5 to 12 years old

Team Étoiles

Group lessons to prepare for Étoile de Bronze, d’Argent and d’Or levels.

Timed tests, first figures, first jumps, multi-slides, challenges... Take on a host of challenges in a friendly atmosphere!

Group lessons on sale at the end of October 2023. In the meantime we will respond to your queries by email.
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When are you coming?
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Dec 2024
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Étoile de Bronze, d’Argent and d’Or: choose Team Étoiles level!
Our Team Etoiles courses are designed for children who have already obtained their 3ème Étoile, Étoile de Bronze or d’Argent and wish to prepare for their next one.

Timed tests, first tricks, first jumps, multi-slides and challenges: progress is made in a friendly atmosphere, with many challenges to overcome before reaching the Étoile d'Or!
From
235€
6 ski lessons during the French school holidays
morning
6x2 HOURs 50 MIN of lessons
Kids: Étoile de Bronze, Argent to Or
Meeting on the snow front in front of the sign corresponding to the level you're training for
Morning
Sunday to Friday
Medal included
Important
Helmet recommended
Bring your own boots and ski equipment for all levels, plus poles.
Get a ski pass
Get insured
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 2023 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 29 January 2024 by telephone (maximum 1 hour of lessons per day).
What time should I bring my child to the meeting point?
Please bring your child 10 minutes before the start of the lesson with the equipment and ski pass if necessary. Come back a few minutes before the end of the lesson to welcome your child and chat with the instructor.
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
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.
Do I need ski poles?
You need ski poles from 1ère Étoile in Alpine skiing for children and for juniors and adult beginners in Alpine skiing.
Nordic skiers of all ages need poles, even beginners.
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.