About
If you're completely new to skiing or snowboarding you'll love our 3-day weekend adventure!
Based in Aosta Valley and the Brenta Dolomites, our "Taster Weekend" adventure gives beginners a 2-day ski or snowboard course with 3-hour lessons per day designed to get you comfortable on the snow in a fun, engaging environment.
Additionally, your Equipment Hire and SkiPass for the entire duration is included!
Once the day is done you can unwind in the Wellness Centre and enjoy some evening entertainment getting to know your fellow adventurers.
This season, get into something new and with the help of our team exceed your own expectations!
Based in Aosta Valley and the Brenta Dolomites, our "Taster Weekend" adventure gives beginners a 2-day ski or snowboard course with 3-hour lessons per day designed to get you comfortable on the snow in a fun, engaging environment.
Additionally, your Equipment Hire and SkiPass for the entire duration is included!
Once the day is done you can unwind in the Wellness Centre and enjoy some evening entertainment getting to know your fellow adventurers.
This season, get into something new and with the help of our team exceed your own expectations!
Included
How to Book
The participation for this adventure is £399, and you can choose between two different sign up options:
- Buy an Early Bird Pass, choose your preferred date up to 21 days before and save 20% - the pass is fully refundable up to 3 weeks before the adventure starts.
- Choose your preferred date now, pay a small refundable deposit of £49 and the balance 3 weeks before the adventure starts.
Adventure Details
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Location
We organise some of our ski/snowboard adventures in Gressoney (please see dates).
The Monte Rosa Ski Area is located in Aosta Valley region of northwestern Italy. We will be staying in the Gressoney Valley which provides us with easy access to the ski-area.
Altitude: 1212m to 3275m.
The Gressoney Ski Area consists of 66 pistes over 180km
Ski Piste Map click here
We also have Piani Di Bobbio
The ski resort Piani di Bobbio is located in Val Brembana, perfect for those who want a quick journey from Milan. The Ski area has 35km of available slopes with 8 lifts.
Altitude between 1,340m and 1,950 m.
Piani Di Bobbio Ski piste map click here
San Domenico
The ski resort San Domenico – Alpe Ciamporino is located in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola.
Altitude between 1,420m and 1,950 m and 2,500m.
San Domenico Ski piste map click here
Madesimo
Altitude between 2,998m and 1550m
The ski area has 48km of runs including.
Madesimo Ski Piste Map Click here
Pila
Pila is know is known as the panoramic balcony of the Aosta Mountains.
The ski area has 70 km of runs and has an altitude up to 2700m.
Where the
Pila Ski Piste Map click here
The Monte Rosa Ski Area is located in Aosta Valley region of northwestern Italy. We will be staying in the Gressoney Valley which provides us with easy access to the ski-area.
Altitude: 1212m to 3275m.
The Gressoney Ski Area consists of 66 pistes over 180km
- 6 black pistes
- 41 red pistes
- 19 blue pistes
Ski Piste Map click here
We also have Piani Di Bobbio
The ski resort Piani di Bobbio is located in Val Brembana, perfect for those who want a quick journey from Milan. The Ski area has 35km of available slopes with 8 lifts.
Altitude between 1,340m and 1,950 m.
- 29% black runs
- 29% red runs
- At 42% Almost half the available runs are blue
Piani Di Bobbio Ski piste map click here
San Domenico
The ski resort San Domenico – Alpe Ciamporino is located in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola.
Altitude between 1,420m and 1,950 m and 2,500m.
- 44% black runs
- 39% red runs
- 17% Blue runs
San Domenico Ski piste map click here
Madesimo
Altitude between 2,998m and 1550m
The ski area has 48km of runs including.
- 5 Black runs
- 13 Red runs
- 12 Blue runs
Madesimo Ski Piste Map Click here
Pila
Pila is know is known as the panoramic balcony of the Aosta Mountains.
The ski area has 70 km of runs and has an altitude up to 2700m.
Where the
- 4 Black runs
- 27 Red runs
- 6 Blue runs
Pila Ski Piste Map click here
Adventure Plan
PLEASE NOTE THAT VARIATIONS CAN HAPPEN DUE TO WEATHER AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. YOU WILL BE GIVEN A DETAILED DAILY PLAN ON YOU ARRIVAL
Day 1
Arrival at the hotel accommodation, introductions, initial briefing, aim of the week, question time followed by free time before dinner.
We will also let you know the group sessions plan of the week and time of the lessons.
Day 2
We usually have breakfast around 7.30am.
Around 8.30am we depart for the Ski Areas, from where we will pick up the equipment.
Ski//Snowboard lessons takes place either from 10am or 1pm. You will know the time of your group during the initial briefing.
During the rest of the ski//snowboard day, we will ski and snowboard altogether, exploring this fantastic Ski Area and its hidden gems.
While we love to explore the area together, you should not feel pressurised in joining us at any point, if you prefer not to.
We will meet at 4.30pm back at the cablecar parking area.
Transfer back to the accommodation at 4.45pm
Day 3
We usually have breakfast around 7.15am.
