Val Louron

Val Louron ski area open: TBA for winter 15/16.

Forest Trails

Tel: +33 (0)681 960758 / +33 (0)687 437257. www.laforetauxtraces.fr
In the Lapadé forest close to the beginners area, children and adults can discover and learn about animal footprints, plants and fungi of the mountains through several fun trails.

Here you can learn all about logging, mycology (study of fungi), osteology (study of bones), the wildlife and fauna at the expo cottage and you can even visit the workshop and make molds of the animal footprints.

Visit time: 2 hours
 
Winter opening: Christmas and Spring holidays 11:00 - 16:00 (last entry is two hours before the park closes)

Dog Sledging

Base Sherpa, Grange Meadow, Balestas. Tel: +33 (0)562 393308 / +33 (0)689 443904. http://www.sherpa-chien-traineau.fr/?lang=en
Enjoy the thrill of the ‘Mush’ as you drive your pack of huskies around the Nordic trails set in the wonderful Balestas snow covered meadows. Get back to nature and the good old days with these ‘old fashioned snowmobiles’ as you live out your Scott of the Antartic fantasy safe in the knowledge that a warm bed is never too far away. Options abound with activities to suit all abilities.

Cinema

Cinema Arixo, Rue des Gourgs Blancs, 65510 Loudenvielle.  Tel: +33 (0)562 999535
A high-tech cinema, Arixo (3D), is open all year round in Loudenvielle. Films are advertised on the boards outside and range from mainstream blockbusters to art house films. Many of the films are subtitled. Ticket office opens 30 min before the film starts. Evening showings on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 or 9pm.
 
For listings please check: http://www.premiere.fr/horaire/cine/10147

Nursery and Children's Clubs

Tel: +33 (0)562 996864

Baby Club - 18 months - 3 years

Mini Club - 3 - 5 years

Kids Club - 6 - 12 years

Prices:
6 days € 90
€ 17 per day
€ 12 per half day

Luge

The toboggan run on the slopes is a fun activity for children and adults alike. Set amongst the pine trees, children can enjoy the dedicated luge slopes under the watchful eye of their parents who can enjoy the sun on the overlooking terraces.

Resort Animations

Val Louron hosts a range of activities throughout the winter season from cinema screenings on Wednesday to torchlight parades organized by the ESF and open to all on Thursday (both during school holidays). There is also the spectacular arrival of Santa Claus and a fireworks display on December 25 with distribution of chocolates to children along with concerts and many other surprises.

The Louron valley offers many outdoor and cultural activities for adults and children alike, of all abilities, and has a rich rural heritage. Val Louron resort itself offers a wide range of additional winter activities: the “Balnea” Spa and Well-being Centre, dog sleigh rides, snow shoeing, paragliding, nature trails and a museum and cinema.

Balnea Spa and Well-being Centre

http://www.balnea.fr/
Thermal spas are typical of most of the Pyrenean ski resorts and are one of the must try experiences. Open all year, the “Balnea” Spa and Well-being Centre, with its famed natural spa water which is rich in minerals, also offers a range of beauty treatments and massage from ayurvedic to hot stones and Tibetan bowls. The themed baths are a sensory delight – from the American Indian baths with its totems, bubble beds and geysers to the Japanese baths with their onson-like heated outdoor relaxing areas and zen gardens. Finally the Roman baths with their Greco-Roman pool, saunas, hammams and Jacuzzis as well as a musical bath! A great place to unwind after a hard day on the slopes!

There is a free ski bus from Peyragudes to “Balnéa” during the French school holidays of December and February (see Ski area section below).

Opening times:  Mon – Fri: 14:00 – 19:30; Weekends & Easter school holidays: 10:30 – 20:00; Christmas, New Year and French February school holidays: 10:00 – 21:00

Snowshoeing

Val-Louron has marked snowshoe routes in the Lapadé forest which gives the walker plenty of opportunities to discover the mountain and its nature. The walks are easy to navigate and there is a brochure available and the Tourist Information and Lift Ticket Offices.

