1. PRIVATE LESSONS
1.1. We will be staying in Courchevel 1550/1650.
Can my lesson begin here? Where are the departure
points for private
lessons? Can I be met at my hotel?
1.2. What is the maximum number of people in a private lesson?
Are the prices per person?
2. GROUP LESSONS
2.1 Do you have ski classes where only French
is spoken, only English is spoken or even mixed language
classes?
2.2 We are a couple with two children who are 8 and 10 years
old. We all ski at the same level.
Can we all go to group lessons
together?
2.3 I have 2 children who are 12 and 14
years old. I notice that from the age of 13 they go to adult
classes.
What is the best solution if they wish to ski together?
2.4 I am a beginner and I notice that group classes only start
on Sundays and Mondays.
I arrive on Wednesday evening
- what should I do?
2.5 What is the maximum number of people in a group class?
2.6 I should like to learn to ski "off-piste". Is the Ski Découverte
class the right one for me?
3. SNOWBOARD
3.1 I have signed up for a course in snowboarding. Is the equipement
included?
If not, how much will it cost?
3.2 I have signed up for a beginners' course
in snowboarding for the mornings and the afternoons.
Will this be too intense?
4. VILLAGE DES ENFANTS (CHILDREN'S VILLAGE)
4.1 My first child will be 3 this winter. Will he be able to
ski?
5. PRICES
5.1 Are ski passes included in the price?
5.2 Which kind of ski pass should I take,
Vallée de Courchevel or 3 Valleys?
How much are they? Can we buy them in advance?
6. RESERVATIONS
6.1 I should like to make a reservation. What is your availability? How far
in advance should we book?
6.2 May I reserve for a period of less
than 4 days?
7. MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 My child is booked into the 2nd étoile class for mornings
and afternoons.
We would like to ski the 3 Valleys.
Can we organise something for his midday meal?
7.2 Do you rent out equipement? If not, how much is the rent charge?
7.3 I would like some information on the difficulty of the
slopes and do you have snow canons?
7.4 Can you please give me some information about hotels and apartments to rent?
7.5 Are courses available for disabled people?
7.6 What time do your offices open?
ANSWERS
1.1. We will be staying in Courchevel 1550/1650. Can
my lesson begin here? Where are the
departure points for
private lessons? Can I be met at my hotel?
The ESF in Courchevel
1850 has offices and departure points in 1850 (at La Croisette).
Equally you
can be collected from your hotel or Chalet.
1.2. What is the maximum number of people in a private lesson?
Are the prices per person?
In private lessons, we accept
between 1 and 5 people. Within these numbers, the price will
be
the same regardless
of the number of people.
2.1 Do you have ski classes where only French is spoken,
only English is spoken or even
mixed language classes?
In group classes at all levels
you will find a group where we teach in French and another
where
we teach in English wherever
this is feasible. We also offer the International School
which is
specially adapted to the needs
of our Anglo-Saxon clients.
2.2 We are a couple with two children who are 8 and
10 years old. We all ski at the same
level. Can we all go
to group lessons together?
Teaching methods for children are not really the same
as those used for adults and vice-versa.
Consequently we would not
be able to accommodate you in a group class; the solution
would
probably be for you to have
an instructor for private lessons.
2.3 I have 2 children who are 12 and 14 years old. I notice that from
the age of 13 they
go to adult classes. What is the best solution
if they wish to ski together?
Generally speaking, the biggest
or the best skiers should adapt to the level of the weaker
ones if
they wish to ski together.
We consider a "child" to be from the necessary standard
of skiing to
prepare for the 2nd étoile
up to the age of 12. Exceptionally, depending on their level
of maturity
and their standard of skiing,
children who are older than 12 may stay in the children's
group
classes and children who are
slightly younger (with the agreement of the Technical Director)
may
be allowed into the adult
classes.
2.4 I am a beginner and I notice that group classes
only start on Sundays and Mondays. I
arrive on Wednesday evening
- what should I do?
