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In a dynamic and sporty atmosphere

Your child progresses with passion while having fun

Children from the 1st star to the competition level improve their technique with the guidance of our experienced ski instructors from esf Val d'Isère. By joining a group at their level, they have fun while developing their skiing skills!
When are you coming?
22
Nov 2025
29
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Dec
13
20
27
03
Jan 2026
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31
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Feb
14
21
28
07
Mar
14
21
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Apr
11
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May
High season
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Are you staying at Val d'Isère Centre or at La Daille?

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Ski lessons ONLY in the morning with meeting point at the ESF Centre.
Centre
La Daille
Improve your technique with your skiing friends
Our TOP 8 ski lessons or "Classique" ski lessons (ESF la Daille) offer your child an enriching and tailor-made experience.

Our programs graciously combine technique and fun to ensure optimal progress.

Groups, "TOP 8" at ESF Centre and "Classique" at ESF La Daille, ensure smooth progression through Étoiles tests and the attentive supervision of our dedicated ski instructors.
Centre
Improve your technique with your skiing friends
Our ski lessons from 1st star to competition level offer your child an enriching and tailor-made experience.

NEW:
Supervised optional meals with Full-days or afternoons lessons.

Our programs graciously combine technique and fun to ensure optimal progress.

Groups, "TOP 8" at ESF Centre and "Classique" at ESF La Daille, ensure smooth progression through Étoiles tests and the attentive supervision of our dedicated ski instructors.


Also discover our ski lessons with 5 meals & 5 workshops at "LA FOLIE DOUCE" - Val d'Isère.
Centre
"TOP8" SKI Lessons
5 or 6 mornings
5 or 6 lessons > start on Sunday or Monday
Morning: 9.30am to 12.30pm
1st Star to Competition
Need help with levels?
Meeting points
-esf Centre
Further information
Medal included up to the Étoile d'Or
For the Competition level, a Flèche & Chamois tests is included.
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
8 students maximum
From
€340
Book nowContact us
Centre
"TOP8" SKI LESSONS
5, 6 or 7 mornings
5, 6 or 7 lessons > start on Sunday or Monday
Morning: 9.30am to 12.30pm
1st Star to Competition
Need help with levels?
Meeting points
-esf Centre
Further information
Medal included up to the Étoile d'Or
For the Competition level, a Flèche & Chamois test is included.
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
8 students maximum
From
€408
Book nowContact us
Centre
"TOP8" SKI LESSONS
Supervised optional meals
5 or 6 afternoons
5 or 6 lessons > start on Sunday or Monday
Afternoon: 2pm to 5pm
1st Star to Competition
Need help with levels?
Meeting points
-esf Centre
Further information
Medal included up to the Étoile d'Or
Supervised optional meals
For the Competition level, a Flèche & Chamois test is included.
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
8 students maximum
From
€324
Book nowContact us
Centre
"TOP8" SKI LESSONS
5, 6 or 7 afternoons
5, 6 or 7 lessons > start on Sunday or Monday
Afternoon: 2pm to 5pm
1st Star to Competition
Need help with levels?
Meeting points
-esf Centre
Further information
Medal included up to the Étoile d'Or
For the Competition level, a Flèche & Chamois test is included.
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
8 students maximum
From
€388
Book nowContact us
Centre
"TOP8" SKI LESSONS
Supervised optional meals
5 or 6 full-days
5 or 6 lessons > start on Sunday or Monday
Full-days: 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm
1st Star to Competition
Need help with levels?
Meeting points
-esf Centre
Further information
Medal included up to the Étoile d'Or
Supervised optional meals
For the Competition level, a Flèche & Chamois test is included.
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
8 students maximum
From
€564
Book nowContact us
Centre
NEW !
SKI LESSONS + meals + workshops at
"LA FOLIE DOUCE"
5 "TOP 8" ski lessons (full-days or afternoons) + 5 MEALS and 
3 WORKSHOPS.
From 2nd Star to gold Star levels.

Ski lessons accompanied by a creative and fun adventure to discover and experiment the skills of LA FOLIE DOUCE.

