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Content0608101214161820262830323638407678808284868890444648505254465860626466687072TheWorldLeaderofMountainHolidaysClubMed’sGlobalFootprintAll-InclusiveConceptForBeginnerSkiersForIntermediateSkiersForAdvancedSkiersSkiingWithKidsYourSkiJourneyJapanChinaCanadaTheAlps(France,Italy,Switzerland)KiroroGrandKiroroPeakSahoroTomamuBeidahuChangbaishanYabuliQuébec-CharlevoixTypesofSkiPackagesatClubMedTheUltimateSkiHolidayChecklistAGuidetoSki&SnowboardSizingSpringSkiingBeyondSkiingCapturingtheBestofYourSkiTripClubMedvsDIYHolidayAlped’HuezGrandMassifSamoënsMorillonTheGrandMassifSamoënsMorillonChalet-ApartmentsLaRosièreLesArcsPanoramaLaPlagne2100Peisey-VallandryPragelatoSestriereSaint-MoritzRoiSoleilSerre-ChevalierTignesValmorelTheValmorelChalet-ApartmentsVald’IsèreValThorensSensations

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ClubMedisfoundedbyGérardBlitz,pioneeringtheall-inclusiveholidayconceptTheMiniClubMediscreatedforfamilieswithkidsClubMedYabuliopens,makingitthefirstinternationalbrandskiResortinChinaThefirstsnowResort,ClubMedLeysininSwitzerland,opensitsdoorsClubMedopenstheinternationalbrandskiResortinJapan,ClubMedSahoroHokkaido19501967198720101956ClubMed,thegloballeaderinskiResortsaroundtheworld

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OpeningofJapan’ssecondskiResort,ClubMedTomamu,emergingasthetopHokkaidohotelasrankedbyTripAdvisorOpeningofClubMedLaRosièrewithfullfamilyofferingsandanExclusiveCollectionspaceOpeningofChangbaishan,KiroroPeak,TigneswithanExclusiveCollectionspace,andVald’IsèreExclusiveCollection—thefirstExclusiveCollectionintheFrenchAlpsToopenaneworrenovatedskiResorteveryyearYourchoiceof24snowResortsworldwide,openingofKiroroGrandin2023201720202022FutureTodayProudsupportingpartnerof

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Morethan20ClubMedResortsinthemountainswithnewResortsopeningeveryyearCanada1MountainResortQuébecCharlevoixATLANTICOCEANPACIFICOCEANResortExclusiveCollectionResortExclusiveCollectionSpacesExclusiveCollectionVillas&Chalets

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INDIANOCEANChina4MountainResortsJapan4MountainResortsSwitzerland1MountainResortItaly2MountainResortFrance13MountainResortsBeidahuChangbaishanChongliForlong*YabuliSaint-MoritzRoiSoleilTheValmorelChalet-ApartmentsValmorelPeisey-VallandrySerre-ChevalierVald’IsèreTignesLaRosièreLesArcsPanoramaLaPlagne2100Alped’HuezGrandMassifSamoënsMorillonGrandMassifSamoënsMorillonChalet-ApartmentsValThorensSensationsPragelatoSestriereSanSicario*KiroroGrandKiroroPeakTomamuSahoro^NewupcomingResort

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Premiumall-inclusive:allyouhavetodoisturnupforanamazingsnowholidayAsapioneeroftheall-inclusiveconceptsince1950,ClubMedunderstandsthatatrulyamazingholidaycomeshassle-free.Experienceanall-inclusiveofferingthatspansfromcomfortableaccommmodationstoskiliftpasses,skiandsnowboardclassesforallproficiencylevels,gourmetin-resortmeals,dedicatedKids’Clubs,andavarietyofpost-skiactivities.You’llenjoytotalpeaceofmind,unparalleledfreedom,andendlessadventuresinourskiResortsworldwide.SkiClassesIncludedForanyonefromtheageof4whoarebeginner*,leisure,oradvancedskiers.SkiPassesIncludedAccessallskiliftsattheskidomain.ComfortableAccomodationIncludedExplorearangeofaccommodationsfromexpansivesuperiorroomstoconnectingfamilyroomsandsuites.*SubjecttominimumagelimitofeachResort10

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GourmetMeals&All-DayBarIncludedFeaturinginternational&localgourmetwinterfood&drinks.Kids’ClubsIncluded^Enjoypeaceofmindwithsupervisedchildcareavailableforages4to17.After-SkiActivitiesIncludedOutdoorjacuzzis,hotTurkishbathsandsaunafacilities—yourafter-skirelaxationisassured.NightAmbianceIncludedWithdancepartiesandnightlyentertainment.^Additionalchargesmayapply11

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ForBeginnerSkiersYourveryfirstskirunIt’salright,we’llgoeasyonyou.Thepriorityistohavefun.Usethesetipstoprepareyourselfforyourfirstskiexperienceandbytheendofyourski-cation,you’llhavemasteredtechniqueslikecontrolledstopsandparallelskiing.FunFactArcheologicalevidenceofskiinghasbeentracedbacktoasearlyas5000B.C.FindThatSweetSpotGetyourfirsttasteofskiingatResortslikeClubMedSahoro,ClubMedYabuli,andClubMedAlped’Huez,whicharerenownedforhavingexcellentfacilitiesforbeginners.12

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Baby,It’sColdOutsideStockuponclothingthat’snotjustwarm,butwaterproof.Ifpossible,acclimatiseyourselfbeforehandbyvisitingindoorsnowparksinyourregion.LeaveIttoTheExpertsGetequipmentthatbestsuitsyourbuild.Ifyou’rehiringequipment*fromus,ourstaffwillensurethatyou’refittedwiththerightgear.YourClubMedpackageincludeslessonsontheslope.Masterbasicskiingandboardingtechniquesfrominternationallyqualifiedskiandsnowboardinstructors.SunnySkiesAheadYoumightonlyseesnowformiles,butbeingonmountaintopsmeansyoucangetsunburnteasily.Remembertoapplysunscreenbeforehittingtheslopes.ToneUpBeinginshapemeanssurvivingthoseslopeslonger.Hereareafewwarm-upsyoucandobeforestrappingonyourskis:LegsLiftsSquatsSpineTwist*Extracostsforequipmentrental13

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ForIntermediateSkiersTakingittothenextlevelNowthatyou’vestartedtogetthehangoftheslopes,it’stimetoputyournewskillstothetest.Here’swhattokeepinmindwhenyou’refine-tuningyourtechniqueandtacklingtrickiergrounds.InsiderTipModeratedownhillskiingburnsanaverageof400caloriesanhour,whileuphillcross-countryskiingcanburnupto1,000caloriesanhour.Sodon’tfeelbadaboutloadingupatourbuffets!BacktoBasicsAsconfidentasyoumightbeabouthavingconqueredyourbasictechniques,alittlerefresherwouldn’thurt.AsBASIskiinstructorSteveMarshsays,“Ifyoucannailallthebasicsreallywell,itwillhelpyoumasterthemountainbetterasyouprogresstointermediateskiing.Alotofpeopleskipthroughthings—forexample,theymightbealittlelazyaboutstandingontheoutsideski—whichwillmakesteeperslopeshard.”FlexZoneIt’sallaboutflexiontechniques.Turnyourskisusingyourfeet,androllyouranklestowardstheupperslope.Alwayssustainagoodbend(flex)inbothanklesandknees.14

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SlipandSlideTakeonslipperyicepatcheswiththerightposturebydraggingthepolesinthesnowoneithersideofyou.Ifyouencountertrickysections,learntoside-slip(inchyourwayslowlydown,withoutslidingforwardsorbackwards).FindYourBalanceNowyou’reinsteeperterrain,it’sallthemoreimportanttoimproveyourbalanceandcoordination.Trycyclingorhikingwithabackpackbeforeyourskiholiday.TheMiddleGroundKeepaneyeoutforskiingspotsthattestyournewfoundskills,butdon’tpushyourlimits.ConsiderClubMedKiroro,thenewestClubMedskiResortinAsia,anintermediateskier’shaven.Also,considerParadiski,thelargestcombinedskiareainEurope,hometoseveralClubMedResorts.Don’tBeaBackseatDriverIt’sacommonerrorthateveryintermediateskierdoesatleastonce.Skiinginthebackseatmeansleaningtoofarbackasyougodownthehill.Learntoputpressureonthefrontofyourskissoyou’rebetteratspeedonsteeps,maintainingcontrolthroughjumpsanddrops.15

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ForAdvancedSkiersFeelthatadrenalineYou’renowamasterofthesport,glidingeffortlesslybothonandoff-piste.Armyourselfwiththesehandytipsandyou’rereadytotakeontheultimatechallenge:theworldrenownedblackslopes.FunFactTheworldrecordforthelongestskijumpisheldbyStefanKraft,forajumpof253.5m.GetRefreshedBeforeyouhitthoseadvancedorexpertslopes,consideraquickrefreshercoursetohelpbrushupontechnique.16

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TakeItSlowNowyou’reinproterritory,youmightbetemptedtoconquerasmuchgroundasquicklypossible,butalwaysremembertolistentoyourbody.“Whenyouareontheslopes,don’toverdoit:ifyoufeelyourselfflagging,juststop”,saysBASIinstructor,AnnabelSeele.“Theminuteyoubuilduptoomuchlacticacidandstarttofade,yourtechniquegoestopot;youfallintooldbadhabitsanditonlyinhibitsyourprogress.”TheRightFitOptforstiffer,strongerskis.Tougherterrainmeansyou’llbeputtingmorepressureonyourequipment.EnsureyourDINsettingisnottoohighorlow.PlanAheadPlanyourfirstthreeturnsbeforestarting,thenlookaheadasyougo.AsinstructorAnnabelSeelesays,“Thefirstturnandacorrectpoleplantiskey—itmakesyoustarttheprocessandgetintoarhythm.”Adjustyourstancetofitsnowconditions,especiallywhenit’sheavyorcrustyontop.TheBlacklistBlackslopeslikeTheGrandCouloirinCourchevelandMontVallonarefavouredbymanyadvancedskiers.Ifyou’relookingforgreatoff-pisteslopes,trytheLeFornetTreesinVald’IsereorLaPlagne.KickitupanotchatClubMedKiroroandClubMedYabuliinAsia,bothknownforitsstunningwhitesnowscape.17

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SkiingWithKidsWinterfamilyfunWhetheryou’vegotayoungonewho’sneverseensnoworachampionskierinyourfamily,ourrunshavesomethingforthewholefamily.Bytheendofyourskivacation,kidsage4andabovecanglidehomewithdifferentmedalsbasedontheirskilevels:Class1,2,3,andmore.FunFactAstronautHarrisonSchmittsaidthatastronautstravellingtothemoonshouldlearntheartofcross-countryskiingashebelievedthatitstechniqueswouldmakewalkingonthemooneasier.Heevenenvisioned‘lunarskiingholidays’inthefuture.GardenVarietyLookoutforResortswithnurseryslopesandsnowgardens.Snowgardensareareasdesignedtohelplittleoneslearnthebasicsinasafeenvironment.They’reequippedwithskitowsandmagiccarpetstomakelearningevenmorefun.ChooseaplacelikeTomamuwithawiderangeofeasyrunstokeepyourkidsengaged.ManyofourskiResortscomewithincludedSnowGardenfacilitiesforfirst-timersages4to10.Includedskiandsnowboardclassesbeginattheagesof4and8respectivelyinAsia.18

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GoForRentalAsyourkidsgrow,rentalequipment*givesyoutheflexibilitytofindwhat’srightforthemateverystage.OurResortsofferequipment*forrentalbythedayforallkindsofskiers.TheEarlyBirdWithskiliftsopeningfrom8:30amto9am,besuretogetthereearlytobeatthecrowdandmaximiseyourfamilyskiday.LayerItUpTohelpyourchildacclimatisetothecold,it’sbesttodresstheminthreeseparatelayers.Thefirstlayershouldbebreathableandsweat-absorbent.Thesecondlayershouldbesomethingthatinsulates,likeasweater.Theouterlayeristhemostimportant,somakesureit’ssomethingwaterandwindproof,likeaskijacket.It’salsoagoodideatogivethemcosyheadwearas80%ofthebody’sheatlossisthroughthehead.Ifyouarenotlookingtoinvestinagoodskijacketforyourfirstskivacation,fretnotasourAsianskiResortsofferskijacketsandpantsforrenttoo.19

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YourSkiJourneyAseasyas1,2,SkiWe’veputineveryefforttomakeyourskiholidayaseffortlessaspossible.WithourFacilitateYourArrivalservice1,allthenitty-grittydetailsofyourskiexperiencearehandledevenbeforeyoustepfootintoourResort.Skipthequeuesandgetrighttotheslopes!

