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For guests in our chalets we can arrange ski lessons for all levels and group sizes. We have partnered with ESF which is the largest and most well known ski school in Les Gets. Arranging lessons is part of our free Concierge Service, which is included in your holiday. We do not add any extra charges; the price is identical if you book direct or through us. All we need to know is what you want we'll take care of the rest.
The normal arrangement for group lessons is 5 or 6 half day lessons (they are starting on either Sunday or Monday and run till Friday). The timing of these changes depending on the time of year.
You can see the listed ESF lesson prices on their website here: www.ski-school-lesgets.co.uk. There are other ski schools which we can arrange lessons with too so if you have a preference, please just let us know.
ESF group lessons are for adults and teenagers aged 13 years and above. There are also some teenage specific group lessons for 13- to 17-year-old during the school holidays. For either group type, lessons are for 5 or 6 half days.
In group ski and snowboard lessons, your instructor will be teaching up to 8 people together as a group. So, unless you are a group of 8, you will be sharing with others of similar ability to yourself. This set-up works well for most skiers and boarders. However, if shared group lessons aren't for you, then you may wish to consider private lessons.
Adult group ski lessons are €182.00 per person for 5 or 6 half days of instruction (or €144.00 for 14:30 to 16:30 times slot only). It is the same price for the whole season. This is the option most people choose.
| Date | Morning Lesson | Midday Lesson | Afternoon Lesson |
| 24/12/23 - 29/12/23 | 10:00 to 12:30 | - | 14:00 to 16:30 |
| 31/12/23 - 05/01/2024 | 09:00 to 11:00 | 11:15 to 13:15 | 14:45 to 16:45 |
| 07/01/2024 - 09/02/2024 | 10:00 to 12:30 | - | 14:30 to 16:30 |
| 11/02/2024 - 08/03/2024 | 09:00 to 11:00 | 11:15 to 13:15 | 14:45 to 17:00 |
| 10/03/2024 - 12/04/2024 | 10:00 to 12:30 | - | 14:30 to 16:30 |
| Description | Level Name |
|---|---|
| Complete Beginner | Beginners Class |
| Snowplough turns on green run, take drag lifts | Class 1 |
| Finish turns with skis parallel, know how to skid | Class 2 |
| Starting to ski parallel on blue and red runs and control skidding | Class 3 |
ESF group snowboarding lessons are for adults and teenagers aged 13 years and above. Lessons are for 5 or 6 half days. The timing and length of the lessons varies throughout the winter.
In group snowboard lessons, your instructor will be teaching up to 8 people together as a group. You will typically be sharing with others of similar ability to yourself. This set-up works well for most boarders. However, if shared group lessons aren't for you, then you may wish to consider private lessons.
| Level | Date | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners | All Season | 10:00 to 12:30 - 2.5hrs | € 199.00 |
| All Other Levels | 07/01/2024 - 09/02/2024 10/03/2024 - 12/04/2024 | 10:00 to 12:30 - 2.5hrs | € 199.00 |
| All Other Levels | 24/12/2023 - 05/01/2024 11/02/2024 - 08/03/2024 | 09:00 to 12:30 - 3.5hrs | € 257.00 |
| Description | Level Name |
|---|---|
| Complete Beginner | Snowboard Beginners |
| Link turns at moderate speed on blue runs, can take drag lifts | 1st Snowboard |
| Link turns at good speed on red runs, starting jumping | 2nd Snowboard |
| Off piste, jumps, bumps and black runs are no problem | 3rd Snowboard |
| "Steep and Fast!" | Snowboard Expert |
Children's lessons run from ages 3 to age 12. Above that, teenage or adult group lessons are available. We generally use ESF for our children's ski lessons, though there are other ski schools in Les Gets as well should you have an alternative preference. We find with children (and adults too for that matter) that half day lessons for 5 days of your stay seems to be the most popular option.
The great benefit with ESF is they also offer a childcare system that fits in with their lessons. There's 3 main segments - Kids Club (childcare), Lunches and Lessons. You can book whatever combination you like, and they'll arrange all the transitions in between. For example you could book morning lessons, lunch, then afternoon kids club. You would drop your child off at the lessons in the morning, then pick them up from the kids club at the end of the day, and they would sort out everything in between.
