Throughout the winter the 50 ski instructors at the ESF in Bernex provide instruction adapted to all age groups and all levels.
For children between the ages of 4 to 5 years old
Let your children learn to ski whilst having fun, the Piou Piou Club is designed especially to teach skiing in complete safety. Your child will learn in a fun and adapted environment. Lesson-length 1h45.
1 lesson : €53
5 lessons : €138
6 lessons : €143
Children from 6 years old and over, adolescents and adults, will learn from scratch or improve their skills in the company of mountain professionals.
New: mini groups for children
During the February holidays, a formula for child beginners (Piou Piou, beginners, snowboard) with a maximum of 6-7 children. Monday to Friday.
1 lesson: 58€
5 lessons: 143€
6 lessons: 148€
The medal is included in the price of group lessons
Beginners and improvement, lessons (from 5 persons) take place during the school holidays from 10 years old and over.
1 lesson : €58
5 lessons : €149
6 lessons : €154
Improve or try these winter sports for the first time (Alpine skiing, snowboarding, freeriding, freestyle, etc.). An instructor will adapt his instruction to provide rapid improvement and a personalised follow-up.
| 1 pers. | 2 pers. | 3 pers. | 4 pers. | |
| 1 hour | €50 | €60 | +€25 per pers. | +€25 per pers. |
| 6 x 1 hour | €265 | €306 | €456 | €606 |
| 1 pers. | 2 pers. | 3 pers. | 4 pers. | |
| 1 hour | €50 | €60 | +€25 per add. pers. | +€25 per add. pers. |
| 1h30 | €75 | €90 | +€30 per add. pers. | +€30 per add. pers. |
| 6 x 1 hour | €265 | €306 | – | – |
Learn at your own pace or come and discover a new ski domain in a friendly atmosphere with mountain winter sports’ professionals.
| 7 persons max | Price |
| 1/2 day (3h30) | €240 |
| Full day (7h) | €350 |
| From Sunday to Friday | Christmas holidays |
| Piou piou | 10am-11:45am |
| Groups | 10am-12 midday |
| Competition | 10am-12 midday |
| Snowboarding | 10am-12 midday |
| Private lessons | 9am-10am 1pm-3pm |
| From sunday to friday | February holidays |
| Small groups | 5pm-6:15pm |
| Piou piou | 9am-10:45am / 11am-12:45pm |
| Groups | 9am-11am / 11:15am-1:15pm |
| Competition | 9am-11am / 11:15am-1:15pm |
| Snowboarding | 9am-11am / 11:15am-1:15pm |
| Private lessons | 2pm-3pm |
Contact the ESF – French Ski School to have these info depending on your holidays dates.
ESF ski instructors also propose off-piste skiing, ski touring, handiski, all as individual or private lessons.
The ESF, in collaboration with the Tourist Office and ski domain, organise torchlight descents on Thursdays during the school holidays. Times are in the events programme.
During the February school holidays for the torchlight descents the Bernex ski-club provides a giant fondue in the Maison Bernolande. No reservations required to have an enjoyable time in a friendly atmosphere.
During the school holidays the ESF organises the Arrows ski test on Thursdays and the Chamois ski tests on Fridays at 12 noon.
The test: €10