Alternatively, if you are not that confident walking on the mountain or if you would like to be shown some of its hidden treasures, then you could always use the services of a guide. The ESF Val Louron offers guided snowshoe walks from the ski resort.

All tastes and budgets are catered for and itineraries can last for as little as half a day or for up to several days including eating fondue in a shepherd's hut!

Paragliding

EPVL - Ecole Parapente Val Louron, Village - 65240 Adervielle. Tel: +33 (0)688 528599 / +33 (0)562 996332
The skies above the Louron Valley are renowned as some of the most attractive of the Pyrenees. The mountain pastures atop the Col d'Azet, with their rounded and gentle profiles are perfect for easy take-offs. The pastures offer numerous take-off points at varying altitudes so there's always a good chance you will find the required wind and thermals. The landing strip down in the valleyy near the lake is so long that a glider could land on it!

A truly unique experience as you fly high above the snow covered resort on warm thermals that are usually the preserve of the mountain birds of prey surrounded by pointed Pyrenean peaks and deep valleys! Thrill-seekers might want to have the exhilaration of experiencing some tricks such as wing-overs and spirals while others can relax and enjoy the solitude of gentle flight. Paragliding is available to anyone from the age of 5 years old.

Price: From € 80 for a Tandem Discovery

Forest Trails

Tel: +33 (0)681 960758 / +33 (0)687 437257. www.laforetauxtraces.fr
In the Lapadé forest close to the beginners area, children and adults can discover and learn about animal footprints, plants and fungi of the mountains through several fun trails.

Here you can learn all about logging, mycology (study of fungi), osteology (study of bones), the wildlife and fauna at the expo cottage and you can even visit the workshop and make molds of the animal footprints.

Visit time: 2 hours
 
Winter opening: Christmas and Spring holidays 11:00 - 16:00 (last entry is two hours before the park closes)

Dog Sledging

Base Sherpa, Grange Meadow, Balestas. Tel: +33 (0)562 393308 / +33 (0)689 443904. http://www.sherpa-chien-traineau.fr/?lang=en
Enjoy the thrill of the ‘Mush’ as you drive your pack of huskies around the Nordic trails set in the wonderful Balestas snow covered meadows. Get back to nature and the good old days with these ‘old fashioned snowmobiles’ as you live out your Scott of the Antartic fantasy safe in the knowledge that a warm bed is never too far away. Options abound with activities to suit all abilities.

Cinema

Cinema Arixo, Rue des Gourgs Blancs, 65510 Loudenvielle.  Tel: +33 (0)562 999535
A high-tech cinema, Arixo (3D), is open all year round in Loudenvielle. Films are advertised on the boards outside and range from mainstream blockbusters to art house films. Many of the films are subtitled. Ticket office opens 30 min before the film starts. Evening showings on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 or 9pm.
 
For listings please check: http://www.premiere.fr/horaire/cine/10147

The Food at Val Louron

Mountain Restaurants

Restaurant Pizzeria Le Tuco
Tel: +33(0)562 400247

Snack Le Sud

Cafétéria le Trounquet
Tel: +33 (0)562 996858

Restaurants in Loudenvielle & Louron Valley

Located in the small village of Loudenvielle or nearby in the Louron valley.
 
Restaurant Les Cimes
Estarvielle, Tel: +33 (0)562 996721
Family run friendly restaurant with great food and atmosphere and views across the Louron Valley.
 
