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ESF INTERNATIONAL SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL MÉRIBEL 2009/10. LESSONS & PRICES

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  • Méribel ESF ski school was created in 1945 by locals from the valley. The ESF ski school in Méribel has since become one of the biggest ski and snowboard schools in France with over 450 instructors.
  • Back in the 1980's the ESF ski school in Méribel recognised the need for a specialised section for international (mainly British) visitors.
  • As a result the International Section was created, with English speaking French instructors.
  • Nowadays the ESF ski school also has many British instructors working within the International Section. All the instructors are fully qualified professionals, many having been teaching here for many years. You can now receive first class instruction in English, plus expert guiding, so discovering the many wonderful hidden secrets of the 3-valley ski area.
  • The ESF ski school has experienced instructors for all snow sports from absolute beginner through to off piste heli skiing/boarding.
  • The ESF have also created a wide range of facilities for children, starting with nursery school at 18 months right through to slalom training on olympic standard courses. Date of birth required for all children's classes.
  • Please feel most welcome to come join us and make the most of your visit to Méribel.
  • THE FULL RANGE OF ESF SNOW SPORTS IN MERIBEL

     

    Children Beginners



    • I am able to identify my own ski equipment.

    • I can put on and take off my skis on my own.

    • I am able to use the ski lifts.

    • I am able to control my speed going downhill by turning like a snake.

    • I can move around on my skis when the surface is a little bumpy but mostly flat.

    • I can slide straight downhill with my skis parallel and stop with a snowplough.

     

    Flocon (2nd Class)

     

    • I can keep my speed under control and make rounded snowplough turns.

    • I stay balanced while skiing faster with my skis parallel while traversing or skiing downhill and on just one or both skis on a smooth gentle slope.

    • I know how to slow down and stop and I am just starting to sideslip.

    1st Star

     

    • I can ski making linked basic skidded turns, taking the prevailing conditions into account (slope, other skiers, type of snow)...

    • I stay balanced in the middle of my skis when making rounded traverses on gentle to medium slopes. • I am learning to sideslip (both steered and diagonal).

     

    2nd Star

     

    • I can ski making improved basic turns, keeping my skis parallel across the fall-line while taking the prevailing conditions into account (slope, other skiers, type of snow).

    • I am able to cross bumpy slopes in a traverse or facing downhill, keeping balanced in the middle of my skis. • I steer my skis when turning with rounded sideslipping. >

    3rd Star

     

    • I ski using linked basic parallel turns, both short and medium radius, taking into account and adapting to the prevailing conditions (terrain, other skiers, type of snow). >

     

    Bronze Star

     

    • I am perfecting my basic parallels by reducing the amount of sidelipping.

    Gold Star • I am discovering alpine skiing in all its forms.

     

    Base Camp

     

    Competition
    Gold Star

     

    Club ESF
    Chamois d’Argent

     

    ADULTS LESSONS

     

    Alpine skiing

     

    5 Days

    228,70

    A1

    5 Mornings

    152,90

    A2

    5 Afternoons

    121,60

    A3



    Times : Morning 9.15-11.45 am. Afternoon  2.15-4.45 pm

    Meeting places : Chaudanne -  Mottaret 

     

    Cross country skiing

     

    5 Days

    228,70

    FO1

    5 Mornings

    152,90

    FO2

    5 Afternoons

    121,60

    FO3

     

    Snowshoes outings

     

    5 Days

    228,70

    RAQ1

    5 Mornings

    121,60

    RAQ2

    5 Afternoons

    121,60

    RAQ3


    Times  : Morning 9.15-11.45 am.  Afternoon 2.15-4.45 pm

    Meeting places : Cross country skiing : Blanchot
                                                        Snowshoes outings : Blanchot or Mottaret

    Les Saturnins : Day nursery & Supervised lunches



    The "Saturnins" teachers offer children :

    - indoors activities : playing or handicrafts, reading, singing, videos etc...

    - outdoor activities : sledding and various games on snow, slides, walks around the garden etc...

      Proof of age is required.

    «Saturnins » Day nursery & Supervised lunches
    from 18 months to 3 years old

    REF.

    1 Morning & Afternoon

    43.90

    H1

    5 Mornings & Afternoons

    188.20 

    H2

    6 Mornings & Afternoons

    223.70 

    H3

    1 Morning

    25.50

    H4

    5 Mornings

    112.20

    H5

    6 Mornings

    134.70

    H6

    1 Afternoon

    23.10

    H7

    5 Afternoons

    98.40 

    H8

    6 Afternoons

    118.00

    H9

    1 supervised lunch

    22.00

    RS1

    5 supervised lunches

    104.60

    RS2

    6 supervised lunches

    125.50

    RS3

     You will need to bring for your child :
    - his/her health record or ID (obligatory).
    - slippers - nappies - teddy bear or comforter - a snack - a change of clothing (pants, tights, socks, shirt) - sunglasses - gloves.    