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TakeItSlowWe’llsenda‘FacilitateYourArrival’formtoyouremailaddress30daysbeforeyourscheduledcheck-in.Fillintheformupto3daysbeforeyourarrivalwithyourdetails(height,weight,skiingleveletc.).Basedonyourinformation,ourG.Oswillpreparethemostsuitableskiingequipment*andclassesforyoubeforeyouarrive.TheRightFitYou’llreceiveyourall-accessskipassuponcheck-in^.Grabyourequipmentfromyourpre-assignedlockerintheSkiRoomwithyourdigitalClubMedbracelet.Strapin!Atourski-in/ski-outResorts,you’regoodtogoonceyoustepoutside.Useyourskipassforpriorityaccesstoallskilifts.Joinyourclassesandlearntoskiundertheguidanceofourcertifiedskischoolinstructors.WindDownEnjoyawidevarietyofaprès-skioptionslikeheatedswimmingpoolsandsaunastorelaxafteralongdayattheslopes.1AvailableatselectedResorts*Extracostsforequipmentrental^GuestswhohavebookedtheirairpackagewithClubMedorpurchasedearlycheck-inmayutlitisetheirskipassonarrivaldayuntiltheirdepartureday,subjecttotheirtimeofarrival,departure,andoperationtimeoftheskilifts

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JapanChasechampagnepowdersnowandculturaldiscoveryJapanisrenownedforitsincrediblepowdersnow,withpromisesofover21mofsnowinsomeprefectures.Regardlessofwhereyouski,you’reguaranteedtheworld’sdriest,lightestanddeepestpowdersnow.Japan’snorthernmostisland,Hokkaido,ispepperedwithphenomenalskislopesthatpromisereliablesnowfallandsoftsnowthatisperfectforbeginners.ResortsintheregioncontaintraditionalJapaneserooms,indoorandoutdoorhottubsandSnowGardens*forthekids.*Selectedresorts

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WhyJapan?Hometosomeoftheworld’sfreshestseafood,dairy,andpremiumbeef,aswellasdedicatedJapanesechefswhoperfectage-oldrecipesforthesophisticatedpalatesoftravellerstoday.FoodJapanesecuisineoffersagreatvarietyofdishesandregionalspecialities,eachwiththeirownuniqueculinarytraditions.Travellingthroughthecountry,youwillbeinforanunforgettablegastronomicjourney.Here’saselectionofJapan’smostpopularfoods.NabeStaytoastyduringwinterwiththistraditionalhotpotthatisoftenfilledwithdifferentkindsofvegetablesandproteininarichdashichickenbroth.Thiswell-balancedmealistraditionallyeatenbysumowrestlersbutisnowcommonlyenjoyedbyallduringwinter.YakinikuPairedwithfreshHokkaidovegetablesandrice,indulgeinawarm,sumptuousgrilledfeastofKurogeWagyuCrossKarubi—awellmarbledthinslicedbeef—orBonelessShortRibfromtherenownedTokachifarm.RamenWarmupafterskiingwithabowloframen,usuallyofasoysauceormisosoupbasethattypicallyincludeswheatnoodles,slicedpork,driedseaweed,bambooshoots,andscallions.SnowCrabAlsoknownaszawaigani,thisdelicacyisusuallyeateninwinter,whenharvestingispermitted.Delicatelysweetanduniquelyflavoured,itcanbeenjoyedfresh,salt-boiled,steamed,orinwarmsoup.IzakayaGatherwithfriendsforacasualandauthenticJapanesedine-inexperienceofferingappetisers,grilledmeat,andfishpairedwithlocaldrinkssuchassakeandshochuafteradayoutofskiing.ShirukoAcomfortingsweettreatinsnowyweather,Shirukoiswarmredbeanporridgetoppedwithmelt-in-your-mouthmochi.AmazakeMadewithmaltedrice,Amazakeisadeliciousnon-alcoholicsweetdrinktonotonlywarmyouupafteraskiday,butalsohelprelievefatigueandpreventcolds.24

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CultureJapanisatimelessplacewhereancienttraditionsareinterwovenwithmodernlife.Althoughthecountryappearstobeexceedinglymodern,itisstilldeeplyconnectedtoitstraditionalculturalpractices.There’smoretoJapanthanmeetstheeye.DidYouKnow?“Japan”,orNihonorNipponinJapanese,means“LandoftheRisingSun”.ItwasoncebelievedthatJapanwasthefirstcountrytoseethesunriseintheEastatdawn.OvertwobillionJapanesecomicbooks,graphicnovels,andmangaaresoldinJapaneachyear.Cherryblossoms,orsakura,areJapan’snationalflower.JapaneseHaikupoetryconsistsofonlythreelinesandistheworld’sshortestpoeticform.Rawhorsemeat,basashi,isconsideredadelicacyinJapan,slicedthinlyandeatenraw.TheJapaneseconsumeabout7,461tonsofhorsemeateachyear.TheJapaneseregardthestomach,hara,astheseatofemotions,whereasintheWest,itisconsideredtobetheheart.TheJapanesebelievethatifonetakescareofthestomach,lifetakescareofitself.25

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DiscoverunconventionalHokkaidoImmerseinthedreamlikesceneryofKiroro’snaturallandscapeinClubMedKiroroGrandandexplorethefantasticalwonderlandofTheEnchantedGardenwing.Offeringanauthenticizakayadine-inexperienceandwellnessinourfirsttraditionalJapaneseonsen,uncovertheunexpectedinthisfamily-friendlydestination.Greatforfamilies,couples,andgroupsoffriendsRoomsMainSpecialtyRestaurants^MountainMain2661311Restaurant(Yakiniku,Asian,Sushi)LoungeBarSki-in/ski-out^Additionalchargesmayapply23SkiSlopesINTERMEDIATE968ADVANCEDBEGINNERSSkiDomain:NagaminePeak&AsariPeakGroupskiclassesatalllevelsSnowboardingclassesavailableRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebydayResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsMaximumSlope520m1,180–520m30km37°11SkiLiftsGettinghere:Address:FromNewChitoseAirport90minbyClubMedShuttleFromSapporoOkadamaAirport70minbyClubMedShuttle128-1Aza-Tokiwa,Akaigawa-Mura,Yoichi-Gun,046-0593HokkaidoJapan

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PowderSnowAskier’sparadise,Kiroro’sproximitytothecoastandseasonalwindsfromSiberiacreatetheperfectconditionsforhigh-qualitypowdersnow.HavingthehighestannualsnowfallinJapanreachingupto21mayear,travellerscanenjoylongskiseasonsstartingasearlyasNovemberuntilMay,perfectforspringskiing.OtaruCanalCruise*Thistourisamust-doactivityforvisitorstoOtaru.Otaru,onceathrivinggatewaytoHokkaido,boastsarichhistoricalheritagefromthatera.Duringthisleisurely40mincruisedowntheOtaruCanal,ourcaptainswilleachsharetheiruniqueperspectivesonthishistory.Japanese-FrenchFusionCuisineEnjoyaninternationalbuffetwithaJapanese-Frenchfusioncuisineofferinastylishatmosphere.FromtraditionalHokkaidotreats,likeourmust-tryKurogeWagyuCrossKarubi,toFrenchsavoir-faire,enjoyauniquegastronomicexperience.HorseRidingInTheSnow*Embarkonahorseridingtourthroughawinterwonderlandandenjoytheserenebeautyofasnowylandscape.Thesnowladentreeswillbeaperfectbackdropforyourphotos.TraditionalJapaneseRotenburoTheseopen-airbathsofferasereneescapeintonature,allowingbatherstosoakinthewarmmineral-richwaterswhilesurroundedbythebeautyoftheoutdoors.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesAlpineSkiingClubMedSpa*SnowboardingSaunaAquaFitnessClassOfuroYogaProgrammeJapaneseOnsenIndoorSwimmingPoolCardio&FitnessRoomRotenburoOutdoorHotBathTailoredforChildrenPetitClub*(2-3years)PyjamasClub*(2-10years)MiniClub(4-10years)JuniorClub(11-17years)ClubMedAmazingFamily!SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)FamilyIndoor&OutdoorPlaygroundAreaPointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendOtaruTownHopiHillsYoichiDistilleryOtaruBeerFactory/UpopoyNationalAinuSakeDistilleryMuseumandPark*Additionalchargesmayapply27

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DiscoverunconventionalHokkaidoStepintoahiddenwhitepowderparadiseatClubMedKiroroPeakanduncoverunspoiltnatureandthebestqualitysnow.GuestsofKiroroPeakwillalsogettoenjoythewellnessfacilitiesandrestaurantslocatedatKiroroGrand.ConnectwithlocalAinucultureandexperiencemomentsofwellnessatourfirstnaturalJapaneseOnsen.ThisExclusiveCollectionwelcomesguestsfrom12yearsoldandabove.Greatforfamilieswithteenagers*,couples,andgroupsoffriends*Min.ageaccessof12yearsRoomsMainMain12611RestaurantBarSki-in/ski-out23SkiSlopesINTERMEDIATE968ADVANCEDBEGINNERSSkiDomain:NagaminePeak&AsariPeakGroupskiclassesatalllevelsfromages12andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages12andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebydayResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsMaximumSlope517m1,180–520m30km37°11SkiLiftsGettinghere:Address:FromNewChitoseAirport90minbyClubMedShuttleFromSapporoOkadamaAirport70minbyClubMedShuttle650Tokiwa,Akaigawa-Mura,Yoichi-Gun,046-0593HokkaidoJapan

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PowderSnowAskier’sparadise,Kiroro’sproximitytothecoastandseasonalwindsfromSiberiacreatetheperfectconditionsforhigh-qualitypowdersnow.HavingthehighestannualsnowfallinJapanreachingupto21mayear,travellerscanenjoylongskiseasonsstartingasearlyasNovember,untilMay,perfectforspringskiing.GlassWorkshop*Learnanewskillandletyourcreativityshinewithourglassworkshop.OriginatingfromthefamousOtaruTownwhereglassworkisfamouslyknown,tryyourhandatglassmakingandcreatefragileyetbeautifulpiecesofart.Japanese-FrenchFusionCuisineEnjoyaninternationalbuffetwithaJapanese-Frenchfusioncuisineofferinastylishatmosphere.FromtraditionalHokkaidotreats,likeourmust-tryKurogeWagyuCrossKarubi,toFrenchsavoir-faire,enjoyauniquegastronomicexperience.OtaruCanalCruise*Thistourisamust-doactivityforvisitorstoOtaru.Otaru,onceathrivinggatewaytoHokkaido,boastsarichhistoricalheritagefromthatera.Duringthisleisurely40mincruisedowntheOtaruCanal,ourcaptainswilleachsharetheiruniqueperspectivesonthishistory.TraditionalJapaneseOnsenSoakintoanauthenticJapaneseonsenexperienceatClubMed’sFirstJapaneseOnsen(locatedinKiroroGrand,a3minshuttleaway).Indulgeinthecalmingwarmthofwaterfromnaturalhotsprings,relaxandrevitaliseafteradayofskiing.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesAlpineSkiingClubMedSpa*LargeIndoorBathSnowboardingSaunaCardio&FitnessRoomAquaFitnessClassOfuroRotenburoOutdoorYogaProgrammeHotBathJapaneseOnsen(accessatGrand)IndoorSwimmingPool(accessatGrand)EntertainmentDaily&EveningEvents—NightShows&PartyLiveMusicPlayLoungeAreaBilliardsIndoor/OutdoorPingPongTablesDigitalDartsBabyFootPointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendOtaruTownHopiHillsYoichiDistilleryOtaruBeerFactory/UpopoyNationalAinuSakeDistilleryMuseumandPark*Additionalchargesmayapply29