Balnea restauant
Loudenvielle. Tel: +33 (0)562 491919. www.balnea.fr
Bar and restaurant (with healthy meals and snack) and tea room
 
La Table de Saoussasi
Loudenvielle. Tel: +33 (0)562 999640. www.latabledesaoussas.com
Bar - Restaurant
 
Chante Coqi
Loudenvielle. Tel: +33 (0)562 398664 http://chantecoq.e-monsite.com
Bar – Restaurant
 
L’Oustaou
Loudenvielle. Tel: +33 (0)562 390824.
Bar – Restaurant -Snack
 
Chez Rogé
Loudenvielle, Tel: +33 (0)562 996804.
Café - Bar
 
Auberge du Chateau
Génos. Tel: +33 (0)562 409202.
Bar – Restaurant
 
L’Olivette
Génos. Tel: +33 (0)562 996409.
Bar – Snack – Pizzas
 
Les Relais d’Avajan
Avajan. Tel: +33 (0)562 996708.
Bar – Restaurant
 
Le Moulin d’Avajan
Avajan. Tel: +33 (0)562 996754. www.le-moulin-d-avajan.com
Restaurant
 
Le Peyresourde
Borderes Louron. Tel: +33 (0)562 986287. www.hotel-du-peyresourde.com
Bar – Restaurant
 
Chez Mémé
Borderes Louron. Tel: +33 (0)630 754369.
Traditional Restaurant and Tapas

Bars

The Louron Valley has nightlife to suit all tastes. Whether you like to enjoy a quiet drink with friends and loved ones or you enjoy the party atmosphere, the resort is full of friendly bar restaurants. So, if it’s an aperitif before dinner, a few drinks with friends listening to live music, the Louron Valley has all the bases covered.
 
La Table de Saoussasi
Loudenvielle. Tel: +33 (0)562 999640. www.latabledesaoussas.com
Bar - Restaurant
 
Chante Coqi
Loudenvielle. Tel: +33 (0)562 398664 http://chantecoq.e-monsite.com
Bar – Restaurant
 
L’Oustaou
Loudenvielle. Tel: +33 (0)562 390824.
Bar – Restaurant -Snack
 
Chez Rogé
Loudenvielle, Tel: +33 (0)562 996804.
Café - Bar

Auberge du Chateau
Génos. Tel: +33 (0)562 409202.
Bar – Restaurant
 
L’Olivette
Génos. Tel: +33 (0)562 996409.
Bar – Snack – Pizzas
 
Les Relais d’Avajan
Avajan. Tel: +33 (0)562 996708.
Bar – Restaurant
 
Le Peyresourde
Borderes Louron. Tel: +33 (0)562 986287. www.hotel-du-peyresourde.com
Bar – Restaurant
 
Auberge de Germ
Germ. Tel: +33 (0)562 400397. www.auberge-de-germ.fr
Bar- Restaurant

Road

Driving distance from Calais1: 1,115km / 693 miles, 10hrs 30mins
Driving distance from Le Harve: 1,1005km / 625 miles, 8hrs 55mins
Driving distance from Caen: 925km / 575 miles, 8hrs 15mins
Driving distance from Cherbourg: 1013km, / 629 miles, 9hrs 10mins
Driving distance from Saint Malo: 853km / 521 miles, 8hrs 0mins
Driving distance from Bilbao: 370km /230 miles, 3hrs 44mins
Driving distance from Santander: 466km / 289 miles, 4hrs 45mins

Air

International Airport Tarbes – Lourdes
Tel: +33(0)562 329222. Website: http://www.tlp.aeroport.fr/
Distance to Val Louron: 85km / 54 miles, 1hr 15mins
Air France operates flights from Paris-Orly. 3 flights daily from Monday to Friday, 2 flights on weekends.
Ryanair operate 2 weekly flights from London Stansted on Monday and Friday.

Tarbes Lourdes Airport shuttle Bus transfer
Shuttle buses run from Tarbes-Lourdes Airport to Val Louron direct. If you are travelling from Stansted airport or Paris Orly on the Ryanair flight to Tarbes-Lourdes Airport on Friday or Tuesday. From 5 December to 17 April you can reserve your ticket for a single or return journey or purchase at the information desk at the airport at arrivals level.  In resort, payments can be made on the bus to the driver in cash. Be aware though that places are limited so a reservation is advisable. If no reservations are made for the shuttle – it may not run.

