French Ski School (ESF)

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More than 70 years of existence. Qualified instructors at your service every day of the week, for rapid progress in skiing. Discover or rediscover alpine skiing, snowboarding, telemark, cross-country skiing ... (150 instructors).

The advantages of the ESF Samoëns:
150 monitors present throughout the season.
A spacious and functional kindergarten.
Lessons assured all winter.
3 offices between the village and the slopes.
A meeting point at the exit of the Grand-Massif Express gondola.
Multi-skilled instructors at your disposal.
Products adapted to your request.

Types

  • Service providers
  • Tourism service provider
  • Ski school

Themes

  • Ski School of France (ESF)
  • School of France Accreditation

Comforts

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Portuguese

Services

  • Booking of general amenities
  • Booking of excursions

Accessibility

  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
  • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
  • Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
  • Even flooring with no obstacles
  • Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
  • Facilities adapted for people with mobility impairment

Services provided

Activities

  • Water sports
  • Winter sports
  • Ski
  • Surfing
  • Snow-shoes
  • Telemark skiing
  • Freestyle
  • Jardin des neiges (snow nursery)
  • Downhill skiing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ski hiking
  • Snow surfing
  • Biathlon
  • Free ride
  • Sports adapted for disabled people
  • Seated downhill skiing
  • Heliski
  • Qualifications of the service provider: Professional qualification JS, State diploma, Handicap Qualification

Visits

  • Documentation languages: English, French

Prices

Means of payment

  • American Express
  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • Online payment

Opening

From 13/12 to 12/04 daily between 8.30 am and 6 pm.

Opening from 13 December 2026 to 12 April 2027
DaysOpening hours
Lundi 08h30 at 18h00
Mardi 08h30 at 18h00
Mercredi 08h30 at 18h00
Jeudi 08h30 at 18h00
Vendredi 08h30 at 18h00
Samedi 08h30 at 18h00
Dimanche 08h30 at 18h00

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