Meribel & La Tania, both offer a choice of ski schools. Generally, the smaller independent schools have smaller classes than the ESF (Ιcole de Ski Franηais). All schools offer a range of lessons for all standards of skiers and snowboarders. Lessons can be for half days or full days with private lessons available for anyone with specific needs. Below you will find details, price and timetables for the Ski Schools available, please ensure that you are looking at the correct resort.
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Magic Academy -website
t: + 33 (0) 4 79 01 07 85 e:
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Magic in Motion have a great leveling guide, to ensure that you start in the correct lesson. They also promise no more then 8 person per group lesson. You will need to book with Magic in Motion direct and can do that by clicking here. Please read through the detail below.
Level Guide
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Skiers |
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Level 0 |
Your first time on skis |
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Level 1 |
You can do a basic snowplough |
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Level 2 |
You have a strong snowplough and starting to parallel turn |
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Level 3 |
You can parallel turn confidently on blues |
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Level 4 |
You can parallel turn confidently blues and red, but lack confidence to tackle blacks |
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Level 5 |
You can parallel everywhere |
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Snowboarders |
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Level 0 |
Your first time on a board |
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Level 1 |
You can turn on greens and blues |
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Level 2 |
You can turn on blues and reds |
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Level 3 |
Freeride and Freestyle |
La Tania
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Age |
Type |
Starts |
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Price |
| All |
6-9 or 10-13 |
Group Ski: 'Kids Fun Factory' (3 to 8 per class) Sun, Mon, Weds, Fri: 9.15-13.30 Tues, Thurs: 9.15-17.00 (lunch incl.) |
Sun 9.15 |
33 |
380 - incl medals Tues & Thurs lunches |
| 3-5 |
13-17 |
Group Ski: 'Kids Fun Factory' (3 to 8 per class) Sun, Mon, Weds, Fri: 9.15-13.30 Tues, Thurs: 9.15-17.00 (lunch incl.) |
| 0-1 |
Adult |
Group Ski (max 7 per class) Sun 9.15-11.15 and 14.30-1700 Tues, Weds 9.15-11.15, Fri 9.15-13.15 |
Sun 9.15 |
17 |
170 |
Group Ski (max 7 per class) Sun 11.30-13.30 and 14.30-1700 Tues, Weds 11.30-13.30, Thurs 9.15-13.15 |
Sun 11.30 |
| 2-5 |
Group Ski (max 7 per class) Sun-Weds 9.15-11.15, Fri 9.15-13.15 |
Sun 9.15 |
12 |
155 |
Group Ski (max 7 per class) Sun-Weds 11.30-13.30, Thurs 9.15-13.15 |
Sun 11.30 |
| All |
During peak weeks, the following additional adult group lessons are available (max 7 per class): Sun Weds, Fri: 14.00-17.00 |
Sun 14.00 |
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155 |
| All |
All |
Snowboarding are available (max 7 per class): Sun, Mon, Wed Fri: 14.00-17.00 |
Sun 14.00 |
12 |
155 |
| Private Snowboard or Ski Lessons |
9.15 or 11.30 |
2 |
120 (1 to 3 pers) +15/ extra pers |
| 14.00 |
3 |
170 (1 to 3 pers) +20/ extra pers |
| 9.15 |
4 |
230 (1 to 3 pers) +25/extra pers |
| 9.15 |
All Day |
370 |
| 5 |
All |
Private Snowboard or Ski - OFF PISTE (security equipment provided) for a maximum of 4 people per group |
9.15 or 11.30 |
2 |
150 |
| 14.00 |
3 |
190 |
| 9.15 |
4 |
270 |
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All Day |
400 |
| 5 |
Adult |
Heli-skiing lessons (security equipment provided) are also available - but cannot be booked in advance as these depend on weather & snow conditions. For details and prices, please contact Magic directly. | |
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EXCEL SKI SCHOOL - LA ATANIA
Ski Excel -website
Continuing on in 2006/7 after a great first season are Ski Excel - Patsy Duncan and Bastien Tognotti who live in La Tania can teach skiing and boarding to anyone and love off-piste lessons. They are best for clients who want private lessons and require special attention such as pick ups at chalets etc. They record CD's of clients for a keepsake of their holiday and kids are a priority so parents can ski assured they are being well looked after and having fun.
PATSY DUNCAN
Mobile (Uk) : 0044(0)7949387699
Mobile (Fr) : 0033(0)618155368
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Excel Ski School Prices & Times
Private Lessons (one to three people) :
SKI EXCEL propose 3 types of course : Morning Booking from 9-15 to 12-15 or 9-30 to 12-30 wichever is more convenient for you. Afternoon Booking from 1-30 to 4-30. All Day Booking from 9-15 to 4-15.
| PRICES in Euros |
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For 1 to 3 people |
Supplement per person over 3 people |
| Morning |
195 |
15 |
| Afternoon |
195 |
15 |
| All Day |
390 |
30 |
Course : Off PISTE
SKI EXCEL propose the (off-piste special) for the duration of : - 5 days Monday to Friday inclusive from 9-15 to 4-30 - or half day courses morning or afternoon Monday to Friday
It is possible to book for full or half days.
| PRICES in Euros |
| Course for 5 days |
1750 |
| Course for 5 half days |
925 |
| 1 Day Off Piste |
390 |
| 1 Half Day Off Piste |
195 |
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ESF - website
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Children Level Guide
| Level Of Your Ability |
Join Class |
| Never skied |
Ourson |
| Had a little experience skiing |
Flocon |
| Snowplough turn on easy slope |
1st Star |
| Snowplough turn with parallel finish |
2nd Star |
| Side-slip, basic parallel turn |
3rd Star |
| Parallel turn on all slope, high speed |
Golden Star |
| Parallel turn improvement, preparation slalom |
Competition |
| Slalom, parallel turn on all of snow |
Chamois / Flθche |
Childrens Prices
Children (from 4 years old till 12 years old) Including Snowflake & Bear preparation tests, from 1st Star lessons to competition |
| Length |
Schedules |
Prices |
| 6 Mornings |
9h00/11h30 |
125 |
| 6 Afternoons |
14h00/16h300 |
125 |
| 6 Days |
9h00/11h30 - 14h00/16h30 |
205 |
Adults Level Guide
| Level Of Your Ability |
Join Class |
| Never skied |
Beginner |
| Snowplough turn, with parallel finish (1-2 weeks experience) |
Class 1 |
| Basic parallel turn, side slip (3-4 weeks experience) |
Class 2 |
| Good parallel turn on all slope at speed (4-5 weeks experience) |
Class 3 |
| Slalom, Parallel turns on all types of snow (min 6 weeks experience) |
Expert |
Adults Prices
| Adults (13 years old +) from beginner lessons to expert lessons |
| Length |
Schedules |
Prices |
| 6 Mornings |
9h00/11h30 |
150 |
| 6 1/2 Days |
11h30/13h30 |
130 |
ESF, also offer private lessons for details information on their lesson please click here to enter their website |