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A list of the best ski schools catering for groups, private, piste and back country.
Child Care
A list of the best ski schools catering for groups, private, piste and back country.
Lift Passes
A list of the best ski schools catering for groups, private, piste and back country.
Equipment Hire
A list of the best ski schools catering for groups, private, piste and back country.
Ski Schools in Val d'Isère
Val d'Isere boasts some very good ski schools, who cater for all skiers/boarders abilities regardless of whether it's your first time skiing or you require a guide to help explore the Espace Killy area. A wide range of programmes are available: carving, free-ride, safari skiing, heliskiing, cross country or even snowshoe trekking.
We have selected our favourite ski schools below which offer a wide variety of services from beginner group lessons to private ski clinics. Most ski schools will be happy to access you and decide what level of skiier or rider you are.
Group lessons are more sociable and normally work out cheaper, however not as intense as a one-to-one tuition - it may be better investing in a few private lessons early on. The instructors will ensure that your learning experience is an enjoyable one, whether you are in a group or on your own.
If you require a Val d'Isere ski school whether it be group or individual private lessons it is advisable that you pre-book not only for peak dates of the season to secure your place.
Our favourite in Val d'Isere is Evolution 2 whom offer a wide variety of ski lessons and adventure services.
When booking please quote reference 'www.valdiserechalets.co.uk'.
Just Val d Isere
Email: info@justvaldisere.com
Website: click here
The team of justvaldisere.com hopes that their guide will help you to get the best out of your time in Val d’Isere. All of us together combine an amazing knowledge of the village and surrounding area. Take a look at our ski guide and advice on ski schools in the Val d'Isere area.
Evolution 2
Telephone:+33 (0)4 79 00 77 29 (France)
Email: booking@evolution2.com
Website: click here
Awarded "Ski school of the year 2001" and "Children's ski school of the year 2003" in the Which? ski guide book. Courses for all levels, private lessons : ski, snowboard, off piste, telemarking, heliski, skins. Children courses (max. 8 children per instructor). Adventure school : husky sled, parasailing, ice diving, equestrian adventure, snow shoes, ice climbing, snow scooters, helicopter and aeroplane rides
TheSkiSchools.com
Email: info@theskischools.com
Website: click here
Theskischools.com is a dedicated website bringing you the best ski schools, snowboard schools, private instructors and mountain guides. Are you looking for ski lessons, do you want to develop your ski or snowboard technique to another level? You will find all the information you need right here. Many of the snowsports professionals and ski schools listed can also provide telemarking lessons, powder skiing instruction and race coaching. Also, our listing of mountain guides is the perfect place to find a top qualified professional for your ski touring trip.
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Oxygene Ski School
Telephone:00 33 4 79 41 99 58
Email: valdisere@oxygene-ski.com
Website: click here
Oxygène is a family-run company, with 20 years' experience of providing the best in winter sports in La Plagne, Val d'Isère and the Three Valleys. With over 80 instructors, we're big enough to offer adults' and children's group lessons at every level, every week, and small enough to care for every one of our customers. That's why so many people from all around the world come back to ski with Oxygène, year after year.
The Development Centre
Telephone:00 33 (0)6 1555 3156
Email: colin@tdcski.com
Website: click here
The Development Centre (tdc) are a team of dedicated and enthusiastic British ski coaches qualified to the highest instructor level with the French Equivalence. We have teams based in Tignes, Val d’Isere and Meribel ready to cater to all your skiing needs, with the aim of providing quality ski coaching. Our mission is to provide quality coaching clinics that make a difference to your skiing. Go beyond just regular ski lessons and traditional ski school - tdc. All of the development centre coaches are native english speakers. Val d'Isere and Tignes are both connected by the same "Espace Killy" ski area. The Espace Killy is our favourite place to ski due to the excellent mountains that are so easily available. New this year is TDC Meribel. You will be able to experience and enjoy the same level of quality coaching and the same range of clinics and private development sessions in Tignes or Meribel, just as you can in Val d'Isere. tdc also offer a range of special features - early season clinics, BASI prep courses, off-piste adventure weeks, R21 race camps, fitness tips, and spring clinics.
BASS - British Alpine Ski and Snowboard School
Telephone:+33 450 74 78 59
Email: action@britishskischool.com
Website: click here
Guaranteed English speaking teachers and small group sizes will make BASS lessons a valuable part of your ski holiday. A maximum of 6 pupils in any group will give you a personal, tailor made service. Visit the endorsements page in the website to see why clients come back year after year. BASS Morzine is one of only four BASI European Business Partner, offering BASI instructor courses alongside our ski school program. Dates for BASI courses can be found on the website general news pages.
