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13 years and above

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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When are you coming?
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Dec 2025
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Jan 2026
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Feb
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Mar
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Group snowboard lessons
Our group snowboard lessons give you the chance to discover new sensations and a new discipline!

These lessons take place in groups of the same level and are available from Classe Accueil (beginner level) to 3ème Snowboard. Your child will be accompanied by our qualified ESF instructors who will teach them the best techniques in a friendly atmosphere with other children of the same level.

Snowboarding requires a completely different technique and balance to skiing. Your child does not need to know how to ski to start snowboarding.

The instructors assess each child's level on the Friday before awarding them a medal.
From
165€
6 snowboard lessons during the Christmas holidays
afternoon
6x1 HOUR 50 MIN of lessons
All levels
Meeting point in front of the ESF office
Afternoon
Sunday to Friday
Medal included
Important
Helmet required
Please bring snowboard equipment
Get a ski pass
Get insured
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From
130€
6 snowboard lessons during the February/March school holidays
afternoon
6x1 HOUR 25 MIN of lessons
All levels
Meeting point in front of the ESF office
Afternoon
Sunday to Friday
Medal included
Important
Helmet required
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.
This is only offered during the French school 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 on 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 course starts.
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?
Meet 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 using one of the shuttles. See timetables
Do I need a helmet for my child?
Helmets are highly recommended for downhill skiing and compulsory for snowboarding.
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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