First time at Club Piou Piou: what your child will experience
Published on 08/12/2025 - Written by Amélie
Nestling in the heights of the Tarentaise Valley, Courchevel is particularly well suited to welcoming families.
The resort, which has held the Famille Plus label since spring 2010, offers entertainment for all ages and makes everyday life easier for parents and children alike, with facilities designed to keep them comfortable throughout their stay.
Are you planning to visit Courchevel 1850 with your young children? Sign them up for Club Piou Piou and introduce them to the joys of skiing and snowboarding!
Club Piou-Piou, a fun place to discover skiing
An exciting and fun sport, skiing can impress beginners, especially the very young. Ski lessons are therefore highly recommended to build confidence and acquire a solid base from which to progress.
That's why the ESF has created Club Piou Piou, aimed at children aged 3 to 5. Using an educational approach based on games, this concept offers a safe space in which your child can become familiar with the snow and the sensations of sliding.
Supervised by state-qualified instructors, apprentice skiers are rewarded with a medal according to their level and the goals they have achieved. The Piou-Piou, Blanchot, Sifflotte, Garoloup and Ourson tests are organised at the end of the holiday.
Supervised by state-qualified instructors, apprentice skiers are rewarded with a medal according to their level and the goals they have achieved. The Piou-Piou, Blanchot, Sifflotte, Garoloup and Ourson tests are organised at the end of the holiday.
Discovering skiing in good spiritsSki lessons that respect your child's pace
Club Piou-Piou in Courchevel 1850 welcomes children in the morning, afternoon or all day for a session of five, six or seven lessons. It's up to you, the parents, to choose the solution best suited to the pace of your budding rider.
Does he get up early and concentrate better in the morning? Enrol them in the Club in the morning and let them rest in the afternoon, and vice versa if they're more inclined to learn in the afternoon. This flexibility is ideal for 3-year-olds who still need a nap.
For older children, the all-day formula also includes rest periods, especially if you opt for the meal option. Your child won't have to spend the whole day on the slopes to get the most out of their learning; they'll be able to play with their friends and take it easy!
For older children, the all-day formula also includes rest periods, especially if you opt for the meal option. Your child won't have to spend the whole day on the slopes to get the most out of their learning; they'll be able to play with their friends and take it easy!
Skiing for all the family in Courchevel!
Thanks to the Children's Village, which includes the Piou-Piou Club and the nursery for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years, Courchevel 1850 makes it easy to enjoy your skiing holidays with your young children. Its opening times mean you too can make the most of the 3 Vallées ski area by taking ski or snowboard lessons with the ESF.
To guarantee the availability of these group or private lessons, we recommend that you book them now via our website. You'll be able to take advantage of all the benefits of the resort as soon as you arrive, and create some unforgettable memories during your week in the mountains with your children.
To guarantee the availability of these group or private lessons, we recommend that you book them now via our website. You'll be able to take advantage of all the benefits of the resort as soon as you arrive, and create some unforgettable memories during your week in the mountains with your children.
Little ones learn to slide while having fun!