Martin Mckay Skiing
Telephone:+44 (0)7710 237 094 (UK)
Email: info@skimckay.com
Website: click here
If you require first class coaching, Interactive Resorts have secured exclusive rates with our resort partner Martin Mckay Skiing. The contact details are below; if you book with Interactive Resorts (and inform them of your booking reference number) you will receive a 10% discount off published prices! - All British ski instruction, coaching & guiding - On piste and Off piste private and group coaching - Technique & Confidence improvement guaranteed - This is 'top end' ski coaching, progressing not regressing!
Snow Fun
Telephone:+33 (0)4 79 06 16 79 (France)
Email: solaise@valfun.com
Website: click here
- Adults - Group lessons - 6 mornings or 5 afternoons (8 people. max) - Private lessons (1h or 1h30). - 1/2 day or all day. - Off piste (6 people. max), inter-resorts skiing - Snowboard school - Group lessons, private lessons, courses, inter-resorts skiing - Snowshoe outings - Children
Ecole du Ski Francais
Telephone:+33 (0)4 79 06 02 34 (France)
Email: contact@esfvaldisere.com
Website: click here
- Open every day from 8.30am to 7pm - 2 meeting points ESF Chalet Val Village & ESF La Daille - Snow garden - For 4 to 5 years old children : A fun approach to skiing - Adults and children group courses - Snowboard classes, private lessons, private engagements. - All season, for all levels, from beginners to competition. - From / to: 9h30-12h30 / 14h30-17h00
Progression Ski and Snowboard School
Telephone:+44 (0) 20 8123 3001 (UK)
Email: enquiries@progressionski.com
Website: click here
Top notch British ski school with predominantly British fully qualified instructors. Uniquely, for this type of school, providing a full range of lesson types from beginner group lessons to private off piste, snowboarding and telemark. If you book with this website (and inform us of your booking reference number) you will receive a 10% discount off adult group lessons and clinics. - Adult Group lessons. - High end clinics. - Fun and Safe Kids lessons. - Predominantly British or Excellent English speaking instructors. - Snowboarding groups, private and taster clinics. - Telemark Taster Clinics and privates. - Modern Tecniques taught.
Ultimate Snowsports
Telephone:+44(0) 7772690746
Email: info@ultimatesnowsports.com
Website: click here
Ultimate Snowsports School offers a fresh approach to your ski holiday experience. Our instructors are British, fully-qualified to teach in France, and are passionate and enthusiastic instructors. Lessons have an emphasis on safety and fun. The terrain of L'Espace Killy and the Trois Vallees caters for everyone; from the beginner to the professional, and from children to adults.
New Generation
Telephone:0844 484 3663
Email: info@skinewgen.com
Website: click here
New Generation ski and snowboard school was founded in 1998 in Courchevel, France, and has been growing ever since. Set up by four British Ski instructors, New Generation now employs over 40 highly qualified coaches in six of the top Alpine resorts. With New Generation you can be assured that you will be taught by an excellent ski teacher (not just an excellent skier). New Generation were voted No.1 Ski School by 'Which Books' (2005) and the 'Snow Awards' (2004, 2005).
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Oxygene
Telephone:00 33 (0)4 79 09 03 99
Email: info@oxygene-ski.com
Website: click here
Celebrating 20 years of great ski school, snowboard school and equipment hire •Group ski & snowboard classes for adults and children of all abilities •Off piste courses and tailor-made private lessons •No language barrier: lessons taught in your own language •Small groups: no more than 6-10 per class •Top quality skis and snowboards available to hire on site •All your in-resort needs taken care of, from activity bookings to child care •Experts in Alpine conferences and incentive travel •The only Burton-approved Learn to Ride snowboard centres in France Our friendly team are available all year round. With 20 years' Alpine experience, we're resort experts: whatever you need in La Plagne or Val d'Isere, you can relax and let Oxygène take care of it.
