Brides les Bains Equipment Hire

Ski Area and Lift Passes

Still the biggest inter-linked ski area in the world with over 600kms of piste serviced by over 200 ski lifts; the 3 Valleys is consistently improving in comfort and speed to ensure an unbeatable alpine experience. A great snow record is complimented by a multitude of snow canons and grooming facilities ensuring the best possible conditions and whatever your ability there is something for everyone.

Beginners ****

We recommend:

Meribel Valley Pass provides access to the nursery slopes located at the Altiport as well as providing some excellent blue runs higher up as you progress to the next stage. A Meribel lift pass is necessary for beginners ski school.

Intermediates *****

We recommend:

Meribel Valley Pass: For a short stay one valley is adequate as it also includes the expansive Mottaret area and is great value for money.

3 Valley Pass: For a more experienced intermediate a full area pass offers more scope and freedom to dip into the other valleys and explore further afield .

Advanced *****

We recommend:

3 Valley Pass: An accomplished skier can visit all 3 Valleys in just a weekend, and for longer stays the sheer expanse of the area will provide enough of a challenge. This also opens up access to the off-piste terrain – only reconmmended with an experienced guide.


Brides les Bains resort information

LIFT PASS PRICES

Days    
3 4 5 6 7
 8
Winter 10/11 Prices - Meribel Valley
Adult  
£99 £125 £149 £165  £189 £209
Child* £69 £89 £105 £115  £129 £149
65+* £87 £107 £129 £139 £159
£179
Family* n/a n/a n/a £525 £595
£669
Winter 10/11 Prices - 3 Valleys
Adult £119 £159 £189 £199 £229
£259
Child* £89 £119 £145 £149  £175 £195
65+* £105 £135 £159 £169 £195
 £225
Family* n/a n/a n/a £639 £739
£845
* Photo ID required for all concessionary passes

Equipment Hire Partner – Freeride

Our ski hire partner in the 3 valleys is FREERIDE; a specialist ski shop in Meribel and Courchevel. They set up a purpose built shop in the reception of our Club Hotel, hotel Verseau in Brides les Bains, manned by English speaking ski techs passionate about the mountains. Our clients benefit not only from the convenience of an in-house service but also from Freeride’s quality equipment and professional service. As well as ski and snowboard rental, they offer a full range of services including; ski test centre, servicing, professional boot fitting and a full range of clothing and essential accessories in their main shop located at the top of the Olympe Gondola in Meribel.

Equipment

The equipment is guaranteed to be no more than one year old, which means you can stay ahead by skiing or boarding on some of the latest equipment available from top brands like Head, K2, Salomon and Volkl.

 

 NOTE - the prices below are winter 2009/10 prices - awaiting new prices for 2010/11

Winter 09/10
3 4 5 6 7
Skis
Beginner Skis or Blades £33 £44 £55 £65 £74
Intermediate Skis £39 £50 £63 £75 £87
Top Skis £45 £59 £73 £86 £99
Beginner Ski Boots £15 £20 £25 £30 £35
Intermediate Ski Boots £19 £24 £29 £35 £40
Snowboards
Standard Snowboard £39 £50 £63 £75 £87
Superior Snowboard £45 £59 £72 £86 £99
Snowboard Boots £19 £24 £29 £35 £40
Kids - Under 12
Ski Pack (age 3 - 8 yrs) £26 £34 £43 £50 £58
Ski or Board Pack (age 9 - 12 yrs)  £34 £45 £56 £66 £76

Ski Lesson Partner  

This year we are continuing to offer lessons with the ESF but in order to offer more choice w

e are also working with Parallel lines who are a Britsh ski/snowboard school where you are

guaranteed to get a British instructor so you can concentrate only on your skiing or boarding.

 

 NOTE - the prices below are winter 2009/10 prices - awaiting new prices for 2010/11

 Available for week stays
5 Day Ski School

Group lessons are available for every level and combine professional tuition with a

sociable atmosphere. 

Lessons at peak times should be requested at the time of booking and as far

in advance as possible.

ESF 
5 mornings (09:15 - 11:45): £140

starts Monday, adult prices

Parallel Lines - English ski school
Beginners - 6 mornings (11:30-13:30) : £175
starts Sunday, adult prices
All Other levels - 5 mornings (11:30-13:30) : £145
starts Monday, adult prices
Available for weekend and week stays
Private Lessons

Private lessons offer tailored tuition for individuals and small groups.  

Available on request at 09:15, 11:30 or 14:00 with an English instructor 
2 Hr Private Lesson (up to 2 people): £114
2.5 Hr Private Lesson (up to 2 people): £149
3 Hr Private Lesson (up to 3 people): £168
add £14-18 for each additional person
Brides les Bains resort information
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