“Our party all had a most wonderful holiday! Firstly, the quite unbelievable food from Marcus, dishes we would never have experienced but for his skill and passion in his kitchen. Secondly, the service we received from the moment we arrived from all the Saskia team was just right, relaxed but highly attentive, particularly from Mark who had just joined you apparently! Thirdly, Saskia catered for our family’s needs perfectly, we have been skiing for over two decades and this holiday was one of our best and finally, Vaujany the Alpe d'Huez Grande Domaine and near perfect weather and snow conditions just made our time with you more memorable, Many thanks”,
Julian and Smart family, Chalet Saskia, XMAS 2011.
“Chalet hosts excellent all round. Fantastic food – best I’ve ever had at a chalet and I’ve stayed at quite a few. Also very tolerant and understanding of our children. Ski Leaders very helpful indeed-nothing seemed too much trouble”.
D Watson, Chalet Rostaing, March 2009.
“Giles our Vaujany ESF instructor made skiing amazing. 4 of our party had never skied before and we were very confident by the end of week. I think Ski Peak and Vaujany have got just about everything right, chalet staff and ski instructor were second to nobody”.
You’ll be surprised by the range of lesson options available. Vaujany is blessed with its very own branch of the ESF – l’Ecole du Ski Français (French Ski School) teaching all levels and ages out of Vaujany for more than 20 years. Prefer independent instructors? Whether ski or snowboard instructors, we can recommend a good selection to choose from. Both the great VO Coaching with Barbara and Monica and the excellent independent ski instructor Christelle Morgillo have long successful relationships with regular Ski Peak Vaujany guests. All instructors can teach in good English and have years of experience working in Vaujany. For the experienced off-piste skier or the aspiring to be experienced off-piste skier we can also arrange unbelievable days out with some of the great mountain guides we know and work with – Denys Allioud, Anthony Franklin and Stephane Garezynski.
Vaujany is perched so nicely in the corner of such a large resort (The Grande Rousse Domain – insert piste map link) we not only have a massive area for the more experienced skier to explore, both for lessons and off-piste days out with guides, but we have what we call ‘our part of the mountain’ – the fantastic Montfrais domain – a blue and red piste paradise, perfect for learning, perfect landscape, perfectly uncrowded. It is here that the Vaujany ESF bases itself. This is the home of the childrens’ ski school with its jardin de neige, nursery slopes, restaurant for the kids’ lunch and easy access via the Montfrais bubble – ten minutes out of the main lift station in the village. Beginners and children will learn to ski on often virtually empty pistes, close to plenty of hot-chocolate stops and with very easy access to meet parents or friends when the lessons are over.
Since 1989 ESF Vaujany’s small school of about 20 instructors has established a firm reputation for quality teaching and satisfied clients. Apart from an excellent kids’ school, on offer are individual or group lessons on skis or board from beginner to advanced. All instructors speak English.
Please book directly with the ESF - click the logo to do so.
| Vaujany ESF - Ski School Prices | |
|---|---|
| 5 days. Ski school a.m., lunch (plus nursery pm which is charged separately) | €200.00 plus (€95.00) |
| 5 days. Ski school a.m., lunch and ski school p.m. | €295.00 |
| 5 days. (4 hours a day) | €210.00 |
| 5 mornings or afternoons. (2 hours a day) | €115.00 |
For children’s lessons the website then adds an additional €6.50 described as a “deposit for the bib”.
Please note: Afternoon adult classes are sometimes not available
| Vaujany ESF - Private Tuition Prices | 1 hour | 2 hour |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 2 Persons, between 12.00 and 2.00 p.m. | €40.00 | €72.00 |
| 3 - 4 Persons, between 12.00 and 2.00 p.m. | €50.00 | €85.00 |
| Half day, morning 09.00 - 11.30 up to 4 people | 2.5 hours | €145.00 |
| Half day, morning 09.00 - 12.00 up to 4 people | 3 hours | €160.00 |
| Half day, afternoon 14.15 – 16.30 up to 4 people | 2.25 hours | €135.00 |
| Full day 09.00 – 16.30 up to 4 people | €300.00 |
For years now we have been recommending this charming and very friendly fully qualified ski instructor to our regular guests. She enjoys giving individual attention and aims to make skiing fun! Lessons for all levels, children, adults, families from 1 to 6 people - half-day, full-day or week available.
| Independent Private Instruction | Half day | Full day |
|---|---|---|
| Christelle | €160.00 | €300.00 |
Please book private lessons direct Tel 0033 (0) 683 140 574
Barbara and Monica are becoming ever more popular and these two ladies have both been skiing since they were 2½! Monica has the French National Qualification of Ski and Snowboard Instructor and has taught for 16 years, Barbara holds a physical trainer university masters and the French National Ski and Snowboard Instructors’ qualification – look out for the pink jackets!
| Independent Private Instruction | Half day | Full day |
|---|---|---|
| Monica Bernardi: Vaujany and Alpe d’Huez. | €160.00 | €315.00 |
| Barbara Maublanc: Vaujany and Alpe d’Huez. | €160.00 | €315.00 |
Please book private lessons direct.
We can also recommend the following mountain guides for off-piste adventures. Usually for groups of 4 to 6.
| Mountain Guides, 4 to 6 persons | Half day | Full day |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Franklin | €365 - €475 | |
| Denys Ailloud | €200 - €230 | €320 - €350 |
| Stephane Garezynski | €200 - €230 | €320 - €350 |
Please book direct.
As a great day out for the non-skier we can recommend Vaujany’s very own expert snow shoe guide. Beautiful mountain scenery awaits at a pace more likely to conjure up sightings of chamois and chevreuils. Night walks also possible.
Tel: +33 (0)4.76.79.88.71 or
+33 (0)6.85.73.53.41
Email: nathalain51@free.fr

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