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Feb 28 - Mar 8, 2025
$3,900
Listed price includes round-trip Non-Stop air.
Lift Ticket not included.
An IKON trip with a lift ticket available as an added option.
Optional 4-Night post-ski extension to Lyon
& the French Riviera
$1,145
Returns to the U.S. Wednesday, March 12
Nestled beneath the highest mountains in the Alps, yet just one hour from Geneva, Chamonix Mont-Blanc offers the perfect ski holiday with its 5 ski resorts (Grands Montets, Les Houches, Le Tour/Balme, La Flegere and Le Brevent.
Mont Blanc viewed from the Aiguille du Midi
Chamonix’s ski area is split into several distinct sectors, two of which are directly accessed from the town itself, the rest being a short drive further up or down the valley. These two areas offer a good variety of open slopes with fabulous views of Mont Blanc: [below from snow-wise]
- Close to the resort center, a spectacular two-stage cable car takes you to the top of the 3840m Aiguille du Midi, where you can get up close and personal with the peaks and glaciers of Mont Blanc. This is also the start of the 22km Vallée Blanche route – perhaps the most famous off-piste ski run in the world.
- The other major ski area accessible from town is Le Brévent, a steep walk or short drive from the town center. Le Brévent is linked to the La Flégère sector, which is also accessible by cable car a couple of kilometres up the valley.
- The most famous ski mountain in the Chamonix area is Les Grand Montets, 9km up the valley above the traditional village of Argentière. Not only does this area offer the toughest skiing that Chamonix has to offer (both on and off-piste), but it also frequently has the best snow: With its north-facing slopes reaching almost 3300m, Les Grand Montets has a particularly good snow record and is open until early May.
- Beyond Argentière, at the north-eastern end of the valley, is the small village of Le Tour, claiming to be the snowiest village in France. Le Tour offers a gentler mix of open bowls and woodland glades which are also linked to another village, Vallorcine.
At 1035m, Chamonix is a sizeable town, steeped in mountain tradition and spectacularly set beneath the highest peaks in the Alps. Its vibrant traffic-free centre is captivating, and the resort offers an unparalleled range of non-skiing activities.
Hotel Lykke
Our trip includes seven nights in the 4-star Lykke Hotel & Spa (formerly the Hotel Mercure Chamonix Center) (sleep at 3,396 ft) with daily breakfasts and dinners, round-trip Non-Stop air (details below), and ground transfers. We'll have a modest "Apertif Le Drus" reception on our arrival day.
Hotel amenities include the Cinq Monde Spa and Aquatic Center.
Double Rooms: Our inventory includes a mix of room types:
- Double Rooms with two Twin beds are available for pairs of singles; and
- Double Rooms with one King bed (plus a Queen sleeper sofa) are available for couples
Room amenities include free WiFI, Nespresso tea/coffee machines, safes, hair dryers, bathrobes and slippers, and an office corner.
Single Rooms: A very limited number of "DUS Rooms" (double rooms used as a single) may be available (est. cost $1,045). Request when registering and the trip leader will let you know, and make an adjustment to your invoice, if you can be confirmed. If you're doing the trip extension, we'll assume that your single-room request applies to that as well, unless you indicate otherwise.
BRSC Eurofest Features: The trip includes several events as a feature of being the Blue Ridge Ski Council's Eurofest, including:
- A welcome reception at the Hotel Alpina's Le Vista restaurant
- An apres ski party on the outdoor terrace of The Brasserie De L'M [?]
- A farewell dinner at the Hotel Lykke's La Cordee restaurant
Optional Tours and Day Trips: Several optional events are expected to be available for skiers and non-skiers alike. Estimated costs are based on 2024 pricing and subject to change for 2025:
- Day Trip #1 - Monday, March 3rd: Courmayeur Italy & Skyway Montebianco - $185.00 per person - Tentative Program:
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- 8:00am Depart by coach (approx. 1h30 travel time).
- Guided skiing tour of Courmayeur.
- 12:00pm Visit the Skyway Monte Bianco and free time for lunch.
- 5:00pm Depart for Chamonix.
- Day Trip #2 - Friday, March 7th: Annecy - $150.00 per person - Tentative Program:
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- 8:30am Depart by coach (approx. 1h30 travel time).
- 10:00am Guided tour of Annecy (2h).
- 12:30pm Free time for lunch.
- 2:30pm Free time or boat tour on Annecy lake (1h).
- 5:00pm Depart for Chamonix.
Ikon Pass Benefits: If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, an Ikon Pass may be a better value than the available group lift tickets (see below); it may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer:
- A Full Ikon Pass gives you 7 days of skiing.
- An Ikon Base or Base Plus Pass give you 5 days of skiing.
- The days are shared between Grands Montets, Les Houches, Le Tour/Balme, La Flegere and Le Brevent.
Ikon Passes must be individually purchased (not through the club). You may purchase Ikon Passes directly from Ikon, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.
Group Lift Tickets: Group lift tickets are available as an extra-cost option for skiers without an Ikon Pass ... or you can buy your lift tickets at the resort:
Chamonix MontBlanc Unlimited Lift Pass
Includes Courmayeur & the Skyway Monte Bianco
for those opting for the Tuesday day trip
Lift Ticket Options - Consecutive Days
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4-Day
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5-Day
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6-Day
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1-Day
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Adult |
$360
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$430 |
$460 |
$110
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Senior (65-79)
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$305 |
$370 |
$395 |
$95 |
Veteran (80+)
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$185 |
$220
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$235 |
$60 |
2025 Prices, confirmed 8/6/2024.
Trip invoices will be adjusted to these prices for those already signed up.
