Resort Information Pack Les Menuires

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1 Resort Information Pack Les Menuires Ski Amis Services in the Resort: Pre-booking of lift passes your lift passes will be ready for you on your arrival in resort with so much convenience for no extra cost Pre-booking of ski school lessons and private instrucr s don t be daunted by the language barrier and let us do it for you Childcare in nursery for children from 3 months Discounted equipment rental Non-ski activities available locally in resort (not pre-booked) NB PRICES FOR ALL RESORT SERVICES ARE IN EUROS Book online at your MySkiAmis page on our website your user ID is your address and your password was sent with your original confirmation. If you need any advice, or would just prefer speak one of our team then please give us a call and we can place your order for you by phone. Payment is not due until just before your holiday. or call All information contained within this document is correct at the time of issue but may be subject change by the suppliers concerned at any time without notice. -1-

2 LIFT PASSES We have contracts with the lift pass office and are able issue pre-booked passes at the chalet which are handed you ready use on your arrival in the resort. Passes are available for any other duration from three days upwards. Please contact us for information or look at our website. Carte Neige insurance is available at a supplement at 2.80 per adult per day, 2.40 per child per day. Please let us know when you book if you require this insurance as it cannot be added afterwards. For those clients staying in Le Bettaix, there is no lift pass office in the village so pre booking with us will save you a lot of time and trouble on arrival as you would otherwise need get yourself the main resort buy your pass before you can start skiing. *****NEW FOR THIS SEASON IN THE THREE VALLEYS ARE THE DUO PASSES DISCOUNTED PRICES FOR TWO ADULTS PURCHASING LIFT PASSES FOR THE SAME DURATION AND AREA AT THE SAME TIME***** ***ALSO AVAILABLE IS LAST YEAR S TRIBU PASS. DISCOUNTED PRICES FOR 3 OR MORE ADULTS PURCHASING LIFT PASSES FOR THE SAME DURATION AND AREA AT THE SAME TIME*** Days Full Area Pass: Val Thorens, Les Menuires, St Martin de Belleville, Meribel, La Tania, Courchevel km of piste Child < Adult Senior TRIBU NEW DUO Vallée des Belleville Val Thorens, Les Menuires, St Martin de Belleville 300 km of piste Child < Adult Senior TRIBU NEW DUO Days Les Menuires Only Local Area: Les Menuires and St Martin de Belleville km of piste Child *NEW* Adult Senior Tribu <13 DUO Family Offers A family pass is available for families of four or more people with a maximum of 2 adults and 2 7 children (5 17 years old). When booking these passes, please let us know which family members belong gether and provide us with dates of birth for all children if you have not already done so. Family passes are also available for longer durations. Please ask us for the prices. To qualify as a family, the adults and children need normally share the same surname (although not essential if family relationship can be proven) and be living at the same address. Proof of family and residential status may be requested in the resort. -2-

3 Days Free Passes Children under 5 years old and adults over 75 years are free. If you would like us provide free passes, then we will require a copy of the passport and passport pho in advance (this can be scanned and ed). SKI SCHOOL ESF (Ecole du Ski Francais) The local ESF ski school meeting point is located right next our chalets in Les Bruyeres or for guests in Le Bettaix in the resort centre at La Croisette. We operate a minibus service in the morning for beginners the ESF Ski School from Le Bettaix for guests who book their lessons through us. Group lessons are provided at all levels with English speaking instrucrs. The school employs 200 instrucrs and provides a wide range of services for both adults and particularly the children. Lesson Timetable Family Pass (2 adults, 2 children) Extra Child (5-17 years old) Les Menuires Only Family Pass (2 adults, 2 children) Extra Child (5-17 years old) Morning: Afternoon: Meeting point: Before the 2 nd February h30 12h15 After the 2 nd February h15 12h00 Main season 14h00 16h30 16 th February th March h30 17h00 Bruyeres or La Croisette High season: 22 nd December th January th February th March 2014 ESF Ski School Levels Children Level Description Ski Pass Required Ourson Beginner I ve never skied before Les Menuires Flocon Starting do snowplough turns Les Menuires 1 Want learn basic turns and side slip Les Menuires 2 Want learn linking basic turns and get over little bumps Les Menuires 3 Perfecting parallel turns with changes in rhythm Les Menuires Bronze Perfecting parallel turns, learning short swings and how ski on all types of snow Gold Discovering all aspects of skiing on all terrain skier cross, half pipe and big air Competition I can ski on all types of snow on all slopes preparing for slalom race tests -3-

