Team rider

Adrenalin course

If you like thrills and adventure, the Team Rider course is for you!
A week to have fun and improve your skills in a friendly atmosphere with other young people your age!
Group lessons on sale at the end of October 2023. In the meantime we will respond to your queries by email.
More info
When are you coming?
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Perfection & sensations
The Team Rider course is supervised by an ESF Gérardmer instructor who will help you improve your technique and discover new sensations in a friendly atmosphere.

Throughout the week, you'll be able to perfect your technique in several disciplines: slalom, giant slalom, jumping and free skiing.

If you have the Étoile d'Or, you can improve your skills on all types of slopes and terrain and pass your Chamois or Flèche. If you have a Bronze Flèche or Chamois level, you can push back your limits in Freeride or Freestyle!
À partir de
235€
6 ski lessons during French school holidays
morning
6x2 HOURs 50 MIN of lessons
Teens: adrenalin course
Meeting on the snow font in front of the sign corresponding to the level you're training for
Morning 
Sunday to Friday
Medal included
Important
Helmet recommended
Please bring your own boots and ski equipment for all levels, plus ski 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 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 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 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.
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 they are 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
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.