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UPDATE (19/12/25)
Please note that the holiday start/finish dates & the transfer dates have changed to suit our guests.
One of our guests plans to depart on 16th & you are welcome to do join us for more winter activities at no additional accommodation cost, however transfers to Aix-en-Provence or Marseille airport are not available after 14th.

What are we doing
Winter activities in some beautiful Alpine locations. This will be our 5th year of winter activities for beginners. Experienced skiers are welcome to join us.

We need to have some flexibility to cater for prevailing weather conditions and group ability, however our plan includes the following:

  • Walking below the snow line near Embrun and Lac de Serre-Ponçon.
  • Downhill skiing or snow boarding at reallon. This is a good location for beginner's or 'warm up' for more experienced skiers. Ski lessons can be booked here.
  • Snowshoeing from the ski resort of Reallon or Ancelle
  • Downhill skiing or boarding at Risoul, Vars or Serre Chevalier. These are good locations for all abilities. This will be a full day on the slopes with evening meal in a restaurant.
  • Cross country skiing at Crévoux or Ancelle.
  • If possible we will repeat our groups favourite activity/location.

Accommodation
Our accommodation will be a well-equipped former farmhouse in the mountain hamlet of Pra Perier, Ecrins National Park, Hautes-Alpes, France.

Amber & Christer are our hosts. They live in a separate part of the building. They both love outdoor activities and they hope to join us some activities, meals, drinks etc.

Shorter or longer stay may be possible by arrangement.

Eating and drinking

  • Full self-catering facilities are available to us with 'help yourself' tea & coffee.
  • In the evening we can drive to a local village to eat out or get a takeaway or self cater.
  • Catering may be provided by our hosts on one or two evenings if there is sufficient demand.
  • Beer and wine are available on a 'pay as you go' basis at our accommodation. Red wine from a box is available free of charge in the evenings.
  • On at least one evening we will go out to try some local beer.
  • We will take a trip to the local vineyard where you can taste before you purchase. Carl can transport some wine back to UK for you if requested.

Outbound travel from UK to Pra Perier

  • You can take the train to Aix-en-Provence or fly to Marseille. One of our guests is flying with Ryanair from Stanstead to Marseille.
  • The holiday price includes transfer by car from Aix-en-Provence or Marseille airport to our accommodation at Pra Perier on 9 January 2026.
  • You should book you own train or flight. If you are choosing a different method of travel please check options with Carl before booking.

Return travel from Pra Perier to UK

  • Transfer by car from our accommodation at Pra Perier to Aix-en-Provence or Marseille airport on 14 January is included in the holiday price.
  • You should book you own train or flight. If you are choosing a different method of travel please check options with Carl before booking.

Basic holiday price of £399 includes:

  • Accommodation at Pra Perier. Sharing a twin or double room. Please contact Carl R for rates for sole occupancy or the separate self contained apartment.
  • A reserved seat in our 7 seat vehicle. This includes return transfers between Aix-en-Provence or Marseille airport and our accommodation at Pra Perier. Also daily travel from Pra Perier to locations for winter activities, meals etc. There are no additional cost for parking fees, tolls, fuel etc.
  • Donation of £5 for GOSH Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

If you wish to provide your own transport for the entire holiday please discuss options with Carl R.

Costs not included in the basic holiday price

  • Travel between UK and Aix-en-Provence or Marseille airport.
  • Pay as you go for ski lift pass, equipment hire, eating out, personal expenses, professional ski lessons etc.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Provisions for self catering other than tea, coffee & cooking oil.
  • Drinks available at Pra Perier other than the free red wine available from a box, tea & coffee.

How do I secure a place on this trip

  • Request full details from Carl R.
  • Confirm your requirements and receive a price breakdown.
  • Pay £50 non-refundable deposit to secure your accommodation.
  • Pay balance of full holiday cost before January 1st.

Notes

  • The organisers operate this Meetup group for the enjoyment of the participants and themselves, not for profit.
  • Please ask if you need more information to assist you in making your own travel plans. Also advice on typical costs of ski lift pass, equipment hire, ski lessons etc.
  • Please secure your place on this trip before booking any flights or other transport.
  • Seats in our 7 seater vehicle are subject to availability at the time of booking.
  • If you sign up for this trip you will be added to a WhatsApp group.

Important information

  • You sign up for and attend our activities at your own risk.
  • Lessons are bookable at the ski resorts if required. The organisers of this Meetup event do not offer any training.
  • You are strongly advised to purchase you own travel insurance that includes winter sports. This Meetup group does not have insurances to cover your activity.
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