Advice for parents
For children at the Piou Piou Mini Club / Piou Piou Club
Before you come, please remember to bring the following with you:
- The health form, which you must download and complete before your arrival and hand in to the Club Piou Piou manager.
- A ski pass, issued free of charge to children under 5 (available from the ski lift ticket offices)
- Proof of age
- Suitable clothing: a jacket and dungarees or a ski suit (warm, comfortable and waterproof), a face mask or sunglasses with a cord, mittens (fingerless gloves are not recommended), high-factor sun cream, tissues, etc.
- Their ski equipment: boots , skis and a helmet (compulsory). Please label the equipment with your child’s name.
- A small snack to pop in their pocket for the break.
- Their comfort blanket or dummy, if needed.
- Arrival in the morning between 9.00 am and 9.30 am
- Introduction to and learning to ski, snow games
- A short ‘snack break’ (snack not provided) is offered during the morning.
- Parents collect their children between 11.45 am and 12.00 pm, or children stay for lunch at 12.00 pm
- Lunch & activities: esf instructors ensure the children’s comfort and meals, as well as that they have a rest period until 2.00 pm
- Afternoon drop-off between 2.00 pm and 2.30 pm
- Ski lessons, snow games and a snack
- End of activities and parents collect their children between 4.45 pm and 5.00 pm
For all children:
For your child’s wellbeing and comfort:
- Make sure your child is properly kitted out: warm, waterproof clothing, a windproof jacket, mittens, goggles with a cord or a ski mask, a hat or cap, tissues, sun cream…
- As for their ski kit: ski boots, skis and a helmet (highly recommended)! Poles are only required from the 2ème Étoile level onwards.
- Pop a snack in their pocket in case they get peckish.
- Leave it to the instructors to decide whether to change groups if necessary.
- Avoid following your child or calling out to them during their lesson, as this could disrupt their progress.
- Your child is on holiday and the aim is for them to have fun and want to come back. So, respect their pace and don’t try to turn them into a champion before their time!
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To ensure that lessons run smoothly, please observe the following rules:
- Please show your class pass (paper or app) to the instructor at the start of each group or private lesson.
- Please arrive on time at the meeting point for lessons (group or private): any delay will be deducted from your lesson time!
- Make sure you have a ski pass before the lessons begin. The ski pass is not included in the lesson price and is compulsory for access to the ski lifts.
- Equipment is not provided: please ensure it is suitable for the pupil’s height, weight and ability level.
- esf does not provide insurance for its pupils; we recommend that you check your personal cover or take out carré neige insurance if necessary.
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