Resort Information Pack Courchevel 2013-2014 Ski Amis Services in the Resort: Pre-booking of lift passes your lift passes will be ready and available for you on arrival in the resort Pre-booking of ski school lessons Pre-booking of ski guiding Discounted equipment hire Private nanny services and crèche for children of all ages available nearby NB PRICES FOR ALL RESORT SERVICES ARE IN EUROS Book online at your MySkiAmis page on our website your user ID is your email address and your password was sent with your original confirmation. If you need any advice, or would just prefer to speak to 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. www.skiamis.com/myskiamis/home.htm or call 0203 411 5439 All information contained within this document is correct at the time of issue but may be subject to change by the suppliers concerned at any time without notice. -1-
LIFT PASSES We are able to issue pre to booked passes at the chalet which are handed to you ready to use on your arrival in the resort saving you the time of queuing at the lift pass offices. Our prices are identical to 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. *****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 6 7 8 13 Three Valleys Full Area Pass: Val Thorens, Les Menuires, St Martin de Belleville, Meribel, La Tania, Courchevel - 600 km of piste Child <13 221.60 256 291.20 467.20 Adult 277 320 364 584 Senior 65-74 249.30 288 327.60 525.60 TRIBU 262 302.60 344.20 552.30 NEW DUO 267 308.40 350.80 562.90 Child <13 187.20 215.20 244.80 396.80 Courchevel Valley Only Courchevel and La Tania 150 km of piste Adult 234 269 306 496 Senior 65-74 210.60 242.10 275.40 446.40 TRIBU 219 251.80 286.40 646.20 NEW DUO 224 257.50 292.90 474.80 Family Offers A family pass is available for families of four or more people with a maximum of 2 adults and 2 to 7 children (5 to 17 years old). When booking these passes, please let us know which family members belong together 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 to 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. Days Family Pass (2 adults, 2 children) Three Valleys Extra Child (5-17 years old) Family Pass (2 adults, 2 children) Courchevel Only Extra Child (5-17 years old) 6 886.40 221.60 748.80 187.20 7 1024 256 860.80 215.20 8 1164.80 291.20 979.20 244.80 13 1868.80 467.20 1587.20 396.80 Free Passes Children under 5 years old and adults over 75 years are free. If you would like us to provide free passes, then we will require a copy of the passport and passport photo in advance (this can be scanned and emailed). -2-
SKI SCHOOL Magic in Motion Ski Academy Because of the small class sizes and their excellent reputation, Magic in Motion Ski Academy becomes 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 instructors coach a range of lessons to suit all tastes and abilities, including group lessons, off piste, children and snowboard including freestyle. High season: 14 th December 2013 to 21 st December 2013 (low season for private lessons) 22 nd December 2013 to 4 th January 2014 9 th February 2014 to 15 th February 2014 (low season for private lessons) 16 th February 2014 to 1 st March 2014 23 rd March 2014 to 29 th March 2014 (low season for private lessons) 30 th March 2014 to 12 th April 2014 Group Ski Lessons Levels Ski Level Description of 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 snow plough probably 1 week on snow 1 to 2 weeks Crystal Level 2 Strong snow plough starting to parallel on greens and easy blues 2 to 4 weeks Bronze Level 3 Parallel turns on blue slopes 3 to 5 weeks Silver Level 4 Parallel turns on blue/red slopes but need confidence to tackle blacks & off to piste At least 5 weeks Gold Level 5 Go everywhere in parallel At least 8 weeks Diamond Level 6 Free to ride and free to style Group Snowboard Lessons Levels Snowboard Level Beginners Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Description of 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 to ride and free to style Adult Groups Ski lessons have a maximum of 7 in a group, intensive tuition in a small group with only 4 to 7 in groups leaving free time to ski with friends. All levels from complete beginner to advanced. New mini 2 day course available for advanced skiers with a maximum of 5 participants, where good skiers can target their weak spots. Just the thing to get off that plateau and really make the most of the mountain. -3-