We would always recommend booking ahead, especially for the school holiday periods where things can book up quickly.
Age 3 is very much a borderline age - you can pick between childcare or ski lessons. If you decide on the ski lessons route then ESF (our recommended ski school) offer their Piou Piou (Little Bird) class. This is a mixture of learning to ski and games, both indoor and outdoor. The ski lesson part is more about the children getting used to the experience of skiing, the boots, the skis, walking with the skis on and alike. There's limited amounts of skiing for these young ones.
Age 4 Children join the "Ourson" (Bear Cub) class. This is more biased towards the skiing end, though there's still an element of games and the emphasis still lies on introducing the whole idea of skiing to the children. This is in a special area well designed for little ones and well away from other skiers.
| Level | Date | Included | Price - No Lunch | Price - With Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Levels | All Season | Morning or Midday or Afternoon Lessons 5-6 Days | € 186.00 | - |
| All Levels | All Season | Morning Lessons + Morning Childcare 5-6 Half Days - 09:00-13:15/14:45 With Lunch | € 226.00 | € 368.00 |
| All Levels | All Season | Morning Lessons + Morning Childcare + Afternoon Childcare 5-6 Full Days - 09:00-17:00 | € 345.00 | € 487.00 |
Children aged 5 to 12 – These group classes are determined by the child's skiing experience. For their first time skiing, the beginner class is recommended. If your little skier has already passed the “Piou Piou” or “Ourson” levels then they can move straight through to the “Flocon” or “1st star” levels.
If you feel your child is more at an intermediate level there are a couple different classes to choose from, we recommend going to the ESF website directly to gauge which level suits your child best. The instructors are very good to re-arrange the groups over the first few days of children's ski lessons, grouping everyone at similar levels. Half-day skiing lessons seem to work best for most kids learning to ski.
| Level | Date | Included | Price - No Lunch | Price - With Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Levels | All Season | Morning or Midday or Afternoon Lessons 5-6 Days | € 169.00 | - |
| All Levels | All Season | Morning Lessons + Morning Childcare 5-6 Half Days - 09:00-12:00/14:00 With Lunch | € 209.00 | € 351.00 |
| All Levels | All Season | Morning Lessons + Morning Childcare + Afternoon Childcare 5-6 Full Days - 09:00-17:00 | € 318.00 | € 460.00 |
Ski Prestige lessons are smaller group lessons for children above 5 years old. Typical group size in a Ski Prestige class is 3-6 children. They are best thought of as a cross between a group lesson and a private lesson. These are for 2.5hrs and are available for all levels. They are only available for the school holiday date detailed in the table below.
| Level | Date | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Levels | 24/12/2023 - 29/12/2023 | 10.30-13.00 - 2.5hrs | € 379.00 |
| All Levels | 31/12/2023 - 05/01/2024 | 10.30-13.00 or 13.00-15.30 - 2.5hrs | € 379.00 |
| All Levels | 11/02/2024 - 08/03/2024 | 10.00-12.30 or 13.00-15.30 - 2.5hrs | € 379.00 |
Snowboard group lessons for children aged 8 – 12 yrs old are only available during the French school holidays as per the table below. Teenagers aged 13 and over are included in the adult group lessons. Outside the school holidays, snowboarding is only available for teenagers 13yrs and above.
| Level | Date | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Levels | 24/12/23 - 05/01/2024 11/02/2024 - 08/03/2024 | 14:00 to 16:30 - 2.5hrs | € 199.00 |
| All Levels | 06/04/2024 - 12/04/2024 | 10:00 to 12:30 - 2.5hrs | € 199.00 |
Teenage group ski and snowboard lessons are available for ages 13-17 yrs. The teenager lessons have the same prices and timetables as the adult lessons. These group lessons offer teenagers the freedom of movement while allowing them to discover and learn. The groups are kept to a maximum of 8 participants to ensure focus on ability and progression. If the minimum number of students required for the lesson is not reached then the teen could be grouped with an adult lesson.
We are able to book the below types of private lessons with ESF for you. Please note the times and prices for ski lessons varies over the winter. If you would prefer any other private ski lesson arrangements, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate. It also may be possible to arrange private lessons once in resort, subject to availability.
