Valmeinier, French Alps with your class
Lessons are organised strictly by ability with patient, experienced instructors used to working with primary-age children. The resort’s gentle blue runs give pupils plenty of room to build confidence at their own pace before progressing to longer runs as the week unfolds. Evening activities — quiz nights, fondue evenings, short disco — keep energy high while giving children a real taste of alpine life.
On the Move holds ABELIO safety certification and operates to L’Office quality standards. Every ski trip is managed by a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support — so your teachers can focus on the children, not the logistics.
Trip highlights
From first snowplough turns to linking runs in five days — the visible progression is one of the most confidence-building experiences in primary school
Wide, safe, and perfectly calibrated for ages 10–12 — Valmeinier's nursery slopes give children room to try, fall, and try again without feeling out of their depth
Evening games, a farewell party, and the unique camaraderie of a class that has shared falls, laughs, and mountain lunches together
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Practical information
- Ski equipment hire, lift passes, and qualified instruction are all arranged as part of the programme
- Suitable for complete beginners — no prior skiing experience required
- Warm thermal layers, gloves, goggles, and high-factor sun protection are essential; full kit list issued in advance
- Local currency is Euro (€); a small amount of spending money optional for the resort village
A day by day
✏️ This is an example timetable: we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.
Students come home with…
- A brand-new skill many will keep for life
- A real boost in confidence and resilience
- An introduction to the Alps and to French mountain culture
- Strong friendships forged on the slopes
- The particular pride of having mastered something genuinely difficult
In pictures
Ski Trips - your questions
Our ski trips work for pupils from around 10 years upwards. Valmeinier is designed specifically for primary-age beginners (P5–P6); our other resorts suit secondary groups of all levels. Lessons are grouped by ability, so everyone progresses at their own pace.
Yes. Ski hire (skis, boots, poles and helmet) and lift passes are included in your package. Pupils only need warm clothing, we send a full kit list well in advance.
Every group travels with qualified instructors and meets regulation chaperone ratios. On the Move holds ABELIO safety certification and we provide full insurance, 24/7 emergency support and a detailed risk assessment.
Popular winter dates fill up fast, we recommend booking 6 to 9 months ahead. Get in touch early and we'll hold provisional places while you confirm numbers.