Ski lessons
Ski schools
To make skiing easier and more enjoyable for you, the ski schools in Châtel are patient and skilled teachers. They meet all your expectations, cater for beginners as well as skiers looking to improve their skills, and monitor your progress while helping you to love the snow, whether in group or private lessons, in downhill skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing or any other discipline. They all offer lessons for children and adults.
- Downhill skiing (4)
- Snow surfing (4)
- Cross-country skiing (3)
- Ski hiking (3)
- Freestyle & Freeride (3)
- Telemark skiing (3)
- Off-road wheelchair (classic, motorised or guided) (1)
- Seated downhill skiing (3)
- Stand-up adaptive skiing (2)
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Freelance ski instructors
In addition to ski schools, Châtel also has independent, state-certified instructors who offer lessons for all levels, in small groups, for families or as private lessons.
- Downhill skiing (9)
- Snow surfing (6)
- Cross-country skiing (1)
- Ski hiking (5)
- Freestyle & Freeride (4)
- Telemark skiing (1)
- Seated downhill skiing (1)
- Stand-up adaptive skiing (1)
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Children's snow garden
Little ones can discover the joys of skiing thanks to the snow garden, which welcomes children from the age of 3.
Club Piou Piou – Village des Marmottons

The Piou Piou Club – Village des Marmottons is a ski school suitable for children from 3 to 6 years old.
Description
ln small groups of the same age, children discover snow, skiing and the first slides through games and workshops.
Supervised by qualified instructors and a team of trained animators, children learn and progress at the ir own pace while having fun. At the end of the stay, the technical level of the children is validated by an official ESF Piou Piou or Ourson test.
At the heart of a specially designed and secure space, the Piou Piou club offers a welcoming chalet suitable for children with games room, relaxation area, cloakroom, bathrooms, dining area.
You can leave your children with us for the day to fully enjoy the ski area.
The site is equipped with a 40m carpet conveyor, a ski lift and 2 snow wires.
Activities
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Jardin des neiges (snow nursery)
Additional information
During school holidays, reception is from 8.30am to 9.30am and from 1.30pm to 2pm. Parents must return by 12.30pm and 5pm at the latest.
Outside school holidays, reception starts at 9am and 1.30pm. Parents return no later than 12.15pm and 4.30pm.
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Duration of the session : 2h30min
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Number of days : 6 days
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Minimum age : 3 years
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Maximum age : 6 years
Animals
Animaux acceptés : Non
Prices
Winter 2024.205 prices:
– 6 ½-day sessions: €219
– 6 lunch breaks: €132
– 6 full days: € 394 (without lunch) € 526 (with lunch)
One-to-one tuition available: 30mn or 1 hour (from €30)
Medal included in the 5 or 6 sessions package.
The price includes
Ski lessons given by state-qualified instructors and lifts on site.
Supervision and entertainment by instructors.
Snacks
The price does not include
Ski equipment
Payment methods
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Bank/credit card
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Check
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Travellers Cheque
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Cash
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Credit transfer
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Online payment
Période d'ouverture
From 20/12/2025 to 04/04/2026. Dates to be confirmed.
Subject to snow conditions. On demand.
Additional information
Bookings can be made online or at the ESF office.
Languages spoken
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English
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French
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Dutch
Adaptive tourism
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Not accessible in a wheelchair
Environments
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Close to a public transportation
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Near shuttle stop
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Mountain view
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Mountain location
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Village 2 km away
Location
On-site car park.
Accessible by shuttle bus line 2, “Loy” stop