Experienced skiers who want to discover skiing in a new way will enjoy trying out freestyle skiing. Between freestyle and freeride, children and teenagers staying in Méribel this winter will have the chance to take on a new challenge with the Freestyle Motion course.

Skiing is a versatile sport that can be practised in many different ways, to the delight of skiers from all horizons. Born in the 60s, freestyle skiing is a broad branch of snow sports combining a sense of freedom, technique and creativity. The athletes involved in this activity link jumps, pirouettes and obstacle-laden trails to create an impressive visual spectacle.

Freestyle skiing also includes several sub-disciplines such as moguls, skicross, half-pipe and Big Air. These are all specialities that demonstrate the innovation that can come from skiing.

Closely related to its neighbour, freestyle skiing, freeride is another activity that pushes back the limits of traditional downhill skiing, as it involves riding the virgin slopes of the mountains. These activities, grouped together under the term "freeskiing", symbolise a true spirit of freedom and passion that the most adventurous skiers will appreciate discovering in the 3 Vallées area!

At Méribel, we're giving young skiers the chance to try their hand at these alternative forms of skiing, with a course specially designed for them. Although creativity and freedom are at the heart of these two disciplines, they nevertheless require a good level of technical mastery and a safe environment to be practised in the best possible conditions.

Accompanied by an experienced instructor, children and teenagers can learn the basics of freeride and freestyle - how to manage momentum, balance, rotations, tricks, etc. - as well as the essential safety rules. - but also the essential safety rules, whether they concern the mountain environment or how to perform the various technical moves.