Our top ski locations: fun in the snow
As soon as winter arrives I start dreaming of mountains, breathtaking vistas across snow-capped peaks and cups of warming gluhwein – the things that ski trips are made of.
If you’re like me and you’re itching to hit the slopes, there’s no better time to take your pick from our fantastic selection of worldwide ski destinations. The only question is, where to go?
Annecy, France
Less than half and hour from Geneva, the beautiful lakeside town of Annecy is a great spot to learn French and enjoy the stunning surrounding landscape. Our special ski programme includes 20 language lessons and 2 ski trips per week, transfers to and from ski resort and ski passes – ski equipment is not included, but can be hired in resort.
General French Course with Weekend Skiing in Annecy
Chambery, France
The great advantage about Chambery is that it has its own airport, so you can fly there directly and, with our combined French and Weekend Ski programme, use this as your base for access to the French Alps. 20 language lessons and 2 ski trips per week, transfers to and from ski resort and ski passes are all included – ski equipment is not, but can be hired in resort.
General French Course with Weekend Skiing in Chambery
Chamonix, France
Little probably needs to be said about this world-class ski resort in the French Alps. Home to Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, Chamonix has many high-altitude slopes and is particularly well suited to the intermediate and advanced skier. Whatever your level of skiing, you will enjoy Chamonix’s buzzing nightlife and great atmosphere, which make it a fantastic place to learn the language and then hit the slopes after class.
Munich, Germany
With a handful of ski resorts within an hour of the city, and many more in the surrounding mountains, Munich is an ideal place to base yourself to explore some of the finest ski areas in the Alps. The resorts closest to the city may not have an international reputation or jet-set clientele, but the beauty is that they are smaller and cheaper than better-known Alpine resorts, and are frequented by locals ‘in the know’. So ample chance to practise your German, whether on-piste or enjoying some apres-ski…
Zurich, Switzerland
The orderly and picturesque city of Zurich is perfectly placed to enjoy winter pursuits in the beautiful Swiss Alps. It boasts numerous ski resorts within easy reach of the city and is also a wonderful city in which to learn German, with a high quality of living and plenty of cultural activities to keep yourself entertained after class.
Les Sciernes, Switzerland
If your kids are itching to get out on the slopes with others of the same age, then this unique language camp in the Swiss Alps will fit the bill perfectly. In a stunning south-facing location looking out over the mountains, the International Centre where this programme is based offers tuition in French, German, English, or a combination of all three, an excellent ski programme run by fully qualified instructors, comfortable on-site accommodation, and a wonderful activities programme including team and individual sports, sledging, cookery, arts and crafts, fancy dress discos, karaoke nights, and excursions to nearby towns such as Gstaad and Montreux. 1st Jan – 1st April 2012.
Language & Ski camp for 11-18 year olds in Les Sciernes
Whistler, Canada
Those learning English have the enviable chance to do so in one of the world’s top ski resorts, Whistler. Students taking a course here receive discounted lift passes and ski and snowboard lessons and can even combine their English classes with the Canadian Ski / Snowboarder Instructors’ Certification. A must for anyone who loves the big outdoors!
Bariloche, Argentina
It may be winter in the Andes over our summertime, but we can’t write about skiing without mentioning our top South American ski spots. If you really do have the ski bug then you will be delighted to learn that you can ski year-round! Our programme in Bariloche includes 16 group Spanish lessons + 2 individual Spanish lessons per week, as well as 2 ski passes per week (one for a weekday and one for the weekend) and transfers to and from resort. Ski tuition can be arranged in resort. The ski season runs from mid-June to September, snow permitting.
Spanish & Ski programme in Bariloche
Mendoza, Argentina
Our programme in Mendoza includes 16 group Spanish lessons + 2 individual Spanish lessons per week, as well as 2 ski passes per week (one for a weekday and one for the weekend) and transfers to and from Penitentes resort. Ski tuition can be arranged in resort. The ski season runs from mid-June to September, snow permitting.
Spanish & Ski programme in Mendoza
Santiago de Chile, Chile
20 Spanish lessons + 2 free ski passes per week for El Colorado resort + free transport to the slopes. Tuition can be arranged in resort and, although not very challenging for advanced skiers, El Colorado is ideal terrain for beginner and intermediate skiers. The ski season runs from mid-June to mid-Oct, snow permitting.
Spanish & Ski programme in Santiago de Chile
Cactus offers language holidays in over 500 locations worldwide, many of which can be combined with exciting activities ranging from diving and surfing to cookery, wine tasting and photography.
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