Children aged 7 to 13.
Centre
"TOP8" ski lessons with meals & workshops at "LA FOLIE DOUCE"
5 full-days
5 lessons > from Monday to Friday
Full-days : 9h30am to 5.00pm 
5 meals at "La Folie Douce"
3 workshops at "La Folie Douce" 
Workshops "Folie Douce" information
2nd Star to Gold Star
Need help with levels? 
Meeting points
•esf Centre
Further information
Medal 
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
8 students maximum
€766
Book nowContactez-nous
Centre
"TOP8" ski lessons with meals & workshops at "LA FOLIE DOUCE"
5 afternoons
5 lessons > from Monday to Friday
Afternoon : 12.30pm to 5pm
5 meals at "La Folie Douce"
3 workshops at "La Folie Douce" 
Workshops "Folie Douce" information
2nd Star to Gold Star
Need help with levels? 
Meeting points
•esf du Centre
Further information
Medal 
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
8 students maximum
526€
Book nowContactez-nous
Centre
"TOP8" SKI LESSONS
5, 6 or 7 full-days
5, 6 or 7 lessons > start on Sunday or Monday
Full-days: 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm
1st Star to Competition
Need help with levels?
Meeting points
-esf Centre
Further information
Medal included up to the Étoile d'Or
For the Competition level, a Flèche & Chamois test is included.
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
8 students maximum
From
€677
Book nowContact us
La Daille
"CLASSIc" ski lessons
5 or 6 mornings
5 or 6 lessons > start on Sunday or Monday
Morning: 9.30am to 12.30pm
1st Star to Competition
Need help with levels?
Meeting points
-esf La Daille
Further information
Medal included up to the Étoile d'Or
For the Competition level, a Flèche & Chamois test is included.
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
14 students maximum
From
€226
Book nowContact us
La Daille
"CLASSIC" SKI LESSONS
5, 6 or 7 mornings
5, 6 or 7 lessons > start on Sunday or Monday
Morning: 9.30am to 12.30pm
1st Star to Competition
Need help with levels?
Meeting points
-esf La Daille
Further information
Medal included up to the Étoile d'Or
For the Competition level, a Flèche & Chamois test is included.
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
14 students maximum
From
€272
Book nowContact us
La Daille
"CLASSIC" SKI LESSONS
5 or 6 afternoons
5 or 6 lessons > start on Sunday or Monday
Afternoon: 2pm to 5pm
1st Star to Competition
Need help with levels?
Meeting points
-esf La Daille
Further information
Medal included up to the Étoile d'Or
For the Competition level, a Flèche & Chamois test is included.
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
14 students maximum
From
€214
Book nowContact us
La Daille
"CLASSIC" SKI LESSONS
5, 6 or 7 afternoons
5, 6 or 7 lessons > start on Sunday or Monday
Afternoon: 2pm to 5pm
1st Star to Competition
Need help with levels?
Meeting points
-esf La Daille
Further information
Medal included up to the Étoile d'Or
For the Competition level, a Flèche & Chamois test is included.
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
14 students maximum
From
€256
Book nowContact us
La Daille
"CLASSIC" SKI LESSONS
5 or 6 full-days
5 or 6 lessons > start on Sunday or Monday
Full-days: 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm
1st Star to Competition
Need help with levels?
Meeting points
-esf La Daille
Further information
Medal included up to the Étoile d'Or
For the Competition level, a Flèche & Chamois test is included.
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
The esf does not provide meals.
You will have to come and to pick up your child at 12.30pm.
14 students maximum
From
€374
Book nowContact us
La Daille
"CLASSIC" SKI LESSONS
5, 6 or 7 full-days
5,6 or 7 lessons > start on Sunday or Monday
Full-days: 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm
1st Star to Competition
Need help with levels?
Meeting points
-esf La Daille
Further information
Medal included up to the Étoile d'Or
For the Competition level, a Flèche & Chamois test is included.
Get insured
Ski pass
Advice for parents
The esf does not provide meals.
You will have to come and to pick up your child at 12.30pm.
14 students maximum
From
€449
Book nowContact us
During this early season period, we offer private lessons in the morning and/or afternoon throughout your stay. 
Private Lessons
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you have any questions in mind?

What is the advantage of the Top 8 Lessons?
The "TOP 8" lessons are limited to 8 students per group, providing better teaching comfort and greater availability of the instructor for their students, who will progress in optimal learning conditions.
DOES MY CHILD NEED A SKI PASS?
MORE INFORMATIONS: CLICK HERE
  • 1ère étoile: A ski pass is not required on Sundays or Mondays. Starting from Tuesday, a pass covering Val d'Isère only will suffice.
  • From 2ème étoile onward: a Val d'Isère/Tignes ski pass is required from the first day of lessons.
  • Children under 8 years old have access to a free ski pass, which is mandatory for attending ski lessons.
Does the esf provide lunch for children?
  • ESF TOP8 "FULL-DAY" GROUP LESSONS:
We take care about your little skiers aged 5 to 12, enrolled only in TOP8 "full-day" lessons (morning + afternoon) at ESF Centre Val village during lunchtime.
Your child will be accompanied to the restaurant by a ski instructor (Sunday to Friday).
An ideal solution for combining skiing and socializing in complete safety!
Supervided meal rates : €35/day/child.
The different restaurants are not able to offer lunches for allergic children.


  • ESF "FULL-DAY" COURSES:
The meal option also applies to our "full-day" Courses, available from 2nd star preparation.
WHAT LANGUAGES DO THE INSTRUCTORS SPEAK?
Our instructors speak English and French.
For children

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When are you coming?
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Nov 2025
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