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Ski Schools
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 Courchevel
Courchevel is home to some fantastic ski schools, which have earnt their reputations from many a ski season past. For ski school regardless to what village you are staying in, it is strongly advisable to pre-book your lessons in advance not only for peak dates.
Listed below are the various ski schools located in 1850, 1650, & 1550. Courchevelskichalets.co.uk recommend; Supreme Ski, Magic in Motion, New Generation & Ski Academy based on client feedback.
The companies shown have been recommended by our clients - you will need to get in touch with them directly to arrange suitable lessons. Please mention ’www.courchevelskichalets.co.uk’ when making a booking.
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.
Snow's Cool
Telephone:0844 847 5878
Email: contact@snowscool-courchevel.com
Website: click here
Snow's Cool Ski School is dedicated to give you the best ski and snowboard holiday in Courchevel. We are a team of fully qualified instructors who all are fluent in English and have 12 years of international ski coaching experience Group ski and snowboard lessons for adults and children from the age of 3 with a maximum of 8 per group. Private ski and snowboard lessons with video analysis. We have decided to share our experience and knowledge of snow sports with you, offering the best possible coaching at the most reasonable prices in Courchevel. So not only do we provide the same basic services as other British ski schools but we also offer exclusive characteristics that truly make a difference for your snow holidays experience: - Separate dedicated areas for young children and all-ages beginners featuring secured automatic carpets - Dedicated hill with daily timed slalom races - Central meeting point only steps away from the cable car station - Special deals for all beginners For your toddlers, we also provide a service of crèche in the heart of the resort.
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.
Magic Snowsport Academy
Telephone:0033 (0) 479 01 01 81
Email: courchevel@magicfr.com
Website: click here
Magic Snowsport Academy offers a wide range of lesson programmes, whether group or private, adult or child, ski or snowboard. Our multi-national team, offers French, British (and a few more exotic) instructors. We have a wonderful mix of characters from different backgrounds and influences; but one thing we share at Magic is a love of the mountains, a passion for the sports and a desire help you discover the same. Our snowboard team of true riders have the patience and experience to take you from a virgin boarder to expert free style and free rider.
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.
Supreme Ski & Snowboard School
Telephone:01479 810 800
Email: info@supremeski.com
Website: click here
- Small, fun group lessons - NO language barriers - Exceptional Kids School (during school holidays) - UK & Europe's top qualified ski teachers - Premier Ski Rental with British Staff - 17th year of success in the Trois Vallées - Limited to 9 skiers in groups
Magic in Motion Snowsports Academy
Telephone:00 33 (0) 479 01 07 85
Email: latania@magicfr.com
Website: click here
Delighting clients since 1992, Magic is an independent school owned and run by an Anglo-French team. They have a superb reputation for offering a personalised approach in small friendly groups, in English, for both adults and children (aged from 4-17 years). Private tuition is also available for all levels of skiers, and for the proficient skier/boarder who wishes to visit some of the hidden wonders of the 3 valleys, Magic offers competitively priced guiding days. They can offer a wide range of lessons (group age and size, timings etc) so please speak to us or contact Magic directly.
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).
ESF Courchevel 1850
Telephone:0033 (0)4 79 08 07 72
Email: ski@esfcourchevel.com
Website: click here
Well established in the local community, steeped in a rich local history, the ESF Courchevel 1850 invites you to discover its 470 instructors, the pleasures of skiing and snowboarding in the world’s biggest ski area. For the last 60 years, the image of the instructors in red has been inseparable from the history and development of Courchevel. Often imitated, we are proud to combine each day the old traditions with the latest innovations of our profession, the knowledge and dynamism of our instructors. Our experience and our know-how are the guarantee of success to your holiday in the snow.
ESF Courchevel 1650 - Ski and Snowboard School
Telephone:0033 (0) 479 08 26 08
Email: contact@esfcourchevel1650.com
Website: click here
Our ski school was created in 1947 thus being the first ski school in Courchevel resort. From a handful of local instructors, it has evolved into a versatile and eclectic team of above 100 instructors specialized in ski, snowboard and many more disciplines. Our capacity of encompassing traditions, great knowledge of the area and latest technical breakthroughs is our guarantee for your amazing snow holidays. What we take to heart is the happiness of all of your family, that’s why we have laid out a fun and safe skiing area reserved especially for our ESF and dedicated to the joy of young children. It is situated at the heart of the resort so that parents and family can see the smiles of their children’s first slides! We also take care of the children at lunch time and offer a kindergarten service for toddlers from 6 months to 6 years old. While your children are learning to ski with specially trained instructors and your teenagers are training for races on our gated run or discovering off-piste sensations, we strive to offer you a beautiful, smooth and relaxing skiing holiday through new found confidence or technical perfection, thanks to the variety of our skiing and snowboarding programs.
