For 3 to 5 Years old
Club Piou-Piou
For their first taste of snow and skiing, your little ones will have fun in the kindergarten, a safe play area specially designed to help them learn to slide.
Opening of online sales on September 2, 2024.
When are you coming?
14
Dec 2024
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28
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Jan 2025
11
18
25
01
Feb
08
15
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Mar
08
15
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Club Piou-piou lessons normally take place in the kindergarten at the foot of the gondola lift, opposite the esf reception office. In this case, children do not need a ski pass.
However, due to a lack of snow, particularly at the end of the season, these lessons often take place in the "Ourson Kindergarten" at the top of the gondola lift. In this case, all children must have a ski pass, which is free for children under 5.

Club Piou Piou
For their first skiing experiences, little ones enjoy a fun and safe environment specially designed for their learning with the Club Piou Piou!

Equipped with a magic carpet (a moving walkway in the kindergarten in front of the esf), accessible restrooms, and a charming chalet for warming up and having snacks during breaks, every detail is designed to ensure the comfort and safety of your young skiers.

Our attentive and caring instructors guide each child through activities tailored to their age, teaching them the basics of skiing while stimulating them.
€205
5 or 6 Club Piou Piou Lessons
Morning
From the age of 3 / children who have never skied or have not achieved the Sifflote level yet.
Sunday to Friday or
Monday to Friday
From 9am to 11.15am
(except Sunday from 9.30am to 11.15am)
Lower Kindergarten
Important
Medal included
Free ski pass for under-5s when lessons take place at the top of the gondola lift
Get insured
- Ski equipment required
- No poles required
Helmets are strongly recommended
Advice and preparation
Childcare and lunch available
€205
5 or 6 Club Piou Piou Lessons
Morning
From the age of 3 / children who have never skied or have not achieved the Sifflote level yet.
Sunday to Friday or
Monday to Friday
From 9.30am to 11.45am
(except Sunday from 10am to 11:45)
Lower Kindergarten
Important
Medal included
Free ski pass for under-5s when lessons take place at the top of the gondola lift
Get insured
- Ski equipment required
- No poles required
Helmets are strongly recommended
Advice and preparation
Childcare and lunch available
€205
5 or 6 Club Piou Piou Lessons
Morning
From the age of 3 / children who have never skied or have not achieved the Sifflote level yet.
Sunday to Friday or
Monday to Friday
From 9am to 11.15am
Lower Kindergarten
Important
Medal included
Free ski pass for under-5s when lessons take place at the top of the gondola lift
Get insured
- Ski equipment required
- No poles required
Helmets are strongly recommended
Advice and preparation
Childcare and lunch available
€205
5 or 6 Club Piou Piou Lessons
Morning
From the age of 3 / children who have never skied or have not achieved the Sifflote level yet.
Sunday to Friday or
Monday to Friday
From 9am to 11.30am
(except Sunday from 9.30am to 11.30am)
Top Kindergarten
Important
Medal included
Free ski pass for under-5s required
Get insured
- Ski equipment required
- No poles required
Helmets are strongly recommended
Advice and preparation
Childcare and lunch available
€180
5 or 6 Club Piou Piou Lessons
Midday
From the age of 3 / children who have never skied or have not achieved the Sifflote level yet.
Sunday to Friday or
Monday to Friday
From 11.30am to 1.30pm
Lower Kindergarten
Important
Medal included
Free ski pass for under-5s when lessons take place at the top of the gondola lift
Get insured
- Ski equipment required
- No poles required
Helmets are strongly recommended
Advice and preparation
Childcare and lunch available
€205
5 or 6 Club Piou Piou Lessons
Afternoon
From the age of 3 / children who have never skied or have not achieved the Sifflote level yet.
Sunday to Friday or
Monday to Friday
2.45pm to 5.15pm
Lower Kindergarten
Important
Medal included
Free ski pass for under-5s when lessons take place at the top of the gondola lift
Get insured
- Ski equipment required
- No poles required
Helmets are strongly recommended
Advice and preparation
Childcare and lunch available
€180
5 or 6 Club Piou Piou Lessons
Afternoon
From the age of 3 / children who have never skied or have not achieved the Sifflote level yet.
Sunday to Friday or
Monday to Friday
From 3.15pm to 5.15pm
Lower Kindergarten
Important
Medal included
Free ski pass for under-5s when lessons take place at the top of the gondola lift
Get insured
- Ski equipment required
- No poles required
Helmets are strongly recommended
Advice and preparation
Childcare and lunch available
€205
5 or 6 Club Piou Piou Lessons
Afternoon
From the age of 3 / children who have never skied or have not achieved the Sifflote level yet.
Sunday to Friday or
Monday to Friday
2.45pm to 5.15pm
Top Kindergarten
Important
Medal included
Free ski pass for under-5s required
Get insured
- Ski equipment required
- No poles required
Helmets are strongly recommended
Advice and preparation
Childcare and lunch available
PLEASE NOTE: The meeting points for lessons may differ from the return points. Please check the various meeting points carefully to make sure that you are dropping off and picking up your child at the right place.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I dress my child?
Indoors, tights or trousers will do. Outdoors, you'll need: snow gear (ski suit or jacket and trousers), 1 pair of ski mittens with drawstring, 1 hat, 1 pair of sunglasses with drawstring, 1 tube of sun cream and shoes to walk on snow. All clothing must be marked with the child's first name.
What equipment does my child need?
Boots to size with just 1 pair of socks.
Skis: tips at chin level. Trust the professionals for adjustments.
No poles at Club Piou Piou before the 1ère Etoile.
Helmets are essential.
What methods of payment are accepted by the esf Champagny en Vanoise?
Our online booking accepts all credit cards except Diner's Club. For payment by money order, bank transfer, cheque or holiday vouchers, please contact us.
How come I can't access the payment page after booking my lessons?
Your browser's security level might be too high. Use the "Preferences" menu to lower it. It is also possible that your network uses a firewall, which should be deactivated for the duration of the booking.
Your website tells me that the lessons are fully booked. What can I do?
It is likely that our software is blocking sales and that you will not be able to buy your lessons online. To be on the safe side, please contact the esf (contact form or telephone) and we will give you a definitive answer.
The student's age does not correspond to the chosen lesson
We calculate the number of months between the date of birth and the date of the course to check that the lessons correspond to your child's age. The age taken into account is that of the child on the 1st day of the lessons and not on the day of your order: this is why this message may seem inconsistent, but there is no error. Do not hesitate to choose other lessons for your child that corresponds to their age at the start of the ski holidays.
No lessons sold corresponds to the age of the student
Try to enter Saturday as the start date of your stay to check that there are no other possibilities, or contact us.
What do I do if there are no lessons available?
Try to enter Saturday as the start date to check that there are no other possibilities. Contact us if you have any problems with level, age or period.
What insurance should I take out for winter sports?
The esf does not insure its students. We recommend that you take out Carré Neige insurance, which covers you in the event of accident or illness.