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UnlockHokkaido’smountaincharmClubMedSahoropromisesacosy,fun-filledfamilyexperiencewithatrueimmersionintoauthenticJapanesecultureandheritage.Discovertheperfectpowdersnowforskiingandsnowtrekking.Relaxamidstnaturalmountainlandscapeswithactivitieslikehorsebackriding,whileculinarydelightslikeNabearegreatforthewholefamilytoshare.GreatforfamiliesandcouplesRooms208Main1TraditionalJapaneseRestaurant1Main1Ski-in/ski-out22SkiSlopes7591ADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERSFIRST-TIMERSSkiDomain:SahoroResortGroupskiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupSkisimulatorsforbeginnersbeforehittingtheslopesRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebydayResortAltitude400mElevation1,030–420mSkiRunsMaximumSlope25km39°9SkiLiftsGettinghere:Address:FromChitoseInternationalAirportFromTokachi-ObihiroAirportFromTomamuStation120min80min15minbyClubMedShuttlebyClubMedShuttlebyClubMedShuttleKarikachiKogenShintoku-ChoKamikawa-Gun-Hokkaido0810039HokkaidoJapan

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OutdoorCanadianBathUnwindafteraflurryofwinteractivitiesinouropen-airhotbath.Surroundedbysnowandmountainvistas,yougetthebestofbothworldsasyouescapethecoldwhilesoakinginbreathtakingmountainviews.It’stheperfectspotforquiet‘me’time.HokkaidoCuisineTastetheflavoursofJapanwithafeastforthesenses.Usinglocalfreshingredients,thechefswillprepareavarietyofauthenticdelights,includingthefreshestsashimiandsushi.Visitthespecialtyrestaurant,MinaMina,whichservesatraditionalnabehotpotthatisbestsharedwiththewholefamily,orcheckoutthemainrestaurant.JapanesePowderSnowWhetheritisyourfamily’sfirsttimeseeingsnoworanannualfamilytradition,thebeautyofourwhitepowdersnowandthemagicoffallingsnowflakesmakesforanunforgettableholidaytogether.SnowTrekkingDiveintoasnowtrekkingjourneytoreconnectwithfamily,friends,andwithnature.Takeinpanoramicmountainviewswhiletrekkingacrosswide-openpowdersnowlandscapes.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesAlpineSkiingCardio&FitnessRoomSnowboardingRockClimbingSnowTrekkingClubMedSpa*SledPark*IceFishing*OutdoorCanadianBathIndoorPoolTailoredforChildrenBabyWelcomeKitPyjamasClub*(4-7years)PetitClub*(2-3years)SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)MiniClub(4-10years)JuniorClub(11-17years)PointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendShikaribetsu-KotanDayTripKuttariHotSpringClubMedTomamuHokkaido(45mincarride),reservationviafrontofficereception*Additionalchargesmayapply31

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RideadifferentwaveClubMedTomamuislocateddirectlyontheslopesoftheTomamuskidomain.Withthemountainfeaturinga4.2kmrunandanearbyIceVillage,there’ssomethingforeveryoneinTomamu.ThiscontemporaryResortopenedinDecember2017.Greatforfamilies,couplesandgroupsoffriendsRooms341Main1SpecialtyYakinikuRestaurant1Main1Specialty1Ski-in/ski-out29SkiSlopes411101ADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERSFIRST-TIMERSSkiDomain:TomamuGroupskiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebydayResortAltitude540mElevation1,171–586mSkiRunsMaximumSlope22km35°6SkiLiftsGettinghere:Address:FromChitoseInternationalAirportFromTokachi-ObihiroAirportFromTomamuStation96min70min5minbyClubMedShuttlebyClubMedShuttlebyClubMedShuttleShimukappu-Mura079-2204HokkaidoJapan

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WavePoolAdventure^FeaturingthelargestindoorwavepoolinJapan,akids’pool,andindoorJapanesepublicbath.OpenPeriod:EndNovember–EarlyAprilOpenTime:11:00–20:00(lastentryby19:00)IceVillage*^Afrozenwinterwonderlandforallagestoenjoy.OpenPeriod:EarlyDecember–MidMarch(weatherpermitting)OpenTime:17:00–22:00(lastentryby21:30)AuthenticYakinikuBarbecueAtthespecialtyrestaurant,Haku,relishanauthenticyakinikubarbecueexperiencewhereyoucangrillrightatyourtable.Fromfarm-to-table,enjoyanunforgettablyfreshdiningexperienceworthsharing.WhiskyandSakeTasting*ToasttoanunforgettablemountainadventureandenjoyaguidedtastingofpremiumJapanesewhiskiesaswellaslocalsakeswhilesavouringlightbitestopair.TheUltimatePowderSnowWithover145haofpowdertoplayin,state-of-the-artequipment,andexpertskiinstructorstoguideyou,you’lldiscoveranextremesnowescapeyouwon’tforget.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesAlpineSkiingYogaSnowboardingClubMedSpa*SnowTrekkingJapaneseOutdoorBathIceFishing*NightlyShows&PartiesCardio&FitnessRoomTailoredforChildrenBabyWelcomeKitPetitClub*(2-3years)MiniClub(4-10years)JuniorClubwithPassworld(11-17years)SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)PointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendLocalOnsenClubMedSahoroHokkaido(45mincarride),reservationviafrontofficereception*Additionalchargesmayapply^OperatedbyHoshinoResorts33

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ChinaDiscoverawinterhavendeckedwithice-frostedtreesHometothebiggestpopulationintheworld,manyknowthatChinaisrichinhistoryandculture.WhatfewknowaboutChina,however,isthatit’ssimilarlychock-fullofstunningnaturalbeauty,fromthekaleidoscopic‘RainbowMountains’inDanxiatothepurewhitesnowscapesofYabuli.ExperiencesomeofChina’sbestskidomainsforanunforgettableadventure.FunFactTheice-creamthatwehavecometoknowandlovetodaywascreatedinChina.Thefirstrecordedversionofthisdeliciousfrozentreatwasamilkandricemixture,packedinsnowover4,000yearsago.

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PerfectforskienthusiastfamiliesEnjoyanunforgettableskiingholidayinnortheasternChina.Overlookingthefamousrimescenery,ClubMedBeidahuboastshigh-qualitysnowandmultiplerunsthatsuitdifferentlevelsandages.SteponthemostverticalslopeinChinaandgetreadyforthethrillofalifetime.GreatforfamiliesandcouplesRooms196Main1SpecialtyRestaurant1Main1Lobby1Ski-in/ski-out22SkiSlopesINTERMEDIATE6115ADVANCEDBEGINNERSSkiDomain:BeidahuGroupskiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebydayResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts500m1,405–526m35km7Gettinghere:Address:FromLongjiaAirport120minbycarEconomicDevelopmentZoneJilinCity,JilinProvince132224JilinChina

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WinterMagicFamilyFunFairEverytwotimesperweek,experiencethemagicalChristmasatmospherebroughttolifeinourresortduringourWinterMagicfair.Siphotchocolate,discovertraditionalChristmastreats(hotchocolate,pastriesandsugarapple)andgames.MountainSerenitywithaMassageinOurSpaTreatyourselftoatranquilmomentofserenitywithamassagetorelaxandrejuvenate.Thisisperfectforslowingdownafteradayofwinterdiscoveries.FusionStyleCheeseFonduewithRiceCakeTryourAlpswinterfoodwithaDongBeitwist.Therichandcreamytasteofcheesemarriesperfectlywiththesweettasteofricecake.AdmireRimeScenerybytheSonghuaRiver*Jilin’sRimeisoneofChina’sfournaturalwonders,ifthesightofnaturalcrystallinebeautythrillsyou,thenthisisamust-seedestinationforyou.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesNordicWalkingArcherySimulator*CardioRoomFitness/YogaClassesDartsIndoorJacuzziAirHockeyClubMedSpa*Pool*SaunaTableTennis*TailoredforChildrenPetitClub*(2-3years)PyjamasClub*(4-7years)MiniClub(4-10years)JuniorClubwithPassworld(11-17years)SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)PointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendJilinProvincewithfabulouslandscapesandspectacular‘RimeIce’Changchun,apicturesquetownwhichisalsoknowntobeanautomobilecity*Additionalchargesmayapply37

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UnlockthevitalityofChangbaishanGettheultimaterelaxationinourClubMedChangbaishanresort,locatedinthenortheasternChina.Enjoypanoramicviewsofthemountainrangeanditsuniquelandforms.Thisparadiseisfilledwithrichnaturalresourcesandisworthavisitineveryseason.GreatforfamiliesandcouplesRooms107Main1All-dayDiningRestaurant1Main1Ski-in/ski-out9SkiSlopes44INTERMEDIATEBEGINNERSTERRAINPARK1SkiDomain:LunengResortDomainSkiclasses(fromages4andup;fromages12andupforgroupclasses)Snowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupSkiliftpasses(from4yearsandup)IndividualskihalldedicatedtoClubMedG.MsRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebydayResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts900m965–867m13.2km2Gettinghere:Address:FromChangbaishanAirport30minbycarFromSongjiangheRailwayStation35minbycarFusongCounty,Baishan,Jilin,China

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RoamtheChangbaiMountainswithCross-CountrySkiingTrythisnewsportwithyourfamilyandexplorethenatureoftheChangbaimountainsfeaturing2world-classassetsofChangbaishan:themajesticwintervistasandtop-leveltracks.SoakUptheBenefitsofaNaturalHotSpringUnwindinthewarmhotspringpools.Haveagoodsoakforvarioushealthbenefitsfromthenaturalhotspringwater.BaskintheBeautyofTianchiClimbuptoadmirethebreathtakingviewofTianchi(HeavenLake),atthetopofChangbaimountain.NourishYourBodywithGinsengCuisineSipsomeginsengchickensouporginsengteaandprepareyourselfforanamazingafternoon.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesAerialYogaKaraokeFitnessLessonsMahjongHotSpringKarting*UTVTrip*ClubMedSpa*MiniGolfTailoredforChildrenPetitClub*(2-3years)MiniClub(4-10years)CookingclassesFamilyTreeBuildingGreenChallengesYangGeFestivalAnimatedTale:ATiger’sAdventurePointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendHeavenLakeKuiluPark*UTVTrip*IceFishingTianchiVisit*Additionalchargesmayapply39

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EnjoywintertimeinChina’slargestsnowdomainIntheheartofasuperbmountainchaincoveredwithpineforests,ClubMedYabuliinvitesyoutoembarkonajourneyofdiscoveryamidalivelywinterplayground.FeelfullyrelaxedintheindoorswimmingpoolorCanadianbathafterafulldayofthrillonthesnow.GreatforfamiliesandcouplesRooms341Main1SpecialtyRestaurant1Main1Ski-in/ski-out29SkiSlopesADVANCEDINTERMEDIATE20197BEGINNERSSkiDomain:YabuliMerge(ClubMedguestshaveaccesstoall3mountainsforagreaterexperience)Groupskiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebydayResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts470m1,375–500m50.9km22Gettinghere:Address:FromYabuliRailwayStation10minbycarFromHarbinTaipingInternationalAirport210minbycarHeilongjiang-ShangzhiShangzhi150631HeilongjiangChina

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HittheChampionSlopeswithProfessionalGuidianceEnjoydirectaccesstothethrillingskichampions’slopesundertheprofessionalguidanceofskiinstructors.EnjoytheHotSpringsJoininoneofthemostpopularwaystorelaxandwarmupduringthecoldweather.​UnwindinWarmthwithAmazingMountainViewsAdmiretheamazingmountainviewswhilerestingintheCanadianBathafteradynamicdayofskiing.TastetheAuthenticChineseFlavoursEnjoyauthenticlocalcuisinewithyourfamilyasyouimmerseyourselfintheChineseambienceofourrestaurants.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesHeatedPoolFitness/YogaClassesWallClimbingFlyingTrapezeHorse-DrawnSled*DanceClassesClubMedSpa*NightlyShows&PartiesTailoredforChildrenPetitClub*(2-3years)PyjamasClub*(4-7years)MiniClub(4-10years)JuniorClubwithPassworld(11-17years)SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)PointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendYabuliPandaZooHarbinCityTourAlpineSlideAdventure*Additionalchargesmayapply41

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TheAlpsAdreamcometrueforskiersofeverylevelKnownforitsspellbindingscenery,TheAlpsisarguablythemostfamousmountainrangeintheworld.FromAustriatoFrance,Italy,andSwitzerland,eachregionofTheAlpsoffersmesmerisinglandscapes,gloriousfood,andwarmculture.Soakinthebeautyofthesnow-cappedmountainsofthe3Valleysormaketheworld’slargestskidomainyourplayground.Thechoiceisyours.

