Book your lessons on the ESi Valloire website in just a few steps. From the activities page, select your discipline, the participants’ skill level, and your stay dates. Then, click “Book” to access the form. Enter the details for each participant and proceed to payment to finalize your booking.
Plan your snow holiday with the ESi Valloire FAQ. Find useful information about our ski and snowboard lessons, ranging from kindergarten classes to private sessions. Whether it’s choosing the right level, booking, schedules, equipment, or meeting points, we help you organize your learning experience. Our ENSA-certified instructors guide children, teenagers, and adults using a teaching style that is both attentive and friendly. Check our answers to ensure a stress-free arrival and make the most of the slopes in Valloire. Our team is also available to assist with any specific requests.
Find out more and book
Get ready for winter in Valloire: find out how to book your ski lessons with ESi and choose your package.
Pay for your lessons securely when booking on the ESi Valloire website. Choose your payment method: Visa or Mastercard, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Yes, you can register multiple people in a single booking with ESi Valloire. Select the lesson or activity, then specify the level and desired dates. Finally, click “Book” to enter the details for each participant.
Our group lessons and courses offer various multi-day options. First, select your level and dates, then click “Book.” In the form, enter the participants’ details and view the available durations for your activity. You can then select the number of days based on your chosen option and available spots.
For your lessons at ESi Valloire, be sure to book well in advance of your stay, especially during school holidays. This will give you more options when choosing your package, dates, and preferred time slot.
About ski lessons for toddlers: the Snow Garden
Get your child ready for their first time on the snow in Valloire with our tips for making the most of their lessons.
At ESi Valloire, your child can discover skiing from the age of two and a half in our children’s area.
Visit our “Levels” page to discover the skills to master and the success criteria for each level. If you are unsure, the ESi Valloire team can help you choose the right course for your child.
At ESi Valloire, our instructors use games to teach children the basics of skiing. Whether in the children’s area or on specially adapted slopes, everyone develops their balance and progresses at their own pace, all while having fun.
For their lessons, equip your child with warm ski clothing, a helmet, and properly fitted skis and boots, but no ski poles. Also, provide goggles or sunglasses, as well as sunscreen. Finally, tuck some tissues and a small snack into their pocket.
At ESi Valloire, no lift pass is required for the children’s area, which has its own rope tow. The instructor will let you know the day before when your child is ready to move onto the main slopes, allowing you to arrange a lift pass for the subsequent lessons.
It is not unusual for children to cry at drop-off; our instructors are experienced in supporting children during these moments.
- Hand your child over to the instructor after a brief, reassuring goodbye.
- Then, step away from the meeting point to allow them to join the group.
- Avoid returning during the session unless the instructor asks you to.
General questions about our courses & activities
At ESi Valloire, groups in the children’s area consist of 5 to 8 children per instructor. On the slopes, group lessons have 8 to 10 students per instructor.
At ESi Valloire, we continue to hold lessons as long as the ski lifts remain open, even in bad weather.
Make sure you and your children are dressed appropriately for the cold, wind, and precipitation.
Yes, ESi Valloire instructors teach in French and English. Some also offer lessons in Italian, Dutch, or other languages. Please specify your preference when booking to check availability.
The price of ESi Valloire lessons does not include the ski pass. Please purchase it at the resort ticket offices before your first session on the slopes. Our team can advise you on the pass best suited to your level and program.
Civil liability coverage and rescue insurance are two separate types of coverage. Check that your policy covers your skiing activities, rescue costs, and if applicable, off-piste skiing. If necessary, take out additional insurance tailored to your activities.
Stop by the ESi Valloire office the day before the first lesson to get everything ready for your child’s arrival. Our team will verify your registration and give you your child’s bib. You can also confirm the meeting point and ask any final questions.
