★Snowmobiling & Quad-Biking  - Two adrenaline-inducing activities that aresure to get your hearts racing! Both these hugely popular snowsports give the unbeatable thrill of speeding across the snow, using separate routes of course to the ski pistes. Instruction is given by a qualified guide, who accompanies you all the way, and you can choose to drive yourself or travel pillion with a partner. Different age restrictions apply - see the relevant resort pages for details.

★Ice Diving - A unique opportunity to enter the magical world beneath a frozen lake. You’ll dive with an instructor through a hole cut into the ice surface and whilst connected by a line for safety, you will be able to explore the fascinating and beautiful underwater ice formations. All equipment and instruction is included and no previous experience is necessary.

★Husky-sledding - Experience the unrivalled thrill of ‘mushing’ your own team of huskies or riding as a passenger during thisexhilarating adventure. These mountain
dogs have an affinity with the snow and they just love to run.

★Air-boarding - Try this new way of getting down the piste a variation on the traditional toboggan using inflatable rafts! These triangular shaped sledges are designed to give you a comfy ride as you lie down on your stomach, head first and speed down the mountain. You’ll be equipped with airboard and helmet and the instructor will
give you a full briefing before you set off.

★Para-Skiing - An incredible new snowsport, where you ski with the aid of a mini-parachute, using the ‘lift’ from the air for speed and balance, and to help you turn little jumps
into impressive leaps as you literally ‘take off’ briefly as you ski over them!

★‘Snow-Fox’ - This new craze is sure to be a popular activity! Your ‘Fox’ is basically a mono ski with a seat, similar to a bicycle’s, and on your feet you wear snow blades. Using balance and a ski-like technique you’ll soon master this novel downhill challenge, but be prepared for a few curious stares from other skiers!

★Snow-shoeing - It may look as if you have tennis rackets tied to your feet, but this it the ideal way to discover the hidden winter wonderland of your resort with yourqualified mountain guide. You can venture off the beaten track through beautiful, snowy forests and secluded snow-filled bowls. No experience is required, but participants should have a good general level of fitness and stout, waterproof boots. Equipment, instruction and guide all included.

★Snow-Cat / Piste-Basher Driving - Every skier who’s ever watched these awesome machines roaring up the mountainside surely wants to have a gothemselves! Now here’s your chance to test your piste-basher driving skills on a special circuit, accompanied by a qualified driver.

★Alpine Sight-Seeing Flights - Light aircraft, microlights, helicopters and even hot air balloons are all on offer! Take to the air for unforgettable, exhilarating views of the Alps! The awesome splendour of peaks and pinnacles,glaciers and snow-covered forests takes on a completely new dimension when viewed from the air don’t forget your camera

★Snow-Biking - Imagine a bike with short skis in place of wheels, mini-skis attached to your feet for balance and steering, and you’ll get the general idea! Also available as one activity in our Multi-Sports Pack, which is your chance to try out several fun new ways of getting down the piste, including snowbikes, air-boards, snowblades, and skiercross!

★The Vallée Blanche - Ski the Legend! Chamonix’s second icon (after Mont Blanc itself) is the incredible Vallée Blanche - 24 kms of breathtaking glacial scenery, all the way down from the top of the Aiguille du Midi, led by a qualified guide. You don’t need to be an off-piste expert, as in good conditions, the run can easily be enjoyed by confident intermediates too.

★Tobogganing - Simple, but such fun! Since wintersports began, tobogganing has been a firm favourite for all ages, and our resorts offer some of the best exclusive runs! Using either a traditional wooden sled or a more modern plastic spoonstyle toboggan, you will slide amid fun and laughter through tree-lined floodlit runs. A celebratory hot drink for everyone is included!

★Austrian Curling - Otherwise described as ‘bowls on ice’! Imagine exchanging a green for an icetrack, and a round ball for a weighted wooden disc with a sticky-up handle, and you have the basis of Austrian curling. Tactics vary from the subtle and skilful to the more straightforward ‘rocket’ to blast your opponents’ best shot out of the way!

★Horse-Drawn Sleigh-Rides - The perfect way to tour round picturesque villages in the crisp mountain air, whilstsnuggled comfortably under warm blankets in the sleigh. Enjoy a romantic excursion for two, or introduce your children to this traditional mode of transport in the mountains.