British Alpine Ski & Snowboard School
Telephone:UK: 0871 780 1500
Email: action@britishskischool.com
Website: click here
Each year, our reputation soars from strength to strength and more skiers and snowboarders are discovering the advantages of the unique service that we offer. As a result, many people find that the courses they seek are completely sold out! Our clients tell us that guaranteed English speaking teachers and small group sizes make BASS lessons such a valuable part of their ski holiday. Courses include Junior: - Parent and Child 3-4years old, 5-6years old - Beginner to All Mountain Adult: - Flying start to All Mountain Advanced: - Masterclass - Fastrack Snowboard: - Beginners - Blue - Red riders
333 Ski & Snowboard School
Telephone:00 33 (0) 4 79 06 20 88
Email: contact@333school.com
Website: click here
Whether you are a skier or snowboarder, child or adult, beginner or accomplished rider, our instructors will put all their skills at your service. Thanks to simple and comprehensive headings, we hope your will enjoy your trip through our site. Pell-mell, you will find information on the spirit of our school, our products and rates, our team of instructors, links to our partners, but also a news item which we shall develop in the light of the many events taking place in Tignes.
Child Care in Val d'Isère
When booking please quote reference 'valdiserechalets.co.uk'.
Snowbabies
Telephone:+33 (0) 618 314 985
Email: donna@snow-babies.com
Website: click here
Snowbabies - experienced in quality childcare & baby equipment supplies, welcomes the opportunity to earn your trust & deliver you the very best service. Snowbabies is the only childcare service in Tignes and Val d'Isere owned and managed by parents. They pride themselves in the quality and experienced service that the offer, and are exceptionally confident that babies and/or children will have a hugely fun packed time with. Snowbabies also offers a holiday equipment hire service with all terrain buggies, travel cots, monitors and lots more for hire by families on holiday. The service is open to everyone whether you have booked a nanny with them or not, however families booking a Snowbabies nanny will have the use of a buggy, sledges and of course toys all for FREE!
Safe Hands France Ltd
Telephone:00 33 (0)6 22 31 62 20
Email: valerielowe@cv22.fsbusiness.co.uk
Website: click here
SafeHandsFrance are an established local business, providing child care services to the majority of the independent ski holiday companies in the Paradiski area, as well as catering for the independent traveller. Based in the Paradiski area, midway between Les Arcs and La Plagne, we are ideally located to provide a broad range of child care services for families on ski holidays in the Paradiski area. Whether you require our Peisey Creche facilities, a Baby Sitter or Nanny Services, we can provide experienced / qualified people that you can trust. As you would expect, all our staff are security checked, have excellent references and are usually qualified to UK best practice standards.
Le Petit Poucet
Telephone:+33 4 79 06 13 97
Email: contact@garderielepetitpoucet.com
Website: click here
Children taken from 3 years old. Opening hours Every day from 9am to 5.30pm . Children collected and dropped off. . Transportation to ski schools. . Ski and snowboard equiment at the Petit Poucet . Indoor and outdoor activities. . Computers at children disposal . Half day, whole day and by the hour options
Jelly and Ice Cream Childcare
Telephone:07956 695 036
Email: tina@jellyandice-cream.com
Website: click here
Experts in childcare, provide childcare in the form of private nannies and babysitting services day or evening. Jelly and Ice cream cover the resorts of Val d'Isere, Tignes, Sainte Foy, and now in Courchevel and Meribel. If you are planning a 'special' skiing holiday and have your little ones to consider, Jelly and Ice-cream Limited can ensure that your babies/children will be looked after and have lots of fun while you are enjoying a day's skiing. We offer professional, personal, high quality, flexible childcare to all families.
t4 Private Nanny Service
Telephone:+44 (0)7943 443 197
Email: mail@t4nanny.com
Website: click here
An excellent service providing families with expert childcare in Val d'Isere, Tignes, La Tania, Courchevel and Meribel. All nannies are first aid trained, with a childcare qualification and or 1 year's experience. t4 nannies will come to the chalet to look after the children with a range of indoor and outdoor activities to ensure they have a top holiday too.
2011/2012 Val d'Isère Lift Pass Prices
If you are a beginner skier or boarder it is worth waiting until you get to Val d'Isere and have organised some lessons and equipment as not only can you sometimes get good combo deals it's likely you will spend at least your first day on the free learners lifts, so saving you the cost for a days pass.
Prices are shown in euros (€). For a currency converter, visit www.xe.com.
L'Espace Killy Winter 11/12 Ski Pass
| Duration | Adult | Children 5-13 years & Seniors 65-74 years |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day | 34.40 € | 27.50 € |
| 1 day | 45.90 € | 36.80 € |
| 2 days | 80 € | 64 € |
| 3 days | 120 € | 96 € |
| 4 days | 160 € | 128 € |
| 5 days | 200 € | 160 € |
| 6 days | 229.5 € | 184 € |
| 7 days | 261 € | 209 € |
| 13 days | 415 € | 332 € |
| 14 days | 447 € | 358 € |
| Whole Ski Season | 1050 € | 840 € |
Identification
Passport is required to benefit from a reduced price lift pass (children, teenagers and over 60s).