4 ESF Ski School Levels Adults Level Description Ski Pass Required Beginner Beginner never skied before Les Menuires 1 I can link snow plough turns gether Les Menuires 2 I can side slip and am learning parallel turns 3 I ski parallel on all slopes and would like perfect short swings, carving, offpiste Group Lessons Ski all levels Sunday Start NB 5 day lessons are only available with a Monday start 08/12/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /03/ /03/2013 end of season Adult Age 13+ Child Age x am 09h30 12h15 09h15 12h00 09h15 12h00 09h15 12h x pm 14h00 16h30 14h00 16h30 14h30 17h00 14h00 16h x am 09h30 12h15 09h15 12h00 09h15 12h00 09h x pm 14h00 16h30 14h00 16h30 14h30 17h00 14h00 16h x day Both sessions AM and PM as above not including lunchtime care Lunch Lunchtime care and a meal N/A 108 Full days means the morning and afternoon sessions lunch is not included and parents must either collect their children for lunch or arrange separate childcare cover this period Full day lessons at the reduced price are not available from 17/02/2013 until 16/03/2013 during this period full days will be charged at the sum of the am and pm session prices Times may be subject change depending on the French school holidays Lessons are subject a minimum of 6 people enrolling for the class Snowboarding From 8 years 08/12/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /03/ /03/2013 end of season 6 x am 09h30 12h15 09h15 12h00 09h15 12h00 09h15 12h00 6 x pm 14h00 16h30 14h00 16h30 14h30 17h00 14h00 16h30 Times may be subject change depending on the French school holidays Lessons are subject a minimum of 6 people enrolling for the class Children s Village Sunday Start Age 4 5 years Level Perfection Course for the Advanced Beginners and First Snowboard Price The children learn ski in a safe environment, in the enclosed children s garden. There are tests and the end of the week, where the children can get their medals (Piou Piou, Ourson, Flocon & 1st Star), depending on their ability. Children with the required level will progress skiing outside the enclosed garden. -4-

5 08/12/ /02/ /02/ /02/2013 **16/02/ /03/2014** 16/03/2013 end of season 6 x am 09h30 12h15 09h15 12h00 09h15 12h00 09h15 12h00 6 x pm 14h00 16h30 14h00 16h30 14h30 17h00 14h00 16h30 6 x all day 6 x lunch 09h30 12h15 14h00 16h30 09h15 12h00 14h00 16h30 09h15 12h00 14h30 17h00 Lunchtime care and a meal 09h15 12h00 14h00 16h30 Price euros 108 Piou Piou Club Sunday Start Children aged 3 (skiing) Piou Piou Club, situated in La Croisette, is part of the ESF Ski School and is designed introduce 3 year old's skiing. Children will do 2 hours of lessons in the morning so that skiing is a pleasure and game and then have lunch in the centre s restaurant. The afternoon includes the possibility of a nap, snow shoe walking in the Croisette area, sledging and inside games. Children are taught by fully qualified instrucrs in a protected area featuring special equipment including magic carpets, mini-ski ws, a rope w, structures and welcoming figures encourage learning. This course is only available on a full day basis and it is possible either collect your child at lunchtime or add additional lunchtime care and a meal. 6 x morning and afternoon Lunchtime care with meal Prosneige Ski and Snowboard School 09h00 12h00 14h00 16h30 12h00 14h Prosneige is an independent ski school in Les Menuires with 45 instrucrs able offer all levels of lessons every week with a maximum of 10 people per class and a high level of service. All instrucrs speak very good English with many instrucrs also speaking several other languages including Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian. Special attention is given children provide a secure, fun and friendly atmosphere. The ski school guarantee always teach in the child s native language (from the languages above) and beginners can progress in a safe environment in the private secure snow garden equipped with moving carpet. Children are awarded medals at the end of each week in a medals ceremony held on Friday evening. Lesson Timetable Morning: Afternoon: Meeting Point: High : Sunday - 10h00 12h00 Monday Friday 09h00 12h00 Before 5 th February 14h30 16h30 After 5 th February 14h30 17h00 La Croisette 21 st December 10 th January 8 th February 14 th March 29 th March 19 th April Children s Group Lessons -5-

