, DJ or club night your group are after - we have no problem helping to arrange this as either an extra element to your holiday (resort and numbers dependant) or as a promotional night in your city.

Valley Rally

The Valley Rally is no doubt a student ski institution, one of the best days of your tour and one of the funniest days on the slopes for your group. Outgoing has run countless of them over the years - so be prepared for lots of stupidity, debauchery and a range of ridiculous challenges at the checkpoints all around the mountain! Fancy dress essential...

Meal on the Mountain

One of the highlights of every group ski holiday, the ‘Meal on the Mountain’ it's one the best opportunities to get your whole group together for one HUGE party and a whole lot of ‘Fromage’... These vary from resort to resort as we take over a restaurant on the mountain or in the village for a typically French fondue, with a typically student attitude – table dance anyone?

Group Race Day

For some universities racing is a very important aspect, while for others it is more about having a laugh... Whatever your motivations Outgoing can organise this for you... It will always be with run professionally with experienced staff (traditionally we do this in conjunction with the resort ski school).

We guarantee:

• Free entry for competitors
• No charge for race set up
• Experienced staff to oversee racing (we have a partnership with Kings Ski Club)
• Please note – racing is weather permitting and some resorts may charge for piste hire... so please ask if this is available in your chosen resort

Your Group Package

Outgoing go further to ensure that every aspect of your trip is carefully planned & organised. We meet every committee in person to gain a comprehensive understanding of what you & your group require - we will then come back to you with a comprehensive proposal with a number of resorts and packages that suit your needs.  Outlined below is some of the standard package information...

Self Catering Package

Outgoing Ski have been successfully providing self catering ski and board holidays since all-in-ones and fluro ski clothing were cool first time around! We specialise in taking large student groups away with us, and the flexibility of self catering has made it one of our most favoured holiday options.

All Inclusive Package

Find everything you have in the self catering package, breakfast, hot or packed lunch, 4 course buffet evening meals, your own discounted bar, high quality ski hire, tuition of guiding for any level, and an extra half day lift pass.

Coach Travel

Outgoing provide coach pickups directly from your university! From the UK coaches will typically take around 18-20 hours. All coaches are fitted with DVD players, toilets, reclining seats and air conditioning as standard for your comfort, and are a great chance for everyone to get to know each other on the way out!

Staff and Reps

We have a large team of in house staff with backgrounds that include Event Management, Travel, Logistics, Production, Marketing, Sponsorship, and Branding. We also understand that Reps (& event managers) are one of the key factors to the success of your trip and for that reason we invest heavily in training.

Group Promotion

We take over 50,000 students away every year - and as a result we are experts in student marketing. We can help you build on what you are doing to market your trip and integrate a number of our sales and promo techniques to help market your trip and achieve your groups goals.

Booking System

Outgoing has an advanced group booking system that makes it incredibly easy for the committee and members booking on.

Tuition

Our tuition option offers lessons for all standards from the complete beginner to the more advanced. We have contracts with the best ski schools - all instructors are uber friendly, and all speak English. Pre booking lessons is essential as it will offer a big saving on the in resort price.

Equipment Hire

Outgoing work with Ski Set, the number 1 independent French and Austrian mountain sport shop. We can therefore offer a wide choice of quality equipment with a large saving on the usual in-resort hire prices. We also benefit from a wide choice of shop locations, enabling us to choose the shop most convenient for your accommodation.

Winter Sports Insurance

It is essential that all passengers travelling with Outgoing have appropriate winter insurance cover. Outgoing can provide a great value and comprehensive insurance policy. The policy is underwritten by Accident & General and provides an excellent 24 hour service via Europ Assistance. It's really better to be safe than sorry!

Merchandise

Ski & Snowboard club merchandise is essential if you want to stand out and build the club brand. We can design, source and print T-Shirts, Hoods, Crews, Polos - whatever you want! We can also sell and promote the merchandise online and at time of booking - we will make sure that they are all distributed before you go away. Have a look at the images below and see what Outgoings graphic designers have produced in the past.

Meal Options

Whether you want a bespoke group meal in a local restaurant or daily evening meal option... we can arrange this for you. We will make sure that your entire group eats in one sitting, tailor meals to suit the groups budget and have the option of selling this online at time of booking.

Flights

Outgoing are unique in offering flights home... allowing your group to take advantage of some of the low cost carriers flying into resort. Talk to us about this option as it may not cost as much as you think and you could offer it as an option for your members. Available at selected resorts.