Private lessons For ages 3 & 4

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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Personalised teaching for children aged 3 and 4

ESF Gérardmer offers private lessons for children aged 3 to 4 who want to discover the joys of skiing.

Totally customised, these lessons will enable your child to learn to ski at their own pace and gain confidence.

Our instructors take your child's needs and wishes into account to ensure that learning takes place in the best possible conditions!

ATTENTION: no reservation by post will be processed.

Our private lessons

All lessons depart from the Mauselaine ski area throughout the season, except during the school holidays in January, when lessons depart from La chaume Francis from Monday to Friday.
Please note that these are two different meeting points

From
60€

1 sole private lesson

55 MINUTES OF PRIVATE LESSONS

selon disponibilités


in front of the ESF office
9am-5pm
1 learner: 60€ 2 learners: 80€ 3 learners: 100€ extra learner: 10€
Medal not included

Important


Helmet recommended
Please bring skis and suitable footwear and equipment, ski poles not needed
Ski pass not needed for the first lesson
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From
60€

1 sole private lesson

55 MINUTES OF PRIVATE LESSONS

BOOKABLE ONLY FROM JANUARY 15, 2025 BY TELEPHONE

depending on availability, you will be offered a maximum of 1 hour of lessons per day.


in front of the ESF office
9am-5pm
1 learner: 60€ 2 learners : 80€ 3 learners : 100€ extra learner: 10€
Medal not included

Important


Helmet recommended
Please bring skis and suitable footwear and equipment, ski poles not needed
Ski pass not needed for the first lesson
Get insured

Book Contact us

From
50€

1 sole private lesson

55 minutes of private lessons

subject to availability


in front of the ESF office
9am-5pm
1 learner: 50€ 2 learners: 65€ 3 learners: 80€ extra learner: 10€
Medal not included

Important


Helmet recommended
Please bring skis and suitable footwear and equipment, ski poles not needed
Ski pass not needed for the first lesson
Get insured

Book Contact us

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 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 time should I bring my child to the meeting point?

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.

Can parents attend their children's sessions at Club Piou-Piou and Kindergarten?

Staying "hidden" behind a slalom pole to watch your child: it's only human, but your child will spot you quicker than you think and this could trigger tears or stop them wanting to ski and have fun with their new friends!

Instead, ask for a short report at the end of the session. We've got your mobile number, so if there's a problem or you're really upset, we'll contact you as soon as possible.

My child had their Sifflotte or Blanchot last year. Which level should I enrol them in this year?

In preparation for Garoloup in the Club Amis de Piou Piou and from 5 years they will prepare directly for Ourson.

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.

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).

I have two children. Is it possible for them to share the same instructor for private lessons?

Yes, private lessons can include several students as long as they are of a similar level and age. As a general rule, we do not mix children and adults in the same lesson.

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