ESF Courchevel 1550
Telephone:+ 33 (0) 479 08 21 07
Email: www.esf-courchevel.com/ski-school-courchevel/contact
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A well established ski school that can cater for all types of groups wanting to learn or improve their technique. - Ski/Snowboard - Group lessons - Private lessons - Adults and Children - Kinder Garden - New Snosports
Magic in Motion
Telephone:0033 (0) 479 01 01 81
Email: courchevel@magicfr.com
Website: click here
After more than 15 years of ‘friendly rivalry’, the award winning schools, Magic in Motion & Ski Academy have joined forces to offer you the new “Magic” snowsports academy. Our multi-national team, offers French, British (and a few more exotic) instructors. We have a wonderful mix of characters from different backgrounds and influences; but one thing we share at Magic is a love of the mountains, a passion for the sports and a desire help you discover the same. Our snowboard team of true riders have the patience and experience to take you from a virgin boarder to expert free style and free rider.
Alpine Masters
Telephone:0033 (0) 625 564 901
Email: bookings@AlpineMasters.co.uk
Website: click here
Dedicated to youngsters and adults who have outgrown the traditional ski school experience. Tailor-made ski coaching for those who want to develop a flowing performance on all terrain. Adult Masters: If you're stuck on a plateau let us coach you to a higher level. If you're already an expert skier lets push the boundaries even further. Young Masters: Let's go faster, ski steeper runs and do more jumps - all under control! "We bring the knowledge but it's not about us - it's about the clients' needs. We are just facilitators - we coach for client performance" - Simon Jones, Director, Alpine Masters. ISTD with Full French Equivalence.
Child Care in Courchevel
When booking please quote reference 'courchevelskichalets.co.uk'.
Snow Angel Nannies
Telephone:07509 265 564
Email: info@snowangelnannies.co.uk
Website: click here
Snow Angel Nannies is a private nanny service based in Les Deux Alpes but with the ability to accept clients in to Alpe d Huez, Meribel, Courchevel and La Tania and possibly other neighbouring resorts. Snow Angel Nannies come to the clients resort accommodation to care for your children. They will drop off and collect from ski school, meet the family for lunch/hot chocolate, organise and deliver indoor and outdoor activities for the children. They also recognise the importance of some "quiet" time during a child's day to prevent over tiredness and ensure continued smiles all holiday! All their nannies are qualified, checked, interviewed and references are followed up. They hand select the nannies not only for their qualifications but for their safety conscious, fun loving attitude to life and recognition of the importance of the family unit, holidays and values.
Merinannies
Telephone:01858 468820
Email: katia@merinannies.com
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Merinannies is a small agency established in Meribel in 2003 by Katia Pozerskis, a qualified teacher and mother of two adorable children. All Katia's work so far has been around and with children, either in education or childcare. Katia, a keen skier herself, has encouraged her children to learn to ski from a very young age. The traumas of childcare during a week's hard earned ski holiday has inspired her to develop a good nanny agency who can be kind to parents and fun for the kids. Skiing with children? We have the recipe for the perfect family ski holiday in the Alps. Professional and flexible childcare on your doorstep in the most famous snow sure alpine resorts. Our aim is to provide the best childcare for an unforgettable family ski holiday. Our superb team of highly experienced nannies in family friendly resorts will make your children love every monent of their time with us. You will be left feeling relaxed to enjoy your holiday confident that your little ones are in safe, caring hands.
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.
Kids Etc.
Telephone:00 33 (0) 4.79.00.71.39
Email: shirls@kidsetc.co.uk
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Kids Etc is the leading childcare company in Meribel, having been set up to offer childcare options whilst Mum & Dad are on holiday in the Méribel & Courchevel Valleys. The company was set up in 2001 and is personally run by Shirley, who has been at the forefront of childcare in Meribel since 1991. The company is registered in both the UK and France. The Kids Etc Snow Club is housed in a purpose-built childcare facility, which is inspected annually, meets all regulations and has been fully approved by all the relevant governing childcare authorities in France. Demand for quality childcare in Meribel and Courchevel is high and the aim of Shirley and her team is to meet this demand and ensure Kids Etc children have lots of fun and a memorable holiday.
