All you need to know about children’s ski lessons in Val d'Isere
Ski school & finding things for the kids to do
Taking the kids skiing in Val d’Isère this winter? A ski holiday with little ones can be a big adventure. After booking the holiday and packing up all the gear you still need to figure out ski lessons for the kids and how to keep them happy the entire week!
We’ve got the low down on children’s ski lessons in Val d'Isere and everything else you need to know to ensure the kids enjoy their holiday and therefore so can you.
Ski Schools
Val d'Isere has a great choice of Ski Schools, most of whom offer children's lessons and there are a handful of Private Ski Instructors who can also take small groups of children or individuals.
Meeting Points
Ski school meeting points tend to be at the bottom of the ski lifts in each of the different sectors of Val d'Isere and some Ski Schools or Private Instructors can meet you at a location of your choice, you just need to ask if they offer this service.
Bringing the babies along?
Don’t be intimidated if you’re on holiday with very wee ones, free buses around Val d’Isère are child-friendly and allow easy access around resort. Babies and buggies can go up the bubbles and cable cars but keep in mind the pressure change with the higher altitude - you may want to seek advice from your family doctor first.
And don’t worry about lugging all your baby gear along with you. Hire all the essential baby products from Jelly & Ice Cream. From buggies to baby monitors to baby baths, they’ve got it covered and will deliver to your accommodation in Val d’Isère.
Where to eat with the kids?
If you’re heading out for dinner with the kids it is advised to book in advance, especially during February half term. Often restaurants have an early seating option to accommodate little ones. For something a bit different, Bananas serves yummy Tex Mex food and has a kids menu. If you’re kids are more of the pizza lovers though, Chez Paulo and Chez Nano are both amazing options. Find more restaurants in Val d'Isere.
What else can the kids get up to?
If you’re looking for some afternoon and evening activities for the little ones, head to the Aquasportif centre. They have a swimming pool and rock climbing facilities, as well as squash courts and a gym for older kids/parents. The weekly Val d'Isère ski pass gives you one free entry into the swimming pool. You can also head out ice skating, which is very popular in Val d’Isère. It is situated right in the centre, not far from the Village chairlift.
A unique option for one free morning is to visit get a tour of the Adroit family farm. See the animals, cheese making and even join in milking the cows of this family farm. From 9:30-11am, you need to sign up in advance as this is a popular activity.
When you arrive in your resort ask your reps or head down to the tourist office to find out what’s on during your week in Val d’Isère. With different activities/entertainment each week it’s good to get your finger on the pulse so as not to miss out. From Elf shows and Santa’s parade during Christmas, to an on-snow music concert for New Year to torchlight descents throughout the season, there’s often something special going on in resort.
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Thanks very much to the team at New Generation Val d'Isere for this article.
New Generation Val d'Isere Ski School Info
Children’s group ski lessons with New Generation run Monday-Friday (with an optional Sunday add-on) from 9am until 1:30pm. This includes a break in the middle for a drink and a snack and allows the group to explore the slopes of Val d’Isère without any time constraints (and allows you time to explore too!). There is also an option to extend the lesson to two full days on Tuesday and Thursday. This is a great option for kids who want to socialise and make new friends all whilst improving their skiing.
Lessons run from beginners to Freeride level ages 4-13 (please specify level and age when booking to ensure the best fit group). For children age 4-5 we have shorter group lessons that run for two hours, allowing maximum fun without tiring out the little legs! Or opt for private kids lessons that give one on one experience, or the lesson can be shared amongst a few children of the same level, where they get 100% of the instructors attention. The instructor can tailor the lesson exactly to the need to your child, or children.
The meeting point for our Val d’Isère Ski School is situated next to the big piste map at the bottom of the Solaise Express, just opposite Sun Bar.
See you on the slopes!
