Resort Information Pack Courchevel

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1 Resort Information Pack Courchevel Ski Amis Services in the Resort: Pre-booking of lift passes your lift passes will be delivered you on arrival in the resort or will be handed you with your keys Pre-booking of ski school lessons Pre-booking of Ski Guiding Discounted equipment hire Childcare services private nannies 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 just give us a call and we can place the order for you by phone. Payment is not due until just before your holiday. or call All information contained in 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 are able issue pre booked passes at the chalet which are handed you ready use on your arrival in the resort saving you the time of queuing at the lift pass offices. Our prices are identical the prices in resort so you will not pay any more for the convenience. Passes are available for any other duration s from three days upwards. Please contact us for information or look at our website. Carte Neige insurance is available at a supplement if required, 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. Three Valleys 600km of Piste Courchevel Valley Only 150km of Piste Days Child <13 Adult Senior >65 Child <13 Adult Senior > Family Offers A family pass is available for families of 4 or more people, with a maximum of 2 adults and a minimum of 2 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 or checked on the piste. Pass 4 (2 adults, 2 6 days days days 1, Free Passes Three Valleys 600km of piste Pass 5 (2 adults, , , Pass 6 (2 adults, 4 1, , , Pass 4 (2 adults, Courchevel Valley Only 150km of piste Pass 5 (2 adults, , Pass 6 (2 adults, , , Children under 5 years old and adults over 75 years are free. If you would like us provide free passes we need have a copy of the passport and a passport phograph in advance (this can be by scan). - 2

3 SKI SCHOOLS Magic in Motion Because of the small class sizes and their excellent reputation, Magic in Motion become fully booked very quickly and we recommend booking your place as early as possible particularly for peak school holiday weeks. Their highly qualified ski and snowboard instrucrs coach a range of lessons suit all tastes and abilities, including group lessons, ski off piste, children, and snowboard, including freestyle. High Seasons 18/12/ /12/2011 (group lessons only Low for private) 25/12/ /01/ /02/ /02/ /04/ /04/2012 Group Ski Lessons Ski Level Description of existing ability at beginning of week Likely previous experience Kids medals Beginners First time on skis or limited dry slope experience None Mouse Level 1 Basic snowplough - probably one week on snow 1 2 weeks Crystal Level 2 Strong snowplough starting parallel on greens and easy blues 2 4 weeks Bronze Level 3 Parallel turns on blue slopes 3 5 weeks Silver Level 4 Parallel turns on blue/red slopes but need confidence tackle blacks & off piste At least 5 weeks Level 5 Go everywhere in parallel At least 8 weeks Diamond Level 6 Free ride & free style Gold Intensive 2 hour tuition in a small groups of only 4 7 maximize learning and leaving free time ski with friends. All levels from complete beginner advanced run 2 hours per day, with a day off rest or explore further afield. Special beginners booster session with an extra afternoon lesson on the Monday afternoon for beginners and level 1 simply build confidence and keep people away from the danger of going off with well intentioned expert friends. Specific Performance Clinics (Max 5) Good skiers can TARGET their weak spots. This is run on 2 afternoons, depending on snow conditions and weather for specific techniques such as bumps, carving, off piste or freestyle. Just the thing move up the next level, get off that plateau and really make the most of the mountain. - 3

4 Adult Ski Groups Lesson Prices and Times Level Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Price Levels 0-1 plus 14h30 16h30 Sun Start 300 Mon Start 260 Levels 2-4 Sun Start 230 Mon Start 200 Performance Clinics (5 Max) 150 Euro High Season Extra lessons (7 Max) Sun Start 210 Mon Start 180 Group Snowboard Lessons Snowboard Level Beginners Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Description of existing ability at beginning of week First time on a board Some experience but not yet turning both directions Confident on greens and starting blues Turning on blues and reds and some experience riding switch Free ride & free style Intensive tuition of super mini groups of 2-5 boarders with video feedback really help improve your technique. All levels are catered for from complete beginners advanced. The lessons run 2 hours a day with a day off rest or explore further a field, accept beginners who will benefit from the extra day. The groups run mid morning and afternoon when the snow is softer, therefore easier for those inevitable tumbles, making it safer. We always recommend wearing helmets and body armour. Snowboard Groups Lesson Prices and Times Level Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Price Beginner Intermediate / Advanced High Season Extra lessons 11h30 11h30 11h30 11h30 11h30 11h30 11h30 11h30 11h30 11h30 11h30 Sun Start 260 Mon Start 230 Sun Start 230 Mon Start 200 Sun Start 250 Mon Start 230-4

5 Children Kids Fun Facry Groups Ages 6 17 years (Min 4 Max 8 in a group) Children s group lessons are called Fun Facry and are based on exactly that principle - teaching while having a lot of fun. The groups are split in different age groups: 6 9 years, years and years. The sessions have varied times allow a lot of tuition for the kids but still some time for the families ski gether. On the full days, the kids have lunch with the instrucr in a mountain restaurant, lunch is included in the price of the lessons. On the final day there is a mountain treasure hunt for the younger children and multi fun Olympics for the older children, including a 30m timed run, special free style, and p it of a ski jump on our big bouncy air bag. Medals are included in the price of lessons. Please note: We really want offer Kids Fun Facry all season song, however due weeks out of school holidays being a quieter, we run on a basis of a minimum of 4 in a group, if there are not enough children run a group we will change it the times and prices of the Little Ones with the possibility of the 4 hours on the Thursday or Friday. Kids Fun Facry Low Season High Season High Season Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Price All Day All Day All Day 6 days/5 days 430/ / /180 Children Little Ones 4 and 5 year old's For 4 5 year old's from beginners (mouse) Level 2 (bronze). These Little Ones groups are run with a Maximum of 5 and a minimum of 3 children. Whether it's their first time on skis or they are snowploughing demons, this class will work on the basics in a fun and safe environment. Courchevel is high and very cold first thing in the morning, this is why we also offer the later lesson when the snow is a bit softer, making learning easier. Please don't forget their helmets, sun cream, sunglasses & warm clothes! Little Ones High season Low season Sunday Start 6 days Or 11h30 Monday Start 5 days Or 11h

