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Ski Schools in Méribel
Learn to ski in Méribel
The ski resort Méribel lies in the French Savoie region and is the heart of the ski alliance Les Trois Vallées, Europe’s biggest ski resort. It was given the name “the three valleys” because the resort stretches over three different valleys: Vallée des Belleville, Vallée de Méribel and Vallée de Courchevel. This huge ski resort consists of 8 resorts. There is one in Méribel, one in Courchevel, one in Val Thorens, one in Orelle, one in La Tania, one in Les Menuires, one in Saint Martin and one in Bride les Bains. At only 2h away from Geneva and 1.5h away from Grenoble, the ski schools in Méribel are the ideal destination for all skiers.
The ski resort’s most popular villages are Méribel Centre and Méribel Mottaret, however you also have access to the slopes from Méribel Les Allues, Méribel Les Hauts and Méribel Village. From Méribel Mottaret, you can easily go to the slopes on the Roc de Tougne (2537m), Mont du Vallon (2952m) and Saulire (2740m). You’ll find long blue and green pistes on the latter. From Méribel Centre, you also have easy access to Saulire and Roc de Tougne, and also to Col de la Loze which offers ideal conditions for beginners.
Beginners are of course always welcome to join one of the many private or group lessons for skiers of all ages offered in all ski schools in Méribel. Skiers will first be placed in groups of maximum 10 people and then proceed to learning the basic skiing techniques on easy slopes from their instructor. On green slopes, beginners will learn the snow-plough technique and other techniques to help them slide down the pistes securely.
All group lessons start from Méribel Centre, in the La Chaudanne area. The meeting point is either at the office of one of the ski schools in Méribel, or at the bottom of the slopes, next to the gondolas Saulire Express and Rhodos. It is recommended to be at the meeting point 10min before the lesson’s start.
Kids from the age of 5 can participate in ski lessons for children. The groups are quite small (max. 10 kids per group) as to allow the instructors to focus on each child individually. Depending on their level of experience, the little skiers will either start by getting used to their equipment before learning how to slide, or, this concerns experienced kids, will first discover the area’s blue, red, and finally black slopes. If they feel safe enough, they’ll even learn some basic carving techniques.
Ski school prices in Méribel
Ski schools in Méribel offer group and private ski and snowboard lessons. Kids group lessons have a lunch option. Lessons with equipment hire included are slightly higher. The prices quoted are the lowest price per lesson within the season and do not include equipment or extras:
| Kids ski lessons | Adults ski lessons | Snowboard lessons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group | from 57€/3hrs | from 57€/3hrs | from 57€/3hrs |
| Private | from 70€/hr | from 70€/hr | from 70€/hr |
The best ski schools in Méribel
Prosneige Méribel: The 3rd Prosneige school in the Three Valleys was founded in 1996.
Snow Descente: The school’s multilingual team offers high-quality private ski and snowboard lessons.
Cab9 Snowboarding: This scholl specialises in snowboard lessons and combines talent with excellent teaching and a relaxed atmosphere.
Elite Ski Team: One of the only ski schools in Méribel to offer heliskiing.
That's special about ski lessons in Méribel
Since Méribel is in the centre of Les Trois Vallées, it offers easy access to other resorts and slopes such as those in Val Thorens or Courchevel. There is a strong international flair there as tourists from all over the world want to participate in lessons that are offered in English, French, Russian, Spanish and Italian. Some ski schools in Méribel even offer lessons in German and Dutch. While most ski schools in Méribel offer private ski touring and off-piste lessons, some even organise heliskiing activities.
Finally, in order to make things easier for families with kids, some ski schools in Méribel offer ski lessons where the equipment is included, and even some where you have the possibility to book lunch-time 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.