ISSC Independent Schools Ski Championships

12th - 18th December 2025

The ultimate challenge for your skiers… Imagine this. It’s just before Christmas. You and your most talented skiers are in Andorra, ready to take on teams from around Britain in an adrenaline-fuelled week of competition that will build on your racers’ skills, resilience and confidence.

The Independent Schools Ski Championships are an annual event designed to bring together exceptional young athletes for some early-season mountain fun, race training and friendly competitive skiing.

The championships (run by leading school ski tour operator, Halsbury Travel) offer the opportunity to fully immerse students in the excitement of winter sports. Transport, full-board accommodation, race training and an incredible programme of après-ski activities are included.

So, what are you waiting for?

The resort

The ISSC takes place in Pas de la Casa, Andorra.
As part of the expansive Grandvalira ski area, Pas de la Casa is a top choice for school groups, offering a great range of slopes and easy access with its ski-in, ski-out setup. The resort’s vibrant vibe and variety of terrain, from beginner to expert runs, ensure there's something for everyone. With its renowned racing slopes, it's also an ideal location for ISSC, providing a fantastic environment for skill development and fun on the snow.
Ski area
Pas de la Casa is part of the expansive Grandvalira ski area in Andorra. Offering sunshine and excellent snow conditions, the resort boasts a great range of slopes with a ski-in, ski-out setup. Its renowned racing slopes make this the perfect setting for this year's ISSC (the resort will host two FIS race events this year, with the second taking place on the 12th and 13th April).
The town

Pas de la Casa, one of the premier ski resorts in Andorra, has undergone significant development over the years, establishing itself as a top destination for skiers and snowboarders alike. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and reliable snow conditions, it offers a modern lift system and an extensive network of slopes catering to all levels. 

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Suggested Itinerary

ISSC is six days of incredible racing and early-season mountain fun. Here’s an idea of what to expect from the week.

Day 1

Morning

Travel and arrival day

Afternoon

Welcome meeting

Ski fit

Day 2

Morning

Training

Afternoon

Après-ski activities

Day 3

Morning

Training and racing

Afternoon

Après-ski activities

Day 4

Morning

Training and racing

Afternoon

Après-ski activities

Day 5

Morning

Training and racing

Afternoon

Après-ski activities

Day 6

Morning

Training and racing

Evening

Awards ceremony

Day 7

Morning

Departure day and travel

  • 5 days of training and racing
  • 6 nights' full-board accommodation
  • Ski hire or carriage
  • Ski pass
  • Prize-giving ceremony
  • Return flights from the UK
  • Return overseas transfers
  • Apres-ski and evening entertainment
  • In-resort representative
  • Event hoodie

Accommodation

Pas de la Casa Alaska

The Residence Pas de la Casa Alaska is ideally located in the heart of Pas de la Casa, just 100m from the lifts providing great access to the slopes. The facilities here are excellent and include ski storage, WiFi access throughout, a games room and even a wellness centre with sauna and jacuzzi. The residence offers studios for 2 people and apartments for up to 6 people.

Race rules

What’s the one thing you need for fair ski racing? A clear set of rules. So, download our guide to the ISSC race rules and share them with your skiers before you head out to Andorra, so they’re up to speed before they hit the starting gates.

Download the guide

Ski insurance

Another essential when it comes to ski racing is good insurance. In fact, we won’t be able to let you participate unless you have suitable insurance in place. Need more information or advice? Just get in touch.

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Supporting you
every step of the way

Creating your perfect school ski trip

Your quote will be put together by one of our experienced Tour Advisors, who know our resorts inside out. They’ll work with you to create a trip that suits your group’s needs and budget.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and get students signed up. Our Trip Launch Pack is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your ski lessons, gear hire and après-ski activities are all sorted and they’ll take on most of the other admin tasks (so you can look forward to the trip as much as the kids).

Support while you’re away

While you’re away, you’ll be looked after by a Halsbury rep based in your resort. Plus, our HQ staff will be on available by phone, 24 hours a day. You’ll get a final info pack before you go with all the info you need, plus access to all your trip documents on the Vamoos app.

After
your trip

When you return, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, so we can continue our service. This is also the perfect time to start planning your next trip, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and make it easier for you). 

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I would definitely recommend working with the Halsbury Travel Group. They are absolutely amazing! Thank you, Rachel, for being so helpful in any way. The trip was organized to perfection and we had an amazing experience in Montpellier. It was our first time in Montpellier but we worked together before when we went to Rouen for 3 consecutive years and it was equally a big success! So, thank you again for all the details that you provided and for your patience with everything I requested. I am looking to go back to Montpellier next year and I can't wait to be working with you again! Merci beaucoup pour tout!

King Alfred’s Academy

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