All you need to know
about skiing at Club Med
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Afternoons at Club Med
After a hard day skiing, nothing better than relaxing!
Other winter sports at Club Med
Snowshoeing, Nordic walking, hiking... Club Med in the mountains is more than just skiing!
8:30AM – START OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT
You’ll wake up peacefully and enjoy a gourmet breakfast to fill your tank, then head to the ski room to pick up your ski equipment.
9:30AM – CONQUERING THE SLOPES
If you want to participate in the ski or snowboard classes included in your package, you will join your group and instructor in front of the Resort: almost all of our Resorts are located at the foot of the slopes!
Get your ski morning started! Your French Ski School* instructor will tailor your lessons to the group’s skill level, your needs, and the day’s weather conditions so that you can fully enjoy the mountain in total safety.
*In Italy and Switzerland, Italian and Swiss ski schools, respectively
12 NOON – A FRIENDLY LUNCH
After a morning on the slopes, the GOs are waiting at the foot of the mountain to share a friendly drink before you lunch with your travelling companions or friends from the slopes. A variety of hot meals, salads and regional dishes are all on the menu to fill your belly.
In certain Resorts*, you will dine directly on the slopes with a partner mountain restaurant. Did you know? You can also lunch in another Club Med Resort of the same level when it is located in the same ski area.
*Offered at Saint-Moritz Roi Soleil, Pragelato Sestriere, Cervinia
1:30PM – FULL STEAM AHEAD!
Either on your own or with your group, wead out for an afternoon of skiing. Along with your instructor, you’ll explore the mountain, learn new techniques, and share fun moments with new and old friends. It all comes together for an experience that delivers the best that the slopes have to offer, perfectly adapted to your skill level. Reach new heights!
4PM – GOURMET BREAK
Head back to the Resort where young and old alike will meet up after the last run for a gourmet snack. Savory bites, crepes, waffles, fruit and other delights are waiting for you, along with a range of hot drinks. This is the perfect moment to share your stories of the day’s adventures!
5PM – TAKE SOME TIME FOR YOURSELF
After all that hard work, enjoy some comfort! Take a few laps in the pool, enjoy a massage at the spa*, or join a fitness class. The Resort is bursting with activities to recharge your batteries. But the best way to relax might be share a moment with your family or better half and simply chill out.
*additional cost
7PM – EVENING DELIGHTS
Before dinner, a cozy cocktail is waiting for you at the Resort’s bar. You’ll sample the cocktails of the day and other refreshments while enjoying live music or activities organized by the G.O.s® Then sit down to dinner and sample dishes prepared by our skilled chefs. French cuisine, flavors from around the world and Savoyard specialties will surprise your taste buds every day.
9:30 – TO THE STAGE!
Dance, comedy, theater, magic, songs… our G.O.s® proudly invite you to enjoy live performances multiple times a week. And at the end of your stay, it’s the children’s turn to take their star turn. Come out and cheer for them!
10PM – BRING IT TO THE DANCEFLOOR
After the show, conquer the dancefloor yourself! If choose, our G.O.s® and loyal G.M.s® will teach you our Crazy Signs, the famous Club Med choreography that is easy to learn. Depending on the night, you can enjoy a range of activities such as games, blind tests, or simply a fun time on the dancefloor with a cocktail from the bar in hand. The day ends on a high note!
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Notre sélection de Resorts, idéals pour un premier séjour Club Med au ski
Grand Massif Samoëns Morillon
France
Les Arcs Panorama
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Alpe d'Huez
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Val Thorens Sensations
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Pragelato Sestriere
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Peisey-Vallandry
France
Unforgettable winter escapes
What you need to know before your stay
Serenity Protection Plan
Club Med offers you the opportunity to sign up for THE Serenity Protection Plan which offers coverage in case of trip cancellation / interruption, emergency accident and sickness, accident death & dismemberment, baggage/ personal effects loss or delay. Serenity Protection Plan covers all of these unexpected incidents for your winter sports vacations.
