NEW TO THE PIOU PIOU CLUB !
                            At club Piou Piou - Village des Marmottons,
                               children have their own mouving carpet!
                                 
                             I N F O R M A T I O N 

Access to the Marmottons Village ski lifts included in the price!

DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS:

Reception at the Marmottons village: from 8:30 to 9.30 am and from 1:30 to 2:00 pm in the afternoon.
Parents are expected to come back after school, at the latest at 12:30 and 5:00 pm.

Outside school holidays

Children are welcomed from 9:00 am and 1:30 pm, with a minimum of 4 children registered.
Parents are expected to come back after the lessons, at the latest at 12:15 and 4:30 pm.


CHOICE OF THE SKI LEVEL :

  • Children aged 4 and over (never skied or obtained the "Piou Piou"): registration at SIFFLOTE level
  • Children aged 4 and 5 (have already skied or obtained the "Sifflote"): registration at OURSON level

From
€219
5 or 6 ski lessons
MORNING
  • 5 days: Monday to Friday
  • 6 days: Sunday to Friday
9:30 am-12:00 pm
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From
€219
5 or 6 ski lessons
AFTERNOON
  • 5 days: Monday to Friday
  • 6 days: Sunday to Friday
2:00-4:30 pm
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From
€394
5 or 6 ski lessons
FULL DAY
  • 5 days: Monday to Friday
  • 6 days: Sunday to Friday
9:30 am-12:00 pm and 2:00-4:30 pm
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From
€48
1 ski lesson
mORNING / aFTERNOON / FULL DAY
  • Single session, outside school holidays and subject to availability.
9:30 am-12:00 pm and 2:00-4:30 pm. Reception from 9:00 am and 1:30 pm
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MEALS: In addition to the ski lessons, the Piou Piou club offers a meal service in the "Village des Marmottons"  from Sunday to Friday, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (meal + childcare).
You can register your child every day or occasionally ( booking at the latest the day before at the ESF office). 
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CONDITIONS OF WELCOME TO THE PIOU PIOU CLUB
Club Piou Piou - Village des Marmottons is a site reserved for and specially dedicated to children aged 3 to 5 for an introduction to skiing (beginners to preparation for Ourson).
        Please note : The Piou Piou club is not a day-care center. We welcome children for an introduction to skiing.
                                  Children aged 3 and over are welcome, provided they are toilet trained and ouf of nappies.
ESF CHATEL reserves the right not to accept children under 3 and/or wearing diapers.
In this case, no refund will be possible.

Where is the Piou Piou - Village des Marmottons club located?
The Piou Piou - Village des Marmottons club is a site specially dedicated to children from 3 to 5 years old (beginners to Ourson level).
Address: 1214 Route de Freinets - About 1.5 km from the centre of the village of Châtel.
Free bus: line 2 - "Loy" stop.
What is included in the price of the Piou Piou - Village des Marmottons club?
The price includes :
  • Ski lessons given by qualified instructors
  • Supervision and animation by instructors
  • Access to the Piou Piou - Village des Marmottons ski lifts
  • Snacks
My child is taking lessons for the first time, can I attend the lessons?
The presence of parents is often a disturbing element for the children who no longer focus on the lesson.
For the smooth running of the lessons, we ask you not to attend the lessons or to do it discreetly.
Do not hesitate to contact the instructor if you have any questions about the lesson and your child's progress.
My child is registered for day ski lessons. Is lunch included?
Full-day enrolment includes :
  • Morning group lessons
  • Afternoon group lessons.
Lunch is not included.
If you would like your child to have lunch at the Village des Marmottons, you will need to add the lunch time.
This can be booked for the week or on a one-off basis (book the day before at the latest, by telephone or at the ESF Châtel office in the center of the village).
Don't forget to let us know if your child has any allergies.
Picnics are not permitted.
Is there a dining area available at the "Village des Marmottons"?
Yes.
In addition to the ski lessons, we offer a "lunch area" from 12pm to 2pm which includes a meal and childcare.
You can therefore book :
  • Morning ski lessons + lunchtime until 2pm
  • Lunchtime at 12pm + ski lessons in the afternoon
The lunch area can be booked for the week or on a one-off basis (book by telephone or at the ESF office the day before at the latest).
Picnics are not permitted.
How should I dress my child?
Dress your child warmly and don't forget helmet, goggles and gloves.
Protect your child with sun cream and lip stick whatever the weather.
How should I equip my child?
Children must arrive equipped with skis, boots and a helmet.
We also advise you to insure your children with the Carte Neige licence or the Snowrisk Ticket.