Reservations: Email: bus-shuttle@tlp.aeroport.fr. Tel +33(0)562 329222
Pick up /Drop off point: Tourist Office
Price: Single/15€; Return/30€. 
Departures days: Mondays and Fridays (Ryanair) Daily (Paris Orly)
Departure Tarbes-Lourdes Airport: TBA – Arrival Val Louron: TBA
Depart Val Louron: TBA- Arrival Airport: TBA

International Airport Pau – Pyrenees
Tel: +33(0)559 333300. Website: http://www.pau.aeroport.fr/
Distance to Val Louron: 128km / 80 miles, approx. 1hr 35mins
Air France operates flights from Paris-Orly. 10 daily flights from Sunday – Friday, 2 flights on Saturday.
Air France operates flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.  10 daily flights from Sunday – Friday, 3 flights on Saturday.

International Airport Toulouse - Blagnac
Tel: +33(0)561 424441. Website: http://www.toulouse.aeroport.fr/
Distance to Val Louron: 161km/ 100 miles, 1hrs 55mins.
Easyjet operates flights from London Gatwick. 2 flights (Sunday, Monday, Thursday Friday) 1 flight (Wednesday, Tuesday, Saturday)
Easyjet operates 3 weekly flights from Bristol on Sunday, Monday & Friday and daily flights during holiday periods.
British Airways operates flights from London Heathrow. 2 flights (Wednesday – Friday), 3 flights (Sunday – Tuesday), 1 flight (Saturdays).

International Airport Carcassonne
Tel: +33(0)468 719646. Website: www.aeroport-carcassonne.com.
Distance to Val Louron: 242km / 150 miles, 2hr 35mins
Ryanair operates 3 weekly flights from London Stansted on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.
Ryanair operates 2 weekly flights from Liverpool John Lennon airport on Tuesday & Saturday.

International Airport Biarritz
Tel: +33(0)559 438383. Website: http://www.biarritz.aeroport.fr/
Distance to Val Louron: 232km/144 miles, approx. 2hr 25mins
Ryanair operates 3 weekly flights from London Stansted on Wednesday, Friday & Sunday.

Private taxi transfers from airports to Cauterets are pre-bookable via Pyrenees Collection. See our Airport Transfer page for more information.

Rail

Voyages SNCF Reservation number: 0844 848 5848
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 09:00- 19:00 and Saturday 09:00-18:00

Nearest Rail stations: Arreau, 19km, 28mins
Access: Then bus to Val Louron approx. 19km / 12miles.
PARIS AUSTERLITZ - TARBES - LANNEMEZAN - ARREAU 11hrs 22mins
TARBES - LANNEMEZAN - ARREAU 2hrs 58mins
TOULOUSE MATABIAU - LANNEMEZAN - ARREAU 4hrs 14mins

Car Hire

Pyrenees Collection can arrange very competitive car hire at all airports, train stations and other town locations. Any hire duration is possible at competitive prices. Contact our reservations team or see our car hire pages for more information.

Local Bus transfers to Peyragudes, Loudenvielle, Avajan and Bordères-Louron

Leave your car in the valley during your stay and take the local bus that operated during the weeks of Christmas and New Year and the French school holidays. The Bus starts in Arreau and finishes in Peyragudes at the foot of the ski slopes (and vice versa) and the price is for any length of journey take. It stops at the following locations (not an extensive list).

Single journey price: Adult/2€; Child (4 – 12)/1€; Book of 10 tickets/15€
Journey time: (Loudenvielle – Peyragudes): 35 minutes

New for Winter 2014

Skiers can now take advantage of the slopes of the sister resort of Peyragudes which is part of the new 'Neiges Louronnaises' ski area which offers an amazing 82km of slopes and a wide variety of terrain served by a modern high-speed lift system! See Ski Passes section for more information.

