Morillon and Samoens have excellent areas to learn to ski or snowboard. We can advise you on ski schools and instructors/guides. If you want lessons in the school holidays we recommend that you book your lessons ASAP as the best lessons and instructors get booked early.
360 INTERNATIONAL
This is a small school run by Jocelyn, who looks after you. They are based at Samoens and Les Gets. They provide certificates on your achievements over the week and have small classes.
Website : ecoledeski360.com
Tel : +33 (0) 450 533892 or +33 (0) 608024486
ZIG ZAG
This school takes you to both Morillon and Samoens, depending on ability. It is run by Adrien who tries hard to fit in with your requirements. It is an international Ski School (English, Dutch and French). We recommend Adrien and his team as they are small and client focused.
Website : zigzagski.com
Tel : + 33 (0) 686 660721
Email : info@zigzagski.com
ESF
We also recommend ESF, who are well known for their expertise. You can choose either a group lesson or an individual lesson. Lessons can be given in english, but you need to ask for english instructor.
Website : esfmorillon.com
There are two ESF offices depending on where you want your lessons…
Morillon :
Tel : +44 (0) 450 901152 (Morillon 1100 – Les Esserts) to book private lessons. Ask for an instructor who speaks your preferred language and make sure you get your tickets sent to you. If you are asked to pick tickets up then make sure you ask to pick them up at Morillon 1100.
Samoens :
Tel : +33 (0) 450 344312 or +33 (0) 450 344086 to book private lessons. Ask for an instructor that speaks your preferred language and make sure you get your tickets sent to you. If you are asked to pick tickets up then make sure you ask to pick them up at Samoens 1600. We will drop you at Vercland or Samoens lift for lessons here.
We can help with advice on ski lessons as there are several options available and we know some of the instructors who we can recommend.
CHILD CARE
At Morillon 1100 there are excellent facilities for beginners and a creche for those too young to ski. The child care should be booked early to ensure a place. The “Village des Enfants” is for children from 6 months to 10 years. It opens from 9 to 5. Alongside at the “Jardin des Neiges” children over 3 can play and learn supervised by Ski School instructors. Children over 4 can have ski instruction. Click here for childcare facilities available at Morillon. There is also a kindergarten at Samoens which starts from age 3.