The Club Med spirit also means protecting you in every circumstance! To sign up, contact your representative or stop by an agency.
Signing up for the Kids Club
Your children ages 4 to 17 are automatically signed up for the Mini Club® and Club Med Passworld® as a part of Club Med’s all-inclusive packages. Baby Club Med® for ages 4 to 23 months and Petit Club Med® for ages two to four years old, require an extra supplement and are offered as an option.
It is strongly recommended to sign up when you make your reservation. To sign up, sign in to your client account, head to an agency or contact your representative.
Once you arrive at the Resort, you must present:
✔️ Child’s health records (with necessary vaccination papers)
✔️ A medical certificate certifying fitness for community living (certified just before arriving at the Resort, required for children up to five years old)
"My Club Med" App
Download the My Club Med app to have a first taste of the experience that’s waiting for you, plan your activities on the ground and get tips to prepare for your stay.
Download through APP STORE and GOOGLE PLAY
Access to the Easy Arrival online service
Ski equipment rental, ski class sign-ups, necessary childcare information, check-in and check-out information... our Easy Arrival online service allows you to prepare your trip so that every thing is ready to go when you arrive! It’s the guaranteed stress-free way to save time.
This service is offered:
- 40 days before arrival for Silver, Gold and Platinum Great Members
- 30 days before arrival for Turquoise Great Members
Transportation information
If you reserved a trip that includes transportation, you will receive all of the documents necessary for your trip and transfers. If you reserved a trip without transportation, we can organize your transfer to the Resort. Parking spots* are also available in the majority of our resorts.
*additional cost
Your arrival*
At Club Med, the usual arrival day is Sunday. Perfect to avoid traffic! But you are free to arrive on other days.
When you arrive at the Resort, starting at 3pm, our G.O.s® will welcome you with a smile.
If you arrive earlier, lunch can be arranged**. Your ski passes take effect the day after you arrive.
*For trips of four or more days
** Extra Charge
Check-in
You will find everything you need for your stay at the Resort’s reception area: your ski passes and your Club Med Pass card (or Club Med digital bracelet*) that will be your room key, equipment locker key and payment method for à la carte services.
*Depending on the Resort
Sign ups
Ski lessons, kids clubs... you can sign up for it all in the Resort and even before if you are registered for the Easy Arrival* online service. This is the Club Med difference that makes it easy to fully enjoy your holidays from the moment they begin!
A la carte services
Once you arrive, you can open an account at reception with an international bank card as soon as you arrive.
The Club Med Pass card (or your digital Club Med bracelet) will allow you to freely pay for à la carte services (Spa treatments, purchases at the boutique...). Your total purchases will automatically be added to your account and you can settle the bill at the end of your trip.
With the Easy Arrival** online service, you can register your bank details before your trip to save time when you arrive.
*Depending on Resort
Your gear
At the Club Med Ski Pro Shop®, you can rent your ski gear in a fully functioning store located in the heart of the Resort and enjoy the expert advice of our G.O.s®
We offer the latest equipment from the best brands on the market adapted to your skill level.
If you have used the Easy Arrival online service, your equipment will be waiting for you in your ski locker!
Where to get information?
- At your Resort’s reception, open 24/7 and with the Guest Relations team, available at all times in the day in most of our Resorts
- On the digital information screens or bulletin boards in the Resort
- On the My Club Med App: your mobile app to download and find information in real time.
Food & drink
The buffet service at your Resort’s restaurant brings together a variety of original and revisited classic dishes to please every palette.
The Resort’s bar offers refreshments at key moments in the day as well as salty and sweet snacks.
In certain Resorts*, enjoy a late breakfast, a snack or a late night menu in our Gourmet Lounge. Cozy atmosphere guaranteed!
