School Ski Trips to France
With a reputation for world-beating skiing and the opportunity to immerse your students in French culture and the way of life too, a school ski trip to France is often the highlight of the school trip calendar. A school ski trip to France offers the perfect opportunity for pupils to practise their French language skills, sample the local cuisine and soak up French culture.
Skiing facilities in France
Resorts offer high altitude skiing and fantastic snow conditions throughout the season with many accommodation options offering the added benefit and convenience of doorstep skiing.
Lessons provided by Ecole du Ski Français (ESF) will ensure your students get the most out of the trip, whether an experienced skier or a complete beginner, NST will cater for your needs and help your students reach their full skiing potential.
Accommodation and ski resorts in France
We offer a choice of accommodation from purpose-built youth accommodation to long-established family-run chalets where owners offer a warm welcome. Booking a school ski trip to France will be an unforgettable experience for you and your students. At NST we provide trips to some of the most popular ski resorts in France
View our school ski trip resorts in France
Three Valleys
Three Valleys
The ski resort of Three Valleys is a popular option for school groups, as it offers a great range of ski runs for all abilities.
- Lifts to: 2950m
- Total number of lifts: 41
- Marked pistes: 150km
- Longest run: 3.6km
Les Arcs
Les Arcs
With reliable snow conditions throughout the season, Les Arcs is a perfect destination for a school ski trip, particularly for those will little or no ski experience.
- Lifts to: 3226m
- Total number of lifts: 60 (190 inc La Plagne)
- Marked pistes: 200km (425km inc La Plagne)
- Longest run: 7km
Resort highlight
Resort highlight
The Three Valleys
Offering the three popular resorts of Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens, Three Valleys has slopes for skiers of all abilities making it an excellent choice for school groups.
Speak to one of our French school ski experts
Our team of school ski experts has first-hand experience of all the resorts and accommodation we offer in France. They’ll advise on the best ski resort location based on your group’s individual needs and requirements. If you have a specific learning objective in mind for your ski trip, we can support you by arranging excursions, cultural activities, and opportunities for students to practise their French language skills with native speakers.
Financial protection from the moment you book
- ABTA
- ATOL
- IATA
Managing safety on school trips
For your protection, NST's independently audited Safety Management System covers:
- 24-hour emergency cover
- Audited accommodation & transport
- Excursions & school visit assessment
- Group leader preview visits to assist with risk assessment planning
We're LOtC Council’s Quality Badge assured
The Department for Education advises schools to always look for the LOtC Quality Badge when choosing a school travel provider.