Around 8.30am we depart for the Ski Areas, from where we will pick up the equipment.
Ski//Snowboard lessons takes place either from 10am or 1pm. You will know the time of your group during the initial briefing.
During the rest of the ski//snowboard day, we will ski and snowboard altogether, exploring this fantastic Ski Area and its hidden gems.
While we love to explore the area together, you should not feel pressurised in joining us at any point, if you prefer not to.
We will meet at 3pm back at the cablecar parking area.
Transfer back to the accommodation at 3.15pm, where we will pick up our bags and jump on the transfer back to the airport.
Day 1
Arrival at the hotel accommodation, introductions, initial briefing, aim of the week, question time followed by free time before dinner.
We will also let you know the group sessions plan of the week and time of the lessons.
Day 2
We usually have breakfast around 7.30am.
Around 8.30am we depart for the Ski Areas, from where we will pick up the equipment.
Ski//Snowboard lessons takes place either from 10am or 1pm. You will know the time of your group during the initial briefing.
During the rest of the ski//snowboard day, we will ski and snowboard altogether, exploring this fantastic Ski Area and its hidden gems.
While we love to explore the area together, you should not feel pressurised in joining us at any point, if you prefer not to.
We will meet at 4.30pm back at the cablecar parking area.
Transfer back to the accommodation at 4.45pm
Day 3
We usually have breakfast around 7.15am.
Around 8.30am we depart for the Ski Areas, from where we will pick up the equipment.
Ski//Snowboard lessons takes place either from 10am or 1pm. You will know the time of your group during the initial briefing.
During the rest of the ski//snowboard day, we will ski and snowboard altogether, exploring this fantastic Ski Area and its hidden gems.
While we love to explore the area together, you should not feel pressurised in joining us at any point, if you prefer not to.
We will meet at 3pm back at the cablecar parking area.
Transfer back to the accommodation at 3.15pm, where we will pick up our bags and jump on the transfer back to the airport.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PARTICIPATION FEE
- Transfer from and to selected airports (More info can be found in the flights section).
- Daily return transfer from the hotel accommodation to the Ski Area.
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast included. Room shared with other participants, you can request a single room for an extra fee or choose your roommate/s if you are joining the adventure with other people.
- 2-day SkiPass for Pinzolo Ski Area.
- Equipment Hire
- Ski//Snowboard Group Lessons - 2 hours/day
- No Boundaries' team smile, support & assistance.
MEALS
Meals (except breakfast) are not included in the participation fee.
For our Ski&Snowboard activities, we normally stop for a lunch and a drink besides the radiator in one of the cosy shelters along the slopes.
We usually have dinner altogether near the proximity of the accommodation.
While we love to have lunch and dinner altogether, please remember that it is always optional and never compulsory, and you should never feel obliged to join us if you prefer not to.
Dinner fees are payable onsite both in EUR or in POUND STERLING
For our Ski&Snowboard activities, we normally stop for a lunch and a drink besides the radiator in one of the cosy shelters along the slopes.
We usually have dinner altogether near the proximity of the accommodation.
While we love to have lunch and dinner altogether, please remember that it is always optional and never compulsory, and you should never feel obliged to join us if you prefer not to.
Dinner fees are payable onsite both in EUR or in POUND STERLING
dates
CLICK HERE to see our booking system below, which has our most up to date bookable dates.
*Dates are subject to changes and we may add additional dates during the course of the year.
*Dates are subject to changes and we may add additional dates during the course of the year.
Flights & Transfers
No Boundaries is an outdoor sports club, not a travel agency or tour operator. As such, we do not include flights in our adventures.
Click HERE to book your flights with skyscanner.
Our pick-up and drop off point for these adventures.
Adamello-Brenta Dolomites
Milano Malpensa Airport - 2pm
Milano Linate Airport - 3pm
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport -3.45pm
At the end of the activity, our transfer will drop off participants at:
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport - 6.15pm
Milano Linate Airport - 7pm
Milano Malpensa Airport - 8pm
Other options:
Please note that the above schedule may be subject to change due to operational reasons and can be affected by traffic.
Gressoney Valley
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport - 2pm
Milano Linate Airport - 3pm
Milano Malpensa Airport - 4pm
At the end of the activity, our transfer will drop off participants at:
Milano Malpensa Airport - 7.30pm
Other options:
Please note that the above schedule may be subject to change due to operational reasons and can be affected by traffic.
Click HERE to book your flights with skyscanner.
Our pick-up and drop off point for these adventures.
Adamello-Brenta Dolomites
Milano Malpensa Airport - 2pm
Milano Linate Airport - 3pm
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport -3.45pm
At the end of the activity, our transfer will drop off participants at:
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport - 6.15pm
Milano Linate Airport - 7pm
Milano Malpensa Airport - 8pm
Other options:
- You can also look up flights to Verona International Airport. From the airport you can find shuttle buses that bring you to Verona Porta Nuova Railway Station from where you can take a train to Trento Railway Station (around an hour journey) – for more info visit www.trenitalia.com or buses (www.flixbus.com). From Trento a private transfer can be organised for a £50 charge.
