OVER
40?
THE SKIING
THE GUIDE
THE VIEWS
MOUNTAIN
THE VILLAGE
OUR CHALET
OUR FOOD
WINE
LOCATION
TRAVEL
OTHER INFO
BOOKING
PRICES
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Hidden Valleys has been operating since 1990,
specialising in Swiss Valais resorts off the mass market trail with
interesting skiing and friendly locals. Pia and Mike have worked together
in Greece and Switzerland for many years and welcome guests to their
winter home in unspoilt Ovronnaz. Our aim is to provide a flexible and
personal holiday with attention to detail both in the chalet and on the
mountain.
Over 40 and want
to get better?
Mike, your guide, is well over 40 and for years
has been irritated by the average tour operator given the impression that
skiing is the exclusive domain of the young.
RUBBISH!!
In the last 10 years we have had great
pleasure in introducing quite a few "seniors" to off piste
skiing and
the mystery of spring snow.
We are not a ski clinic with formalised
instruction - but you will improve as well as enjoy yourselves.
P.S. We are afraid we do not cater for
children.
The Skiing
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The skiing in Ovronnaz provides the
opportunity to really improve your technique. Ranging from interesting,
sightseeing blue through fast red to challenging black, with a vertical
fall of over 1100 metres, there are an incredible variety of options both
on and off piste. |
The Guide
| Mike, who has been in the ski
business since 1975 working as ski teacher, guide and restaurateur
will be on the mountain most mornings to ensure you find those
"hidden valleys", and guiding will cover all standards
including off piste.
We have had a lot of success in helping skiers
move up from "the plateau" onto controlled descent on
tight pistes and into the beauty of soft, unskied snow. We also have
video facilities to help you improve. |
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The views
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The views from the top lift looking
across the Swiss Rhone are of the Verbier back stations wit the Matterhorn
beyond and Mont Blanc to the right, whilst Ovronnaz is tucked in beneath
the Grand Muveran and Haut de Cry.
Certainly one of the most beautiful areas we have seen. |
On the Mountain
| There is a friendly self-service restaurant with a
choice of hot and cold food and a spacious sun terrace with stunning views
across the Rhone Valley.
The prices compare very favourably with French
resorts. There is also a drinks and sandwich bar on the "south
side", ideal for a mid-morning or late beer. |
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The Village
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The village has a selection of bars,
restaurants and tea rooms and also has a very splendid thermal bath
complex, built only a few years ago including outdoor pool, Jacuzzi,
Turkish and sauna baths, massage and bar/restaurant - and sticky cakes! |
Our Chalet
| Jeanette is a charming chalet situated
in a secluded yet convenient rural position with 6 beds, 2 bathrooms,
living/dining room with a log fire. It is 5 minutes from a cosy bar and 15
from the thermal baths. We will drive you to and from the first chair
which is 5 minutes drive, although there is a free ski bus included in the
ski pass, and the bus stop is less than 5 minutes from the chalet. |
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Our Food
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Pia and Mike will be cooking and
offering a high standard of home cooked food.
Breakfast will be
continental style with eggs, porridge, cereals and, within reason,
anything you fancy or bring.
Dinner will be 4 courses of tasty
interesting food (from Delia to Carrier) including local wines and
cheeses.
Vegetarians are happily catered for, but do let us know
when you make your booking.
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Wine
Whilst wine is included with dinner we
do not operate a bar service - so bring your duty free!
We offer wine at 7 SF a litre outside mealtimes. Hot drinks and biscuits
available in the chalet. As usual we shall be taking Fridays off for
shopping and to give you a chance to try one of the local restaurants for
supper.
Location
| Ovronnaz is located in such a position
that many of the big name, big cost resorts are within a reasonable car
drive.
Zermatt 2.5 hours, Verbier 1.5 hours, Chamonix 2 hours, Port de
Soleil 2 hours, Villar 1.5 hours and Crans Montana 1.5 hours. |
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Travel
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Fly to Geneva and get the train to Martigny. Trains
leave Geneva at regular intervals, journey approximately 1.5 hours. We
will meet you at Martigny and drive you to the chalet, a half hour
journey.
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Rail direct from Paris to Martigny with good
connections from London.
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Self drive. Motorway via Lausanne, past Martigny,
turn off at Riddes, direction Leytron and Ovronnaz. 20 minutes from
the motorway.
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We will happy to put you in touch with agencies to
assist you with air travel and insurance should you require it.
Other
information
Please bring a bath towel.
The cost for 7 nights includes accommodation for
7 nights, breakfast, wine with dinner 6 nights. Hot drinks whenever, ski
guiding and driving around the station and we hope, lots of fun!!
Booking &
Prices
Our season runs from 6/1/2002 until
31/3/2002
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To make your reservation or for further
information, please phone Mike on:
UK: +44 (0)1932 831699
Switzerland: +41 796 138134
Having confirmed availability by phone, print
out this booking form
and send it with your deposit to:
Mrs. Jean White
11, Summerleigh
Gower Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0HE
UK |
Year 2002 rates
One week - 7 nights £350
Short Break Holidays £50 per day
Special offers for certain dates:
4 people for the price of 3
(subject to availability)
Other information:
Ski Pass: 6 days £80 *
Ski hire: £50 *
Boot hire: £30 *
* These are approximate prices. |
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