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Hi, Snowheads.
We are planning a family trip to Val Thorens 29 March - 10 April and would need ski school for our two children 7 and 11. Plus our friends kids age 9 & 11.
I'm aware that there are a number of schools operating out of the resort: Ski Cool, Girlschool, Oxygene, ESF…
are there any I have missed?
Do you have any recommendations, tips or reviews?
Many thanks!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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And quick follow up question…
Wondering whether to get the 3 girls private lessons together or if group lessons are the way to go. Any reflections from other parents?!
In any case I prefer 3-4 hour morning lessons with no more than 6 in the group if possible…..
(or is 8 the norm? My internet research says all the schools I’ve listed above say “8” max….)
do you know any ski schools that offer this?
Many thanks
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Our 2 daughters had private lessons with Chloe from Girlschool for a number of years-she was great so we just kept going back to VT because they loved the lessons with her and so ended up loving skiing. They were aged 7/8 when they started and we booked her for about 5 years I think through to when they were around 12/13.
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@SirCharles, we've used both Ski Cool and Oxygene in Val Thorens and both were excellent. Both will have smaller class sizes than ESF, with about 8 in the class.
Take a note of start/end times, and also where pick up/drop off is for the lessons. You might find that one will work better for you in terms of your accommodation (Ski Cool might be easier if you're in the lower part of the town, Oxygene if you're in the higher part).
It's Easter hols so you might find less private lessons than normal (as they'll use more instructors to cover group lessons), so if you do go down that route then it'll be best to get that sorted sooner rather than later.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I echo @Handy Turnip points on location for ski schools. I used EFS as I stayed, and returning to, The Village Montana, which is directly opposite the morning drop off location. Just made the mornings that little bit easier when getting 4 kids ready for skiing.
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Further down the valley we have always been been happy with New Gen and they operate in VT too. Kids have done pretty much all the groups now and always had a good time. Think it’s 8 though as you suggest
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I'm confused about number of kids. Private lesson for the 4 of them might work well, but you'd need to know the kids, and their combinations. But whatever you decide, book it soon - ski schools won't have as many instructors on the books, come Easter.
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Prosneige, we used them last Easter, very good.
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We were very impressed with Evolution 2 for our children, their favourite ski instructor out of the many times they’ve done ski school was there.
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Thanks everyone. I’d better get onto it!!
We are staying at Les Lauzieres which is near Village Montana and the apartment owner recommends Ski Cool
And ESF. But not sure if that is because his Son in law and daughter and instructors there!
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We stayed in village Montana, it was a little bit of an annoyance going on the flat but to get the magic carpet to the meeting point at the bottom of the Pioneers lift, but worth it for the excellent time my children had… not sure if he’s still there but they had Antoine and still talk about him fondly a few years and a few ski trips on!
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