Information & Advice - esf Méribel

Advice for parents
Insurance
Ski area
Supervised lunch
Childcare information

Advice for parents

For children at the Piou Piou Mini Club / Piou Piou Club

Before your arrival, please remember to bring:

The completed Health Form (to be downloaded before your stay and handed to the Piou Piou Club supervisor on arrival)
A ski pass (free for children under 5, available from the lift pass offices)
Proof of your child's age
Suitable ski clothing: warm, waterproof ski suit or jacket and salopettes, goggles or sunglasses with a retaining strap, mittens (gloves are not recommended), high-factor sun cream, tissues, etc.
Ski equipment: skis, ski boots and a helmet (compulsory). Please label all equipment with your child's name.
A small snack for the morning break.
A comforter or dummy, if needed.

Piou Piou Health Information form

A typical day at the Piou Piou Club:

09:00–09:30: Arrival
Ski lessons and fun snow activities
Morning snack break (snack not provided)
11:45–12:00: Collection by parents, or children stay for the Supervised Meals option
12:00–2:00: Supervised lunch, activities and rest time
2:00–2:30: Afternoon arrival
Ski lessons, snow games and snack break
4:45–5:00: Collection by parents

For all children:

For your child’s comfort:

Dress your child in warm, waterproof clothing suitable for mountain conditions.
Bring ski boots, skis and a helmet (strongly recommended). Ski poles are only required from 2ème étoile level onwards.
Slip a small snack into their pocket.
Trust the instructors if they recommend changing your child to another group.
Please avoid following your child or calling out during lessons, as this can disrupt their concentration.
Above all, remember that holidays are about having fun. Let your child progress at their own pace and enjoy skiing.

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To ensure that lessons run smoothly, please observe the following rules:

Present your lesson pass (printed or digital) to the instructor at the start of each lesson.
Arrive on time. Any delay will reduce your lesson time.
Make sure your ski pass has been purchased before lessons begin. Lift passes are not included in lesson prices.
Equipment is not provided. Please ensure it is appropriate for the participant's size, weight and ability.
Lessons do not include insurance. Please check your own cover or consider taking out Carré Neige insurance.

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Get insured

With carré neige insurance

To help you enjoy your holiday with confidence, esf Méribel recommends Carré Neige insurance.

For 5- and 6-day courses, Carré Neige can be added as an option when booking. It can also be purchased directly from our sales team when you arrive in resort.

Online claims form

Insurance	5 days	6 days	Prices
Carré Neige	€16.50	€19.80	€150

Ski area

Opening of the ski area

The Méribel ski area welcomes you from 5 December 2026 to 17 April 2027 for a season packed with skiing and thrills in the heart of the 3 Vallées!

Before you put on your skis, remember to check the day’s weather forecast (source: Météo France) so that you can choose the right kit and make the most of your days on the slopes.

View the weather forecast

To help you find your way around easily and plan your routes, why not download the piste map and plan your runs in advance!

Map of the slopes

Meals kept

Share your meals with your mates!

Lunch with friends in complete peace of mind

Choose the Supervised Meals option when booking your child's lessons.

With supervised lunch, activities and a rest period from 12:00 to 2:00, children aged 18 months to 12 years can enjoy a full day in the snow with their friends in a safe and friendly environment.

It's the perfect option for even more adventures, games and happy memories to share at the end of the day.

Please note: places are limited, so we recommend booking in advance.
The Supervised Meals option can be added when booking lessons. If it is unavailable, all places have already been booked for your selected dates.

The Supervised Meals location must match the meeting point for your lessons.
For example, if your lessons are at La Chaudanne, your Supervised Meals option must also be booked at La Chaudanne.

PRICES

Meals	Opening hours	5 days	6 days
Saturnins childcare centre 18 months to under 3 years	12.00 – 2.00	€150	€174
Chaudanne Ages 3 to 12	*	€170	€198
Roundabout Ages 3 to 12	*	€170	€198
Mottaret Ages 3 to 12	*	€170	€198
* 12.00–2.00: from 5 December 2026 to 5 March 2027 12.15–2.15: from 6 March to 16 April 2027

Practical information

For the children at the ‘Saturnins’ childcare centre

For health reasons and for your child’s comfort, please bring the following:

Original proof of age (no photocopies): passport, family record book, health insurance card
Health record or vaccination certificate showing that vaccinations are up to date
Health form to be downloaded and completed before your stay
Slippers, nappies and a change of clothes
(underpants, tights, socks, polo shirt)

Sunglasses, gloves, a hat and high-factor sun cream
Comfort blanket, dummy
Snack
Don’t forget to get insured! If your child is unwell, we will not be able to admit them to the nursery. Thank you for your understanding.

Health Information Sheet: Day Care Centre

A typical day at “Les Saturnins” nursery:

09:00–10:00: Arrival
Indoor and outdoor activities (free play, sledging, snowshoe walks, balance bikes, motor skills games, etc.)
12:00–2:00: Lunch, activities and rest time
2:00–2:30: Afternoon arrival
Nap time and afternoon activities