• NEW for 2014/15:  Olympic Experience by Bruno Mingeon, €295 per person

Dressed in professional race kit, you will embark in pairs on the 4-man bobsled driven by the Olympic medalist and World Champion, Bruno Mingeon.  You will race down the 19-turn Olympic Track of la Plagne [Olympic Games 1992] at speeds of up to 130km/h.  Minimum age: 18; Info at: www.la-plagne.com

• Speed Riding, from €195 per person

Ski and glide in Les Arcs.  Using a small canopy, you will be coached with a view to ultimately descending the piste half skiing, half gliding.  Suitable for confident skiers aged 16+ [comfortable on a black run].  Pupils will be given a briefing and managed descents will be co-ordinated via a two-way radio.  Prices start from: €195 for one half-day lesson.  Info at: www.speedriding-school.com

• Airboarding, from €27 per person

A great activity for groups, the “Last Track Airboard” takes place in Montalbert on Thursday and Friday evenings with an ESF Ski Instructor – take the last chair lift of the day.  Or try it on your own for free on a Wednesday from 5pm-7pm.  Think inflatable body-board designed for the snow, lie on top of the Airboard, head first and whiz down at your leisure.  Ages 16+; Info: www.esf-montchavinlescoches.com [with instructor]; www.la-plagne.com