Food Stores

Casino
Val Louron. Tel: +33 (0)562 999810

Carrefour Montagne
Loudenvielle. Tel: +33 (0)562 996684

Carrefour Contacte
Arreau. Tel: +33 (0)562 996684

Bakers and Patisserie

Boulangerie Pattisserie Loudenvielle
Loudenvielle. Tel: +33 (0)562 996684
Bakery and patisserie

Banks

Credit Agricole ATM
Loudenvielle.

Taxis

Taxi - Pages
Loudervielle. Tel: +33(0)609 821866

Pharmacies 

Pharmacie M.F. Cadoul
Loudenvielle. Tel: +33(0)562 996100

Medical Centres, Doctors & Hospitals

Doctor Barraco
Adervielle Pouchergues.
General practitioner
 
Lourdes Hospital Centre
2 Ave Alexandre Marqui. 65107 Lourdes. Tel: +33(0)562 424242. Emergencies: +33(0)562 424438

Massage and Physiotherapists

Pascale Trey
Arreau. Tel: +33(0)562 986800
Physiotherapist
 
A Touzet-Botte
Arreau. Tel: +33(0)562 986455
Physiotherapist
 
Emeline Villega
Arreau. Tel: +33(0)562 986600
Osteopath

KM: 22
SKI LIFTS: 11
SLOPES: 19 (Green Runs: 6, Blue Runs: 6, Red Runs: 6, Black Runs: 1)
SNOW CANNONS: 46 (35% of the ski area)
SNOW PARKS: 0

Val-Louron is specifically located in the Pays d'Aure in the Louron Valley, southeast of Bagnères-de-Bigorre. The resort sits on the slopes of the Col d'Azet which provides the access road to the resort. The road is also famous for its use during the summer in the Tour de France and featured as recently as July 2014. Val-Louron sits at an altitude of 1450m and rises up to a healthy 2100m. This small resort has slopes for all abilities and has a big mountain feel with its open slopes and 360° panoramas of the surrounding, iconic peaks such as Pic Neouvielle, Arbizon and Hourgade to name but a few.

The resort of Val-Louron is particularly suited to families with an emphasis towards young children. It offers high quality snow coverage, including one of the most wonderful beginner areas of the Pyrenees, surrounded by fir trees, perfect for the novice. There is even a kindergarten on the slopes where parents can watch their little ones progress on the slopes while they relax in comfort on the terrace. Five progressive slopes, bordered by pines, means that everyone advance at their own pace.

Val Louron is ideal for families and beginner/progressing intermediate skiers who appreciate a relaxed experience in pretty sensational, away-from-it-all surroundings. In addition to its relaxed, friendly environment and safe areas for beginners and children, Val Louron also offers enjoyable, uncluttered blue runs and some challenging red runs with a long black and some good off-piste possibilities. A great place for a mixed ability family or group of friends who may have some complete novices in their ranks.

Beyond the green-centric beginners area, progressive leaners will be rewarded with a good selection of long cruising blues, some of which you can take from the resort summit all the way down to the village.
 
Just beyond the beginners area you will find access to the snow shoe trails situated in the Lapade forest. There are marked and easily navigable trails of increasing difficulty.

Beginners

Val Louron is especially renowned for the quality of its beginner area. This fun and secure area set amongst the pine trees always has snow on its slopes and is particularly suitable for toddlers and young children. The beginner area allows them to practice in a dedicated zone, sheltered from the slopes of the more advanced skiers thus minimising the risk of collisions. The area has three lifts especially designed to facilitate learning (Trounquet carpet, Marmot tow and the Lapadé lift).

For young beginners there is also the kindergarten which is located on the lower slopes. With its colourful figurines such as bison, penguins, cows and bears and its range of games and learning modules, it is the perfect place for the first venture onto the slopes. All this can be done under the watchful eye of the parents who can choose to overlook procedings from the sun terrace while enjoying their favourite drink.

Green runs are confined to the dedicated beginners area and are all well-served by the Lapadé lift.