All lessons from complete beginner to Advanced intermediate run with a day off and a longer session on the last day of the course. Lesson Times Morning Lessons: 09h15 to 11h15 Every Morning Afternoon Lessons: 14h30 to 16h30 (beginner and level 1 Monday group lessons only) 14h00 to 17h00 (Sun Mon Tues Thurs & High Season Extras only) Beginners will have a boosting session on Monday so that they get off to a good start. Lesson Prices Level Lesson Type Price Level 0 1 Sunday Start with Sunday PM 300 Level 0 1 Monday Start with Monday PM 260 Level 2 3 Sunday Start 260 Level 2 3 Monday Start 230 Level 4 5 Advanced Course Tues and Weds 150 High Season Extras Sun, Mon, Weds & Fri 220 High Season Extras Mon, Weds & Fri 190 Children to Kids Fun Factory Groups Ages 6 17 years (Min 4 Max 8 in a group) Children s group lessons are called Fun Factory and are based on exactly that principle teaching while having a lot of fun. The groups are split into different age groups; 6 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years and 14 to 17 years. The sessions have varied times to allow a lot of tuition for the kids but still some time for the families to ski together. On the full day, the kids have lunch with the instructor 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 to top it off a ski jump onto our big bouncy air bag. Medals are included in the price of lessons. There is also a race programme available for more experienced children with their team of qualified trainers and Magic s very own Olympic Racer. Aspiring champions will learn all terrain skiing top improve technique while spending plenty of time in the gates followed by video feedback this programme is only available during the school holidays. The Race Programme hours are exactly the same as the Kid s Fun Programme (above) however due to extra costs the prices are slightly higher. Just so that you know, these groups mostly run during school holidays, but please ask if there is interest outside of these dates. Please note: We really want to offer Kids Fun Factory all season long, however due to weeks out of ski holiday being quieter, we run on a basis of a minimum of 4 in a group, if there are not enough children to run a group we will change it to the times and prices of the Little Ones with the possibility of the 4 hours on the Thursday or Friday. Lesson Times Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 09h15 13h30 Wednesday and Friday 09h15 17h00 (lunches included on the full days) ***During quieter weeks, Magic have reduced the hours to 4 hours every morning and a full day only on the Friday*** -4-
Lesson High Season Extras Details Low Season High Season Race Programme 5 x am Monday Start 395 445 510 6 x am Sunday Start 440 490 550 3 x pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday N/A 190 N/A 4 x pm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday N/A 220 N/A Children Little Ones 4 and 5 year Old s For 4 to 5 year olds from beginners (mouse) to 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 whether they are snow ploughing demons, this class will work on the basics in a fun and safe environment. Because it can be very cold first thing in the morning, we also off the later lesson when the snow is a bit softer, making learning easier. Please don t forget their helmets, sun cream, sun glasses and warm clothes! Lesson Times Morning: 09h15 to 11h15 OR 11h30 to 13h30 Lesson Prices Lesson Low season High Season 6 x am 265 285 5 x am 230 250 ***Please note that 5 day lessons start on a Monday*** PRIVATE INSTRUCTORS Magic Ski Academy Instructors All disciplines, all levels all ages! It is best to know 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 instructors. Times Low Season 1 to 2 people High Season 1 to 2 people Extra Person Group Size 2 hours 09h15 to 11h15 160 180 10 1-2 2 hours 11h30 to 13h30 160 180 10 1-2 4 hours 09h15 to 13h15 290 340 15 1-2 3 hours 14h00 to 17h00 190 200 10 1-2 2.5 hours 14h00 to 16h30 170 N/A 10 1-2 6 hours From 09h15 370 N/A 25 1-5 Full Day 09h15 to 17h00 410 450 30 1-5 Prices for 6 hour and full day lessons are based on 1-5 people 2.5 hour and 6 hour lessons are not available during high season weeks -5-