6 Your Level Book Level Objectives for the Week Never skied or indoor only (special To become aunomous on green or blue Beginner group) slopes. Be able control speed and the turns. 1 week of skiing, snowplough turns, To be able turn with parallel skis. First side Bronze you can easily ski green and blue runs slipping sensations. 2/3 weeks of skiing, you can ski with Silver To perfect parallel turns and side slipping. side slipping on blue and red runs To perfect all kinds of skiing: small turns, 4+ weeks skiing, you can ski with Gold moguls and carving. To be able ski in all parallel on red and black runs different snow conditions. Good skiers, you can easily ski on Diamond To discover the ski area on and off piste. black runs and off piste Low High 6 x am x pm x am and pm x am (Monday Start) x pm (Monday Start) x am and pm (Monday Start) x lunch care and meals Adult Group Lessons Over 12 years old Your Level Book Level Objectives for the Week Never skied or indoor only (special To become aunomous on green or blue Beginner group) slopes. Be able control speed and the turns. 1 week of skiing, snowplough turns, To be able turn with parallel skis. First side Class 1 you can easily ski green and blue runs slipping sensations. 2/3 weeks of skiing, you can ski with Class 2 To perfect parallel turns and side slipping. side slipping on blue and red runs To perfect all kinds of skiing: small turns, 4+ weeks skiing, you can ski with Class 3 moguls and carving. To be able ski in all parallel on red and black runs different snow conditions. Low High 6 x am x pm x am and pm x am (Monday Start) x pm (Monday Start) x am and pm (Monday Start) Teen Session Special Groups for Teenagers Slalom, moguls, off piste, freestyle - Prosneige offer a week of sensation with all the security you need. For teenagers who want ski in a fun atmosphere with a group of the same age. Same prices and time as the children's group lessons. -6-

7 PRIVATE INSTRUCTORS Ski School in Conjunction with ESF Private instrucrs are available provide a whole range of services from taking a private instrucr yourself for an hour, engaging the services of an instrucr for the whole week work on a dedicated basis with your group. This gives the maximum flexibility exploit the instrucr perhaps by using him or her for adults in the morning and kids in the afternoon, or for beginners for 2 hours and experts for the remainder of the day! The instrucrs we use are from the Ski School division of ESF who all speak fluent English and are more accusmed working with English guests. These instrucrs are based in the Bruyeres office of ESF but are also available meet guests in Bettaix at the Croisette meeting point. The price varies according high or low season. High season dates are 23rd December 5th January and from 17th February 16th March. All other dates are at the low season price. Lesson times also vary according the time of the year. Please see the table below for the times available at each stage of the season. 1-3 people 4-5 people Morning Lessons Between 09h00 and 14h00 Afternoon Lessons Between 14h00 and 17h00 Duration Low High Low High Per Hour Half Day (3hrs) Per Hour Half Day (3hrs) Dedicated instrucrs create your own groups of 6 or more people all members of the group must have the same level and for children be in the same age group. Full Day: 320 (low season) 398 (high season) 4 hours (off piste for 1-5 people): 292 New Generation Instrucrs A British run Ski School with 15 years of experience with teaching and instructing. New Generation specialise in teaching people how ski, from beginners the experienced who just want perfect their skills. The majority of New Generation instrucrs have been with the company for a good 5-10 years, ensuring a high standard of teaching. Duration Group Price Extra Person 2 Hours 1-2 people Hours 1-2 people Hours 1-2 people Full Day (6 Hours) 1-3 people

8 Prosneige Instrucrs Instrucrs are available teach in many languages and also with any discipline - ski, snowboard, telemark, free ride, free style, carving, off piste... Private instrucrs are also available provide dedicated instruction young children who are o young enter group lessons. Prices vary according the size of the group and the length of the lesson and are per lesson. ** Please note that in the price table below, high season prices are a set, packaged price from Sunday Friday for 2 hours per day** High season: 21 st December 10 th January 8 th February 7 th March 29 th March 12 th April 1 person 2 people 3 People 4-5 people 6-10 people Duration Morning Lessons Between 09h00 and 14h00 Low High Afternoon Lessons Between 14h00 and 17h00 Low High Per Hour Half Day *504 *552 (3hrs) Per Hour Half Day *516 *588 (3hrs) Per Hour Half Day (3hrs) * Per Hour Half Day *618 *690 (3hrs) Per Hour Half Day *792 (3hrs) Low Full Day High CHILD CARE ESF Piou Piou Club Nursery Nursery for children from 3 30 months old (non-skiing) The nursery is located in La Croisette (in the centre of Les Menuires accessible by the ski bus or with our minibus service by arrangement), and they take children from 3 30 months. The nursery has English speaking carers including nursery nurses and qualified child carers and can take a maximum of 28 children in this age group. Places are therefore limited and early booking is essential. The facility includes secure play areas, eating areas and 3 sleeping areas with cots for the younger ones. Children are allocated their cot at the beginning of the week and it is kept just for them for the duration of their stay. Children under 20 months old must have a declaration from their GP, stating that they have received all the normal vaccinations (which may vary by country of residence) and that they are fit be cared for in a group environment with other children at an altitude above 1800m. -8-

