Ski Magazine

Valthosport - Ski rental shops

Louise — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:26:55 +0000

It’s already snowing in Val Thorens, the new season of winter sport is ready to start ! Would you like to hire your ski in Val Thorens ? With the specialists of ski rental in Val Thorens it’s quick, easy and practical. There are three different ski rental shops in Val Thorens which suggest you ski rental or maintenance and reparations of your ski. Valthosport also permit you to try the boot-fitting in Val Thorens for an enjoyable ski outing. The professionals of the ski rental in Val Thorens will ensure you efficiency and knowledge. They also allow you to recharche or buy your ski pass. If you decide to hire your ski online, Valthosport will make you a reduction from 10 to 50%. This winter, trust Valthosport and enjoy the ski and the snowboard in Val Thorens.

Cross-Country and Snowshoes in Belle-Plagne

Louise — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:42:10 +0000

The ESF Belle-Plagne is not only optimized for the snowboard and the ski. You will now be able to try the cross-country and the snowshoes. Away from the crowd, improve your technique or discover those new disciplines. Private or group lessons in snowshoes and cross-country are both available. If you like walking, you will surely enjoy snowshoeing. You will discover an expanse of virgin snow, in front of a wonderful view of the mountains. Observe the panorama, the animal tracks : learn more about the mountain and its history. The ESF Belle-Plagne let’s you perceive the resort from an other point of view. Different programs and tours are at your disposal to enjoy the snow and see an other side of the resort. With those tours and programs you will be able to make some progresses and to improve your technique in snowshoes and cross-country. Trust the ESF Belle-Plagne today and enjoy your stay.

Snowboard in Belle-Plagne

Louise — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:25:38 +0000

Learn how to snowboard with the ESF Belle Plagne. What ever is your age or your level in snowboard, at the end of the lesson you will be able to feel that you made some progresses. You can choose the option that you prefer according to your needs and wishes. The qualified monitors will teach you how to snowboard during 5 or 6 afternoons. No matters if you’re a debutant or an expert, the ESF Belle Plagne pledge to teach everyone at their own pace, to give some invaluable advices during their snowboard lessons. In that way, you’ll learn quicker than if you were learning with traditional lessons. The learning of snowboard will become easy with the snowboard lessons of the ESF Belle Plagne and you’ll make some impressive progress in a short period of time.

Ski and snowboard courses in Val Thorens

Louise — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:06:31 +0000

You’re looking for snowboard or ski tuitions ? The ESF Ski school of Val Thorens suggests you beginner or expert lessons for all the family (children from 4 years old). You will be able to choose between private or group lessons how ever you prefer to learn with a personal monitor or in small group. Snowboard learning in Val Thorens is fun and enjoyable with the ESF qualified instructors. The lessons of ski or snowboard with the ESF Ski school of Val Thorens will also allow you to get the ESF levels at the end of each week of ski or snowboard tuitions which will facilitate the learning of everyone at their own pace.

Ski/Snowboard in Valloire

Louise — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:08:24 +0000

Beginner or expert ? You would like to approve your level in ski or snowboard ? The ESF ski school of Valloire suggest you private or group lessons which are made for children and adults. Learn quickly and appreciate the snow with the help of our competent and motivated instructors.
If you like the mountain, you will definitly enjoy these courses and made some impressive progress. You will be in small group with people of the same level to provide personalized advices and enjoyable downhill. In snowboard, we accept the children from 8 years old and some freestyle courses are available. In ski, the children are welcome from 7 years old (if they’re younger, go see the Piou-Piou Club). Have fun !

New Kinder Garden in Courchevel 1550

Louise — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:42:58 +0000

Would you like to have a great time skiing and enjoying the snow without having to worry about your children ?

It’s now possible with the new kinder garden of the ESF ski school Courchevel. “La Maison des enfants” welcomes your children between 18 months and 12 years old to have a great time and a lot of fun in a wonderful atmosphere. Our qualify team will be in charge of your children for one day, one week or two to make sure that they also enjoy their stay with us.

4 different options are available :

*The nursery baby club - For the children between 18 months and 3 years old. Open during all the season from 9am to 7pm.

*The leisure club - For the children between 3 and 12 years old. Open during all the season from 9am to 7pm.

*The ski formule - For the children between 3 and 12 years old. The ski lessons are avalaible during all the season from 9am to 12am then from 14pm to 17pm. If you also wish to mix ski group lesson and Leisure Club for your children this option is for you.

*The club Piou-Piou - For the children between 3 and 5 years old. In this club your children will learn skiing in a protected area fitted with a special equipment including a rope tow, mini-ski tows, moving carpets and others structures to make the ski learning fun and playful. Your child will receive a Piou Piou Club medal at the end of his stay. ESF also organise Ourson test every friday during the lesson. The price can change according to the holiday period.

