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Snowboard lessons

Discover new sensations with the best advice from an esf Gérardmer instructor!
Group lessons on sale at the end of October 2024. In the meantime we will respond to your queries by email.
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Snowboard group lessons
Our group snowboarding lessons give you the chance to discover new sensations and a new discipline!

Snowboarding requires a totally different technique and balance from skiing. It's not necessary for your child to know how to ski to start snowboarding.
 
Instructors assess each child's level on Friday before handing out medals.
From
165€
6 snowboard lessons during the holidays
morning
6x1 HOUR 50 MIN of lessons
All levels 10 yrs and above
Meeting point in front of the ESF office
Morning
Sunday to Friday
Medal included
Important
helmet compulsory
Please bring snowboard equipment
Get a ski pass
Get insured
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From
160€
6 snowboard lessons during February/March holidays
Small groups of between two and four pupils.
afternoon
6x 55MIN of lessons
All levels 10 yrs and above. This is a class of four children of the same level, supervised by an instructor who has more time to advise each child. This means that progress is faster.
Meeting point in front of the ESF office
Afternoon from 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Sunday to Friday
Medal included
Important
helmet compulsory
Please bring snowboard equipment
Get a ski pass
Get insured
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Before booking, please check the level as well as the dates and times chosen. In the event of an error, the ESF will not make any changes or refunds at the start of the lesson.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the lesson.
Only available during the French holidays. During your stay you can book a private lesson.
Our private lessons

We answer all your questions

When should I book my lessons?
As soon as possible... because the number of places in lessons is limited, it's best to book in advance and not wait for the snow to fall.
Group lessons are preferable, especially during the February/March holidays, as there are very few private lessons available during this period.

Group lessons:
Online bookings open at the end of October 2024 for group lessons.

Private lessons :
Booking as soon as the offices open for the whole season except for the February holidays.
Private lessons for the February holidays can be booked from 15 January 2025 by telephone (maximum 1 hour of lessons per day).
What happens if there's little snow?
Please check the snow conditions and skiability on the home page of our website 2 days before your arrival.
We will do our utmost to ensure that our lessons take place in the best possible conditions, even if the resort is only partially open.

Only if the resort is closed due to lack of snow will we offer you the option of relocating your lessons to La Bresse, 15km from Gérardmer (if La Bresse is open), if you agree with our Gérardmer instructors, or else a credit note or a full refund of your lessons.
What happens at the meeting point for lessons?
Find your child's instructor in front of the sign indicating the level in which he or she is registered. The ESF signs are easily visible on the snow front of Gérardmer's alpine ski area. Access from the town takes just a few minutes, either with your own car or by using one of the shuttles. See timetables
Do I need a helmet for my child?
Helmets are highly recommended for Alpine skiing and compulsory for snowboarding.
Does a student get a medal at the end of the course?
For group lessons over a week, the student progresses in their group and on the last day, they receive a medal corresponding to their level with their evaluation booklet.

For private lessons and one-off group lessons, the medal is not included in the price of the lesson, but can be purchased from the ESF office on presentation of the booklet signed by the instructor.
Does the ESF lend out equipment?
No, you need to bring the right equipment for your discipline. There are several ski hire outlets close to the start of the pistes.
I've never skied before. Can I sign up for the Snowboard course?
Yes, they are 2 completely different disciplines and it is possible to start snowboarding without ever having skied (private lessons from 7 years old and 10 years old in group lessons).
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