9 6 x mornings 09h00 12h x afternoons 14h00 17h x full days (no meal) 09h00 12h15 14h00 17h x lunchtime supervision and meal 12h15 14h ESF Piou Piou Mini Club Mini Club Children aged years old (non-skiing) Situated next our chalets in Les Bruyeres and in La Croisette, the mini-club is part of the ESF Ski School where young children can discover snow without skiing. They play games both inside and out including snowballs, raquettes (snow shoe walking) and sledging and they will also take the telecabine (gondola lift) experience the mountain. Lunchtime supervision and a meal can also be provided if required - places are limited so early booking is essential. The Mini Club facilities include secure indoor and outdoor playing areas, a dining room and fully equipped kitchen plus several quiet sleeping areas. The children are cared for by qualified professionals both nursery nurses and child carers. 6 x mornings 09h00 12h x afternoons 14h00 17h x full days (no meal) 09h00 12h15 14h00 17h x lunchtime supervision and meal 12h15 14h NON SKI ACTIVITIES In and around Les Menuires, there are a number of activities available for the non-skier including many shops, bars and restaurants. The main activities available include: Open air heated swimming pool in Les Bruyeres, next the chalets Open 14h30 19h30 every day except Saturday Parapente Snow shoe walking Snow scooters for children in Le Village de Reberty Lugeland rubber ring bogganing on two 200m pistes Walking pedestrians can take go up in some gondola lifts the p and dine at the altitude restaurant Quad racing on snow 3KM boggan run Husky dog sledge rides Paragliding and aerial sports Raquette Nature is the desire share the beauty of these landscapes unknown most urists led Brigitte Ruff organise outings since the winter To check out further details on what is available in Les Menuires, feel free visit or alternatively our resort manager or chalet staff will be happy help you arrange anything that takes your fancy and also provide full details of the options available when you arrive in resort -9-

10 EQUIPMENT RENTAL A basic description of the ski levels is as follows help you select the right level for your needs: Bronze Economy (Skis) Lowest price reliable equipment for the skier on a budget equipment which has been downgraded from silver and gold levels due its age skis in their third year of use Silver Discovery (Skis and Boards) Skis designed for a good beginner or low intermediate looking for easy manage skis on the slopes. Quality boots for comfort. Gold Sensation (Skis and Boards) Good intermediates or advanced skiers looking maximize their performance and ability. Equipment maximum of two years old. This level allows cusmers change their equipment up three times during the week (from Monday Thursday) subject availability at the shop and limited once per day. Platinum Excellence (Skis) Top quality new models plus the specialist skis such as off piste or twin tips for good skiers. High quality boots for very good support. Equipment maximum one year old. This level allows cusmers change their equipment up three times during the week (from Monday Thursday) subject availability at the shop and limited once per day. MiniKid (Skis) Skis for very young children up and including five years of age ski lengths from 70cm 90cm. Junior Espoir (Skis) First level of skis for children between the age of six and eleven inclusively suitable for beginners or low intermediate levels. Ski lengths are from 100cm 150cm equipment is a maximum of three years old. Junior Champion Skis and Boards High quality skis and snowboards for children aged six eleven inclusively after they have skied a couple of weeks. The skis adapt suit the ability and level. Lengths are between 100cm and 150cm, including race skis and twin tips as well as junior snowboards. Our discounted rates below are for service at the local shop and are for pre-bookings only. In les Bruyeres, the shop is just a few minutes away from our chalets, and in Les Bettaix our partners provide a pick up and drop off service take you the shop where you will be fitted with your equipment. Please note A ski pack consists of skis, boots and poles and does NOT include a helmet which must be added separately if required. All prices are shown in EUROS -10-

11 5 days 6 or 7 days 8 days 13 days Skis Skis, Blades & Boards Skis & Boards Skis Bronze Economy Silver Discovery Gold Sensation Platinum Excellence Adults Ski Pack Skis Only Ski Pack Skis Only Ski Pack Skis Only Ski Pack Skis Only Adult Economy Boots Boots Only Adult Economy Boots Adult Advanced Boots Adult Platinum Boots Children47 Skis up 5 yrs old Skis for 6-11yrs Skis & Boards 6-11yrs MiniKid Espoir Champion Ski Pack Skis Only Ski Pack Skis Only Ski Pack Skis Only Children s Boots Only Boots Helmets Children s Boots Only Children s Boots Only Children s Helmet