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Les Houches at Xmas
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I have booked a few days over Xmas in Les Houches (mainly due to short transfer and cheap hotel!). I want to book private lessons - how far in advance would you suggest I need to do that? I usually ski in Jan and just turn up and book on the day, so not sure how it works in peak season. Also, ESF want a 30% deposit - so I was a bit nervous to book now, as what if there is no snow?! I was planning on going somewhere else in the valley each day should that occur, but what happens if you have already booked lessons? If there is absolutely no snow (sob) do you get your money back?!
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ESF want a 30% deposit - so I was a bit nervous to book now, as what if there is no snow?! I was planning on going somewhere else in the valley each day should that occur, but what happens if you have already booked lessons? If there is absolutely no snow (sob) do you get your money back?!

practice round where I am is 100% paid on booking. If the lifts are all closed, you get your money back. Happened to me the last week of the season in April 2011. Had paid for lessons for grand-daughter, but got money back. The previous week, when snow was grim, but resort still open, she'd have had the lessons, no money back.

I imagine it's the same all over.

I'd book if I were you, or you might find it's too late.
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this was the scene on 1 April2011 at the bottom of the Coup de Monde chair, Les Houches. Very pleasant picnic in the sun! Whole mountain was closed. Les Saisies was open for a further few weeks, but the snow wasn't good.
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I wouldn't hesitate. Don't know for sure about cancelation policy but esf should tell you up front, but I think that for a private lesson they would take you were ever the snow was. Have a look at BASS Chamonix they are excellent for private lessons, maybe a little more expensive but all native English speakers, ask for Alison.


http://www.basschamonix.com/
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+1 for BASS Chamonix

If you definitely want lessons I'd say at least speak with your chosen instructors now. Its a busy time of year for ski resorts so best to be sure.

I'd be surprised if the snow wasn't great in Les Houches if you couldn't just switch location with your instructor but another question to ask them?
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