When you are ready to face the next challenge of your first blue run, the best place to practice is probably by taking the Rochers 2 man chair which gives access to some short blues at low altitude that aren't too far from the resort base. Once you are feeling more adventurous, the options in this progressive resort really open up. The Myrtilles 3 man chair from the village gives great access to the long and winding Tuco blue which returns to the village base. From the top of the Myrtilles chair you can also access the Cimes drag lift from where you can descend the long Lapadé blue. The views from the summit are stunning and the lengthy blue is a great place to practice.

Intermediates

Val Louron has a good proportion of red-graded runs, providing an attainable, confidence-building upgrade path for those who are ready to graduate from the long blue cruisers. The Myrtilles red run served by the lift of the same name and the Combe d'Ardounes are perhaps the easiest to access as the 3 man lift runs from the resort base.

Val Louron has an even mix of blue and red runs that are well suited to intermediate skiers, each presenting a different challenge or reward.

More advanced intermediate skiers can really enjoy the scenic runs such as Rhododendrons and Gentianes and take advantage of the safe areas between them to perfect their powder technique. Both are served by the Cimes drag lift and offer amazing panoramas of the surrounding peaks. The Bruyeres lift gives access to the couloir red runs of the Combe de Courret which are challenging steep chutes for when the legs are fresh.

Experts

Don't let the size of this resort or its apparent family orientated nature lead you into thinking that there aren't any challenges here for the more advanced skier. Val Louron offers some great runs for experts from the top of the Myrtilles lift. Those who enjoy a challenge should try the Isards black - a mythical run among the local free riders. This preserved slope, with its narrow chutes and plunging view of the Aure Valley make it a real treat when the snow is abundant. Bordered by pines and never groomed, it is by definition a wilderness!

Off-piste

There are also numerous off-piste opportunities for the more adventurous - Val Louron is a paradise for powder skiing. The family orientation of the resort means that much of the powder in the bowls remains untracked.

Snowboarders

There isn't a snowpark at Val Louron, but what it lacks in slopeside trickery, it more than makes up for in free ride potential. The slopes here are never too crowded and many of them offer powder fields and bowls are great fun in terms of lift-served off piste.

The steep bowls, with their predominantly red pistes offer great terrain where you can enjoy the scenic runs and take advantage of the safe areas between them to perfect your powder technique.

Those who enjoy a challenge should try the Isards black - a mythical run among the local free riders. This preserved slope, with its narrow chutes and plunging view of the Aure Valley make it a real treat when the snow is abundant. Bordered by pines and never groomed, it is by definition a wilderness!

Snowshoe Outings and Hiking

The snow shoe trails are located in the Lapadé forest sector just beyond the beginners area. Here, walkers and non-skiers will find marked snow shoe trails that depart from the base station. Please refer to the Activities section for further details and guides.

We have a conveniently located hire shop in Val Louron for all your ski and snowboard equipment needs. We offer competitive prices and special offers are also available. Pre-booking your equipment hire will allow you to save precious skiing time once in the resort and means you can budget for your ski holiday, knowing that it is already book and paid for.
 
We ensure only the highest standard of equipment and service will be provided for all levels of skiers: regularly waxed and edged skis, boots disinfection between each rental and bindings adjusted by a qualified technician in the resort. We are confident that most adequate equipment will be provided and adjusted when you arrive at the shop. However, the shop technicians will be happy to re-adjust the bindings, swap your boots or skis if you require after a few hours or days skiing. If you wish to exchange skis against snowboard mid-week, this will be possible, at a supplement, payable locally. Please note that during peak periods, it may be difficult to exchange equipment, but the staff on site will be happy to assist you the best they can, so please do not hesitate to ask.
 
We provide skis, boots & poles, skis & poles only, snowboard & boots, snowboard only, boots only snowblades, cross-country skis & helmets for first time & recreational skiers (blue); good to intermediate skiers & boarders (red); excellent skiers, boarders & free-riders (black); expert skiers & special techniques (prestige) for adults & children aged 0-6 years & 7-12 years for a minimum duration of 3 days. Please note that we do not offer the basic ‘Green’ category as we feel these are generally inadequate skis even for beginners.