New Generation Private Instructors A British run Ski School with 15 years of experience with teaching and instructing. New Generation specialise in teaching people how to ski, from beginners to the experienced who just want to perfect their skills. The majority of New Generation instructors have been with the company for a good 5-10 years, ensuring a high standard of teaching. SKI GUIDING Duration Group Price Extra Person 2 Hours 1-2 people 169 20 2.5 Hours 1-2 people 199 25 3 Hours 1-2 people 229 30 Full Day (6 Hours) 1-3 people 450 50 Provided by qualified guides of Magic Snowsports Academy, ski guiding is for advanced skiers and boarders who would like to 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 to see places you could only get to with the help of professionals. Participants must be able to keep up with the level shown for each group and the sessions are subject to weather and conditions permitting. Guiding groups run Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A minimum of 4 people are required to be able to run the guiding groups with a maximum of 8 people per group. CHILD CARE Snowbugs Level Description Price Level 4 Rip the Reds 85 Level 5 Blast the Blacks 85 Off Piste Conditions Permitting 85 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: 15 GBP per hour Additional Child: 1.50 GBP extra per hour per child for full time bookings from 40 hours per week, there is no charge for a second child During school holidays there is a minimum booking of 6 half days. -6-
Jelly and Ice-Cream The nannies are qualified and/or 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 to 13h00 or 13h00 to 17h00 100 111 6 x Half Days 547 615 1 x Full Day - based on 8hrs per day (Flexible) 164 189 1 x Full Week (8 Hours per day for 6 days) 945 985 Peak Dates: 15/12/13 to 05/01/14; 16/02/14 to 23/02/14; 30/03/14 to 20/04/14 Shorter or longer periods may be covered subject to availability There will be an additional charge for special requirements, such as disabilities or nannies specially trained to the highest standard Ratios: 1 nanny: Up to 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 to 3 Children 19 21 35 4 to 5 Children 21 22 38 NON SKI ACTIVITIES There are various different winter activities that are available for you to book and participate in around Meribel. For further information, then we would recommend that you had a look at http://www.courchnet.com/activities/winter.html These activities include; Glacier walking Helicopter tours Ice climbing Ice rink Piste basher driving Horse drawn sleigh Tobogganing Horse drawn sleigh Winter walking trail Indoor rock-climbing Hot air ballooning Tourist flights Shopping -7-
EQUIPMENT RENTAL A basic description of the ski levels is as follows to 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 to 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 to manage skis on the slopes. Quality boots for comfort. Gold Sensation (Skis and Boards) Good intermediates or advanced skiers looking to maximize their performance and ability. Equipment maximum of two years old. This level allows customers to change their equipment up to three times during the week (from Monday to Thursday) subject to availability at the shop and limited to 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 customers to change their equipment up to three times during the week (from Monday to Thursday) subject to availability at the shop and limited to once per day. MiniKid (Skis) Skis for very young children up to and including five years of age ski lengths from 70cm to 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 to 150cm equipment is a maximum of three years old. Junior Champion Skis and Boards High quality skis and snowboards for children aged six to eleven inclusively after they have skied a couple of weeks. The skis adapt to 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. Prices in La Tania are between 40% and 60% discounted from the public prices, depending on the level, and the ski shop that we have contracts with is just a short walk from all of our catered chalets and self-catered apartments. 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 -8-
Adults 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 Ski Pack 67 76 101 148 Skis Only 50 57 76 112 Ski Pack 77 88 117 172 Skis Only 58 66 89 129 Ski Pack 88 100 133 195 Skis Only 66 75 101 147 Ski Pack 100 114 153 240 Skis Only 75 86 115 108 Adult Economy Boots 24 27 36 52 Boots Only Adult Economy Boots 27 31 42 61 Adult Advanced Boots 31 35 47 69 Adult Platinum Boots 35 40 54 79 Skis up to 5 yrs old Skis for 6-11yrs Skis & Boards 6-11yrs MiniKid Espoir Champion Children47 Ski Pack 31 35 47 68 Skis Only 23 27 35 52 Ski Pack 35 40 53 78 Skis Only 27 30 40 59 Ski Pack 53 60 80 117 Skis Only 40 45 60 88 Children s Boots Only 11 13 17 24 Boots Helmets Children s Boots Only Children s Boots Only Children s Helmet 13 14 19 28 19 21 28 41 13 15 20 29-9-