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FunFactSpanning8countries,TheAlpsishometo13,000speciesofplantsand30,000speciesofwildlife.

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WintersportswithbeautifulviewsoftheAlpsTheupscaleClubMedAlped’HuezsitsattheheartofFrance’smostmulti-facetedskidomain,Alped’HuezGrandDomaine,andoffersawiderangeofskiingexperiencesandsnowmountainactivities.Boasting300daysofsunshineinayear,thefullyrevampedResortishometocosycommonanddiningspacesformeaningfulinteractions,awellnesshub,aswellasspaciousaccommodationwithpanoramicviewsofpeaks.GreatforfamiliesandgroupsoffriendsRooms441Main1GourmetLounge1Main1Ski-in/ski-out111SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERS18283134SkiDomain:GrandDomaineSkiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupSnowCourses*forchildrenfromages3andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebydayResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts1,850m3,330–1,800m250km81Gettinghere:Address:FromGrenobleRailwayStationFromLyonAirportFromGenevaAirport75minbyClubMedShuttle150minbyClubMedShuttle195minbyClubMedShuttleRouteDeL’altiport38750L’alpesD’huez,France

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ResortHighlightsWorld’sLongestSlopeDayandNightTestyourendurancewithSarenne,theworld’slongestblackrun,chalkingup16kmofpurewhitesnow.Guidedbyourexpertskiinstructors,feeltheadrenalinerushinthedayoratnight.RichMountainSpiritTakeinthemajesticmountainsatcentrallylocateddiningoutletssouth-facingforthebestviewsanddesignedtoharmoniouslyblendinnaturewithmodernfittings.OnlyforFamiliesReconnectandbringhomememorieswithyourlovedonesatthededicatedfamilyzone.Readabook,playuniqueboardgames,orenjoyqualityfamilytimeatourdrawingwallandplayground.ACosyNookTakeabreatherinourrelaxationhubwithabookonwellbeing,indulgeinaluxuriousspatreatment*byPAYOTParis,loungebyourheatedpool,orunwindwithyogaandmeditation.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesSnowshoeingCrossTrainingDogSleddingCross-CountrySkiingYogabyHebersonParagliding1HikingHeatedIndoorPool&RailSledding1NordicWalkingCardio&FitnessRoomAquadynamicClassesClubMedSpabyPAYOT*IceRink1TailoredforChildrenBabyClub*(4-23months)PetitClub*(2-3years)MiniClub*(4-10years)JuniorClubwithPassworld(11-17years)IntroductiontoSnowCourse*(3yearsup)Dedicatedfamilyspace“HappyLounge”SnowGardenfacilityforfirst-timers(4-10years)SkiRoomforKidsSwimClasses*TeenSpa*FamilySkiClassesPointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendThePetitSaintBernard,ontheborderbetweenFranceandItalyTheAostaValley,locatedonly8kmawayLaThuile:thetownofchocolateandanauthenticItalianvillage*Additionalchargesmayapply1OutsideClubMed45

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SlidedownthesnowyslopesofHaute-SavoieGuaranteeanauthenticmountainexperienceintheheartoftheGrandMassifskiareaatClubMedGrandMassifSamoënsMorillon.ThiscontemporaryResortoffersfabulouspanoramicviewsofthemountainsandisdesignedtoblendinharmoniouslywithnature.SetbetweenChamonixandGenevaatawhoppingaltitudeof5,250ft,ClubMedGrandMassifoffersunparalleledviewsincludingthatofMontBlanc,thehighestmountaininTheAlps.Greatforfamilies,couples,andgroupsoffriendsRoomsMainGourmetFamilyExperienceMain38211LoungeRestaurant11RestaurantBarSki-in/ski-out148SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERS14506420SkiDomain:GrandMassifGroupskiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebydayResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts1,600m2,561–760m265km71Gettinghere:Address:FromGenevaAirport60minbycarFromLyonAirport130minbycar3868RouteDuPlateaudesSaixSamoëns74340HauteSavoie-SamoënsFrance

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ResortHighlightsBaskinLuxuryUpgradeyoursnowmountainvacationandenjoytheunderstatedluxuryofthechalet-apartmentsinGrandMassifSamoënsMorillon.EndlessSlopesforDaysSkitoyourheart’scontentjustasnowball’sthrowawayattheGrandMassifskiarea—allthepleasuresofsnowsportson256kmofslopes.BestofLocalSpecialitiesUnwindinstyleasyoupickyourfavouriteFrenchwineinthewinecellar*,ordelightinthespecialmenudesignedbyMichelin-starredFrenchchef,ÉdouardLoubet.FamilyBondingatItsBestEnjoyyourmealsatthededicatedfamilycornerinthemainrestaurantorheaddowntotheuniquefamilyrestaurantforaninteractiveexperience.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesIndoor&OutdoorPoolGymPilatesSpabySOTHYS*Hammam*TRXWeights&CardioLESMILLSVirtualFitnessFunctionalTrainingtoWorkBody&MusclesTailoredforChildrenBabyClub*(4-23months)BabyWelcomeKitMiniClub*(4-10years)JuniorClubwithPassworld(11-17years)IntroductiontoSnowCourse*(3yearsup)Snowboarding(8yearsup)SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)SpecialTeens’SkiProgrammeFamilyExperienceRestaurantPointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendLeCirqueduFeraChevalWaterfallsL’AiguilleduMidiPeakinMontBlancAnnecy,theVeniceofSavoy*Additionalchargesmayapply47

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GetatotalchaletexperienceinHaute-SavoieSituatedintheheartoftheGrandMassifdomain,betweenthelakeofGenevaandtheMontBlanc,the4thlargestskidomaininFrance,liesthisflagshipfamilyResortbuiltontheedgeofacliffat1,600m.ZigzagacrossthebaseoftheMassifinthemorningandenjoyaskiadventurethroughthepinesfromSamoënstoMorillonviaLesCarroz.Whenthesunisatitshighest,setoffforsometruemountainskiinginFlainewiththeMontBlancasyourbackdrop.Greatforfamilies,couples,andgroupsoffriends11RoomsMainRestaurantGourmetFamilyExperienceMain11LoungeRestaurant11BarSki-in/ski-out148SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERS14506420SkiDomain:GrandMassifGroupskiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebydayResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts1,600m2,561–760m265km71Gettinghere:Address:FromGenevaAirport60minbycarFromLyonAirport130minbycar3868RouteDuPlateaudesSaixSamoëns74340HauteSavoie-SamoënsFrance

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ResortHighlightsCreamoftheCropExperiencetheuniquenessofyourownChaletinthemountains,acosynestwithunparalleledvistasofthesurroundingAlps.ExclusiveChaletExperienceRelyontheprofessionalhelpoftheChaletMaster,whowillassistyouateverykeymomentofyourentirestay.SurroundedbyBeautyUnwindintheatmosphereofthestylishlydesignedChaletwithpurelines,rawlightwoodandgreystones,whichperfectlyblendintoofoneofthemostpreservedvalleysoftheSavoyregion.MulticulturalandRefinedCuisinesThemainrestaurantatourResortissplitintofourdifferentareaswhereguestscanenjoyinternationalgourmetcuisinesandlocalhealthyoptions.TheResortisalsohometoaGourmetLoungeandaFamilyExperienceRestaurant.RelaxingSpaExperienceWithbreathtakingviewsoverthemountains,guestscanenjoythewiderangeoftreatments*availableatourluxurySpabyCARITA.Prioritybookingisavailableforallchaletguests.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesIndoor&OutdoorPoolGymPilatesSauna*Hammam*TRXWeights&CardioLesMillsVirtualFitnessBodypumpTailoredforChildrenBabyClub*(4-23months)BabyWelcomeKitMiniClub*(4-10years)JuniorClubwithPassworld(11-17years)IntroductiontoSnowCourse*(3yearsup)Snowboarding(8yearsup)SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)SpecialTeens’SkiProgrammeFamilyExperienceRestaurantPointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendLeCirqueduFeraChevalwaterfallsL’AiguilleduMidipeakinMontBlancAnnecy,theVeniceofSavoyFullaccesstoGrandMassifSamoënsMorillion(5minshuttleaway)*Additionalchargesmayapply49

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ISFUNAbrandnewEuropeanskiResortPerchedat1,950mabovesealevelandfacingsouth,thestoneandwoodcladClubMedLaRosièreoverlookstheentireTarentaisevalley.Builtontheslopes,itdominatesabonafideResortdevelopedwithconsiderationandaffectionbytheinhabitantsofMontvalezan.Forthebestweatherpatternsandsnowconditions,payavisittoLaRosièreduringthemonthsofmid-Decembertoend-April.GreatforfamiliesandgroupsoffriendsRooms440MainGourmetMainGourmetRestaurant1111LoungeBarLoungeBarSki-in/ski-outWHERENATURE83SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERS1433288SkiDomain:EspaceSanBernardo(newlyexpandedinDecember2018)Groupskiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupSnowGardenfacilityforbothchildrenandadults,5magiccarpetsperfectforfirsttimeskiiers2paesi-1skipass-38impianti-85pisteRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebydayResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts1,850m2,800–1,200m160km38Gettinghere:Address:FromBourg-Saint-MauriceTrainStation35minbycarFromLyon-SaintExupéryAirport180minbycarFromGenevaAirport170minbycarLaRosière-Montvalezan,France

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ResortHighlightsEasyAccessfromParisForaneasyandbreezytrip,theResortisonlylessthan5hoursfromParisanda30minutetransferfromBourg-Saint-Mauricetrainstation.ClassicChaletArchitectureOurlatestResortfeaturespreservedarchitecturetypicalofasecludedmountainvillagewithcosychaletspirit,undiscoveredandfarfromthebigskimegalopolis.ExclusiveCollectionSpace,SanBernardoTheExclusiveCollectionSpacefeaturesavastskiareathatlinksthe2ResortsofLaRosièreinSavoie,France,andLaThuileintheAostaValley,Italy.LaRosiéreisoneoftheonlyResortsfacingsouthwhichenjoysrecordsunshineeveryyear.DoubletheFunEnjoycross-borderskiexperienceateithertheexpandedskiareainLaRosière(France)ortheLaThuile’sslopes(Italy).MulticulturalandRefinedCuisineSittingonthebordersbetweenFranceandItaly,yougettoexperiencedoublethecultures—FrenchSavoieandItalianVald’Aoste—inourResortofferings.ExcellentSnowConditionsGreatsnowqualityguaranteedfromDecembertoAprilwithhigh-skialtitudebetween1,850mto2,800m.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesIndoor&OutdoorPoolSnowboardingTraining&CardioRoomHel-Ski*intheItalianAlpsFitnessClassesSnowKite*SnowshoeingAlpineSkiingClubMedSpa*NightlyShows&PartiesTailoredforChildrenBabyClub*(4-23months)BabyWelcomeKitPetitClub*(2-3years)MiniClub*(4-10years)JuniorClubwithPassworld(11-17years)GameParksandSnowParksinSkiDomainSlalomSkiing*Snowboarding(8yearsup)SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)PointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendThePetitSaintBernard,ontheborderbetweenFranceandItalyTheAostaValley,locatedonly8kmawayLaThuile:thetownofchocolateandanauthenticItalianvillage*Additionalchargesmayapply51

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SkiasafamilythroughaseaofpinetreesOneofClubMed’slatestadditions,LesArcsPanoramafirstopeneditsdoorsinDecember2018.Intheheartofthesecondlargestcombinedskiareasintheworld,thisbrandnewskiResortwithanexclusiveluxuryspaceboastssummitsofover3,000m,andisfittedwithtop-notchfacilitieslikeTurkishbathsandheatedpools.Greatforfamilies,couples,andgroupsoffriendsRoomsMainGourmetFamilyExperienceMainNight43311LoungeRestaurant111Restaurant^BarBarSki-in/ski-out246SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERS376513212SkiDomain:ParadiskiSkiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupSnowCourses*forchildrenfromages3andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebydayResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts1,850m2,800–1,200m160km38Gettinghere:Address:FromBourg-Saint-MauriceTrainStation75minbyClubMedShuttleFromGenevaAirport180minbyClubMedShuttleFromLyonAirport165minbyClubMedShuttleBourgStMauriceLesArcs73700Savoie-ArcsPanoramaFrance

