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©A joyful snowshoeing hike through a snowy landscape.
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Discover Nordic skiing

Biathlon - Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing

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Activities that combine pedagogy, concentration and fun!

3 days to discover the Nordic world at Beille: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and biathlon will be on the program. Activities that combine pedagogy, concentration and fun!
In a landscape worthy of Scandinavia between 1800 and 2000 m altitude, students and teachers alike will spend unforgettable moments!
Set out to discover a natural world where every meter hides a universe!

From
164,50 €
Enfant moins de 12 ans
3 days
2 nuits
2 nights full boardOustalous complex
3 days on the Plateau de Beille

Program

Day 1: Arrive in the morning at your accommodation. Settle in at the center.

Picnic (not provided).

Meet up in the afternoon with your ESF instructor on the Plateau de Beille for an afternoon discovering raquette.

2nd day: Discover the biathlon: cross-country skiing and shooting all day long. Picnic on the resort (salle hors sac available)

Ariégeoises Tales and Legends evening.

3rd day: matinee activity with ESF: biathlon, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing.

Picnic (salle hors sac available) and back.

Hosting

The Oustalous welcome center is located in the village of Les Cabanes, 16 km from the Plateau de Beille.

Full-board accommodation from dinner on day 1 to lunch on the last day.

Meals provided by a caterer.

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©A building isolated in the mountains.
    Price includes

    Full-board accommodation from dinner on the 1st day to lunch on the last day,

    4 activity sessions with the ESF (1 session = 2h of activity) supervised by state-qualified instructors (1 instructor for 12 children).

    Nordic passes, cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment rental, storytelling evening.

    Price does not include

    Local transport

    draps not provided

    cancellation insurance, tourist tax.

    Period

    Opening of the Plateau de Beille resort

    Outside school holidays

    Price per person – based on 30 children

    Child 164.50€ (under 12 years old)
    Adult: 137 €

    Program and prices non-contractual. The order of activities may be modified according to the weather and the number of children.

    Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées Ariégeoises
    La Résidence, 6 Avenue Théophile Delcassé
    09110 AX LES THERMES
    Gisèle Lacassin : 05 61 64 90 31 – groupes@pyrenees-ariegeoises.com

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