6 PRIVATE LESSONS Magic Ski Academy Instrucrs All disciplines, all levels all ages! It is best know a the level of the client and where possible a little about them, such as expectation, age etc. Off piste and speed riding must be specified so we can allocate one of our specialist instrucrs. Magic match: book a 3 hour private lesson and we will try and find 1 or 2 other people of the same level do the same and share with you, that way you get 2 or 3 lessons for the price of one! Times 2 hours am 2 hours am 11h30 4 hours am 13h15 3 hours pm 2.5 hours pm * 16h30 6 hours * Any time from 9h15 Full Day Low Season High Season Extra Person Group Size 1 3 People 1 2 People supplement Max Max Max Max Max Max (1-6 persons) 450 (1-6 persons) 30 Max 8 * Not available during high season weeks SKI GUIDING Provided by qualified guides of Magic Snowsports Academy, ski guiding is for advanced skiers and boarders who would like visit some of the hidden wonders of the Three Valleys with others of a similar level it is guiding, not instruction and is an opportunity see places you could only get with the help of the professionals. Participants must be able keep up with the level shown for each group and the sessions are subject weather and conditions permitting. Guiding groups run Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A minimum of 4 people are required be able run the guiding groups. Maximum of 8 people. Level 4: Rip the Reds Level 5: Blast the Blacks Off Piste (conditions permitting)

7 CHILD CARE Snowbugs Snowbugs nannies are based in Courchevel, La Tania, Meribel and surrounding areas. They offer a high quality, friendly and trustworthy, private nanny service, entertaining your children in the comfort of your own holiday home. All nannies are personally chosen, reference checked and hold a first aid qualification. Ratios: Under 1 year: 1 infant per nanny 1 year 3 years: 2 children per nanny Over 3 years: In consultation with the nanny service Prices: 1 child: GBP 15 per hour Additional child: GBP 1.50 extra per child per hour for full time bookings from 40hrs per week, there is no charge for a second child. During school holidays there is a minimum booking of 6 half days. Jelly and Ice-cream The nannies are qualified and experienced in childcare. They all have been CRB checked and references are obtained for the peace of mind of parents. Nannies are booked on a weekly basis, from Sunday or Monday or can be booked on a daily basis depending on availability. Services can include collecting the children from ski school if required as well as evening babysitting. Times Standard Rates Peak Rates 1 x Half Day 09h00 13h00 or 13h x Half Days x Full Day - based on 8hrs per day (Flexible) x Full Week (8 Hours per day for 6 days) 909 1,046 Peak Dates: 18/12/11 08/01/12, 12/02/12 19/02/12, 19/03/12 22/04/12. Shorter or longer periods may be covered subject availability. There will be an additional charge for special requirements, such as disabilities or nannies specially trained the highest standard. Ratios: 1 nanny: Up 2 children regardless of age or 3 children if all over the age of 2 years old. 2 Nannies: 3 children if 1 baby or child is under the age of 2 years old. Or more than 3 children. Evening Babysitting Prices per Hour Before Midnight After Midnight Christmas and New Year s Eve 1 3 Children Children

8 EQUIPMENT RENTAL A basic description of the ski levels is as follows: Ski Level Bronze Economy (Skis) Silver Discovery (Skis and Boards) Gold Sensation (Skis and Boards) Platinum Excellence (Skis) Minikid Kid Champion Guideline Lowest price reliable equipment for the skier on a budget equipment which has been downgraded from silver and gold levels due it s age skis in their third year of use. Skis designed for a good beginners or low intermediates looking for easy manage skis on the slopes. Quality boots for comfort. Good intermediates or advanced skiiers looking maximise their performance and ability. Equipment maximum of two years old. This levels allows cusmer change their equipment up three times during the week (from Monday Thursday) subject availability at the shop and limited once per day. 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 of one year old. This level allows cusmers change equipment up three times during the week (from Monday Thursday) subject availability at the shop and limited once per day. Skis for very young children up and including 5 years of age ski lengths from 70cm 90cm First level skis for children aged between 6 and 11 years of age inclusive suitable for beginners or low intermediate levels. Ski lengths from 100cm 150cm equipment is a maximum of three years old. High quality skis and snowboards for children between 6 and 11 years old inclusive after they have skiied for a couple of weeks skis adapted suit the ability and level. Lengths between 100cm and 150cm including race skis and twin tips as well as junior snowboards. Please note - A ski pack consists of skis, boots and poles and does NOT include a helmet which must be added separately if required. Prices in Courchevel are up 60% discounted from the public tariffs and are available for prebookings. - 8

9 All prices are shown in EUROS days or 7 days days days ADULTS 95% 70% 70% 70% Skis Bronze Economy Ski Pack Skis Only Skis, Blades and Boards Silver Discovery Ski Pack Skis Only Skis and Boards Gold Sensation Ski Pack Skis Only Skis Platinum Excellence Ski Pack Skis Only Adult Economy Boots Boots Adult Economy Boots Only Adult Advanced Boots Adult Platinum Boots CHILDREN Skis up 5 yrs old MiniKid Ski Pack Skis Only Skis for 6-11 yrs Espoir Ski Pack Skis Only Skis and Boards 6-11 yrs Champion Ski Pack Skis Only Children's Boots Only Boots Children's Boots Only Children's Boots Only Helmets Children's Helmet