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ResortHighlightsGloriousSnowscapesStepoutofthemodernmasterpiece,surroundedbyforest,andskidirectlyontotheslopesofParadiski,thesecondlargestskiareainFrance.HolisticRejuvenationUnwindintotalityatthewellnessspacededicatedtohealthandwellbeing.Facilitiesincludeindoorheatedpools,ClubMedspabyCinqMondes*,fitnessandweighttrainingarea,Turkishbath,aswellasajacuzzi.FunfortheWholeFamilyTheperfectfamilyResortfeaturingthefullrangeofchildren’sclubsandaninteractivefamilyexperiencerestaurant.YourPrivateEnclaveLookingformoreprivacy?ChoosethecomfortandluxuryoftheLeBelvédèreExclusiveSpace,nestledatthetopoftheResortandofferingthebestviewsoverthevalley.ViewsThatTakeYourBreathAwayDineintherestaurantsoverlookingthestunningviewsoverthevalley.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesAlpineSkiingWhirlpoolBathCross-CountrySkiingTurkishBathSnowboardingClubMedSpa*SnowshoeingHeatedIndoorFitness&CardioFacilitiesNightlyShows&Parties&OutdoorPoolsTailoredforChildrenBabyClub*(4-23months)BabyWelcomeKitPetitClub*(2-3years)MiniClub*(4-10years)JuniorClubwithPassworld(11-17years)IntroductiontoSnowCourse*(3yearsup)SkiRoomforKidsSnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)FamilyExperienceRestaurantPointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendTheSaturdayMarketattheGrandeRueLaPausepicnicarea,theComborcièreBelvedere,atthesummitofthenewchairlifts*Additionalchargesmayapply^GuestsarewelcometolunchattheClubMedPeiseyVallandryResort(lunchavailablewithskilessonsattheskischool)53

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SkiingthrillsandfunWithitsredroofsandsolidwoodwalls,ClubMedLaPlagne2100backsontoajutting-outridgeoftheTarentaisevalley.Ledbycertifiedinstructors,tryoutsnowboardingonsomeoftheworld’sbestslopes,andsafelyexplore425kmofskislopes.GreatforfamiliesandgroupsoffriendsRoomsMainSpecialty340112RestaurantRestaurantBarSki-in/ski-out258SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERS347712918Skidomainname:ParadiskiSkiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesfromages8andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebydayResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts2,100m3,250–250m425km258Gettinghere:FromAimelaPlagnerailwaystationFromChambery-VoglansairportFromGrenobleAlpesIsèreAirport30min75min120minbycarbycarbycarAddress:AIME,Savoie-LaPlagne210073210,France

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ResortHighlightsSkiDowntheFunslope®AreyoureadytoskidownEurope’slargestobstaclecourseslope,theFunslope®?Designedforbotholderandyoungerskiers,itbringsfuntoeverymemberofthefamily.Glidethroughagianttunnelandreleaseacolourfuljump.Slalomaroundaseriesofmogulsandtightturns;slideacrossagangwayandgiveahighfivetothegianthandatthebottomoftherun.Onceyoureachtheend,there’sonlyonethingyouwillhaveinmind—startover!TheInversensTunnelVisittheveryheartofthemountainbytakingthisuniqueunderpass:theInversenstunnel.Being136mlong,thisundergroundblueslopeoffersnewsensationsateveryskipolepush.Travelfromonesidetotheotherinanunexpectedambianceofmusicandlightdisplays.ATerracebytheSkiSlopesJustbyaredslope,adeckchairiswaitingforyou—theperfectopportunitytotakeabreakwithyourfamily.Asyousunbathe,enjoypeoplewatchingandthesoftcrunchofthesnowastheyskipast.Slipoffyourbootsandsavouraglassofsteamingmulledwine.BobsleighThrills*VisiblefromtheResort,thePlagnebobsleightrackwasbuiltin1992fortheWinterOlympicGamesinAlbertville.Whetherwithfamilyorfriends,getyourteamtogetherandtakeyourpositionsaboardtheaerodynamicbobsled.Speedingat120km/halonga1,500mfrozentrack,feeltheadrenalinerushthroughyourveinswiththisactivity(ondemand).Sports&After-SkiActivitiesSnowScootingSpeedRidingParaglidingSwimmingPoolFitnessClubTorchlitSkiShowBigAir&BobsleighingontheOlympicSlopesSnowshoeWalksTailoredforChildrenPetitClub*(2-3years)MiniClub(4-10years)TeensClub(11-13years)ChillPass(14-17years)FamilyTournamentsandGamesFamilySpaPaddlingpoolforkids(20-40cmdeep)PointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendTheTarentaiseValleyLaPlagne2100islocatedinissurroundedbymodernurbaninfrastructuresidealforskiingenthusiasts,linkedbyashuttle(freeofcharge)DiscoverthenaturalbeautyandcultureoftheSavoyregion*Additionalchargesmayapply1OutsideClubMed55

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AuthenticitywhereexceptionalskiareasconvergeWelcometoClubMedPeisey-Vallandry,acosyhamletofchalets,atruerepresentationofFrenchSavoystyle.AlongwithLesArcsandLaPlagne,theskidomainformsapartofParadiski,theworld’ssecondlargestlinkedskiarea.Enjoythemagnificentviewsofslopesandpineforestsandunwindintheheartofindulgenceandrelaxation.Greatforfamilies,couples,andgroupsoffriendsRoomsMainGourmetMainNight3201111RestaurantLoungeBarBarSki-in/ski-out264SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERS367913712SkiDomain:ParadiskiAlpineskiingfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupSpecialteens’skiprogrammefromages11to17Hikingprogrammefromages12andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebyweekResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts1,750m3,250–1,200m425km130Gettinghere:Address:FromBourg-Saint-MauriceTrainStation45minbyClubMedShuttleFromLyonAirport150minbyClubMedShuttleFromGenevaAirport180minbyClubMedShuttleLieuDitPlanPeiseyPeiseyNancroix73210Savoie-Peisey-VallandryFrance

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ResortHighlightsExpressCableCarsRidetheVanoiseExpress,theworld’sfastestcablecar,straighttothetopofthemountaintoenjoybreathtakingpanoramicviews.MountainDelicaciesEnjoySavoyardmountainspecialtieslikePierrade(meatbarbecue)oraglassofwinewithfriendsorfamilyatthenew“PierraMenta”gourmetlounge.BiggerandBetterThenewResortrenovationfeaturesanexpansionofthefamilylodge,restaurant,andcreationofanewgourmetloungethatallowsyoutoexperienceaFrenchSavoyholidaytothefullest.AltitudeSportsChoosefromavarietyofoutdoormountain,fromskiingandsnowshoewalks,toNordicwalkingandhiking,andtakeinthepurefragranceoffirtreesatthefootoftheskislopes.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesAlpineSkiingSnowboardingFitness&CardioRoomsFitnessClassesAquafitnessSnowshoeWalksNordicWalking&HikingIndoor&OutdoorHeatedPoolsClubMedSpa*NightlyShows&PartiesTailoredforChildrenBabysitting*(4-23months)BabyWelcomeKitBabyCornerPetitClub*(2-3years)BabyGym(2-3years)MiniClub*(4-10years)JuniorClubwithPassworld(11-17years)Family“BigSnack”TeenSpa*SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)PointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendSainteTrinitéChurch,TheSanctuaryofNotre-DamedesVernettes,theformerSilver-LeadminebetweenNancroixandlesLanches*Additionalchargesmayapply57

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AResortintheheartoftheItalianAlpsAstheproudhostoftheskijumpingandcross-countryskiingeventsattheTurinOlympicsin2006,ClubMedPragelatoSestriereisrightbythefamedskidomainthathasawhopping244skislopes.Hitcharideinacablecaruptothecountlessskirunsandputyourskillstothetest.GreatforfamiliesandcouplesRooms324MainSpecialtyHigh-AltitudeMainGourmetRestaurant11RestaurantRestaurant111BarLoungeBarSki-in/ski-out244SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERS421185430SkiDomain:VialetteaSkiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebyweekResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts1,600m2,823–1,350m400km70Gettinghere:FromChambéryAirportFromMilanBergamo,MilanLinateorMilanMalpensaAirportFromTorinoPortaNuovaTrainStation110minbyClubMedShuttle180min180minbyClubMedShuttlebyClubMedShuttleAddress:ViaMonteOrsieraN°1FrazionePragelato(To)10060PiedmontItaly

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ResortHighlightsSpoiltforChoiceNeverridethesameslopetwiceinthesecondlargestskiareainEuropeandfollowthepathoftheOlympicchampionsindownhillorcross-countryatSestriere.CosyUpwithAprès-SkiDrinksBaskinfestivityattheMainBar,TheLaterna,thatisopenedalldayorhaveaquieteveningintheexclusiveGourmetLoungeBar,TheDolceVita.AuthenticItalianDelightsSavourItaliangastronomywithpastaaltartufo(pastawithtruffles)fromLaTrattoriarestaurantandmountainspecialtiesfromthealtituderestaurant,TheChaletMollino.PlaygroundforChildrenLeaveyourchildreninthegoodhandsofourcertifiedinstructorsastheypickuptheartofskiingandsnowboardingonthethrillingskislopes.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesAlpineSkiingIceSkating*Cross-CountrySkiing*SnowMobile*SnowboardingQuadBiking*SnowshoeingNordicWalkingDogSledding*Cardio&FitnessRoomClubMedSpa*HeatedIndoorPoolTailoredforChildrenPetitClub*(2-3years)MiniClub*(4-10years)JuniorClubwithPassworld(11-17years)SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)BabyGym(2-3years)TeenSpa*PointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendThelakeofMontCenis,betweentheFrenchandItalianbordersTheSacradiSanMichele,areligiouscomplexonMountPirchiriano,oneofthemostfamousBenedictineabbeys*Additionalchargesmayapply59

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SkiinginastunningareawithstyleandtraditionNestledatthefootoftheSwissmountains,ClubMedSaint-MoritzRoiSoleilwelcomesyoutothisworld-renowned1,750m-highlocalesteepedincenturiesofskihistory.HavingplayedhosttotheSkiWorldChampionshipsfor5times,it’sclearthatthesunnyslopesofSaintMoritzareaskier’sdream.GreatforfamiliesandgroupsoffriendsRoomsMainSpecialtyMain3081Restaurant11RestaurantBar88SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCED3522INTERMEDIATE31SkiDomain:Haute-EngadineSkiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupHikingclassesavailablefromages12andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebyweekResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts1,750m3,300–1,750m350km56Gettinghere:FromZurichorMilanMalpensaAirport180minbyClubMedShuttleFromChur(Coire)TrainStation180minbyClubMedShuttleAddress:Saint-MoritzBad,7500CantondesGrisonsSwitzerland

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ResortHighlightsDiningViewsOverSaint-MoritzStartoffwithaheartybreakfast,takealeisurelylunch,andshareyourstoriesoftheday’sexploitswithyourfriendsandfamilyoverdinner.Therestauranthasatantalisingarrayofdisheswithaneclecticinternationalinfluence.LocalDelicaciesSamplethefamedAlpineSavoyardcuisineatTheStubli—ourspecialtyrestaurant.Delightindelicioustraditionalwintercomfortfoodsuchaswarmfondueinafriendlyandwarmenvironmentatthismountainrestaurant.SoakinLuxuryTakeadipinourheated10mindoorpoolandlettheday’sstressesmeltawaywhileyouenjoythemountainviewsfromthecomfortofyourloungebed.JoyRideCruisedowntheslopestheeasywayorchallengeyourselfwithauthenticcross-countryskiingonover170kmofruns.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesAlpineSkiingCross-CountrySkiingSnowboardingHikingProgrammeCardio&FitnessRoomYogaYogaTurkishBath&SaunaHiking,SnowshoeWalksandNordicwalkingHeatedIndoorPoolTailoredforChildrenBabyWelcomeBabyCornerBabysitting*(4months-7years)MiniClub*(4-10years)JuniorClub(11-17years)SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)PointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendTheSegantiniMuseum,hometothemesmerisingartworksofGiovanniSegantiniChur,theoldesttowninSwitzerland,stillstandingstrongwithitscathedralandRomanremains*Additionalchargesmayapply61

