Depending on the ESi school, children can start skiing from the age of 2 and a half.
Frequently asked questions ESi: ski schools
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In the ski kindergarten or on suitable slopes, instructors use games to introduce the youngest children to skiing. Children thus learn their first technical moves while having fun.
Bring ski clothing, a helmet and skis with suitable ski boots, but no poles. Add goggles or sunglasses, sunscreen and a few tissues. Finally, slip a snack into your child's pocket.
If the ski kindergarten is located in the resort, your child does not need a ski pass to ski there. When they are ready to leave the ski kindergarten, the instructor will let you know the day before. You can then buy a ski pass for the remaining days of lessons.
Reassure your child, then hand them over to the instructor at the meeting point. Instructors are used to welcoming the youngest children, even when separation is difficult. A brief goodbye often helps them join the group. Then move away out of their sight and wait until the end of the lesson to pick them up.
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ESi ski lessons: all the answers to your questions
In the ski kindergarten, each instructor looks after a maximum of 5 to 8 pupils. On the slopes, groups have a maximum of 6 to 10 people per instructor, depending on the lesson.
Lessons take place in all weather, as long as the ski lifts remain open. In cold, snowy or windy weather, bring suitable clothing for yourself and your children.
Yes. Depending on the ESi school, you can take a lesson with an instructor who speaks English, Italian, Spanish, Dutch or another language. Indicate your preference when booking to find out what is available locally.
Yes, you need a ski pass in addition to the ski lesson. You can buy it at the resort’s ticket offices. Some ESi schools offer preferential rates thanks to local agreements: check with your school before your stay.
Before heading out on the slopes, check your insurance coverage: civil liability covers damages you could cause to others, while the coverage for emergency assistance depends on your contract.
Our partner La Compagnie du Sport offers ski and sports insurance for 22 € for 7 days or 42 € for a year. The annual plan is reserved for residents in France. Check the insurance cover and conditions
If your ESi school requires it, go to the office the day before the first lesson. The team can check your registration and give you your child’s bib.
The reception procedures vary depending on the schools. Please check the information sent before your arrival to learn how to proceed.