*Available at Valmorel, Arcs Panorama, Grand Massif Samoëns Morillon, Val Thorens
Club Med festive spirit
The Club Med spirit also means unmissable festive moments all throughout your stay:
- Return from the slopes for a friendly happy hour at the end of the morning and at afternoon snacktime
- “Crazy Signs” – Club Med’s signature and easy to learn dances
- Pre-dinner cocktail, often accompanied by a musical group or activity
- Club Med Shows, which also star your kids and teenagers at the end of the week. And don’t forget the nights on the dance floor!
Leaving the Resort
The day of departure:
- Your room must be vacated by 10am
- A luggage storage space* is available for your use
- Lunch is included
- Your ski pass is no longer active
*available in the majority of our Resorts
A few essential vocabulary words for your holidays at Club Med
G.M.®, G.O.®, Village Chief, Crazy Signs... these are all words that you’ll hear often at Club Med. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a small glossary so you’ve got the meanings down pat before you arrive.
Here are our packing tips
WHAT YOU’LL FIND ONSITE:
✔️ Bath towels
✔️ Shower gel and shampoo
✔️ Towels for the pool, if there is one
WHAT YOU WILL HAVE TO BRING:
✔️ Your identity papers. They will be requested when you arrive and sometimes on the slopes, especially on cross-border ski areas.
✔️ A ski outfit (warm waterproof jacket and pants, or a jumpsuit)
✔️ Thermal tee shirts
✔️ A sweater or fleece
✔️ A hat or headband
✔️ A neckband or scarf
✔️ A pair of gloves or mittens
✔️ High socks or ski tights
✔️ Ski tights
✔️ Ski mask
✔️ Category 3 or 4 sunglasses
✔️ Full spectrum sunblock made for winter sports
Here are a few tips to help you pack for kids
WHAT YOU’LL FIND ONSITE:
✔️ Bath towels
✔️ Shower gel and shampoo
✔️ Towels for the pool, if there is one
✔️ Helmets are included for guests up to 12 years old when you rent ski equipment from Club Med
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:
✔️ Child’s identity papers
✔️ Child’s health records (with necessary vaccination papers)
✔️ A medical certificate certifying fitness for community living (certified just before arriving at the Resort, required for children up to five years old)
✔️ Good quality, warm and waterproof clothes for skiing: a ski outfit (warm and waterproof jacket and pants, or a jumpsuit), thermal tee shirts, a sweater or fleece, a hat or headband, a neckband or scarf, a pair of gloves or mittens, long socks or ski tights, a ski mask and category 3 or 4 sunglasses
✔️ Full spectrum sunscreen for winter sports
✔️ A change of clothes that the children are comfortable in
✔️ A small bag to store items throughout the day
Are you traveling with a baby?
WHAT YOU’LL FIND ONSITE:
§ In Resorts with a Baby Club Med®, a Baby Welcome® kit will be waiting for you in your room:
✔️ Crib
✔️ Baby bathtub
✔️ Disposable swim diapers (required for children three months or younger) if you’re staying in a Resort with a swimming pool
✔️ Bottle warmer
✔️ Stroller
Baby Welcome® is included in your all-inclusive package. To arrange yours, simply ask when you make your reservation.
§ Changing rooms are available in the Resorts’ common spaces 24/7
§ For meals, you have three options:
- The Baby Corner: this dedicated space in our restaurants offers a diverse buffet and a choice of baby-sized savory and sweet bowls. It is stocked with a mixer, a bottle warmer and a microwave oven.
- The Baby Restaurant: a restaurant especially conceived for children, where kids can enjoy delicious and healthy meals made just for them, either accompanied by you or the Baby Club Med G.O.s®
- Les Biberonneries: Here you will find all you need to prepare your baby’s meals, 24/7 (sterilizer, bottle warmer, microwave oven, mineral water, small dishes...)
WHAT YOU WILL HAVE TO BRING:
✔️ Bibs
✔️ Breastmilk/formula
✔️ Diapers
✔️ Baby wipes
✔️ Their favorite stuffed animal
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