Peak Snowsports

Lessons · Kids group

Small groups. Big confidence.

School-holiday ski lessons for kids 4–12. Six max per group (four in Les P'tits). Sustainably-made medals when they pass a PEAK level. GCSE PE assessment lessons on request.

Book your kid's place

Holiday weeks fill fast.

Strict on group sizes — six max in regular kids groups, four in Les P'tits (4–5 yrs). First come, first served. Pick a duration, level and week below.

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Welcome

Made for the school holidays.

Kids learn through activities, exploration and games. Small groups, patient coaches, the same instructors who train the next generation of teachers. Medals when they earn them.

Group size
6 max
Ages
4 – 12
When
School hols

Strict on group sizes, six max in regular kids groups, four in Les P'tits for our 4–5 year olds. It's the only way to give every child the 1-to-1 moments that actually move the needle. First come, first served.

All on the PEAK 7-level system: every child gets graded honestly and earns a medal when they pass a level. Sustainably made, properly earned.

Les P'tits · 4 – 5 yrs

2 hours · max 4

Tiny groups for the youngest.

Kids group · 5 – 7 yrs

3 hours · max 6

Right length for shorter attention spans. 4 hrs in peak weeks.

Kids group · 7 – 12 yrs

4 hours · max 6

Among the longest kids groups in the area.

GCSE Ski · 14 – 16 yrs

Private, filmed

Assessment evidence for GCSE PE, delivered and filmed on-mountain.

Why join

What makes our kids groups different.

  • Tiny groups

    Max 4 in Les P'tits and 6 in everything else. Real attention, no being lost in the crowd.

  • PEAK levels & medals

    Sustainably-made medals when your child passes a PEAK level. Progression they can show off.

  • Built around fun

    Activities, exploration and games. Empathy, teamwork and a little healthy competition.

  • Properly qualified

    Every coach holds the highest qualification in their country and a full French Carte Pro.

  • Ski-school lift lanes

    Skip the queues. More time on snow, less time standing around.

  • Long sessions for older kids

    Four-hour groups for 8+, among the longest around. Real progression, not a token slot.

Four groups

Pick your child's group.

Les P'tits · Ages 4 – 5

2 hours

Max 4 skiers

Tiny groups for the youngest. Two hours is plenty for little legs — proper progression, no crowds.

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Kids group · Ages 5 – 7

3 hours

Max 6 skiers

Three hours of focused, playful coaching, the right length for shorter attention spans. Peak weeks run 4 hours with a structured break.

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Kids group · Ages 7 – 12

4 hours

Max 6 skiers

A full half-day on snow. Time to explore, learn properly and make friends.

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GCSE Ski · Ages 14 – 16

Private, filmed

1:1

A private assessment lesson for GCSE PE candidates. Your instructor delivers and films all five AQA/OCR/Edexcel skill drills and uploads the evidence to Google Drive during the session. Timed-run practical (Part 2) available in Lindarets during race-club peak weeks; other weeks Part 1 only.

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Find their level

Where are they on the mountain?

Read down until something sounds like your child. If they're between two, pick the lower, we move kids up on day one when it's a clear fit.

PDF Peak Progress Book What we assess in kids' groups · medals + progress
  1. 01

    Level 1

    Beginner

    Total beginner, never skied before.

    • Learn how to use the equipment
    • Balance and slide on a nursery slope
    • Make a snowplough shape
    • Use magic carpets
  2. 02

    Level 2

    Improver

    Can snowplough turn and stop on a green run.

    • Get up after falling
    • Snowplough traverse
    • Follow the coach without cutting corners
    • Use chairlifts (accompanied) and bubble lifts
  3. 03

    Level 3

    Basic Intermediate

    Comfortable snowploughing on greens and easy blues. Ready for parallel.

    • Balance on the outside ski
    • Side-slip (may leave the uphill ski behind)
    • Parallel traverse with the lower ski gripping
    • Use chairlifts independently
  4. 04

    Level 4

    Intermediate

    All blue runs and easy reds. Parallel-turning with confidence.

    • Direct side-slip, controlling both skis
    • Ski a corridor, speed and line under control
    • Hold posture on steeper slopes
    • Use all lifts
  5. 05

    Level 5

    Basic Advanced

    Comfortable on most reds. Wants to handle changing snow and steeper slopes.

    • Lift inside ski at the fall line
    • Diagonal side-slip with fore-and-aft control
    • Learning short turns and pole plant
    • Navigates the ski area
  6. 06

    Level 6

    Advanced

    Happy on any colour. Working on grippy short turns and long carved turns.

    • Narrow corridor, speed and line under control
    • Ski-to-snow contact maintained
    • Roll edge-to-edge on a green, two clean tracks
    • Funnel from short to medium to long radius
    • Laps runs independently and leads around the area
  7. 07

    Level 7

    Expert

    All-mountain confidence. Pushing technique on piste, off-piste, moguls, touring.

    • Linked turns in easy moguls
    • Clean carving on reds and blacks
    • Flowing turns in off-piste snow
    • Avalanche scale and equipment
    • Navigates variables; leads in trees or off-piste
    • Deals with emergencies; tries green and blue freestyle features

On the day

What to bring.

Pack the night before. A cold or hungry kid won't remember the skiing.

  • Gloves or mittens, mittens are warmer
  • A waterproof for windy or snowy days
  • A contact card in their pocket, the lift area gets busy
  • A few euros for hot chocolate or juice
  • Layers (one pair of socks only, more = colder feet)
  • Helmet (compulsory), goggles and sunglasses
  • Make sure they know where their lift pass lives
  • Boots comfortable and skis at chin height, no poles for beginners
  • SPF 30+ suncream and lip balm
  • Slow-release energy snacks

FAQs

The questions parents actually ask.

  • What ages do you take?
    If they can walk, they can give it a go, though we wouldn't go below 3 in practice. Check kit sizes go small enough at our rental partners before you commit.
  • How big are the groups?
    Four max in Les P'tits (our 4–5 year olds), six max in everything else. We hold those numbers strictly, it's the whole point.
  • Are helmets compulsory?
    Yes, for every child on a course with us. Bring goggles and sunglasses too.
  • What if my child isn't the right level?
    We usually run several groups alongside so we can shuffle on day one. If that doesn't work, we offer the equivalent time as private lessons.
  • Lift pass?
    Not included, buy at the lift office or through your tour operator. Kids 5 and under ski free.
  • Where do we drop off and pick up?
    Meeting points are in our locations section, and we send full details with your booking. You'll have direct contact with the coordinator or coach. Lost? Ring +44 1483 616 522.
  • Equipment hire?
    We work with a few trusted local partners, see the Partners section, and you'll get a discount when you book through us.
  • Do your coaches speak English?
    Yes, they're either from the UK or fluent.
  • Cancellation?
    Give us a month's notice and you're 100% refunded. Inside a month, we issue lesson credit for you or a gifted family member to use later.
  • What if the weather turns?
    We run lessons in all weather. If the lifts and pistes are officially closed, we send a statement of fact you can take to your insurer.

Still not sure? +44 1483 616 522 or drop us a line.