Where to Ski And Snowboard - Pre-Christmas courses with VIP

Pre-Christmas courses with VIP

18th November 2010, by Chris Gill

VIP Ski, in conjunction with Oxygène ski school is offering December skiers the chance to warm-up their snow legs on one of two courses.

The courses will run in La Plagne and Val d’Isére, with a choice of two dates and a four-day or week-long break. Each one includes personal tuition, avalanche awareness and a social evening with video analysis of your ski prowess.

All levels of skier can attend, and lessons are adapted to the individual’s skills and technique requirements. And class sizes will be kept to a maximum of seven pupils. Off-piste equipment is also include where necessary.

Four day courses run Wednesday to Sunday, with lessons starting on the Thursday. These are held in Val d’Isére on 5 December, or La Plagne on 12 December. The price is £499pp, including accommodation at either the Bellevarde Lodge (VDI) or Lucerne Suite (LaP).

Alternatively choose the week, with five half-days – running Monday to Sunday. The dates and accommodation are the same for each resort, with prices from £579pp (£699 for La Plagne).

Prices do not include flights or transfers.

VIP operate a number of luxury chalets in France, and three in Zermatt Switzerland.

Links: www.vip-chalets.com