Half Day ski pass
Half day ski passes can be purchased from 12.30pm (winter time) and 1pm (summer time).
Please note:
The lift pass is free for those who are under 5 years old or 75 years and over. However, they must have the magnetic “hands free” card (3€).
Lost pass
Keep your receipt when buying your pass. When presenting it a new pass will be delivered to you the next day for 10 €
| Duration | Adult | Children 5-13 years & Seniors 65-74 years |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day (from 12:30 hrs) | 33 € | 26.50 € |
| 1 day | 43.60 € | 34.80 € |
| 6 days | 218 € | 174.50 € |
| 7 days | 249.50 € | 200 € |
Prices are indicative only and may vary at time of booking.
Winter Holiday Insurance
Is loss or theft of your lift pass covered by ski insurance? We can offer fully comprehensive winter holiday insurance from just £30. more info
Equipment Hire in Val d'Isère, France
Need skis or Snowboards in Courchevel? There are a number of excellent Equipment Hire shops in each of the main village in Courchevel, all offering a good range of winter sports equipment. We have put together a selection of our favourite ski or snowboard equipment hire shops that offer the best value for you to choose from, whatever level your at, from beginner to expert, piste to backcountry.
When hiring ski or snowboard equipment, pre-booking is not necessary, however if there is a specific new ski or boot that you are eager to try out, by all means give them a call to see if they can get the item reserved for you. Please quote ‘www.courchevelskichalets.co.uk’.
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Snowberry
Telephone:+33 (0)6 16 28 50 08
Email: service@snowberry-valdisere.com
Website: click here
***** Exclusive discount code SBIARS Please use this code when ordering online with Snowberry. ***** At Snowberry we’ve broken down all the “traditional” ideas of how ski shops work, looked at what skiers and boarders in the 21st century actually want, and put it all together again to suit you. New equipment…….trained and professional staff……the right kit first time…….comfortable boots, fitted and adjusted to your feet….all-day opening, every day……free overnight storage and transport services….your equipment ready for you just to pick up when you arrive, or even better, delivered to your door…..Call our transport services manager, on +33 (0)6 16 28 50 08 and he’ll send a courtesy vehicle to collect you and your family to rent your kit. Rent your kit from Snowberry, then sit back and relax while we sort everything for you.
Ski Republic
Telephone:+33 (0)4 79 40 16 09
Email: gael@favresports.com
Website: click here
Ski Republic is a new kind of ski and snowboard equipment rental company. When it comes to hiring ski equipment, the world’s ski resorts have been dominated by ski hire companies offering poor service who supply old ski and snowboard equipment and a lack of choice. We at Ski Republic offer a simple, swift online ski rental service that enables you to book prior to your vacation. We guarantee to supply you with high quality ski and snowboard equipment without you having to queue, and we promise to give you clean, dry ski boots too!
Ski Higher
Telephone:+33 (0)4 79 00 51 70
Email: info@skihigher.com
Website: click here
- A British Run chain of five ski rental shops in the Three Valleys. - We specialise in the ski rental of all major brands. - Mobile delivery service to your chalet.
Freeride.fr
Telephone: +33 (0)4 80 80 77 55
Email: reservation@danisports.fr
Website: click here
Our Delivery and Collection Services We have three options for delivery and collection so no matter what time of day you arrive and what your plans are there is always a hassle free solution to getting hold of your equipment quickly and efficiently to get you out on the slopes as quickly as you want. Ski Testing Service If you are thinking of buying new skis then make sure you pay Freeride a visit. Where else can you test all of the latest models back to back on snow from conveniently located shops just next to the pistes. Boot Fitting Clinic You can buy boots in most shops, but how many know how to fit them ? A good bootfitting is the most important part of your ski equipment and will improve your skiing performance and enhance your comfort. Every foot is unique and every boot manufacturer makes boots based on different volumes (lasts). Therefore it is essential that you choose a shop with staff that understand feet! Find out why many ski instructors, mountain guides and other professional resort workers choose Freeride to fit their boots. The Workshops If you’re hiring or buying from us, or simply just need your own existing skis serviced, Freeride has one of the most impressive workshops available. Customer Services We have dedicated lines for either calling from the UK or France that you can contact us on should you have any problems booking online, running late into resort, last minute changes to your booking or indeed what’s the weather going to be like next week !
