// Trip Reports  

Report name	British School of Paris - Alpine Adventure
Date submitted	Jun-08

From 31st May to 7th June 2008 46 students (13-14 yr olds) and 6 teachers from The British School of Paris (BSP) enjoyed “The Adventureworks Alpine Adventure”. The students, who comprised the entire BSP Year 9, all successfully completed a wide range of activities that included kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, Tyrolean zip lines, Via Ferrata courses, mountain hiking, ice climbing and glacier travel. Added highlights included a night at a mountain refuge (Glacier Blanc – 2,550m.), presentations from Hautes Alpes Expert Laurent Batiste, and leading UK Expedition Climber Jerry Gore, and a visit to the Vauban military fort overlooking Briancon. Originally built in the 17th Century it is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The course programme came under the banner of “Achievable Challenge” whereby each day built progressively on skills, fitness and adrenaline. On the final day all the students completed an 18 hour day which involved a mountain hike at an altitude of 2,500m., a glacier crossing, the visit to the Briançon fort, and a swim in the local hydro pool. The final comment from the BSP staff and students was simply - best school trip ever!