- You can also look up flights to Venice or Bologna International Airport. From the airport you can find shuttle buses that bring you to the Railway Station from where you can take a train to Trento Railway Station (around an hour journey) – for more info visit www.trenitalia.com or buses (www.flixbus.com). From Trento a private transfer can be organised for a £50 charge.
Please note that the above schedule may be subject to change due to operational reasons and can be affected by traffic.
Gressoney Valley
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport - 2pm
Milano Linate Airport - 3pm
Milano Malpensa Airport - 4pm
At the end of the activity, our transfer will drop off participants at:
Milano Malpensa Airport - 7.30pm
Other options:
- You can also look up flights to Turin. From the airport you can find shuttle buses that bring you to Torino Porta Susa Railway Station from where you can take a train or a bus to Pont Saint Martin Railway Station (around an hour journey) – for more info visit www.trenitalia.com or buses (www.flixbus.com). From Pont Saint Martin there are buses to Gressoney or a private transfer can be organised for a £50 charge each way.
- You can also look up flights to Geneva International Airport. From the airport you can find shuttle buses that cross the Mont Blanc Tunnel and stop at Aosta (www.flixbus.com). From Aosta you would need to take the local train to Pont Saint Martin. – for more info visit www.trenitalia.com. From Pont Saint Martin there are buses to Gressoney or a private transfer can be organised for a £50 charge each way.
Please note that the above schedule may be subject to change due to operational reasons and can be affected by traffic.
Sports Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend you to purchase a Sports Travel Insurance.
Sports Travel insurance will provide cover for the whole time that you are on a trip away from home. It will cover you for any general travel issues, plus any issues related to the chosen sport(s). Cover is provided for your chosen sport, plus all other sports in the same sports group or lower groups. Policies can be Single trip or Annual multi-trip - Annual policies allow multiple single trips of up to 90 days each. There are 3 levels of cover available to choose from which allow you to select how much cover you require for cancellation, baggage, sports equipment etc.
Here at No Boundaries we have decided to promote Sports Cover Direct. Click here for a quote.
Sports Travel insurance will provide cover for the whole time that you are on a trip away from home. It will cover you for any general travel issues, plus any issues related to the chosen sport(s). Cover is provided for your chosen sport, plus all other sports in the same sports group or lower groups. Policies can be Single trip or Annual multi-trip - Annual policies allow multiple single trips of up to 90 days each. There are 3 levels of cover available to choose from which allow you to select how much cover you require for cancellation, baggage, sports equipment etc.
Here at No Boundaries we have decided to promote Sports Cover Direct. Click here for a quote.
kit list
For this activity, consider bringing the following:
We will also send you a detailed adventure summary via email 14 days before the activity starts. It includes useful contacts, the weather forecast, recommended clothes, and other useful information. We will also hold a brief upon arrival at the accommodation, where we will provide you with a detailed activity plan.
- Swimsuit (for the wellness centre pool and spa)
- Your Passport and EHIC card
- Standard equipment hire (ski, boots and poles or board and boots) are included in the participation fee.
You can upgrade your equipment for an extra fee payable on site. - Helmet (or you can rent one from the hire shop)
- Goggles
- Sun glasses
- Ski gloves/mitts
- Buff (neck scarf)
- Ski jacket or waterproof hardshell jacket with hood
- Ski pants or waterproof hardshell trousers
- Thermals
- Warm and light clothes (for layering)
- Evening clothes
- Socks (tall enough to run the length of your ski boot)
- Underwear
- Beanie
- Water bottle or hydration pack
- Basic First Aid kit (ensure you include blister plasters!)
- Comfortable shoes for evenings and non-activity times
- Sun cream
- Adaptor plug
We will also send you a detailed adventure summary via email 14 days before the activity starts. It includes useful contacts, the weather forecast, recommended clothes, and other useful information. We will also hold a brief upon arrival at the accommodation, where we will provide you with a detailed activity plan.
why join us
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Bring a group!
Whilst it’s great to head out on adventure on your own and making new friends - we know just how much fun it is to bring a group of your own friends somewhere new and exciting. There’s nothing quite like it. We offer you two different deals for groups:
Groups of 6 or more:
If you’re booking a group of 6 people or more, we would love to offer you and your group a discount on the participation fee!
Groups of 12 or more:
If you’re booking a group of 12 or more, we can offer you and your group the following: a discount on the participation fee, taking a load off your mind by helping you sort out your flights, and a fully tailored experience for booking!
All you need to do is send us a message via the button below and we’d be more than happy to help your group book onto an adventure.
Groups of 6 or more:
If you’re booking a group of 6 people or more, we would love to offer you and your group a discount on the participation fee!
Groups of 12 or more:
If you’re booking a group of 12 or more, we can offer you and your group the following: a discount on the participation fee, taking a load off your mind by helping you sort out your flights, and a fully tailored experience for booking!
All you need to do is send us a message via the button below and we’d be more than happy to help your group book onto an adventure.