Mountain Bears Booking Conditions

Booking and contract

These booking conditions cover your contract with Mountain Bears. You apply for a booking by completing the booking form for and on behalf of all those named on the booking form and by paying a deposit of £120 per person. The contract begins when Mountain Bears issues you a confirmation invoice following your application. The contract is to be determined in accordance with English law and is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

Accommodation


Mountain Bears will provide the accommodation and ancillary services listed in the confirmation invoice and as described in our website www.mountainbears.co.uk. Mountain Bears has used all reasonable care in providing accurate details of the accommodation to be provided. We will promptly provide you with details of any changes to this information that may arise after the date of the confirmation invoice.

Payments

You shall pay the balance due in accordance with the confirmation invoice not less than 56 days prior to the first day of your holiday. Your failure to make timely payment in accordance with the confirmation invoice will allow Mountain Bears to treat the contract as cancelled by you.

Changes by you

You may request to transfer your booking to another suitable person if circumstances beyond your reasonable control prevent you from travelling. Such a request must be received by Mountain Bears within 21 days of the first day of your holiday and if accepted will be subject to the payment of an administration fee of £25 per person.

Cancellation by you

You may cancel the contract at any time by notice in writing to Mountain Bears. In the event of your cancellation the following percentages of the total booking price are payable by you to Mountain Bears:

56 days or more prior to the first day deposit
42 Ð 55 days prior to the first day 30%
28 Ð 41 days prior to the first day 50%
14 Ð 27 days prior to the first day 80%
Less than 14 days prior to the first day 100%

Cancellation by Mountain Bears Mountain Bears may cancel the contract at any time by notice in writing to you. In such a case you will receive a full refund and the following compensation payment per person will be made to you as your exclusive remedy for the cancellation:

Cancellation 56 days or more prior to the first day Nil
Cancellation 42 Ð 55 days prior to the first day £10
Cancellation 28 Ð 41 days prior to the first day £20
Cancellation 14 Ð 27 days prior to the first day £30
Cancellation less than 14 days prior to the first day £40

Mountain Bears responsibility

Mountain Bears will perform its obligations in accordance with the contract and accepts responsibility for loss, damage, cost, personal injury, illness or death to you arising as a result of our failure to perform in accordance with the contract. Except in relation to personal injury, illness or death, Mountain Bears liability to you is limited to twice the price of the holiday of the person affected.

Mountain Bears is not responsible for any loss, damage, cost, personal injury or death to you to the extent caused by your own acts or omissions, by the acts or omissions of others or by unforeseeable circumstances beyond Mountain Bears reasonable control. Mountain Bears will, however, such assistance locally as is reasonable in the circumstances.

Performance by Mountain Bears

If you have a complaint about Mountain Bears performance under this contract, you should tell the Mountain Bears representative at your accommodation immediately so that we are able to put things right. Should your complaint remain unresolved, please contact us in writing at the booking address within 28 days of the final day of your holiday.

Performance by you


You are responsible for any damage to the accommodation caused by you or your party during your stay. Mountain Bears may immediately and without further responsibility or liability cancel the contract and remove you or members of your party from the accommodation if your behaviour is in our view likely to cause distress, injury or disruption to persons or damage to property.

