Chamonix Valley
VALLORCINE
ARGENTIÈRE
CHAMONIX
LES HOUCHES
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Little Ones Ages 3 - 5
Little Ones Ages 3 - 5
Club Piou Piou special age 3 or 4 1h30 short sessions
Club Piou Piou ages 3 to 5 2h15 sessions
Flocon ski lesson I got my Ourson medal
Ski & childcare Half day or whole day
Private lessons For ages 3 to 5
Club Piou Piou weekend A la carte
Your child never skied? From the age of 3, they can join Club Piou Piou in short sessions of 1.5h to make sure skiing feels like a fun game.
2h15 sessions to make sure your child learns while having fun. Club Piou Piou: a safe and fully adapted environment to optimise each child’s progression.
My child has already acquired their ourson, so I enrol them for Flocon lessons.
Let us take care of your child for half a day or for a full day, and explore the mountain worry-free.
An esf Les Houches instructor will dedicate themselves to your child and adapt to their needs. That way, your child will gain confidence in their skills and progress rapidly!
Saturdays and Sundays also are ski days! À la carte sessions allow your child to continue their progression, even on weekends.
Children Ages 6 - 12
Children Ages 6 - 12
Beginner ski lessons I've never skied
Ski lessons Flocon to Competition
Super 7 ski lessons 4 to 7 children max.
Private lessons Ski or snowboard
Ski & Childcare Half day or whole day
Club esf Competition training
Team Rider ski Freeride & Freestyle
Snowboard course From age 8
Your child never skied? Beginner Ourson lessons will allow them to get started in the beginner area, with an instructor that will teach them the basics of skiing.
From flocon level to competition, our instructors will happily help your child progress in a fun and entertaining environment. 
During school holidays, you can register your child to group lessons with a maximum of 7 students of the same level. 
A privileged relationship between an instructor and their student(s) for a personalised coaching for your child. 
Enjoy our various offers, don't overthink it, we'll take care of everything!
For children who wish to refine their technique and train their slalom skills, the club esf Les Houches offers a weekly or seasonal programme.
Experience the thrills of off-piste skiing and enjoy our snowpark! You’ll also learn to better understand the mountain and its dangers. Discover balance on skis on different types of snow, make your tracks in the ungroomed snow. 
From the age of 8, your child can try a new discipline or perfect their technique while gaining confidence on their board.
Teens Ages 13+
Teens Ages 13+
Ski lessons Beginner to Competition
Club esf Competition training
Team Rider course Ski
Snowboard course Beginner to Expert
Private lessons Ski or Snowboard
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an expert, join our group ski lessons and share a good time with other teens. 
Wake up your inner champion and come to race against the clock during our esf Les Houches competition course. 
Experience the thrills of off-piste, of the snowpark, and get to know the mountain and its dangers. Discover your balance in all types of snow, make your mark in the ungroomed snow.
Come and slide whatever your level! Our snowboard course supervised by our passionate esf Les Houches instructor will allow you to progress and safely have fun on the slopes. 
The best way to progress quickly and at your own pace thanks to our esf Les Houches instructors’ useful tips. 
Adults Learn & Improve
Adults Learn & Improve
Ski lessons Beginner to Expert
Snowboard lessons Beginner to Expert
Private lessons With an instructor
Off-piste skiing Private or with a group
Ski touring Initiation / outings
Cross-country skiing Private lessons
Want to get back on track or simply to get started? Join our group ski lessons to progress in a casual and friendly atmosphere. 
Whether you’re a complete beginner or want to perfect your technique, our esf Les Houches instructors will happily coach you throughout your progression. 
Treat yourself to a completely personalised coaching in any discipline you want. 
Want to feel the thrill? Join our esf Les Houches instructors on unique and exotic off-piste outings. 
Far from the pistes, treat yourself to the freedom of our ski touring outings! 
Classic style or Skate skiing, learn or improve your cross-country skills with an esf instructor all for yourself.  
Private tuition Half-day & full-day
Private tuition Half-day & full-day
Private lessons Ski or Snowboard 1h to 2h30
An instructor For half-day or whole day
Handiski Adaptive and assisted skiing
Telemark Private lessons
Cross-country skiing / Biathlon Classic or skating
Book an esf Les Houches instructor to enjoy 1h to 2h of skiing or snowboarding private lessons. You’ll benefit from personalised coaching sessions to progress at your own pace. 
Enjoy the services of one of our instructors for half a day or for a full day to progress in optimal settings. Come and discover or rediscover the thrill of sliding in a friendly atmosphere. 
Skiing is accessible to everyone! Discover the joys of sliding in a safe environment thanks to our adapted equipment and to the supervision of our trained and specialised instructors. 
Discover a new way to slide! A professional esf instructor will help you learn or improve your telemark skiing skills. 
Whatever your level, you’ll benefit from our instructors’ personal advice to help you improve your Classic or Skating Cross-country skiing skills. 
Snowshoes & Ski touring Off-piste, getaways & safety
Snowshoes & Ski touring Off-piste, getaways & safety
Snowshoeing Themed outings, with a group or private
Ski touring All levels outings
Vallée Blanche Exceptional trail
Off-piste in group 1, 3 or 6 days
Safety training AVD, snow conditions
Come and discover the mountain like you never did before supervised by professional guides 
The perfect combination of sport and fun! Whether you want to try this sport or refine your technique, you’ll enjoy our Ski touring outings with an instructor.
A ski day within the heart of the Mont Blanc massif: accessible thanks to the Aiguille du Midi cable car, an unforgettable off-piste descent on the glacier that will take you directly to Chamonix.
Discover and explore the Mont Blanc massif: 2 two outstanding programmes to ski in small homogeneous groups in the best spots of the region. 
A training course specially designed to help you practice any discipline with peace of mind. On all types of snow and on all types of terrain, from off-piste and hiking to snowshoeing.
Competition Lessons, courses, tests
Competition Lessons, courses, tests
Competition lessons Children & Teens
Competition course Club esf
Flèche & Chamois Programme, subscriptions & results
Your private race Privatize a slalom stadium
For children and teens wishing to give their best! They will join competition lessons and refine their technique thanks to an experienced esf Les Houches instructor.
By joining the Club esf Les Houches, you progress quickly and serenely learn to master the codes of competition.
Check out the programme and register for Flèche and Chamois tests! 
Privatise a slalom stadium and organise your own races!
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Practical informationRates esf offices Meeting points Partners & useful links French Mountain Trip Resort & piste map
Advice
AdviceWhat is my level? Choose my lift pass Advice & preparation Suggested equipment E-Gloo Insurance Frequently asked questions
Events / Animations
Events / AnimationsTorchlight descent Nocturnal ski center village Snowshoes in the evening Biathlon in the evening Sledge / Yooner in the evening Snook rides / Sledge (evening)Seminars
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FAQ