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SkiwithviewsovertheEcrinMassifLocatedinthevalleyofBriançon,thehighesttowninEurope,ClubMedSerre-Chevalier,benefitsfrom300daysofsunlightperyearwhilethetreesandchaletroofswearcontinualcoatsofsnow.GreatforfamiliesandgroupsoffriendsRoomsMainMainNight350111RestaurantBarBar80SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCED1328INTERMEDIATE25BEGINNERS14SkiDomain:DomainedeSerre-ChevalierValléeSkiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesfromages12andupHikingclassesRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebyweekResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts1,400m1,400–2,800m250km82Gettinghere:FromBriançonRailwayStationFromChambery-VoglansAirportFromLyonStExuperyAirport25min160min165minbycarbycarbycarAddress:LeBez,LaSalleLesAlpes,Hautes-Alpes-SerreChevalier05240,France

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ResortHighlightsSnowMountainKartAccessthestartingpointatanaltitudeof2,491monskisorviatheSerre-Chevaliercablecar.Climbaboardathree-wheelerMountainKart(ondemand)withhandlebarsandheadoffforafunsessionontheslopes.Hurtledowna300mgradientandexperienceuniquethrillswithyourfamilyduringthisactivityonofferattheSerre-ChevalierResort.ASnowshoePromenadeInaninstant,transformintoacharacterfromyourchildhoodtrackingchamoisandibexesacrossthesnow.Leaveyourfootprintsintheflawlesspowderandhearditcrunchasyoucrossanoldstonebridge.ListentothesoftpealsoftheChantemerlechurchbellsandtakeaquickdetourtoadmirethemedievalfrescosatthehiddenchapelofSaint-BarthelemydelaSalle.IntheFootstepsofLucAlphandAreyoureadytoexperimentthemogulsofalegendaryblackslope?NamedinhonourofalocalFrenchmanwhobecameaworldchampionalpineskier,the“LucAlphand”slopeisthemainattractionofSerre-Che’skiResort.RacedowntowardstheChantemerlevillageandinhaletheconiferscents.SunbathingontheTerraceSnuggledupinyourskijacket,enjoyamomentofrelaxationasyoustretchoutinyoursunloungerbytheResortpool.Letthegentlesunshinewarmyourcheekswhile,inthedistance,acablecarmakesitswaygentlyupthewoodyslopesoftheGuisane.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesBilliardCardio&FitnessRoomCross-CountrySkiingAquafitnessClassesIce-RinkHeatedIndoorPoolSnowmobileTailoredforChildrenBabyWelcomeBabyCornerPetitClub*(2-3years)MiniClub*(4-10years)JuniorClubwithPassworld(11-17years)FamilyShowTimeFamilySpaPointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendTheSegantiniMuseum,hometothemesmerisingartworksofGiovanniSegantiniChur,theoldesttowninSwitzerland,stillstandingstrongwithitscathedralandRomanremains*Additionalchargesmayapply63

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RechargeamonglakesandglaciersOfferingyouexcitementandrelaxationamonglakesandglaciers,ClubMedTignessitsintheheartValClaret,combiningeverythingyouwouldexpectfromaholidayinthepeaksoftheFrenchAlps.OurExclusiveCollectionspaceallowsyoutoalsoimmerseintheexquisitecomfortofthesuitesandservicesoffered.GreatforfamiliesandgroupsoffriendsRoomsMainGourmetMainBar4551111RestaurantLoungeBarLoungeSki-in/ski-out159SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERS25446921SkiDomain:Vald’Isère(theskiareaisconnectedtoTignes,whichtogetherformthe“Tignes-Vald’Isère”skiarea)Skiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andup1snowgardenand1adults’beginnerspaceinfrontoftheskiroomRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebyweekResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts2,100m3,456–1,550m300km79Gettinghere:Address:FromChambéryAirport120minbycarFromLyonorGenevaAirport180minbycarFromBourg-Saint-MauriceTrainStation40minbycarTignesValClaretTignes,France73320

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ResortHighlightsSkitoL’aiguillePercéeSkithroughanenchantedfairytalelandscapetothefootoftheL’AiguillePercée.Discoverthetruelostvalley,the“VallondelaSache”,withourskiinstructorsastheyleadyouthroughthisbeautifully-preservedenvironment.TheHighLifewithExclusiveCollectionSpaceOurExclusiveCollectionspace,perchedatthetopoftheResort,offersbreathtakingviewsofboththeResortandtheGrandeMotteglacier.SitintheexclusiveWelcomeLoungeandtakeitallinwithaglassofchampagneinhand.LargestIndoorPoolintheAlpsSwim100minjustfourlapsintheswimlane,orunwindinthe25mheatedpool.Relaxwithaviewofthemountains,andcompleteyourrecoveryexperiencewiththeopen-accesssauna,steamroom,kiddiepool,andoutdoorwhirlpools.Fly,GlideandDiveGetyourwingsasyouparaglidewithaninstructororzoomthroughthevalleyonadogsled.Forarealadrenalinerush,discoverthelightsandshadowsofthedeepasyoutryouticescubadiving.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesParagliding*CrossTrainingIceSwimming&Diving*Après-SkiBungeeJumping*YogabyHebersonSnowMobile*OutdoorWhirlpoolsDogSledding*TailoredforChildrenBabyWelcomeKitBabyCornerPetitClub*(2-3years)MiniClub*(4-10years)JuniorClubwithFamilySleddingPartyPassworld(11-17years)Babysitting*BunnyHillNeartheSwimClassesSkiRoom*HeatedIndoorSplashPoolPointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommend5kmfromBriançon,acityofartandhistory,withitsVaubanfortifications(aworldheritagesite)48kmfromtheParcNationaldesEcrins,France’sFifthLargestNationalPark,With740kmofFootpaths,SummitsOver3,000mHighandSomeFortyGlaciers*Additionalchargesmayapply65

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ExperiencetheheartofSavoieBreakfastinbed,champagneintheevenings,andaprivateloungewithanunobstructedviewoftheMontBlanc—allatanaltitudeof4,790ft.WelcometoFrance’sMassifduChevalNoir.Setatopthisgloriousmountain,ClubMedValmoreloffersagorgeousarrayofskislopes,yourchoiceofaprès-skiactivitiesandachancetoloungeinaluxuryspacefitforroyalty.GreatforfamiliesandgroupsoffriendsRoomsMainGourmetMainGourmet3231111RestaurantLoungeBarLoungeBarSki-in/ski-out90SkiSlopes8193924EXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERSSkiDomain:GrandDomaineSkiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupSnowCourses*forchildrenfromages3andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebyweekResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts1,460m2,550–1,250m150km33Gettinghere:Address:FromChambéryStationFromAlpes—IsèreAirportFromLyonAirport80min120min150minbyClubMedShuttlebyClubMedShuttlebyClubMedShuttleHameauBoisDeLaCroixValmorel73260Savoie-ValmorelFrance

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ResortHighlightsPeakViewsDiscoverthischarmingskiResortsurroundedbyarichpineforestandtakeinthemajesticviewsofMontBlanc.Kid-FriendlySlopesWithskilessonsstartingfromages4andup,youcanleaveyourlittleoneswithourprofessionalinstructorsasyouenjoytheslopestoyourheart’scontent.ZenOutTimestandsstillinthe600sqmzenparadiseatthepremiumClubMedSpabySOTHYS*.Thereisnobetterwaytorewardyourselfaftershreddingtheslopes.APrivateRetreatCurlupinthecosinessofyour50sqmsuite,orinLeLodgeluxuryspace,beforetoastingtomagicalmomentswithaglassofchampagneattheprivatebarinourExclusiveCollectionSpace.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesAlpineSkiingCardio&FitnessRoomSnowboardingClubMedSpa*SnowshoeingIndoorPoolNordicWalkingNightlyShows&PartiesTailoredforChildrenBabysitting*(4-23months)PetitClub*(2-3years)MiniClub*(4-10years)JuniorClubwithPassworld(11-17years)FamilySleddingPartySwimClasses*IntroductiontoSnowTeenSpa*Course(3yearsandup)SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)PointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendBourg-Morel,withitspedestrianstreetsandlittlesquares,itsstoneandwoodchalets,slateroofsandtrompel’oeilfaçadesAlbertville,whichhostedtheWinterOlympicsin1992*Additionalchargesmayapply67

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ValmorelforaskiingholidaywithmountainviewsPictureyourselfinaspaciouschaletsurroundedbyfriendsandfamily,withacracklingfireplaceandbreathtakingsceneryofthemajesticMontBlanc.OurValmorelChalet-Apartmentsgrantsyouaccesstoawiderangeofactivities,restaurants,andClubMedservices,nottomentionthelivelyaprès-skiambiance.GreatforfamiliesRoomsMainGourmetMainSpecialty591111RestaurantLoungeBarBarSki-in/ski-out85SkiSlopes8173822EXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERSSkiDomain:GrandDomaineSkiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupSnowCourses*forchildrenfromages3andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebyweekResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts1,460m2,550–1,250m150km33Gettinghere:Address:FromChambéryStationFromAlpes—IsèreAirportFromLyonAirport80min150min150minbyClubMedShuttlebyClubMedShuttlebyClubMedShuttleHameauBoisDeLaCroixValmorel73260Savoie-ValmorelFrance

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ResortHighlightsAPersonalTouchBepamperedwiththetrueluxuryofcustomisedservicesasouresteemedchaletguest,includinghavingyourmealspreparedin-chalet,eveningapéritifsandhavingyourskisdeliveredtoyourdoorstep.YourGetawayWithinaGetawayAtaChalet-ApartmentintheheartofthebeautifullyauthenticskiResortofValmorel,youcanaffordacosydayinontheweekendswithyourlovedones.ForYourEyesOnlyEnjoyyourexclusiveterracewithapanoramicviewofMontBlancandthevalley.ComfortRedefinedSharingmagicalmomentswithyourfamilyandfriendsinasubtleblendoftraditionandcontemporarycomfort.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesActivitiesatClubMedValmorelHikingSnowshoeingClubMedSpa*PrivateSkiRoomPrivateLoungePrivateConciergeTailoredforChildrenBabysitting*(4-23months)IntroductiontoSnowCourse(3yearsandup)PetitClub*(2-3years)SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)MiniClub*(4-10years)ClubMedAmazingFamily!JuniorClubwithTeenSpa*Passworld(11-17years)PointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendBourg-Morel,withitspedestrianstreetsandlittlesquares,itsstoneandwoodchalets,slateroofsandtrompel’oeilfaçadesAlbertville,whichhostedtheWinterOlympicsin1992*Additionalchargesmayapply69

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ExperiencethelegendofanexceptionalalpinevillageSituatedinanauthenticmountainvillageintheTarentaiseValley,ClubMedVald’IsereissetamongstSavoy-stylechaletsandisourfirstExclusiveCollectioninthemountains,bringingcontemporaryandchiccharmalongsidetraditionalmountainaesthetics.GreatforfamiliesandgroupsoffriendsRoomsMainGourmetMainSpecialty2461111RestaurantLoungeBarBarSki-in/ski-out159SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERS25446921SkiDomain:Vald’Isère(theskiareaisconnectedtoTignes,whichtogetherformthe“Tignes-Vald’Isère”skiarea)Skiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andup1snowgardenand1adults’beginnerspaceinfrontoftheskiroomRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebyweekResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts1,460m2,550–1,250m150km33Gettinghere:Address:FromChambéryStationFromAlpes—IsèreAirportFromLyonAirport80min150min150minbyClubMedShuttlebyClubMedShuttlebyClubMedShuttleHameauBoisDeLaCroixValmorel73260Savoie-ValmorelFrance