Holders of an Ikon Base or Base Plus Pass may wish to purchase the 1-day ticket so they can ski every day, as those passes allow only 5 days of skiing at Chamonix.
Lyon & the French Riveria Option - $1,145
4-night post-skiing extension
Returns to the U.S. Wednesday, March 12th
Air itinerary for the Extension Group appears below.
One night in Lyon, including a tour of the historical UNESCO town center, then three nights visiting and touring the French Riviera, aka Cote d'Azur! The southeast coast of Provence, France, is sprinkled with some of the world’s most popular beaches and destinations, including Monaco, Nice, Cannes and Saint Tropez. Includes half-board pension (breakfast & dinner) with beverages at the (3-course meals with 0.25L wine per person).
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Detailed Program
Program Overview:
DAY 1: Saturday March 8, Arrival in Lyon:
Morning departure from Chamonix: Transfer to Lyon (around 3h15 travel time). Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 : SUNDAY MARCH 9th - LYON / NICE
Breakfast at the hotel, then an early departure towards South (around 6h00 travel time). Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 : MONDAY MARCH 10th - CANNES / ANTIBES
Breakfast at the hotel, then departure towards Cannes. Return to Nice for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: TUESDAY MARCH 11th - EZE / MONACO
Breakfast at the hotel, then travel to the Village of Eze. Return to Nice for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: WEDNESDAY MARCH 12th - RETURN FLIGHT
Breakfast at the hotel, then flight home from Nice Airport.
Single Rooms: Listed cost is for double occupancy. A limited number of rooms may be available for single occupancy (est. cost $480 - includes both the Lyon and Nice hotels). Request when registering and the trip leader will make an adjustment to your invoice if you can be confirmed.
Air Schedules (Subject to change): Main Group Updated 8/17/2024
Main (Ski-Only) Group
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Flights on United Airlines
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OUTBOUND - Friday February 28, 2025
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UA #748 Depart Dulles (IAD) 5:25 pm |
Arrive Geneva (GVA) Saturday 7:35 am |
RETURN - Saturday March 8, 2025
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UA #749 Depart Geneva (GVA) 11:20 am |
Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 2:55 pm |
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If you provide your United Mileage Plus frequent flier number, your miles can be credited to your account.
Extension Group |
Flights on Delta Airlines |
OUTBOUND - Friday February 28, 2025
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Operated by Air France |
DL #8631/AF #0051 Depart Dulles (IAD) 6:45 pm |
Arrive Paris (CDG) Saturday 8:15 am |
DL #8524/AF #1842 Depart Paris 10:05 am
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Arrive Geneva (GVA) 11:15 am |
RETURN - Wednesday March 12, 2025
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DL #8583/AF #7303 Depart Nice (NCE) 11:00 am |
Arrive Paris (CDG) 12:35 pm |
DL #8632/AF #0050 Depart Paris (CDG) 2:00 pm |
Arrive Washington Dulles 5:40 pm |
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Air France partners with Delta Airlines under the SkyTeam Alliance. If you provide your Delta SkyMiles frequent flier number, your miles can be credited to your account.
Membership Requirement: Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip. The is "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council: Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning August 1.
Trip Insurance: Emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation insurance (not cancellation insurance) is included with your trip. This is not cancellation coverage and will not provide any relief if you have to cancel from the trip before it begins, whether for medical or other reasons. You may upgrade the coverage of this Basic Plan to include cancellation insurance by clicking on this link. It will take you to a flyer describing the Basic Plan and the upgrade options available through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC:
- The Option 2 cancellation plan provides all the benefits of the Basic Plan, but also covers you for cancelling for a number of basic reasons such as illness, injury or death to you or to your traveling companion/ roommate. You must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion.
- The Option 3 "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) plan provides all the benefits of the Option 2 plan, but also covers you for cancelling for any non-standard reason, or if you just don’t want to go, but you must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip. If you cancel your trip for a non-standard reason, your refund will be limited to 75% of your insured trip cost.
- If you upgrade your coverage with either option through Myra, prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.
- If you purchase your own travel insurance, which includes emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation coverage, and inform your trip leader prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $60 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan. You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.
Payment Schedule:
Chamonix 2025
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Initial Deposit
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November 12, 2024
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January 1, 2025
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Ski-Only Trip
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$1000 |
$1000 |
Balance Due
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Extension Trip |
$400 |
$400
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Balance Due
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Single Supplement
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$500 |
$500
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Balance Due |
We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment: Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction. You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings. Note: If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice. You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.
If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to Christina Anderson, 5502 Maplefield Place, Alexandria, VA 22310. Indicate which trip, and what skier(s) it is for. Or give your check to one of the trip leaders (or to Christina) at a club meeting.
Trip Leaders:
Christina Anderson
gerakisparta@yahoo.com
(703) 719-6714 (h)
(703) 489-6171 (c)
Tom Gallagher
gallagher-tj@hotmail.com
360-516-0643 (c)