About
Whether you're completely new to winter sports, or you've tried a little bit of skiing or snowboarding, we can offer you the option for a shorter 3-day weekend taster adventure.
Based in the Monte Rosa Ski Area as a beginner, the "Taster Weekend" adventure gives you 3-hours of skiing or snowboarding lessons, designed to get you comfortable on the snow in a fun, engaging environment. Additionally, your equipment hire and a SkiPass for the entire duration of the adventure is included!
This season, get into something new and with the help of our team exceed your own expectations!
Check the activity details section below for all the info and dates.
Based in the Monte Rosa Ski Area as a beginner, the "Taster Weekend" adventure gives you 3-hours of skiing or snowboarding lessons, designed to get you comfortable on the snow in a fun, engaging environment. Additionally, your equipment hire and a SkiPass for the entire duration of the adventure is included!
This season, get into something new and with the help of our team exceed your own expectations!
Check the activity details section below for all the info and dates.
Participation Fee & Payment Options
The participation fee for these adventures start at £319.20 and we offer the following payment options:
1) Early Bird Pass: £319.20 (Available up to 60 days before the adventure starts)
2) Pay in advance Pass: £349 (Available up to 30 days before the adventure starts)
3) Pay in Instalments: Initial deposit of £199.50 followed by £39.90 for the next 5 months (Available up to 30 days before the adventure starts).
You can apply the pass to any Taster Ski/Snowboard weekend as long as the above time-frame are met. Passes are fully refundable up to 14 days before the adventure starts.
1) Early Bird Pass: £319.20 (Available up to 60 days before the adventure starts)
2) Pay in advance Pass: £349 (Available up to 30 days before the adventure starts)
3) Pay in Instalments: Initial deposit of £199.50 followed by £39.90 for the next 5 months (Available up to 30 days before the adventure starts).
You can apply the pass to any Taster Ski/Snowboard weekend as long as the above time-frame are met. Passes are fully refundable up to 14 days before the adventure starts.
Activity Details
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Location
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 ski area consists of 66 pistes over 180km
Ski Piste Map click here
Altitude: 1212m to 3275m.
The ski area consists of 66 pistes over 180km
- 6 black pistes
- 41 red pistes
- 19 blue pistes
Ski Piste Map click here
Activity 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, where a 'Merenda' (literally -> afternoon snack) will be waiting for us.
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, where a 'Merenda' (literally -> afternoon snack) will be waiting for us.
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.
- A 3 valleys Ski pass of the Monterosa Ski area for the time you're there. Two-day SKIPASS.
- Equipment Hire
- Ski//Snowboard Group Lessons - 3 hours/day (5-day course during the week adventure, 2 day course during the weekends adventures)
- Afternoon snack on return from the slopes.
- Evening entertainment including ice-breakers, movie nights, and live music.
- 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.
Participation Fee & Payment Options
The participation fee to our Ski & Snowboard week is £299 and we offer two payment options:
- Pay in advance: £249 (Save £50 on the participation fee!) - Click here for more info and purchase.
- Pay Monthly: Four instalments of £74.75. Click here for more info and purchase.
Flights & Transfers
With regards to flights, No Boundaries is not a travel agency or tour operator but an Outdoor Sports Club. As such, we do not include flights in our adventures. We do sometimes we fly together as a sports group and take advantage of Airlines' Group Fares and T&Cs. If this option is available, we will provide you with you more information in our welcome email.
If you wish to make your own arrangements, please ensure that you are on time at one of the transfer pick up point listed below:
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.
If you wish to make your own arrangements, please ensure that you are on time at one of the transfer pick up point listed below:
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.
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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.
What I should bring with me? Do you provide a kit list?
We will send you a detailed adventure's summary via email, 14 days before the activity starts.
It includes useful contacts, weather forecast, recommended clothes, and other useful information. We also hold a brief on arrival at the base camp/accommodation, where we provide you with a detailed activity plan.
It is not possible for us to provide you with this information any earlier.
It includes useful contacts, weather forecast, recommended clothes, and other useful information. We also hold a brief on arrival at the base camp/accommodation, where we provide you with a detailed activity plan.
It is not possible for us to provide you with this information any earlier.
Dates
January 2020
10th to 12th
18th to 20th
24th to 26th
February 2020
1st to 3rd
7th to 9th
15th to 17th
21st to 23rd
29th to 2nd
March 2020
6th to 8th
14th to 16th
10th to 12th
18th to 20th
24th to 26th
February 2020
1st to 3rd
7th to 9th
15th to 17th
21st to 23rd
29th to 2nd
March 2020
6th to 8th
14th to 16th
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.
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