In an attempt to have all beginners
at the same level we do not take any more "real" beginners
after Tuesday. This means
however that you can catch up with the level of the class
after 1 or 2
private lessons with an instructor.
2.5 What is the maximum number of people in a group class?
There aren't really any hard and fast rules about
this, except for certain sections, for
example the International School or Ski
Découverte. However, whenever possible we try to
keep the number of people in a group to
10 or 12, depending on the time of the season.
2.6 I should like to learn to ski "off-piste". Is
the Ski Découverte class the right one for me?
Absolutely! Depending of course
on the snow and weather conditions, our instructors will
be
delighted to introduce you
to off-piste skiing (required level - class 3).
3.1 I have signed up for a course in snowboarding.
Is the equipement included? If not,
how much will it cost?
We do lend (with caution)
wrist protectors for snowboarding. Otherwise snowboard equipment
is not generally included
in the price of lessons. Find out about local sports shops
here
3.2 I have signed up for a beginners' course in snowboarding
for the mornings and the
afternoons. Will this be too
intense?
No, but we do advise you to arrive with lots of motivation
and in good physical shape.
4.1 My first child will be 3 this winter. Will he be able to ski?
Absolutely. We welcome children from the age of 3 in
the Children's Village.
5.1 Are ski passes included in the price?
Ski passes are not included in our prices.
5.2 Which kind of ski pass should I take, Vallée de Courchevel or 3 Valleys?
How much are they? Can we buy them in advance?
It depends on the level of your
skiing, how long you will be staying and on the weather
conditions. It is always strongly
recommended that strong skiers (étoile d'or for children
and
class 3 for adults) should
take a 3 Valley ski pass. It is possible to obtain your
ski pass in
advance by corresponding directly
with the chair lift offices. Click
here
6.1 I should like to reserve. What is your availability?
How far in advance should we reserve?
We do not accept any reservations
by telephone. The places available fluctuate from one week
to
the next, therefore it is
recommended that you reserve in the autumn for the following
winter. An
acknowledgement of your request
will be sent to you and you will only be asked for a deposit
when an instructor has been
assigned to you. If you wish to reserve for less than 4
consecutive
days, please enquire at the
ESF reception desk in the Croisette on your arrival in the
resort.
6.2 May I reserve for a period of less than 5 days (group)
/ 4 days (private) ?
No. However do come and see us
at the ESF reception desk in la Croisette when you arrive
in the resort and we will see what we can do to
help you find the right option.
7.1 My child is booked into the 2nd étoile class for mornings and afternoons.
We would like to ski the 3 Valleys. Can we organise
something for his midday meal?
Depending on availability, we are
able to look after children from the end of their group
lesson in
the morning. An appointed
person from the Children's Village will pick up your child
from
his/her instructor, give them
lunch then take them back to their class in the afternoon
(please
check the price list for meals).
7.2 Do you rent out equipement? If not, how much is the rent charge?
No, we do not rent out equipment. We advise you to look
at the sports shops in the resort
which will be only too pleased to help.
7.3 I would like some information on the difficulty
of the slopes and do you have snow canons?
The slopes in the Valley of Courchevel
span a complete range of difficulties. Every skier will
find
slopes geared to his or her level
of skiing. They comprise: 26 green slopes, 29 blue slopes,
11
black slopes and 485 snow canons
and this is just in the Courchevel Valley!
7.4 Can you please give me some information about hotels and apartments
to rent?
You will find all of this
information on the Tourist Office web site. Click
here
7.5 Are courses available for disabled people?
We do have a ski instructress who
specialises in teaching skiing to people with hearing
difficulties. Several instructors can teach skiing to people with
other disabilities. They are at your disposal.
7.6 What time do your offices open?
In the winter season: 8:30am to 7:00pm non-stop.
Out of season: from 9:00am to 12:00pm and from 2:00pm
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