    Opening hours :  The day nursery is open every day from 9.00 am to 5.00pm

    Morning 9.00 to 12.00 am. Afternoon 2.00 to 5.00 pm

    Reception hours : 9.00 to 10.00 am or 2.00 to 3.00 pm

    We recommend pre-booking.

    Meeting place : Chaudanne

    Club "Piou-Piou" Kindergarden 3 years to 5 years.

    At Club "Piou-Piou" everything is organised so children treat skiing as somthing fun and a game.

    The protected area features special equipment including, mini-ski tows, moving carpets, inflatable structures and welcoming figures to encorage learning.

    Male and female instructors supervise, encourage and instruct tiny tots in skiing and other games on the snow. And at the end of their stay children will win their own special "Piou-Piou" Club medal.
    Proof of age is required for the 3 Kindergartens.

       

     "Piou-Piou" Kindergartens
    from 3 to 5 years old

    REF.

    1 Morning & Afternoon

    43.90

    JE1
    5 Mornings & Afternoons

    195.70 

    JE2
    6 Mornings & Afternoons

    231.20 

    JE3
    1 Morning

    25.50

    JE4
    5 Mornings

    119.70 

    JE5
    6 Mornings

    142.20 

    JE6
    1 Afternoon

    23.10

    JE7
    5 Afternoons

    105.90

    JE8
    6 Afternoons

    125.50

    JE9
    1 supervised lunch

    26.10

    R1
    5 supervised lunches

    114.80

    R2
    6 supervised lunches

    138.00

    R3

     Medals :- I can recognise my own ski equipment
    - I can move around on skis on flat ground and ski facing downhill.

    I've won my "Piou-Piou" medal !

    - I can put on and take off skis by myself. - I can use some ski lifts. - I can control my own speed and make snaking turns. - I can move around on skis in different ways over varied but almost flat terrain. - I can ski with ski parallel face downhill and stop using a snowplough turn.

    I've won my "Ourson" medal.
    At Club "Piou-Piou" I can also win a "Flocon" medal.

     

     

    « BASE CAMP ».
     Base Camp Bronze or Gold. Level required 3rd Star, Bronze Star. 

    Times  : 9.15-12.00 am & 1.30-4.30 pm
    Option of taking meals with the instrucotr (approx. 16 Euros) 
     

    BASE CAMP 

     

    5 Days

    256.20

     BC1

    6 Days

    307.50

     BC2

     

    Older kids will love our new freestyle courses, spending all day with their mates in th snow park learning tricks, rails, 360°s, grabs powder skiing.

     

    "FREESTYLE CAMP KID"

    Times : 9.15-12.00am & 1.30-4.30 pm

    Meeting places : Chaudanne or Mottaret

    Option of taking meals with instructor (approx. 16 €uros)

    Level required : gold star 11-13 years old

    Objectives : judge your run-up, stay in balance on rails and in the air, rotation.

    "FREESTYLE CAMP JUNIOR"

    Times  : 9.15-12.00 am & 1.30-4.30 pm

    Meeting places : Chaudanne or Mottaret

    Option of taking meals with instructor (approx. 16 €uros)

    level required : gold star 14-17 years old

    Objectives : judge your run-up, stay in balance on rails and in the air, rotation.

     

    FREESTYLE 

     €

     

    5 Days

    256.20

     FR1

    6 Days

    307.50

     FR2

     Meeting Places : Chaudanne- Mottaret.


    SNOWBOARDING LESSONS - 8 year's & over

     

     

     

     

     5 Mornings

     152.90

     

    SN1

     6 Mornings

     183.50

     

    SN2

     5 Afternoons

     152.90

     

    SN3

     6 Afternoons

     183.50

     

    SN4

     5 Middays (2009 February 8th to March 6th)

     118.40

     

    SN5

     6 Middays (2009 February 8th to March 6th)

     142.00

     

    SN6

     

    Times  : Morning   9.15-11.45 am. Afternoon  2.15-4.45 pm


    Meeting places : Chaudanne - Mottaret

     

     

    Off Piste Skiing

     

    OFF PISTE SKIING

     

    Off Piste Skiing 2

    Off-Piste Expert

     

     

    1 Day

    90.00

    D1

     

     

     

    Off-Piste skiing introduction 4 hours

     

     

    9.15 to 1.15 pm

    60.00

    IHP1

     

    Meeting places : Chaudanne - Mottaret: Depature at 9.15 am

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