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ResortHighlightsATureSavoyJewelVald’IsèreistuckedawayintheTarentaiseValleyalongIsèreRiverat1,850maltitude.Itkeepsthecharmofanauthenticmountainvillagewithits16thcenturychurchandstone,wood,andslatechalets.LegendarySkiingTimelessandelegant,theslopesareperfectforexperiencedskilovers.Ithas300kmoftrackand3,200haofoff-pistethatbuiltthelegaciesofgreatchampions.ADestinationforFamiliesAfestive-chicResortforfamilies,thevillagecentreandsnowfrontaredecoratedwithmagicaldécoridealforstrolling,fireworksdisplays,torchlightdescents,andentertainmentforallages.JourneyfortheTasteBudsVald’IsèreisbothagastronomicandatypicalSavoyarddestinationthatisrefinedtoeverytaste.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesCardioTrainingFatBikes*HikingSchoolYogabyHebersonParagliding*ClubMedSpa&SteamroomDogSledding**IndoorSwimmingPoolIceSkating*TailoredforChildrenMiniClub*(4-10years)BunnyHillJuniorClub*(11-17years)Babysitting*PointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendLafacedeBellevarde,ablackslopeinVald’IsèrethatpromisesavertiginousdescentTheGrandeMotteglacier(3,656m)atthesummitoftheTignes-Vald’Isèreskiarea*Additionalchargesmayapply71

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ExceptionalslopesandalivelyatmosphereThere’sareasonit’scalled“Sensations”.NestledintheheartofValleydesBelleville,standingatanaltitudeof2,300m,andhometothelargestskidomainintheworld,ClubMedValThorensSensationslivesuptoitsname.Takeyourpickfromawhopping317skislopes—themountainsareyourstoconquer.LookforwardtoadelightfulepicureanjourneywiththeMichelin-starredcheforenjoyquickbitesatourTakeawayCornerforthosewhowanttohittheslopesimmediately.GreatforfamiliesandgroupsoffriendsRoomsMainGourmetMainLounge3841111RestaurantLoungeBarBarSki-in/ski-out317SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERS3511010468SkiDomain:Les3ValléesSkiclassesatalllevelsfromages12andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebyweekResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts2,300m3,200–1,300m600km177Gettinghere:Address:FromChambéryAirportFromGrenobleAlpes—IsèreAirportFromGenevaAirport150min165min195minbycarbycarbycarSaintMartinDeBellevilleValThorens73440Savoie-ValThorensFrance

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ResortHighlightsIndoorClimbingWallScaletodifferentheightsonthe10m-highindoorclimbingwall.AnAthlete’sDreamEnjoyunblockedviewsfromthelargestskidomainintheworld,Les3Vallées,whichishometoover300skirunsforyourutmostenjoyment.ClubMedSpabySOTHYS*Immerseyourselfinaworldofeleganceandsimplicity,theultimateexperienceoftop-classbeautyforyourfaceandbody.Customisethetreatmenttoyourneedsorchoosefromawealthofwellnesstreatments.WarmthbytheFireEnjoyatruevacationwithyourfriendsorfamilyatthefireplacewithahotcocoainhand.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesAlpineSkiingOutdoorHotTub*SnowboardingLiveMusicCardioTrainingClubMedSpa*PilatesNightlyShows&PartiesClimbingWallTailoredforChildrenBabyWelcomeKitBabyCornerPetitClub*(2-3years)MiniClub*(4-10years)JuniorClubwithFamilySleddingPartyPassworld(11-17years)Babysitting*BunnyHillNearSwimClassestheSkiRoom*HeatedIndoorSplashPoolPointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendParcNationaldelaVanoise,withlocalanimalssuchastheibexandchamoisValléedelaClarée,oneofthemostimportantnaturereservesinthearea,withexceptionallybeautifulandwell-preservedlandscapes*Additionalchargesmayapply73

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CanadaSnowexperiencesthatwillimpresseventhemostexperiencedathletesQuébecistheonlywalledcityinNorthAmerica.ItisoneofthemostbeautifulcitiesandthelargestprovinceinCanada,whichis41timesthesizeoftheNetherlands,51timesthesizeofBelgium,and3timesthesizeofFrance.Experiencetheregion’sever-changinglandscapeandimmerseintheunspoilednaturalscenerywithamazingviewsoftheSaintLawrenceRiver.QuébecoffersyouthemostspectacularskiingeastoftheRockiesthatwillimpresseventhemostexperiencedskiers​.FunFactCharlevoixrestsina33-mile-widecraterformedbyamassivemeteoritethatslammedintoNorthAmerica350millionyearsago.Nottoforget,OldQuébecisamust-seeUNESCOWorldHeritageSite.

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CanadainfourseasonsInspiredbyitssurroundings,ClubMedQuébecCharlevoixisbuiltusinglocallysourcedmaterialssuchaswood,stone,andtileinamodernstyle.It’snestledattheheartoftheCharlevoixregion,builtbetweentheriverandthemountainswhichofferamagnificentviewofboththemountainsandSaintLawrenceRiver.Greatforfamilies,couplesandgroupsoffriendsRooms302MainFamilyGourmentMainGourmentRestaurant11RestaurantLounge111BarLoungeBarSki-in/ski-out53SkiSlopesEXPERTADVANCEDINTERMEDIATEBEGINNERS1910168SkiDomain:LeMassifdeCharlevoixSkiclassesatalllevelsfromages4andupSnowboardingclassesavailablefromages8andupHikingclassesavailablefromages12andupRentalofskiandsnowboardingequipment*foralllevelsisavailablebyweekResortAltitudeElevationSkiRunsSkiLifts50m806–36m40km9Gettinghere:Address:FromMontrealAirport225minbycarFromQuébecAirport90minbycarQuébecCharlevoix1324RuePrincipale,Petite-Rivière-Saint-François,Québec,G0a2l0,Canada

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ResortHighlightsPremiumEscapeLookingforanupscaleskiexperience?DiscoverthecomfortandluxuryoftheLeSaint-LaurentExclusiveSpace,nestledatthetopoftheResort,offeringapanoramicviewofSaintLawrenceRiver,exclusiveamenities,andpremiumservices.ATasteofQuébecDelightsEnjoythegastronomicdelightsofQuébecasyouwatchtheSaintLawrenceRiverflowby.DelightinCharlevoix’sfinestculinarydelicacies:fromlocalcheesesandcoldcuts,tolocalicewinesandmaple-baseddesserts.AnIncomparableSettingAnunparalleledwaterfrontmountainpanoramainapreservednaturallandscapeforanamazingski-in/ski-outexperience.JoyRideCruisedowntheseslopestheeasywayorchallengeyourselfonthehighestverticaldropineasternCanada.Sports&After-SkiActivitiesAlpineSkiingCardio&FitnessRoomSledgeRunClubMedSpa&Sauna*SnowboardingWalks,SnowshoeWalksHikingProgramme&NordicWalkingYogaHeatedIndoorPoolTailoredforChildrenBabyWelcomeBabyCornerBabysitting*(4months-7years)MiniClub*(4-10years)JuniorClub(11-17years)SnowGardenFacilityforFirst-Timers(4-10years)PointsofInterest/ExcursionsWeRecommendQuébecCityTourSnowmobilingDogSleddingSaguenayFjordMontmorencyFallsGourmetToursIceValleyinHautes-Gorges-dela-Rivière-Malbaie*Additionalchargesmayapply77

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TypesofskipackagesatClubMedEnjoyultimateflexibilitythiswinteratClubMedwithourall-inclusivemountainstays.Whetheryou’retravellingfor7daysorless,ourskipackagescanbeadaptedtosuitthetypeofskiholidayyouarelookingfor.“Flexi”PackageAtAllAsianSkiResortsLengthofStayResorts&DatesCheck-In&Check-OutMeals,Bar&SnacksRecommendedstayof5nightsSubjecttoavailability•Arrivalbetween12pm(2)and8pm•Departurebefore3pm•Fromthedayofarrival(dinner)(2)untildeparturedate(lunch)“OpenDates”PackageAtAllEuropeanSkiResortsLengthofStayResorts&DatesCheck-In&Check-OutMeals,Bar&SnacksStaysthatexceed4daysandnotaClassicClubpackageSubjecttoavailability•Arrivalbetween3pm(2)and8pm•Checkoutby10amanddeparturebefore3pm•Fromthedayofarrival(dinner)(2)untildeparturedate(lunch)“Week-Ends”PackageAtAllEuropeanSkiResortsLengthofStayResorts&DatesCheck-In&Check-OutMeals,Bar&SnacksShortstaysof2to4daysovertheweekendsSubjecttoavailability•Arrivalbetween12pmand8pm•Checkinbetween3pmand8pm•Checkoutby10amanddeparturebefore3pm•Fromthedayofarrival(dinner)(2)untildeparturedate(lunch)“OpenDates”PackageAtAllEuropeanSkiResortsLengthofStay7nights,arrivalanddepartureonSundaysCheck-In&Check-Out•Arrivalbetween3pm(2)and8pm•Checkoutby10amanddeparturebefore3pmMeals,Bar&Snacks•Fromthedayofarrival(dinner)(2)untildeparturedate(lunch)(1)DifferencesinyourResortschedulewillbeincludedinthe“ImportantInformation”email,whichyouwillreceivepriortodeparture.(2)Incaseofearlyarrival,lunchonthefirstdaywillbecharged.(3)Roomcheck-outbeforenoonintheValmorelChalets.78EuropeanSkiResorts•ClassicClubpackagesarethedefaultinEuropeanskiResorts•RecommendedforbeginnerswithprogressiveclassesthatbeginonlyonMondaysinsmallgroups•Skiclassesforchildrenages4to11areincludedonlyinEuropeanResortsthatofferKids’Clubservices•OtherflexibleskipackagesareWeek-endsbyClubMedfrom2to4days,andOpenDatepackagesfrom4daysandmore(onlyavailableatselectedResortsonselecteddates)—morerecommendedforintermediateandadvancedskiers

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Kid’sClubsFromthedayafterarrivaluntilthedaybeforedeparturedateSkiPassFromthedayofarrivaluntildeparturedateSkiingorSnowboardingLessons•Fromthedayafterarrivaluntilthedaybeforedeparturedate•Departurebefore3pmCourseLevelAllLevels*SkilessonsareavailableinEnglish,French,JapaneseorMandarininJapan,andinEnglish,FrenchorMandarininChinaKid’sClubs•Fromthedayafterarrivaluntilthedaybeforedeparturedate•NoKid’sClubsonSundaysSkiPassFromthedayofarrivaluntildeparturedateSkiingorSnowboardingLessons•Fromthedayafterarrivaluntilthedaybeforedeparturedate•NolessonsonSaturdaysandSundaysCourseLevel•AllLevels•ProgressivebeginnerclassesstartonMondaysonlyKid’sClubs•Fromthedayafterarrivaluntilthedaybeforedeparturedate•NoKid’sClubsonSundaysSkiPassFromthedayofarrivaluntildeparturedateSkiingorSnowboardingLessons•Fromthedayafterarrivaluntilthedaybeforedeparturedate•NolessonsonSaturdaysandSundaysCourseLevel•AllLevels•ProgressivebeginnerclassesstartonMondaysonlyKid’sClubs•Fromthedayafterarrivaluntilthedaybeforedeparturedate•NoKid’sClubsonSundaysSkiPassFromthedayofarrivaluntildeparturedateSkiingorSnowboardingLessons•Fromthedayafterarrivaluntilthedaybeforedeparturedate•NolessonsonSaturdaysandSundaysCourseLevel•AllLevels•ProgressivebeginnerclassesstartonMondaysonlyAsianSkiResorts•OnlyforguestswhobookedairpackageswithusorguestswhoarrivelateonDay1anddepartinglateondepartureday•Guestswhobookedaccommodation-onlypackageswillhavetheirskipassesthedayafterarrivaltodepartureday•FlexibleskipackagesforAsianmountains,witharecommendationof5nightsforafullClubMedskiexperience•Skigroupclassesforchildrenages4to11areincludedinallAsianmountainResorts•SkilessonsareinEnglish,French,JapaneseorMandarininJapan,andinEnglish,FrenchorMandarininChina79

