Valmeinier, French Alps with your class
The week is built around daily ski lessons: children are grouped by ability and taught by qualified instructors across morning and afternoon sessions, with most starting as complete beginners and ending the week linking turns and riding the lifts with real pride. The progression at this age is remarkable to watch — and enormously confidence-building. Being in France adds a gentle layer of language and culture, and evenings bring the other half of the magic: games, activities, and the easy camaraderie of a group living and learning together in the mountains.
On the Move holds ABELIO safety certification and operates to L'Office quality assurance standards — every trip is managed by a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.
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
Curriculum links
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.