La Tania Ski School

Kids:

• Whippersnappers under 5 years old, qualify for a free lift pass!
• Whippersnappers over 5 don’t need a lift pass for at least first 2 days. Then they will need a Courchevel Mini-pass (Easy-ride Pass).
• Wallabies don’t need a lift pass for at least day 1, and then will need a Courchevel Mini-pass (Easy-ride Pass).
• Arrows will need a Courchevel Valley Pass.
• Bombers will need a Courchevel Valley Pass and potentially a 3 Valleys Pass.
• Free-riders and Pro-riders will need a 3 Valleys Pass.

Adults:

• Adults in Levels 1-2 don’t need a lift pass for at least day 1, then will need a Courchevel Mini-pass (Easy-ride Pass).
• Adults in our Levels 3-4 will need a Courchevel Valley Pass.
• Adults in our Off-Piste Courses will need a 3 Valleys Pass.

Here’s 8 reasons why La Tania is a fantastic resort for families.

If you’re looking for a childcare service in La Tania we recommend two companies:

MeriNannies is a professional nanny service operating in the Alps since 2003. Striving to provide the best childcare to ensure the whole family have a fantastic holiday. From a full week nanny service to just a few hours babysitting, you can trust Merinannies will go an extra mile to help. Book Your Nanny – MeriNannies

T4 Nannies
T4 offer a private nanny service in Val d’Isère, Tignes, Méribel, Courchevel, La Tania, La Plagne and La Rosiere. They handpick nannies who share the belief that undivided attention, fun and getting involved are the key ingredients to a happy family holiday.

The town of La Tania sits at 1450m altitude.

La Tania is a great option for those who want to ski in the Three Valleys, but don’t want to fork out on Courchevel prices. La Tania isn’t as expensive as Courchevel 1650 or 1850. There are plenty of budget accommodation options with self-catering apartments and all-inclusive hotels to make your stay in La Tania a more affordable option, with the same access to the Three Valleys.

Fly + Airport Transfers

If you’re arriving by air then you’ll probably fly into either Grenoble, Lyon or Geneva. The following transfer companies offer airport transfers, either private or sometimes shared:

3 Valley Transfers

Snowbound Transfers to La Tania

Sky2ski

Snowlinx

Snow White Transfers

There are buses from the airport but you will need to change at Moutiers and they’re not cheap so if they is a few of you it often cheaper to share a transfer.

The train is the cheapest option but again this will involve several changes and the trains are somewhat infrequent.

Drive

It’s about a 9hr drive once in France to reach La Tania. The benefits of driving are no luggage restrictions and the option of an extra day skiing during a week’s holiday but the tolls can be quite pricey on the motorways so something to consider.

Train

The Eurostar offers overnight trains direct from London St Pancras to Moutiers (about 25mins from Courchevel, at the foot of the mountain). If you don’t mind overnight travel, and can sleep on trains (or are willing to forego sleep) then this can be one of the cheapest and most convenient ways to reach the Alps. Plus, no extra charge for ski carriage. You just need to be able to carry all you can bring…..

The closest airport to La Tania is technically Courchevel airport, but it’s only suitable for small private jets. Most international flights land in Geneva, Chambery or Lyon airports. Just a short 2.5 hour airport transfer away from La Tania.

These can be accessed on the Courchevel website.

La Tania is an excellent resort for beginners. The resort has a small close-knit village feel, and it’s pedestrianised so you can wander along the main street from your accommodation and you have everything you need within walking distance.

For beginners, they have built two new magic carpets on the snow front, which are perfect for learning how to ski. There is also another magic carpet further up the mountain, just a short bubble ride away. Once you’re more confident stopping and turning, there is a fantastic green run that meanders back down the mountain to the village. This is a long run that’s great to practice your control and speed before exploring the whole mountain.

Once you’re confident to explore further, you have easy access to Courchevel and Meribel, from the top of the Col de Loze (highest point above La Tania.) The Three Valleys is the largest ski area in the world, so you could ski all the way to Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Saint Martin de Belleville if you wanted to!

If you need ski and snowboard lessons whilst in La Tania, our elite team of ski and snowboard instructors can enable you to progress and gain confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Take a look at our prices and availability online.

You can find out when La Tania and the whole mountain will open, by clicking here.

La Tania is a purpose-built family resort within the Courchevel valley and as such there are plenty of non-skiing activities for non-skiers within your party or for those looking for a rest day during your holiday.

• Sledging – The kids will stay entertained for hours when the piste turns into the perfect sledging spot after the lifts close.
• Ice skating & bowling – In Le Forum in Courchevel 1850.
• Aquamotion – The all-singing, all-dancing aquatic centre and boasts a number of swimming pools, diving boards, slides, a spa, and more.
• Parapenting, hot air balloon rides
• Guided snowshoe walks – Get off-the-beaten-track and discover the “real mountains” with Mark Tennent from Simply Savoie.

There is a regular but service linking up Courchevel 1850, 1650, 1550 and Le Praz. La Tania is linked to this bus service with buses once an hour during the day and less frequently in the evenings.

If you’re looking for more information about resort including what’s on during your stay, then try one of the following websites:

LaTania.co.uk
Useful website written by La Tania locals with regular news stories and snow reports.

3V Guide
Great site written by Three Valleys locals with insider tips and hints on where to ski, eat and drink, and lots more.

La Tania Tourist Office
The official site for La Tania.

See Courchevel
A helpful site with regular event listings of what’s going on in resort, snow reports and more.