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TheultimateskiholidaychecklistHere’severythingyou’llneedforasafe,comfortableandfuntrip.PufferJacketAlightweight,downfeatherpufferjacketcanbefoldedintoapalm-sizedbundleandistheperfectthingtopulloutiftheweathertakesaturn.HelmetGoodhelmetsareeasytofindonlineorinsportsshops.Ifyoudon’tfancybuyingone,rentagoodhelmetatanyClubMedResort.SkiGoggles&SunglassesApairofgogglesorsunglasseswithatinted,polarisedlenswillhelpprotectyoureyes.GlovesWaterproofglovesormittensareanecessitywhenitcomestokeepingwarmontheslopes.ProtectiveGearWhenmovingathighspeeds,werecommendforyoutowearprotectivegearsuchaspaddedshorts,kneeandelbowpads,aswellasbackprotectorstominimiseinjury.SunscreenThesunismorepowerfulwhenyou’rehighupontheslopes.SPF50andabovesunscreensarerecommendedonparticularlysunnydays.GoProWithmanydifferentmountsavailable,you’llbeabletogetyourskifootageandphotosfrommultipleangles.80

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BackpackGreatforcarryingyoursunscreen,warmlayers,andotherextraequipment.Justbecarefulwithanyloosestrapswhenusingachairlift.ThermalLayersThesethin,tight-fittingshirtsandleggingswillhugyourbodyandheatupathinlayerofairbetweenyourskinandthefabric.WeatherproofOuterwearSki-specificwaterproofandbreathableoutfitsusuallycomeequippedwithotherusefulfeaturesfortacklingthemountains.YoucanalsorentoneinyoursizeatanyofourAsianmountains*.LipBalmYourlipsneedsunprotectiontoo.AlayeroflipbalmwithSPFwillhelpkeepyourlipssafefromthesunandthedrynessandcrackingthatcomewithcoldwinds.WaterBottleIt’stooeasytoforgetthatyourbodyisactuallydoingsomehardworkamidstallthatfun,soremembertokeephydrated.FaceMaskVeryusefulforprotectingyourfacefromtheelements.Keepsyouniceandtoastyinextremecoldandprotectsyourfacefromthesun’srays.SkiSocksWearlongsocksthatfitwellsothattheydon’tbunchupinsideyourboots.NeckWarmerAgoodneckwarmerisimportanttoprovideextraprotectionagainstthecold.HandWarmerThesewarmingpadsaregreatoncolddays.Placingthemnearertoyourheartorcorecanbeevenmoreeffectivethanhavingoneinyourgloves.*Additionalchargesmayapply81

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AguidetoskiandsnowboardsizingChoosetherightequipmentandmaximiseyourfunontheslopes.SkiSizesYourskisizedependsonyourheight,weight,andability,orevenyourgeneralpreference.Ingeneral,whenyoustandyourskisupright,thetipshouldbesomewherebetweenyourchinandthetopofyourhead.Asaguide,beginnersgenerallyneedshorterskisthanadvancedskiersforgreatercontrolatlowerspeedsandbettersharpturns.SkierHeight(in)SkiLength(cm)4’4”115-1304’6”125-1404’8”130-1454’10”135-1505’135-1555’2”145-1655’4”150-1705’6”155-1755’8”160-1805’10”165-1856’170-1906’2”175-1956’4”180-20082

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SkiBindingsSkibindingsaresafetyfeaturesdesignedtoreleaseyourfootifenoughforceisapplied.Don’tworryifyou’reunsurewhichbindingsettingisrightforyou,everyClubMedskiResorthasrentaltechnicianstoensurethey’reappliedcorrectlytobothskis.SkiBootsDon’tbesurprisedifyourskibootsizeandshoesizearecompletelydifferent!TheskibootsizingmethodiscalledMondopoint,measuringthelengthofyourfootincentimetres.Ourrentaltechnicianswillensureyouhavecorrectly-sizedbootssoyoucanenjoyyourskiingcomfortablyandsafely.SnowboardSizesYourbodyweightandthetypeofridingyou’replanningondoingwilldetermineyoursnowboardsize.Agoodstartingpointistogetaboardthatcomesuptoyourchinandthensizeupordowndependingonyourweight.Thewidthoftheboardyouchooseismeasuredatthenarrowestpointoftheboardandwillcorresponddirectlytoyourbootsize.Yourtoesshouldhangslightlyovertheedgeoftheboard.RiderHeight(in)RiderWeight(lb)SnowboardSize(cm)4’10”110-120128-1365’115-130133-1415’2”125-135139-1475’4”135-145144-1525’6”140-155149-1575’8”150-165154-1625’10”160-175159-1676’170-185160+6’2”180-155160+6’4”190-205160+83

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SpringSkiEnjoyalongerskiseasonSunnyweather,fewercrowds,andmoreaffordableprices—there’ssomuchtoloveaboutspringskiing.StartingfromMarchandlastingthroughMay,gearuptoskitwiceinaseasonorgettospendmoretimeontheslopeswithshorterliftlines.Withlongerskiseasons,youcanlookforwardtoagreatskiexperiencewithfamilyandfriendsevenduringtheEasterholidays.AffordablePricesLowerpricesonaccommodationandskipassestowardstheendoftheskiseasonmeansshortbutjustasamazingskiexperiences.BluebirdDaysSkiinginspringcomeswithbetterweather—“bluebirdday”—asunny,cloudlessweather,makingthemostofyourskiadventure.T-ShirtWeatherPutasideyourthickwintergearasyouwon’tbeneedingthemonyourskirunsinthesunnyspringweatherandbreezywinds.LongerSunnyDaysYouneednotbeconcernedaboutthesunsettingearlyasinspring,youcanenjoylongersunnydaysandskiyourheartout.FewerSkiersAroundShorterliftlinesmeansmoreskitimeontheslopes!Greatforbeginnersandthosedesiringtoperfecttheirskills.AmazingSceneryTogetherwiththesunnyweatherandblueskies,watchmountainlifeunfoldrightbeforeyoureyesasyouskidowntheslopes.84

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ClubMedKiroroWiththeperfectconditionsforhigh-quality,pristinepowdersnow,KiroroenjoysthehighestannualsnowfallinJapanreachingupto21mayear,withspringskiingallthewayfromNovembertoMay.SkiDomain:NagaminePeak&AsariPeakResortAltitude:520mElevation:1,180m–520mSkiRuns:30kmSkiLifts:11ClubMedAlpsWithupto12hofdaylight,lesserguestsandplentyofsnowcoveronyourskiruns,you’llfindyourselfgluedtotheslopes.ExperiencealltheseandmoreatourAlpsResortsthatofferthisuniquesnowexperience.85

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BeyondSkiingThere’ssomethingforeveryoneLookingforsomefunotherthanski?ClubMed’ssnowmountainResortsofferamyriadofleisureandnon-skiactivities,perfectforbondingwithfamilyandfriends.FromarelaxingoutdoorCanadianbath,tosnowsledgeandnightlyentertainment,we’vegotsomethingforeveryone.Ifyou’reaftersomethingevenmoreexciting,therearesomespecialistsports*thatwillgiveyouafewtalestotellatthebar.Skijoring,whichmeans‘skidriving’,involvesaskierbeingpulledalongatgreatspeedbyateamofdogsorhorsesoveracoursethatoftenincludesjumps.Ifyoureallydon’tlikeskis,youcouldtrysnowkayaking,inwhichyounegotiateafastslopesittinginakayak,orsnowtubinginaninflatablering.Forthetrulyadventurous,nightsleddingoffersthrillsand,quitelikely,spillsasyouspeeddownamountainincompletedarkness,withonlyaheadlampandblindpanictogetyoutothebottom.SomeofthesethrillingactivitiesareavailableinourselectedEuropeanskiResorts.PoolsandRelaxationFromapamperingspatreatment*byourpremiumspapartnerstoafuntimewithyourfamilyinourpools,yoursnowmountainvacationiscompletewithmanydifferentfacilitiesthatClubMedoffers.InClubMedTomamuHokkaido,youwillalsogetaccesstominamina^,thelargestindoorwavepoolinJapan.WhentoTry:Thewholewinterseason*Additionalchargesmayapply^OperatedbyHoshinoResorts86

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SleddingSurroundedbythebeautifullandscapesofmountainrangesandsnow-coveredforests,feeltheicycoldwindblowingonyourfaceasyouslidedownthesnowhillonasledge.Perfectforfamiliesandchildren,thisactivityisavailableinmostofoursnowmountainResortsasabondingactivity.Difficulty:Equipment:SledgesareprovidedWhentoTry:January–MarchwheresnowfallisthickerSnowboardingLookingforsomefamilyfun?Snowboardingisperfectforallages.Ifyou’renewtothesport,partakeinourgrouplessonstoavoidinjuriesandgetconfidentontheboard.ClubMedoffersprogressivelessonssoyoucaneventuallytacklesteeperruns,tryafewoff-pisteroutes,andevenlearnhowtomakesmalljumpsifyouareafastlearner.Difficulty:Equipment:Boardsareavailableforrent*inourResortsWhentoTry:ThewholewinterseasonSnowshoeingWhoknewwalkingonsnowcanbeaformofexercise?Ifyouarenotaskiexplorer,optforaneasiersportsuchastrekkingonsnowwithourG.Os.Quiteanartonitsown,snowshoeingrequirestherightfootwearsothatyoucanbetterdistributeyourbodyweightonthepowdersnowasyoutrekandenjoythecharmingmountainsurroundings.Thisactivityisgreatforguestsofeveryfitnesslevelandage.Difficulty:Equipment:SnowshoesareavailableforrentinourResortsWhentoTry:Thewholewinterseason87

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CapturingthebestofyourskitripWhetheryouhaveasmartphone,asimplepoint-and-shootcameraoraprofessionalDSLR,thereareafewgoldenrulestoshootingontheslopes.Sograbyourcameraorsmartphone,setupyoursubjectandgetreadytoshootsomeseriousskiaction!

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ColdClimateProtectionIfit’ssnowingmakesureyourcameraandlensesarecovereduporinawaterproofbag.Trynottokeepyourcameratoowarmaswhippingitoutforthatonce-in-a-lifetimeshotwillcausecondensationonthelens,givingyouafoggyimage.Camerabatteriesalsolosetheirchargeincoldconditions,sokeepanysparebatterieshandy.BewareofExposureThebrightnessofthesnowpresentsanumberofchallengesforautomodes,under-exposingtheimageandgivingyourlandscapesagreytint.Ifyourcamerahasscenemodes,choosethe‘snow’or‘snow/beach’settingtobringthesnowbacktoadazzlingwhite.ChangetheAngleTrygoinglowwhencapturingtheactionontheslopes,oreventiltingthecameratogiveyouanotherangle.Byaddinganelementofintriguetoyourpictures,you’llkeeptheattentionofyourviewerslonger.ActionModeIfyourcamerahasasportmode,useit.Itwillgiveyouafastershutterspeedtohelpyoucapturetheactionontheslopesandpreventblur.IfyouhaveaDSLR,setitto1/1000secshutterspeed.UsingaGoProontheSlopesYoucansecureaGoProonthehelmet,thechestortheskis.Also,makesureit’sinawaterproofcase—evenonthebackofaski—oritwillgetcoveredinsnow.Besuretopackasparebatteryortwo.DeclutterYourBackgroundNothingruinsafantasticshotlikeaboundarytapeandcrowdsofpeople.Sopayattentiontowhat’sinthebackgroundandchangeyourangle.Also,checkifyourhorizonislevel—ifallyoucanseeisaslope,tiltthecameraslightlytomakeitlooksteeper.SocialMediaLastbutnotleast,postyourconquersontoyourfavouritesocialmediaplatformandtagusat#clubmed.89

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ClubMedvsDIYholidayLet’slookatwhatgoesintoagreatsnowmountainvacationandcomparetheincrediblesavingsofanall-inclusive5-nighttrip1atClubMedKiroroGrandHokkaidoJapan,oneofClubMed’s24premiumskiResortsintheworld,toado-it-yourselfsnowholidayinHokkaido.1Traveldatesfrom19Februaryto24February202490

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ClubMedKiroroGrandHokkaidoinJapan“Do-It-Yourself”inHokkaido,JapanRoundtripairfareIncludedSGD3,696RoundtriptransfertoResort’IncludedSGD379Accommodation(5nights)IncludedSGD2,175Meals&drinksIncludedSGD432Skipass&lessonsIncludedSGD850EntertainmentIncludedSGD335ChildcareIncludedSGD235PriceperadultSGD3,575SGD4,051For2adults,yousaveSGD95291

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“Thepurposeoflifeistobehappy;thetimetobehappyisnow,andtheplacetobehappyishere.”GérardBlitzClubMedFounder/ClubMedwww.clubmed.com