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Ski Schools in Les Menuires
Learn to ski in Les Menuires
The ski resort Les Menuires is located in the Belleville Valley, in the French Savoie department. In the same valley, Les Menuires’ neighbouring resorts Val Thorens and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville can be found. Les Menuires is part of the huge ski area called Les 3 Vallées, “The Three Valleys” in English, and also counts resorts like Orelle, Méribel, Brides-les-Bains, La Tania and Courchevel amongst its local resorts. Skiers in Les Menuires have access to numerous slopes on the following mountains: Pointe de la Masse (2804m), Roc de Fer (2294m), Tougnète (2437m), Mont de la Challe (2573m), Roc des 3 Marches (2704m) and Mont de la Chambre (2850m).
This beginner-friendly resort is only 2.5h away from Lyon and Geneva. Its beginner-friendliness can be traced back to the fact that two-thirds of the resort’s slopes are green or blue, meaning very easy or easy. Furthermore, vacationists also have free access to six ski lifts leading skiers and snowboarders to wide and easy pistes. What is more, ski schools in Les Menuires offer ski lessons for beginners from the age of 3. Children are always put at ease in order for them to feel more confident on their skis. The objective of such lessons is simple: participants should be able to ski freely and control their speed thanks to the snowplough technique.
The meeting point of group lessons is at the ski school office in La Croisette. If you’ve chosen to participate in a private lesson, a private instructor awaits you either in La Croisette, Reberty 2000, Les Bruyères - usually at the bottom of the slopes - or at a specific point which has been fixed between a student and their instructor. The ski schools in Les Menuires normally recommend being at the arranged spot 10min prior to the start of the lesson.
Kids can learn to ski from the age of 3 at one of the many ski schools in Les Menuires. The youngest skiers always make their first steps into the world of skiing in the snow garden, a closed and safe space adapted to children’s wishes. In order to respond best to the kids’ needs, an instructor supervises a group of no more than six children. While the little skiers discover the kids’ area, children from the age of 6 can already explore the easy slopes of Les Menuires - together with an experienced instructor of course. During the very first lesson, participants are split into groups of 10 skiers (maximum) of the same age and/or level of experience. Once the groups are formed, the snowplough technique, parallel turns and even freeriding and carving, depending on a group’s level, can be learned.
More experienced skiers can explore the resort’s red and black slopes, a popular snowpark and also freeride zones. An example for Les Menuires’ versatility surely is Pointe de la Masse. With its summit reaching a height of 2804m, a breath-taking panoramic view, including the famous Mont Blanc, can be enjoyed here.
Furthermore, the mountain offers blue slopes leading straight back down to the valley as well as the famous black run Dame Blanche. Here, you’ll also find the so-called “Liberty Ride”, which offers a safe off-piste experience, as well as the “Walibi Gliss’” zone for families. Finally, the green slope Boulevard de la Masse is the ideal playground for beginners: you can either make your first turns here alone, with friends and family, or during a ski lesson offered by one of the ski schools in Les Menuires. The resort’s diversity and beginner-friendliness are even reflected in one of the resort’s slogans: ”You don’t have to be a great skier to live a great experience” (“Pas besoin d’être un grand skieur pour s’offrir un grand spectacle”).
The best ski schools in Les Menuires
Prosneige Val Thorens & Les Menuires: Out of all ski schools in Les Menuires, this one stands out through its child-friendly pedagogy.
Ski School Les Menuires: This school specialises in private lessons held in English.
That’s special about ski lessons in Les Menuires
In Les Menuires, even beginners have the possibility to ski all the way to Méribel Valley thanks to the blue slopes on the Col de la Chambre and Tougnète. This makes Les Menuires an ideal starting point for discovering the entirety of the Three Valleys.
Aside from ski and snowboard lessons, the ski schools in Les Menuires have a diverse range of activities to offer: telemark, freeride and ski touring. All lessons can be held in English, French, Italian and Dutch.
In some cases, ski lessons for children and adults include the equipment rental. Regarding a children’s lesson, you also have the possibility to opt for lunchtime supervision and a meal for your child.
FAQs
How do we find a suitable activity?
In every ski resort you will find an overview of all available offers. On the left side you have filters to quickly find the right offer. For example, you can search specifically for beginner ski courses for children in groups.
How do we find offers for our desired date?
Under the menu item "Select course date" in the upper left corner of the page you can select a desired start date. At the top of the search results you will find the offers for the desired start date. Below follow offers in a similar period.
How do we find group lessons or private instructors?
Group courses are marked with "Group". You can search specifically for group courses by selecting the "Group" filter under the "Category" menu item. Private teachers are marked with the inscription "Private". You can search for private teachers by selecting the "Private" filter under the "Category" menu item.
How do we find offers in our language?
Under the menu item "Language" you can select a desired language. Afterwards only offers will be shown where this language is available.
When should we book?
During the holiday weeks, ski and snowboard courses are usually fully booked. In order to make sure that there is still a place available in the desired ski or snowboard course, the motto is: the sooner the better.
How do we find our appropriate experience level?
Next to the menu item "Experience level" you will find a description of the individual experience levels. If you're still not sure, you don't need to worry. Simply choose the experience level that best suits your abilities. Before the first lesson of a group course, ski schools will assess your abilities so that you can be placed in the right group. In any case, private instructors will take your abilities into account on an individual basis.
How do we find offers including equipment?
All offers including equipment are marked with the inscription "Ski rental included". If you find the inscription "Ski rental optional" you can book the equipment for this offer. You will find offers including equipment faster if you select the filter "Ski rental including" under the menu item "Popular options". Depending on the provider, an offer including equipment contains: skis, ski poles, ski boots and helmet. You will find a detailed list of the included rental items in the respective offer description.
There is no offer including equipment, where can we alternatively rent equipment?
In a ski resort there is almost without exception the possibility to rent winter sports equipment. If you book via CheckYeti, you will receive discounts from our partner Skiset, where you can conveniently reserve your equipment online.
How many participants are usually in a group?
This depends on the ski school. Some ski schools have a maximum number of participants per group. You can find this information in the descriptions of the offers.
At what age can children ski or snowboard?
There is no fixed age limit here. Supported by specially trained children's ski instructors, children can already learn to ski playfully at kindergarten age. Depending on the children's level of motoric and social development, the ideal starting age is between 4 and 5 years. Occasionally there are children who can already learn to ski at the age of 3 1/2 years.
How many days should the lessons last for our children?
During the holiday weeks, children's ski courses for beginners usually start on Sunday or Monday. The program is designed in such a way that the best learning results are achieved when your children take part in the ski course throughout the week. So they don't miss the final event (race, etc.) and experience a great week with their group. For advanced children the learning success usually kicks in on the third day.
Is it better to put our child in a group lesson or a private tuition?
The group lessons are generally recommended for beginners. Learning together with peers is more fun. The children are not constantly in the focus and have the possibility to catch their breath between the individual exercises, while the other children are on it. In order not to underchallenge highly talented children, a private ski instructor is recommended.
Can we join our child with a private instructor?
Yes, that's possible. Some providers even offer special family offers. Otherwise, you can simply book a private instructor for children or adults and inform the ski school after booking that you would like to go together.