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Alpine Adventure, Italy
6 nights from £539 (child) and £599 (adult)
Holiday Highlights:
- An action-packed adventure in the Aosta Valley, Italy
- White Water Rafting on the Dora Balta River
- Rock Climbing in the Italian Alps
- Hotel accommodation, with en-suite rooms
- All-inclusive family adventure holiday
What makes this Family Adventure Holiday Special?
An Italian Adventure- new for 2022!
Available from the Summer Holidays 2022, we have a new & exciting Family Adventure Holiday in the glorious Italian Alps. This holiday is guaranteed to wow you with its beautiful scenery, excellent range of outdoor activities in the Gran Paradiso National Park and charming hotel accommodation in the Valle D’Aosta.
Our family activity holidays are always carefully selected to offer the best outdoor experience and this holiday in the Italian Alps is ideal for families who love mountains, lakes and rivers. Ideally located in Villeneuve, in the Aosta Valley, close to the ski resorts of Courmayer and La Thuile , this area offers spectacular mountain views, with some of the best activity locations you’ll ever experience.
The perfect combination of outdoor activities and relaxation!
By day you’ll get to enjoy all sorts of organised outdoor activities (that are included in the package) such as white water rafting, rock climbing, a range of lake water sports as well as a hike in the Mountains (where the views are just spectacular!)
By night, you can relax and unwind in your hotel and wander the beautiful streets of Villeneuve with its charming bars, restaurants, heated outdoor swimming pool and bowling alley.
What activities are on offer?
The Aosta Valley in the Italian Alps is an idyllic place to enjoy a family adventure holiday, with its glorious mountains, lakes and rivers, all offering some of the best activity locations you’ll ever experience.
This exciting itinerary in the Gran Paradiso National Park is delivered by our professional Italian Partners and offers lots of exciting activities from white water rafting to rock climbing as well as time to relax in the evening at your hotel and enjoying the picturesque area of Villeneuve.
To get to and from your activities on this holiday you’ll need your own car (or a hired car) apart from on the white water rafting day where we provide coach transport.
Sample Family Activity Programme
Day 01
Arrival Day
You’ll arrive in Villeneuve & check in to your hotel accommodation and relax before dinner and a welcome talk.
Arrival Day
You’ll arrive in Villeneuve & check in to your hotel accommodation and relax before dinner and a welcome talk.
Day 02
Day of white water rafting
Today you’ll enjoy an adrenaline fuelled day of white water rafting on the Dora Baltea River, led by the area’s expert guides. What an adventure!
Day of white water rafting
Today you’ll enjoy an adrenaline fuelled day of white water rafting on the Dora Baltea River, led by the area’s expert guides. What an adventure!
Day 03
Water sports
Today you’ll enjoy a day at the lake where you’ll try your hands at kayaking, raft building and stand up paddleboarding…
Water sports
Today you’ll enjoy a day at the lake where you’ll try your hands at kayaking, raft building and stand up paddleboarding…
Day 04
Free day
After a busy few days, today is a free day to relax and explore the local area which has lots to see & do.
Free day
After a busy few days, today is a free day to relax and explore the local area which has lots to see & do.
Day 05
A day in the mountains
Today you’ll travel up into the mountains and enjoy a rock climbing session & hill walk as well as take in some truly spectacular views!
A day in the mountains
Today you’ll travel up into the mountains and enjoy a rock climbing session & hill walk as well as take in some truly spectacular views!
Day 06
High Ropes & Swimming Pool
Today you’ll spend the day enjoying the High Ropes Adventure course in the trees, which is lots of fun, followed by a more leisurely time at the local outdoor swimming pool.
High Ropes & Swimming Pool
Today you’ll spend the day enjoying the High Ropes Adventure course in the trees, which is lots of fun, followed by a more leisurely time at the local outdoor swimming pool.
Day 7
After breakfast, it’s time to check out and depart for your journey home.
After breakfast, it’s time to check out and depart for your journey home.
Where you'll be staying...
This six night Family Adventure Holiday is full board, staying in the Hotel des Roses, Villeneuve.
The Hotel Des Roses is a charming little family friendly hotel nestled in the Valle d’Aosta, at the foot of the Gran Paradiso National Park, close to the town of Aosta and the ski resorts of Courmayeur and La Thuile. It is ideally located for summer adventure, with lakes, rivers and mountains all within easy reach. The views in the pretty town of Villeneuve are truly spectacular.
You will have your own private en-suite family room to relax and unwind in after an active day and relaxed evening. All meals are included during your stay, along with soft drinks and wine on tables with your evening meal. Meals are served in the hotel restaurant.
Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the hotel.
Self-Drive/Fly-Drive
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Villeneuve in Italy is located close to the town of Aosta and you can reach this location easily by air, train and taxi (or hire a car). Alternatively you can self-drive and travel through Europe via Calais. You’ll need a car on this holiday to transport you to your activities, except on your white water rafting day where we provide coach transport.
Fly-Drive
NEAREST AIRPORTS: Turin or Milan.
AIRLINES: Various low cost airlines fly to Turin and Milan
NEAREST TRAIN STATION: AOSTA (approx 15 minutes drive from Villeneuve)
Self-Drive
FERRY PORTS AND TIME TO CENTRE:
It takes around 9 hours to drive from Calais to Villeneuve in the Aosta Valley by car, with tolls along the way.
NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Aosta
HOTEL ADDRESS: Hotel des Roses, Trepont hamlet, 10 – 11018 Villeneuve, Italy
How to book your family holiday
1. Check below for your dates and availability
2. Click `Book Now` and then complete the online family booking form
3. Pay a deposit of £150 via our payment system, a secure way to book online
Alternatively please contact us or call 01384 398 870
What’s included?
- 6 nights full board hotel accommodation staying in the Hotel des Roses, Villeneuve (in your own private en-suite family room)
- Full programme of activities, except on your free day to relax & explore
- A limited amount of wine is provided with your evening meal & soft drinks & there is a bar area should you want additional drinks
- Kit & equipment & instruction