Please note: General: We cannot always guarantee that prices will be cheaper than in resort. When ski packs prices are calculated, the currency is bought at the exchange rates that apply when the brochure is published. You can be assured that if the pound depreciates, you will not be charged more for your ski packs, enabling you to budget for your holiday at the time of booking.

'Neiges Louronnaises'

The ski resorts of Peyragudes and Val Louron have joined forces to offer a combined ski pass, the 'Neiges Louronnaises.'

Skiers can now take advantage of the slopes of both Peyragudes and Val Louron which offers an amazing 82km of slopes and a wide variety of terrain served by a modern, high-speed lift system!

Available packages with the 'Neiges Louronnnaise' pass:

Weekend Pass (one day in Val Louron and one day in Peyragudes)

6 Day Week Pass (5 days in either Val Louron/Peyragudes with a discovery day at either Val Louron/Peyragudes)
Val Louron 5 days + 1 day discovery Peyragudes
Peyragudes 5 days + 1 day discovery Val Louron

Season Pass (unlimited skiing at both resorts)

ESF Val Louron. 65240 Val Louron, Tél: +33(0)562996641. http://www.esfvallouron.com/index.php?tpl=1. Email: esf-val-louron@wanadoo.fr

ESF Val Louron and its instructors welcome you in the beautiful family resort of Val Louron upon the Col d’Azet overlooking the beautiful Louron valley! With one of the largest beginner areas in the Pyrenees, Val Louron is proud to invite you to sample its beautiful beginner’s area and slopes with stunning views. The white circus as it is often called offers the possibility for ski and snowboard lessons and the team at ESF Val Louron look forward to introducing to the world of ski.

As well as group and private lessons for adults and children they also offer a snow crèche for children aged 3-11 years old who do not want to ski, they can just have fun in the snow, play games and make friends (half or whole days).

Adult Group Lessons Ski

Note: a valid lift pass is necessary for all group lessons.

The group lessons last 2 hours per lesson and are available on a daily basis or a 6 consecutive day’s basis beginning on Sunday. Levels are below:

Beginner Class: I have never skied before and at the end I will take the 1 Ski test.

Level 1: I have passed the 1 Ski test and I can do snowplough turns and control my speed on green or blue slopes. At the end I will take the Level 1 test.

Level 2: I have passed the level 1 test – I can make large parallel turns and side-slip smoothly. I am on blue and red runs. I am an Intermediate skier. At the end I will take the Level 2 test.

Level 3: I have passed the Level 2 test – I make parallel turns with ease on all types of runs and at speed. I am a confirmed red run skier. At the end I will take the Level 3 test.

Expert Level: I have passed the level 3 test – I can ski on all types of terrain in all snow conditions. At the end I will take the Chamois test.

Class Times: Monday to Friday: 15:15 – 17:15.

Group Lessons Snowboard

Note: a valid lift pass is necessary for all group lessons.

The 2 hour group lessons which are available for both children (aged 9 years and over) available on a daily basis or 6 consecutive day’s basis beginning on Sunday. Levels are below:

Beginner Snowboard Class: I have never snowboarded before and at the end I will take the Snowboard welcome test.
Snowboard Class 1: I have passed the Snowboard welcome test and I can change direction and side-slip. I also know how to get up off the slope. At the end I will take the Snowboard Level 1 test.
Snowboard Class 2: I have passed the Class 1 test – I can link front side and back side turns on green runs, I know how to stop when side-slipping, I know how to leaf down the slope and can take a drag lift. At the end I will take the Snowboard Level 2 test.
Snowboard Class 3: I have passed the Class 2 test – I can snowboard on blue and red runs and also in the snow board park. I easily link turns on blue runs by sliding a little. At the end I will take the Level 3 test.
Snowboard Class 4: I have passed the Class 3 test – I can snowboard on all run types and am looking to improve my style and technique and try tricks. At the end I will take the Level 4 / Expert test.

