Activity school trips to Les Orres

Travel with us to the beautiful Les Orres on this action-packed adventure school trip, an ideal option for end-of-year rewards and enrichment for an adventurous school group. Here, your group can explore as many of the area's unforgettable activities that as it desires, all set against the breathtaking scenery of the southern French Alps. Our travel experts will help you curate an itinerary that works best for your group, with activities including everything from white water rafting and mountain biking, to via ferrata and abseiling. You're in for a treat whichever activity you choose, as the various trails and terrain of the region offer an unparalleled set of challenges to boost your students' confidence.

SUGGESTED ITINERARIES

This itinerary is based on coach travel from the UK; we can also arrange air travel. Activities can be changed to suit your group. All activities have undergone an inspection to confirm that their operating arrangements meet the AAIAC Provider Accreditation standards.

All activities are covered by our insurance, except use of the inflatable water park and the rock climbing. These activities are still available to you, however groups that select these activities will need to ensure they have their own insurance to cover them. 


Day 1
  • Depart the UK
  • Ferry crossing and journey through France

Day 2
  • Afternoon arrival at accommodation
  • Welcome and induction for events/activities
  • Evening meal at accommodation

Day 3
  • Breakfast
  • Mountain biking on Lake Le Savines
  • Transport back up to hotel for lunch
  • Jungle Adventure Les Orres
  • Evening meal

Day 4
  • Breakfast
  • Rock climbing
  • Lunch
  • Via Ferrata activity
  • Evening meal at accommodation

Day 5
  • Breakfast at Accommodation
  • White water rafting
  • Packed lunch
  • Aquapark
  • Leisure time in Embrun
  • Evening meal at accommodation

Day 6
  • Breakfast
  • Chairlift from Les Orres 1650 to summit
  • Guided hike to Lac de Sainte Marguerite
  • Packed lunch
  • Additional toboggan run opportunity (at extra cost)
  • Evening meal at accommodation

Day 7
  • Breakfast
  • Check out of accommodation
  • Morning spent at outdoor pool
  • Packed lunch @Lac de Sainte Marguerite
  • Depart resort for UK

Features

ACCOMMODATION

La Portette

Offering an ideal environment for group stays, La Portette is a popular choice for our Les Orres school trips. The hotel is located just a 15-minute walk from the centre of the resort, and features breathtaking views of the nearby mountain and lake, which can be enjoyed between activities alongside the restaurant's hearty homemade meals.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Mountain views
  • Pool table
  • Sun terrace

La Portette

Offering an ideal environment for group stays, La Portette is a popular choice for our Les Orres school trips. The hotel is located just a 15-minute walk from the centre of the resort, and features breathtaking views of the nearby mountain and lake, which can be enjoyed between activities alongside the restaurant's hearty homemade meals.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Mountain views
  • Pool table
  • Sun terrace

Excursions

Via Ferrata

Meaning "iron path" in Italian, Via Ferrata is a secured climbing route that allows participants to navigate challenging rock faces using a system of steel cables, ladders, and fixed anchors. This activity is designed to provide students with a hands-on experience in rock climbing while ensuring safety through the use of specialised equipment, and is suitable for all levels of physical fitness.

Jungle Adventure Les Orres

Located in the resort centre of Les Orres at 1650m, Jungle Adventure features a unique combination of activities for your students, from zip lines and Inca-style rope bridges, to paintball, and airsoft – all set within six hectares of forest. An ideal escapade for an afternoon of adventure!

Leisure time in Embrun

Discover a traditional Provencal town when you visit the idyllic Embrun, located around 13km from Les Orres. The Place Barthelon is home to Embrun's town hall, shaded cafés, and historical buildings in pastel shades; the square itself comes alive on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the local market.

Via Ferrata

Meaning "iron path" in Italian, Via Ferrata is a secured climbing route that allows participants to navigate challenging rock faces using a system of steel cables, ladders, and fixed anchors. This activity is designed to provide students with a hands-on experience in rock climbing while ensuring safety through the use of specialised equipment, and is suitable for all levels of physical fitness.

Jungle Adventure Les Orres

Located in the resort centre of Les Orres at 1650m, Jungle Adventure features a unique combination of activities for your students, from zip lines and Inca-style rope bridges, to paintball, and airsoft – all set within six hectares of forest. An ideal escapade for an afternoon of adventure!

Leisure time in Embrun

Discover a traditional Provencal town when you visit the idyllic Embrun, located around 13km from Les Orres. The Place Barthelon is home to Embrun's town hall, shaded cafés, and historical buildings in pastel shades; the square itself comes alive on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the local market.

Trip details

All Equity packages are tailor-made to suit the needs of our groups. Here are our standard package inclusions:

  • Return travel by coach (Air options available)
  • Two French speaking reps provided throughout the trip 
  • All security charges and local taxes
  • 1 free staff place for every 8 full paying passengers by coach
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Full use of your coach in resort (this applies to coach groups only and is subject to EU drivers hours regulations)
  • 24-hour emergency service support
  • All travel documentation, luggage labels and resort information
  • Meals en-route. While travelling to and from your destination you need to consider meals. These are not included in the package prices
  • Tourist tax 
  • Damage deposit

Prices are subject to change based on intended dates of travel and final numbers, the Equity team are here to offer you advice and guidance from start to finish, ensuring your school trip runs smoothly and is a great success.

All activities are covered by our insurance except use of the inflatable water park and the rock climbing, these are still available but groups will need to ensure they have their own insurance to cover these activities. 

Travel by: Coach only

Best times to travel:  May - July

Suggested tour length: 7 days, 6 nights, allowing for travel