Offers for the whole family 

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On your own, with your family or with a group of friends, find all our offers for children, teens and adults.

Select from our range of services, and find what's best for you. Make sure to book as soon as possible to ensure availability for the time and date you desire.

Private lessons with an instructor dedicated to you

Full-day or half-day tailor-made programme

Fully enjoy your stay

with an instructor
PRIVATE LESSONS of 1 to 2.5 hours

Refine your technique

gain confidence with an instructor
Everyone can slide

Handiski

Discover a new discipline

Telemark skiing

Nordic skiing

Biathlon / Cross-country skiing

Our snowboard offers

Snowboard ChildrenFrom the age of 8Discover our offersSnowboard TeensAny level, between 13 and 17 years oldDiscover our offersSnowboard AdultsAny levelDiscover our offers
More than just a discipline, a mindset
Experience a new way to slide!
Beginner or advanced rider, whether snowboarding for the first time or wishing to improve your technique, these lessons are for you. You'll progress in a small group of students sharing a similar level in order to improve quickly. 

Slalom stadium
& competition

Tests: programme, registration and results


More informationClub ESF Course
Programme in partnership with the ski club of the resort
Competition courseCompetition lessons
2.5 hour group lessons during the whole winter

Discover our offers
Race against the clock
Enjoy
And challenge yourself!
Competition with esf Les Houches
Mountain
Getaway
A unique and delightful moment

Ski touring, off-piste or snowshoe outings?

Our instructors await you to live an exceptional moment by your side
Our mountain getaway offers
Ski touring, off-piste or snowshoe outings

Our offers 
& activities

Company seminars

Entrust us with your business project

Benefit from the great experience of the ESF, we will organise your Seminars, Conferences, Incentives, Works Councils, Associations, Activities, etc.

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COME AND TRY SKIING ON A FLOODLIT SLOPE

Ski at dusk in the centre of the village

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IN THE EVENING

Yooner or Snooc descent

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For an unforgettable evening

Late afternoon or evening snowshoe outing

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In the evening

Try Biathlon with us

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Programme saison multiglisse

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Our ski school in Chamonix valley

ESF Les Houches

During your stay in the heart of Chamonix valley, our esf Les Houches instructors will coach you in any sliding discipline: ski, snowboard, telemark skiing, nordic skiing or even biathlon.
Depending on your level, they might also guide you through the discovery of various off-piste and slope skiing areas of Chamonix valley.
For everyone, from Club Piou Piou for little ones, to competition or off-piste for experts, through courses for children and teens, experience unique sensations with our ski school esf Les Houches.