—> Your child can also have his lunch in the restaurant for the Baby Club, the Leisure Club and the Group Lesson (price not include).

Children club in Val Thorens

Louise — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:25:21 +0000

Between 3 months and 12 years old, your children too will be able to spend some great moments in the ESF ski school of Val Thorens. In charge of your little ones, our professionals and qualify baby-sitters, nurses and other professionals ski instructors will make sure that they relax and have fun in an holidays atmosphere. The mini club team speaks several languages such as French, English, Dutch and German.

*For the children between 3 and 35 months old, a nursery and a creche are open from 9am to 12am and then from 2pm to 5pm (possibility of lunch on request). Organisation of a lot of different activities adapted to the age of the child and according to his wishes : games drawings, make-up, sledging…

*For the children between 3 and 4 years old, the Piou-Piou club is open from sunday to friday. Half day or full day, you can choose whatever formula is the best for you with this flexible and practical option. Your children will be able to discover the first joys of the ski in a safe and pleasant resort fitted with enclosed snow gardens, moving carpets, carousel which will facilitate the first slopes. According to the weather conditions, the outdoor activities may be cancelled.

*For the children between 4 and 12 years old, some ski lessons are available, providing a detailed ski training. The ESF offer the traditional stars and flocon tests at the end of the week.

Training courses in Valloire

Louise — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:19:23 +0000

The ESF ski school of Valloire offer now 4 different training courses during the school holidays which will allow you to make some impressive progress in a short period of time. If you like challenges, performance and competition you shall enjoy new sensations with the help of our qualify team of professionals instructors. Slope, big air, half pipe … everyone will find something according to their wishes and their needs.

*Competition - Train yourself for the basic, special or giant slalom, refine you technique and achieve a timed performance at the end of the week. From sunday to friday this course of 5/6 days is available for children and adults.

*Freestyle - Discover the snow park of “Crey du Quart”, enjoy the boardercross and the first glides in a new dimension, the free-style.

*Freeride and Off-piste - Feel the freedom of the powder far away from the crowd and the marked slopes. The program may change according on the weather conditions.

Coaching courses in Courchevel 1550

Louise — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:50:03 +0000

You would like to improve your ski skills with a personalized program according to your needs and wishes ?

The ESF ski school of Courchevel 1550 offers 3 different coaching courses dedicated to the adults from 13 years old. Our qualify team of instructors will help you to achieve some impressive results at your own rythm and like this reach your goals. The lessons will be taken by small group of maximum 8 people to optimize your progress.

*Ski Pleasure - Pleasure and relaxation in the magical ski domain of the 3 Valleys. Discover the beauty of the mountain at your own rythm.

*Ski Performance - You will train at down hill gates, improve your slalom and your technique, increase your speed … Challenging

*Off-piste - Envolve powder, bumps, couloirs skiing or hiking …

Club Piou Piou - Menuires

Louise — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:27:31 +0000

The ESF ski school Menuires offer now 4 different options to provide child friendly ski holidays. Leave your children for a morning, an afternoon or a full day and our qualify team will take care of them in a fun and relax atmosphere. Between 3 months and 6 years old, your children are welcome in a safe area fitted for their comfort and pleasure. These personalized programs according to your needs should make everyone happy …
The centre is certified by the DDJS (organisation for the youngs and the sport).

*The nursery - For the children and babies of 3-30 months old. Our motivated professionals propose a variety of activities. The nursery is open from 9am to 12:15am and from 2pm to 5:15pm but you are in a position to leave your children at the restaurant for lunch. Close on saturday.

*The mini-club - The Piou-Piou Club offer the discovery of snow without skiing for the children between 31 months and 6 years old. Our professionals team will assure them entertainment and fun in a secure environment : snow shoes, games, sledging, walks… The mini-club is open from 9am to 12:15am and from 2pm to 5:15pm but you are in a position to leave your children at the restaurant for lunch. Close on saturday.

*Ski group lessons - Ski lessons for children between 4 and 5 years old. Learn in security from beginners up to the 1st Star. The ski teaching is done in an enclosed garden at the Piou-Piou Club fitted with an adapted teaching material designed for the children (mini drag lift, conveyor belt). The Ski lessons are taught by qualified instructors. The ESF ski school Menuires organizes tests at the end of the week (Piou Piou Medals, Ourson, Flocon, 1st Star). Children with the required level will progress outside the garden. The ski equipment is not provided. Open sunday to friday.

*Training Courses - 3 different courses are available according to the age (for the children between 3 and 5 years old). Ski lessons followed games, nature studies, snowshoes … The programs may change according to the centre.

–> The meals can be taken at the restaurant.