These prices are based on 1 to 2 people in the lesson. Any extra people are priced at an additional €5.00 per half an hour.
| Date | Time & Price |
|---|---|
| 23/12/2023 to 30/12/2023 | Price on request |
| 31/12/2023 to 05/01/2024 (Min 5 Days x 2 hr Lessons) | 09:00-11:00 - €900.00 per week 11:15-13:15 - €900.00 per week 09:00-13:00 - €1,800.00 per week 14:45-16:45 - €828.00 per week |
| 07/01/2024 to 09/02/2024 | 09:00-13:00 - €60.00 per hour 13:00-17:00 - €52.00 per hour |
| 11/02/2024 to 08/03/2024 (Min 5 Days x 2 hr Lessons) | 09:00-11:00 - €900.00 per week 11:15-13:15 - €900.00 per week 09:00-13:00 - €1,800.00 per week 14:45-17:00 - €931.50 per week |
| 10/03/2024 to 12/04/2024 | 09:00-13:00 - €60.00 per hour 13:00-17:00 - €52.00 per hour |
Guests can get a 1hr lesson with no minimum number of days needed from 13:45 to 14:45 ( €60.00 per hour) and from 17:00 to 18:00 (€52.00 per hour).
When it comes to organising ski and snowboard lessons for you and your group, just get in touch. We can handle everything for you at no extra cost. Please just call or email us, we can discuss the all options with you and answer any questions you may have. Once you've made your decisions please just tell us your requirements and we'll get your ski and snowboard lessons all arranged for you.
We have made it easy for group leaders. We have an easy and convenient way for you to arrange all the ski and snowboard lessons your group requires, which is through our online booking manager. The great thing about the online booking manager is everyone in your group can use the login details to enter their own requirements, therefore making it an easier process for everyone. Alternatively, you can tell your group members to contact us directly and we will arrange everything for them individually - which makes it less hassle for you. Please contact us about your group extras as soon as you have booked your holiday and we will take it from there.
We normally recommend you arrange your ski and snowboard lessons around three to four weeks (20 - 30 days) before you depart for Les Gets. We will contact you then to let you know it's time to arrange any holiday extras you would like. If you would like anything that's unusual, or if you are holidaying during the New Years or Half Term period please contact us as soon as you have booked your holiday. This is because extras such as ski lessons can get booked up quickly during these busy periods (although we can guarantee most extras such as your ski and snowboard hire any time of the season). Find out the best times to arrive in and depart Les Get.
Arriving during these times will ensure that your accommodation is ready and waiting for you as soon as you're in resort — especially handy if you have children to look after. While getting into Les Gets in the morning and hitting the slopes straight away sounds great in theory, in practice the logistics can get a bit overwhelming. While we're happy to store your luggage, we can't always offer you a place to get 'ski-ready'. If your flight times are such that you can't avoid an early arrival, dropping your luggage with us and head out to soak up the atmosphere and get a bite to eat would be the more advisable option.
Again, while the thought of getting one last ski session in on your departure day sounds good, it can become a little tricky to pull off. Firstly, if the weather plays up, it will become a challenge to find alternative entertainment — especially with little ones. Secondly, as it's after checkout time, we can't offer anywhere for you to get changed back into your comfy clothes for your flight home.
×It couldn't be easier to pay for ski and snowboard lessons! We are able to take the payment in resort either by cash or by card. If you like to pay ahead, please let us know and we can send you a link for secure online payment.
We have a card machine we can bring around the your chalet, where each person can pay for their ski and snowboard lessons. Online payment for lessons prior to your holiday is also an option. We do not charge extra for any of these services.
Note: All payment for extras will be in Euros.
We become a single point of contact for organising your entire holiday. Just give your party members our contact details and we take care of the rest. We get all their booking details for all the lessons and you get to relax knowing it is all taken care of.
Skis delivered to your chalet door? easy! Transfers ready to go at the airport for you and your group? Just say the word. Lift pass waiting for you on arrival at the chalet? No Problem. We are here to remove the hassle from your holiday.
We do not add anything onto the price of your ski holiday extras. And in the case of your ski lift pass, it's even cheaper to book through us than it is to go to the lift pass office yourself. We'll get you the advance online saver discount, plus we will bring it to you at the chalet for free!
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