Châtel Ski Lessons

No, you can book your lessons in resort; however, booking in advance is highly recommended, especially during peak seasons (Christmas, February half-term, Easter) when popular instructors and convenient time slots fill up pretty quickly. Booking your Châtel lessons in advance helps you lock-in your preferred dates, times, and lesson types.

Most ski schools in Châtel accept children as young as three in their specialist kids' programmes. Some schools offer "jardin des neiges" (snow garden) sessions for children as young as 2.5 years, focusing on play-based snow familiarisation rather than formal skiing. By age 5-6, most children are ready for proper ski instruction and progress quickly.

Absolutely. Many intermediate skiers book lessons to push through learning plateaus and progress. Ski lessons can help intermediates improve their carving, and advanced skiers looking to take on Châtel's slopes and the Portes du Soleil’s steep moguls and off-piste terrain can learn more than a thing or two from expert instructors with knowledge of the terrain and the ability to cope with sudden weather changes.

Most Châtel ski schools offer instruction in multiple languages, including English, reflecting the resort's international clientele. Several independent ski schools in the resort employ predominantly English-speaking instructors, making them a popular and practical choice for British skiers.

Particularly for first-timers in Châtel (regulars already know the drill), we’ll always recommend wearing appropriate ski clothing with layers, a waterproof jacket, proper ski trousers, gloves, and sunglasses or goggles (you’ll need a helmet, too). Don't forget your lift pass too. If you've hired equipment, collect it before your first lesson and arrive at the designated meeting point in time.

No. Your ski lessons in Châtel may not include a lift pass, as they (lift passes) are purchased separately. However, we recommend that you have a ski pass with you, especially as you progress in your lessons and may need to access certain blue slopes outside of the Super Châtel and Pré la Joux beginner areas. When booking your Châtel holiday through Erna Low, ski lessons, lift passes and equipment hire can all be easily added to your package during the booking process, ensuring everything is confirmed and in place before you travel.