Skiing Holidays is about the personal touch.catered ski holiday We know our chalets back to front and we fully appreciate our fantastic resort; Val d'Isere chalets. Find our new french skiing holidays at a nominal rate. our ski resorts in france are among the best in the world. skiing in france will never be the same. skiing in val d'isere chalets will a novel experience.Some of the best skiing and ski holidays in the world are available in Europe but the French Alps are unsurpassed for winter sun holidays; there are numerous resorts, all with convenient of modern lift systems and great après ski. Many French ski resorts offer dedicated snowparks, half-pipes, specialist schools and board hire for the growing number of snowboarders who are attracted by the superb snow conditions. Additionally, French ski resorts are often joined to form large ski circuits with a wide variety of pistes that make for a memorable complete day out for all abilities Ski Holiday french skiing holidays - Ski holidays are a great way to see the sights and have a lot of fun.val d'isere chalets Going on an ski chalets, ski or a ski holiday in France can be a great way to try new things. Booking a ski holiday is one of the easiest ways of going on a family ski holiday. These ski package holiday companies deliver great deals on a french ski holiday or a crystal ski holiday. skiing in franceYou can simply buy cheap ski holidays over the net and fly out when you want to. ski holidays provide all the small things so you do not have to worry, from ski rental to ski holiday insurance, it is all in the package, just for you. Ski Holidays - Looking for a late deal on a ski holiday? There are many late ski holiday and discount ski holidays sites that can help you find a great ski holiday in Europe . Going on a ski chalet holiday allows you to have a place to come home to, not just a room, but a whole house.ski chalet holidays There are many ski holidays that provide these.ski chalets Last minute Ski Holidays - Whether you are looking for a bargain ski holiday or last minute ski holidays, from the single ski holiday to an expensive luxury ski holiday. Whether you are a holiday ski snowboard kid looking to go boarding on the biggest slopes, or whether you just want a nice holiday Inghams ski trip, the package is out there for you. Whether its holiday igloo ski, holiday panorama ski or your are planning for next years new year ski holiday, this site has plenty of information on the perfect ski-ing holiday for you. Since our very first season, we have gradually refined and improved our collection of chalets - in many cases this has meant locating a plot of land and managing the whole construction process from planning to completion.skiing holidays. The result is chalets designed in harmony with local architectural traditions and furnished with an eye for designer style and supreme comfort. All the main bedrooms are naturally en suite, some with jacuzzi baths and most with tastefully modern bathrooms, which would not look out of place in the latest interior design magazines. Living areas are generously proportioned and provided with DVD players, quality sound systems and of course a balcony or terrace for late season sunny afternoons. Little details have not been overlooked, such as the mid-week change of towels and the provision of two pillows for each bed. Internet access is now available at many of our chalets either via a modem point for your laptop or a computer terminal for the use of all guests. Luxury furnishings and state of the art entertainment systems notwithstanding, as skiers ourselves we know that location is all-important, so most of our chalets are either ski in/out or just a few minutes from the piste by foot or complimentary shuttle.ski resorts in france Despite the opulence of the surroundings, the atmosphere in a VIP chalet remains cosy and welcoming whether you travel alone or as a group. Our aim is to provide the style and service of a smart country house hotel where you can relax and feel completely at home THE VAL D'ISERE SKIING AREA IS, WITHOUT DOUBT... ...one of the top ski resorts in the world. Linked with neighbouring Tignes, Val d'Isere boasts over 300 kilometres of pistes, vast areas of ?off piste? and skiing as high as 3,300 metres. It is an area that attracts superlatives, most of them justified. But don't be misled into thinking that the Val d'Isere skiing is just for experts.skiing at val d'isere There are an enormous number of cruising runs, and for novice skiers the nursery slopes in the centre of the village are free. Skiing begins in... November and continues until May. In recent years, some of the best snow of the season has been available before Christmas and after Easter. Unlike many other French ski resorts, Val d'Isere is a proper town, not just a purpose built ski complex. As a result, it has a bustling and lively atmosphere centred on the wide main street that runs the length of the town. Recent buildings have certainly enhanced the appearance of this central area, using stone and wood in traditional Savoyarde style. Good news for this season the wonderful but old "up and over" chair lift that links the Solaise ski area with Le Fornet, will be replaced by a fast 6 person chair lift. This will speed up access to the lovely cruising runs of the Glacier de Pissaillas. Last season's opening of the high speed, 24 person bubble lift as a replacement for the old Bellevarde cable car has proved a great success.chalet holidays It has vastly improved the uplift out of the town, especially early morning and has also provided, those that do not wish to ski down, a way to return directly back to Val d'Isere at the end of the day. Another set of new lifts that were opened last season were the 2, high speed, 8 man Tommeuse chairlifts, linking Val d'Isere with Tignes. They have proved very popular as they are very much faster than the old versions they replaced. The moving carpet at the bottom has also impressed! France's top resort, world famous for superb skiing and apres-ski. The heart of Val d'Isère has retained its old world charm but stylish shopping arcades and new buildings have been added to cater for skiers from all over the world. It boasts breathtaking vertical drops, welcoming wide bowls, free beginners' lifts on the nursery slopes and lifts suitable for non-skiers up to mountain cafes. An excellent free shuttle bus service links the futuristic La Daille area with Val Village centre and runs out to chalet-style Le Fornet. The excellent new children's village at Rond Point des Pistes takes children from 3yrs to 13yrs. Best for: intermediate and expert skiers