Ski Schools & Instructors
The ESF offers group lessons in English, as well as private lessons. They are the cheapest option although at peak times group lessons can be large. During the season ring ESF Caboche 0033 4 50 21 61 76 to book group and private lessons although check availability for private lessons with instructors below. For the Sylvana/Clochettes book private lessons departing from Rochebrune and group (in English) from the Caboche. For all other apartments, lessons departing from the Caboche are easiest. Group lessons cost 225€ for 5 mornings. The price for a private 1 hour lesson is: €65 (1-2 persons) or €90 (3-5 persons). Prices quoted are outside of school holidays.
They also offer ski touring lessons and cross country. The cross country lessons are from Mont d'Arbois.
The ESF Piou Piou clubs at the Caboche and Mont d'arbois are designed to welcome smaller skiers. The buildings and play area have been designed specifically for children with a large play area both inside and out plus a sleeping area and dinning area. All the staff are fully qualified ensuring that your little ones can discover the joys of snow and skiing in safety and at their own speed.
The following instructors have been recommended by other guests:
Katie Campbell - Loves teaching skiing generally but is particularly gifted with nervous skiers, beginners and intermediates especially: mob 00336 2198 7615 E-mail: [email protected]
Alex Perinet: primarily a really great mountain guide so if you want an off-piste day do contact him but he does also do the odd lesson for the ESF. E-mail: [email protected]
Bogdan Olaru: friendly Romanian instructor who speaks excellent English and German. He has been doing competition for the last 15 years but loves to work with all ages and abilities. Email: [email protected] Phone: 00 40 72 39 31 259
Catherine Roussel: E-mail [email protected] Mob: 00336 9823 8403
Frederic Azzolin: E-mail [email protected] Mobile: 00336 2137 5369
Bernard Feige: E-mail [email protected]
Christophe Grosset: Speaks good English and very friendly and helpful. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: 0336 18 64 23 82
Oxygene was formally the ESI. It is smaller than the ESF and the meeting point is usually at Mont d'Arbois which is not so convenient although you can catch the bus straight up to Mont d'Arbois from the outdoor ice skating rink so can work for those staying at the Roseau or Chamois. They offer private lessons and children/teens group lessons (maximum of 6). Private lessons: €62 per hour 1 to 2 persons incl. Group lessons: €269 per week - Monday-Friday mornings or afternoons. They also offer lunch as an option if you're looking for longer childcare choices or even full day tuition. Also offering ski touring lessons.
A relatively new ski school in Megeve, it operates from Ski Concept which is one of the ski shops we use and is handily located at the bottom of the Chamois lift right in the centre of the town. Ski school lessons meet at Ski Concept (also called Twinner) so is a viable alternative to the ESF for those staying at the Chalet Roseau, Chamois apartment, or any of the hotels in the town centre. Private lessons start from 140€ for 2 hours in low season. Evo 2 also offer night time sledging from the top of Rochebrune which sounds super fun, dog sledging, snow shoeing and lots of other exciting stuff! Also offering ski touring lessons. Email: [email protected] tel: +33 (0)6 85 12 35 37
Freedom Snowsports instructors are hand-picked, multinational (British, French, Italian, Slovenian), and everyone speaks English fluently. They are versatile and expert, offering high quality private and group lessons at all levels, including off-piste and alpine touring. Private Lessons: €124 per hour (1 – 6 people flat pricing). Kids Group Lessons: €490 per person (5 days x 3 hour sessions), skis provided, own boots required (1 – 8 people flat pricing). Group lessons - regular intermediate group lessons - €147 per person 3 hour session. Online bookings available on their website or Email: info@freedomsnowsports.com
Mike is an American and French certified independent instructor who has taught in Megeve for 14 years. He organises a number of English speaking independent American, British and French instructors for private lessons and pre-arranged classes (in peak season). Based in Rochebrune and the Caboche. Price: €80 per hour (1-2 persons) and €10 per hour per person joining in. €320 half day morning (1-2 persons) €280 half day afternoon(before February holiday €270) €550 full day €600 full day high season(the busiest 4 weeks in February of the ski season. Email: through his website.
Mike offers Stanford Skiing guests a 10% discount (excluding school holiday weeks)
Scott Henderson
+44 7530 241272Scott is an independent instructor suitable for all levels of skiing. Scott offers private alpine and telemark lessons as well as small group rates and corporate bookings. He charges £70/person per hour, £195 3 hours for up to 5 people. He gets very booked up so do e-mail or call him asap. Use email out of season. E-mail: [email protected]
Glen is an english instructor. He offers private lessons only (up to 6 per group). Full day bookings also available. Price: £80 per hour high season + £10 for extra person, £70 per hour low season (1-2 people). Email: [email protected]
Sandrine, an independent ski instructor specialising in children from 3 to 13 years. Individual lessons in French, English or Spanish. Day or ½ - days for 1 week during school holidays, or in blocks of 2 hours outside holidays. Start from Caboche - Rochebrune
55€ for 1 hour 1-2 pers low season.
[email protected] more info: www.monitrice.fr
New boutique ski school in Megève covering the surrounding area, called Pinnacle Ski. Teaching beginners, intermediates and advanced on or off the piste or for anyone looking to explore the mountain.
Christian Jensen the founder, set up Pinnacle Ski after racing on the international FIS circuit for 6 years, and has been living in Megeve for 4 years.
Group lessons 2 days min for groups of more than 5 adults start at £25/person/hour.
Private lessons start at £60/person/hour.
You can either book via the site: Pinnacle Ski or call or email Christian directly.
Other Providers - mountain guides/snowshoeing etc
For all information about snowshoeing, ice climbing, off-piste guiding, winter mountaineering, snow biking (fat bikes), paragliding and vallee blanche.
Evolution 2 offers snowshoeing, ice climbing, off piste guiding, winter mountaineering, snow biking (fat bikes), paragliding and vallee blanche, husky sledding and paragliding.
Valley 74
+33 (0) 6 34 30 82 19This company offers snowshoeing and mountain trekking specialising in the Mont Blanc area for individuals, couples and larger groups.
Supreme Ski School offer Private lessons - prices start at Euros 135 for 2 hours off peak weeks, or Euros 195 for 2 hours for Christmas and Easter, and Euros 204 for 2 hours in half term.
Group lessons for children are 3 hours from 09:15 max. 6 per group and start at Euros 350 per child, and for Feb half term childrens 3.45 hour group lessons start at Euros 479 per child.
Adult group lessons are not offered during Feb half term, but for all other dates start at Euros 225 per person for 2 hours for 5 days.
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