Why not try one of our special weeks where cross country guiding, accommodation, airport transfers to and from Geneva are all including from an amazing 455 Euros person for the week. All dates from July 3rd to August 21st starting and finishing on Saturday. Read on?

During July and August the northern French Alps have the best conditions for XC flying and for 2010 we are offering a number of special weeks especially for intermediate pilots.

This offer provides pilots with transport to the sites, retrieves, detailed safety information, briefings at both launch, landing and landing out areas, information on where the best thermals are, how to tackle them and possible XC routes with all the in-flight safety advice where necessary all for hassle free flying for maximum airtime.

During the week we try and visit a number of excellent flying sites between Chamonix, Annecy, Semnoz and Albertville that have XC routes ranging from simple out and returns, 25+ km triangles, cats-cradles of 50 km and more all with good land out options. Then if you have landed out we'll retrieve you. Don't forget we are BHPA coaches & instructors and we can help you with your pilot or advanced pilot training at the same time, signing off those elusive tasks as you complete them all at no extra cost!

The cost is just 455 Euros and includes 7 nights accommodation in the lodge*, all tuition, flying guiding/XC flights all retrieves and airport transfers that include collecting and returning you from Geneva airport*. The lodge has self-catering facilities and in close to an excellent supermarket and a traditional French town for bars and restaurants.

Return flights to and from Geneva (normally found for less than 150 Euros return), food, drinks, cable car costs and insurance are not included.

Pilots should have a minimum qualification of BHPA - CPC or IPPI 3, 20-30 hours airtime since qualification.  Please bring your licence, log book, instruments and radio if you have one. We have radios for hire if required. Our licensed and private radio frequency is 161,325. Don't forget your camera, vario or GPS computer cables so you can view your pictures on our equipment!

In addition you require at least 'third party' flying insurance and a holiday insurance that includes medical, repatriation and cancellation cover. European citizens should bring an EHIC card the 'European Health Insurance Card' that entitles you to reduced-cost and sometimes free medical treatment if it becomes necessary while you're in a European Economic area (EEA) country. In the UK, 'Air sports Insurance Bureau Ltd' offers holiday insurance if required. Tel. +44 01983 298480 or e-mail to airsports@bhpa.co.uk

*455 Euros is for accommodation in the bunk room. The chalet also has a twin, a single and an en-suite room; the charges for accommodation one of these would be slightly higher.

*The free airport transfers collection/drop off would be on Saturday afternoon. However, adjustments to this schedule can be made by arrangement.