Class Times: Monday to Friday; 11:15 – 13:15.

Children’s Group Ski Lessons 

This Children’s skiing club caters for children from 6 – 12 years of age. The group lessons last 2 hours per lesson and are available on a daily basis or a 6 consecutive day’s basis beginning on Sunday. Note: a valid lift pass is necessary for all group lessons. Levels are below:

Beginner Teddy: I have never skied before and this is my first time on snow. At the end I will take the Snowflake test.
Beginner Snowflake: I have passed the Teddy test – I can do snowplough turns control my speed and know how to stop. At the end I will take the 1 Star test.

1 Star:  I can take the lift without falling off, I am linking up my snowplough turns and am starting to side-slip. . I can side-slip and am starting on the green and blue slopes. At the end I will take the 2 Star test.
2 Star: I have passed the 2 Star test – I turn with my skis parallel and side-slip on a slope. I am progressing to a moderate speed on blue and red slopes. At the end I will take the 3 star test.
3 Star: I have passed the 3 Star test – I link up my parallel turns (short and medium radius) and take into account external factors whilst skiing. At the end I will take the Bronze Star test.
Bronze Star: I have passed the Bronze Star test – I am starting to make wide turns, elementary sculls and wide turns, I control my balance when making a “schuss” or in a varied terrain such as ski-cross. At the end I will take the Gold Star test.
Competition Class: I have passed the Gold Star test – I can ski without stopping on tracks, I can ski on all types of snow, I take into account the external factors and respect the rules and conduct of skiers. I have an idea about slalom skiing. At the end I will take the Chamois test.

Note: Lift passes are obligatory for under 6 year olds – it is free of charge and is available at the lift ticket office with proof of ID. For over six year old, they will not need a lift pass on the first day but will probably need it after day one of lessons.

Class Times: Monday to Friday; 09:00 – 10:55 & 11:15 – 13:15 (for levels up to 2* only) & 13:15 - 15:15 (all levels).

Club Piou Piou/Kindergarten

This Children’s skiing club caters for children from 4 – 5 years of age. The children learn to ski through playing and enjoyment and use specially equipped tow ropes to take them up the small baby slopes. The classes last 2 hours per lesson and are available on a daily. The levels are shown below:

Piou Piou: With Piou Piou I will discover the snow. I can walk or move around on snow and just like grown-ups, I can put on and take off my skis alone. Snowmen, sledding first steps in the snow and I get my own ski equipment too.

Blanchot: With Blanchot I will start to ski on snow. I will train to walk up the slope and gently slide down the slope.

Sifflote: With Sifflote I can start to ski and control my speed. I learn to snow plough down a slope and can avoid obstacles. Some runs and little jumps and then I join Sifflote to make an igloo.

Garolou: So as to avoid Garalou, I learn how to change direction. With my skis I learn how to make a turn to the left and the right. Like this, I can avoid Garolou when I am skiing.

Titourson: Now I am with Titourson I am doing just fine – just like a grown-up. Now I know how to do lots of things, use the lifts. Control my speed, snow-plough downhill, make turns and stop.  I can even follow my parents on green slopes!

Note: Lift passes are obligatory for under 6 year olds – it is free of charge and is available at the lift ticket office with proof of ID.

Class Times: Monday to Friday; 09:00 – 10:55; 11:15– 13:15; 13:15 - 15:15 & 15:15 – 17:15 (dependant on availability).

Private Lessons

Available daily from 09.00 – 17.00 with a ski instructor of your choice (availability dependant) private lessons give a one to one experience for personalised tuition at whichever level you choose. Private lessons are available in all disciplines and are the only form of lesson for cross country skiing. You can also take a private lesson for a group of up to 5 people, however you must all be at a similar level of skiing for this option to function.

During the February school holiday’s private lessons are available for 1 hour and 1.5 hours can be booked as 6 x 1 hour lessons.