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Ski School - ESF Plagne Centre - ski and board school

Place de la Cheminée, Tarentaise, Plagne, 73210

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Access to ESF ski and board school – Plagne Centre

  • The walking time the ESF ski and board school is approximately 10 minutes.
  • The most accessible route, via a private road and Rue du Télémétro, has steep slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • This access route involves crossing a road.
  • There are multiple access points into the centre.
  • Some access points have access ramps and automatic doors.
  • Other access points have access ramps, stepped entrances and manual doors.
  • Visitors arriving from the lower level access route will need to use a lift to reach the ESF ski and board school.
  • Visitors who arrive to the complex via an alternative (upper) route, can access ESF ski and board school from an entrance avoiding the lift.

Lift - ESF ski and board school – Plagne Centre

  • The distance from ESF ski and board school is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has steep slopes.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground and upper floor of the centre can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Visitors arriving via the lower level access route will need to use this lift to reach the ESF ski and board school.
    • Visitors who arrive to the complex via one of the raised alternative routes, can access ESF ski and board school from an entrance avoiding the lift.

Sales and information – ESF ski and board school – Plagne Centre

  • Access to the Shop View
    • There is step-free level access into the shop.
    • There are double automatic doors.
    • The doors open by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Seating available for customers includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • ESF La Plagne offers private Handiski lessons, either seated or standing, led by specialised instructors. Find out more about ESF La Plagne Handiski lessons (opens a new window).
    • ESF Private ski lessons can be arranged, instructors meet guests directly at their hotel, or one of the designated ESF meeting places.
    • To rent adaptive equipment guests can get in touch with Crystal Assisted Travel, by calling UK+44 (0)800 917 6179
    • Or Send us an email.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located directly ahead after entering.
    • Signage is provided for the counter.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • The height of the counter is 115cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Guests who have not pre-arranged Ski Passes can do this next door to the ESF ski and board school, at the Forfait Ski Pass Office.

ESF ski and board school meeting point – Club Piou Piou and snowboarding

  • There are different meeting points depending on the chosen Ski School activity.
  • This meeting point is for Club Piou Piou (children from 3 to 5 years old) and Snowboarding guests.
  • There is stepped and sloped access to this meeting point.
  • Some of the slopes on the access route may be steep.
  • There are uneven surfaces on the access route.
  • The meeting point is clearly signed and has the character Piou Piou, a large yellow chick, at the entrance.
  • Please note that meeting points can change – always check info in your ‘Ready for the Mountain’ pack or ask your Crystal Rep.

ESF ski and board school meeting point – skiing

  • There are different meeting points depending on the chosen Ski School activity.
  • This meeting point is for ski lessons.
  • The meeting point is near to La Lovatière chairlift and is clearly signed with ESF feather flags.
  • There is stepped and sloped access to this meeting point.
  • Some of the slopes on the access route may be steep.
  • There are uneven surfaces on the access route.
  • There are large hanging signs to show where each group should meet.
  • Please note that meeting points can change – always check info in your ‘Ready for the Mountain’ pack or ask your Crystal Rep.