Group Lessons
Children's Ski Groups
Children’s Groups where possible are split not only by ability level but also by age to respect the different physical and mental capacities of youngsters, 4-5, 6-9, 10-13, 14-17.
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Getting it right
Each instructor teaching a group lesson has a radio
which allows constant contact with the office and also with the rest of
the team for added security and easy movement between groups.
Our instructors have the advantage of the priority lines at lifts enabling quicker passage through any queues.
During the course of the first two mornings lessons we check the kids levels & "harmonize" the groups. This 'shuffling' ensures that each child is with the correct level for their safety, progression and enjoyment. |
4 to 6 years old
"I maybe small but I want to ski too."
- We can't ski as fast as the big boys and girls, so 4 to 6 year olds only in our special groups.
- Levels 0,1 and 2, first time on snow up to snowploughing demon.
- From only 3 to 6 children per group so lots of personal attention.
- Two hours per day, just enough for little legs without getting too tired.
- Choice of two start times 915 for the early birds or 1130 for a warmer and softer start.
- For beginners, the safety of a private learning park with lots of fun & games too.
- A qualified instructor and for beginners an assistant to speed progress.
- On the last day...."is that the Magic Mouse? Wow, Quick lets catch him, maybe he has our medals."
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Aged 4 to 6: ‘Little Ones’ groups
Min 3 max 6 per group - Levels 0 to 2 (Mouse to Bronze)
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Price Sun/Mon |
Little Ones
Sunday
915 start; or |
915-1115 |
915-1115 |
915-1115 |
915-1115 |
915-1115 |
915-1115 |
240 € |
Little Ones
Sunday
1130 start; or |
1130-1330 |
1130-1330 |
1130-1330 |
1130-1330 |
1130-1330 |
1130-1330 |
240 € |
Little Ones
Monday
915 start; or |
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915-1115 |
915-1115 |
915-1115 |
915-1115 |
915-1115 |
220 € |
Little Ones
Monday
1130 start |
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1130-1330 |
1130-1330 |
1130-1330 |
1130-1330 |
1130-1330 |
220 € |
A teaching assistant is present in the garden the first few days where there are 4 or more children.
6 years and plus
Loads of skiing, time to ski with friends and family and some freedom to do your own thing for Mum and Dad too!
"Its so cool skiing with friends of my own age & we can all do the same thing!"
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- Kids learn better when they are having fun with others of their own
age so groups are split by level and also age, 6 to 9, 10 to 13.
- They can work their way up the levels from Beginner (0, Mouse) to Expert (6, Club).
- Small groups of 8 English speaking kids for maximum development and fun.
- Four hours a day to build technique, plus two full days, Tuesday
and Thursday with lunch included on the mountain… sharing an adventure
with new friends.
- "30 hours with Fabrice, wow, amazing value for money Mum".
- And of Friday.... "lets follow the clues and work out where on the
mountain the treasure is, but watch out for the Magic Mouse, I’m sure
he has our medals!"
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Age 6 plus: (Ages 6 to 9, 10 to 13, 14 to 17)
Min 3 max 8 per group - Levels 0 to 6
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Price Sun/Mon |
Kids Fun Factory Sunday start; or |
915-1330 |
915-1330 |
All Day
with lunch |
915-1330 |
All Day
with lunch |
915-1330 |
415 € |
Kids Fun Factory Monday start |
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915-1330 |
All Day
with lunch |
915-1330 |
All Day
with lunch |
915-1330 |
370 € |
Children are taken for lunch by their instructor in a
mountain restaurant, lunch is included, children will also need 3 to 5
euros each day for a hot drink break in the morning.
Teenagers
“Ski school is for kids, but I'm 13 to 17, freestyle and freeride that’s for me!”
“my teenaged children…utterly fantastic, it was all a tremendous success”
Yates 01/07
"I can ski red runs already, but, jumps, bumps and rails… bring them on!"
- They are usually hard to satisfy but get them together and they'll love it.
- Levels 3 (Silver) to 6 (Club/diamond).
- Small groups of 8 for maximum development and fun.
- Four
hours a day to build technique, plus two full days, Tuesday and
Thursday with lunch included on the mountain to really experience all
terrain skiing.
- And of Friday.... "Did you see
the jump that Raoul just did, even in that mouse costume? We’re getting
nearly as much air as he is."
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Min 3 max 8 per group - Levels 0 to 6
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Tues |
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Thurs |
Fri |
Price Sun/Mon |
Kids Fun Factory Sunday start; or |
915-1330 |
915-1330 |
All Day
with lunch |
915-1330 |
All Day
with lunch |
915-1330 |
415 € |
Kids Fun Factory Monday start |
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915-1330 |
All Day
with lunch |
915-1330 |
All Day
with lunch |
915-1330 |
370 € |
Children are taken for lunch by their instructor in a
mountain restaurant, lunch is included, children will also need 3 to 5
euros each day for a hot drink break in the morning.
High Season - all levels
I like a more leisurely start or
want to ski as a family in the mornings, but the kids want to carry on,
so short afternoon lessons are ideal.
- 3 or 4 afternoons a week, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- An alternative 3 hour a day programme during school holidays.
- 2 to 5 in the afternoon, enough time to meet new friends and learn new skills but still spend lots of time together as a family.
- Small groups of 8 for maximum development and fun.
- All levels from beginner to level 6.
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High Season (New Year, Half term and Easter holidays only) all levels
Min 3 max 8 per group - Levels 0 to 6
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Kids afternoons
Sunday Start; or |
1400-1700 |
1400-1700 |
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1400-1700 |
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1400-1700 |
180 € |
Kids afternoons
Monday start |
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1400-1700 |
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1400-1700 |
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1400-1700 |
150 € |
Raceclub
"I come to Meribel so often that I can ski nearly everywhere, but now
I’ve joined the race club, our trainer is so cool, he races for his
country and is showing us how to race gates, bring on the olympics!"
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- They may come to Meribel, two or three times a year, or race on
plastic at home and have already got their Gold medal (level 5) but
want a new challenge.
- Levels 5 (Gold) upwards.
- Small groups for focused coaching.
- Introduction to and further training in competitive skiing, slalom and giant slalom techniques.
- use of gates and courses set on reserved pistes for safety.
- Training in both technique and material.
- Competitions and video feedback.
- Training with Augustin Torres, member of Argentinian national team,
competitor in World Championships and other specialised traniners.
- Can take part as season member of Club or for one week only.
- Four hours each morning, plus three full days, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with lunch included.
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