Snow Bugs
Telephone:0033 (0) 679 400 345
Email: Nadine@SnowBugs.co.uk
Website: click here
Private Child Care in La Tania, Le Praz & Courchevel My aim with SnowBugs child care is to give you absolute peace of mind, so you can enjoy your holiday in the snow, whilst your little ones are looked after in the comfort of your own accommodation. Being trained in pediatric first aid and experienced looking after children in snowy conditions, I take absolute pleasure in introducing them to the fun world of snow: building snowmen, going for sledging or bum boarding adventures or taking them for a ride in the bubble lift. The happiness of your children is vital for you to enjoy your holiday. This is what Snowbugs are here to achieve, happy children, so the whole family can enjoy a care free holiday! Ski resorts have plenty of outdoor activities for kids to offer, which I try to involve in the day with the children as much as possible. For the quiet times at your holiday home, I will bring along toys, stories, music and much more.
2011/2012 Courchevel Lift Pass Prices
If you are a beginner skier or boarder it is worth waiting until you get to Courchevel 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 for the 2011/12 season below are given for the ski areas:
Prices are shown in euros (€). For a currency converter, visit www.xe.com.
Le 3 Vallees (3 Valleys) Winter 11/12 Ski Pass
| Duration | Single Passes | Family Passes * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 14-64 yrs | Seniors 65-75 yrs | Children 5-13 yrs | 2 Adults + 2 Children | |
| 6 days | 244.40 | 209.90 | 184 | 781.90 |
| 7 days | 281.40 | 241.80 | 211.40 | 900.60 |
| 8 days | 320.40 | 275.30 | 240.80 | 1025.30 |
| 14 days | 545.70 | 469.50 | 476.10 | 1773.80 |
* Family passes, children aged 5-18 years.
Vallee de Courchevel (Courchevel Valley) Winter 11/12 Ski Pass
| Duration | Single Passes | Family Passes * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 14-59 yrs | Seniors 65-75 yrs | Children 5-13 yrs | 2 Adults + 2 Children | |
| 6 days | 201.80 | 173.40 | 148 | 645.80 |
| 7 days | 230.20 | 197.70 | 170.30 | 736 |
| 8 days | 261.10 | 224.60 | 192.70 | 835.60 |
| 14 days | 446.70 | 385.90 | 326.50 | 1429.80 |
* Family passes, children aged 5-18 years.
- Do I need a photo ID?
- Photographs no longer required.The lift company in the Courchevel Three valleys (s3v) have installed a "hands-free" lift pass system. Your pass is automatically detected when you get to the entrance of each lift. Your pass can remain in your pocket and your hands remain warm!
- Free ski passes
- Children under 5 years of age & adults over 75 years of age can get a free lift pass.
- Beginners
- There are eight lifts for beginners in Courchevel ski area, covered by a mine pass (cost applicable).
- Added bonus - skiing / boarding in other resorts
- With a Courchevel Three Valleys pass that is valid for 6 days or more, you can ski board for one day in: the Espace Killy and the Paradiski ski areas.
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 Courchevel, 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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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!
Intersport Summit Ski
Telephone:+33 (0)4 79 08 33 45
Email: contact@intersport-courchevel1850.com
Website: click here
- Open 7 days a week during the season, from 9am - 12:30am and 2pm to 7:30pm (open non-stop during the strongest of the holiday weeks) - A rental service where you'll find all of the major makes at the best prices! - Good and efficient machines in order to put you on the snow well armed for all kind of trouble you would encounter. - A boot fitting service in town to accomodate all your special sizing and comfort needs, customizing each and every pair of boots. - Our boots are cleaned, dried and disinfected after each use and conform to the highest quality standards.
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 !
Supreme Ski & Snowboard School
Telephone:01479 810 800
Email: info@supremeski.com
Website: click here
From experience, we know that when you have the correct equipment the rest is easy ! All sizes stocked Both boots and skis All our skis are Carving - join the revolution! Sports Package for beginners and fast improvers. Easy turning - nice and light to make skiing easier. Performance Package for the more sporty. Aggressive skier - quality carving skis, easy turning with great edge grip. Performance Plus Package. Top quality skis for carving and real grip on the black runs and couloirs.
Francis Blanc Sports
Telephone:00 33 (0)479 081485
Email: contact@francis-blanc-courchevel.com
Website: click here
Courchevels' first, and only family run independent ski shop !!
Gormier Sports
Telephone:04.79.08.41.25
Email: info@gormiersports.com
Website: click here
In the rental department, we stock an impressive range of the skis and snowboard to satisfy every level of ability.
