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 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?
One of the first purpose-built ski resorts in Italy, Sestriere underwent a huge makeover in 2006 when it was selected as one of the venues for the Winter Olympics in Turin. It now boasts a modern lift system and upgraded snowmaking facilities – and is one of our most popular school ski resorts.
ISSC is six days of incredible racing and early-season mountain fun. Here’s an idea of what to expect from the week.
Morning
Travel and arrival day
Afternoon
Welcome meeting
Ski fit
Morning
Race training
Afternoon
Après-ski activities
Morning
Race training and racing
Afternoon
Après-ski activities
Morning
Race training and racing
Afternoon
Après-ski activities
Morning
Race training and racing
Afternoon
Après-ski activities
Morning
Race training and racing
Evening
Awards ceremony
Morning
Departure day and travel
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 Sestriere, so they’re up to speed before they hit the starting gates.
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.
Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in skiing trips and knows our resorts really well. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and budget.
The next step is to get your trip approved and get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.
Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your ski lessons, ski hire and après-ski activities are all sorted and they’ll take on most of the other admin tasks for your trip (so you can look forward to the trip as much as the kids).
While you’re abroad, you’ll be looked after by a Halsbury rep based in your resort. And Halsbury HQ staff will be on the end of the 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.
When you return from your trip, 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).
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
Your school trip will be fully financially protected
Your group's safety will be prioritised
Your trip will be a quality educational experience
