
ESF – French Ski School
50 Ski Instructors
Throughout the winter the 50 ski instructors at the ESF in Bernex provide instruction adapted to all age groups and all levels.
Group Lessons
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Piou Piou
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.
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Alpine Skiing Group Lessons for Children and Adults
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. -
Snowboarding
Beginners and improvement, lessons (from 5 persons) take place during the school holidays from 10 years old and over.
Prices
Children’s Groups
- 6 lessons
- 5 lessons
- 1 lesson
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Mini-Group
- 6 lessons
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- 5 lessons
€135
- 1 lesson
€50
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Piou Piou or Group
- 6 lessons
€140
- 5 lessons
€135
- 1 lesson
€50
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Teenager or adult
- 6 lessons
€145
- 5 lessons
€140
- 1 lesson
€55
Medals
The medal is included in the price of the group lessons (not including competition group lessons).
Adult Groups
- Snowboarding
- 6 lessons
- 5 lessons
- 1 lesson
- Snowboarding
All levels
- 6 lessons
€150
- 5 lessons
€145
- 1 lesson
€55
- Competition
- 6 lessons
- 5 lessons
- 1 lesson
- Competition
Kids or Junior
- 6 lessons
€140
- 5 lessons
€135
- 1 lesson
€55
Individual and Private Lessons
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Individual Private Lessons
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.
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ESF de Bernex
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Private Lessons
Learn at your own pace or come and discover a new ski domain in a friendly atmosphere with mountain winter sports’ professionals.
Prices for Individual and Private Lessons
Private Lessons
- School Holidays
- 1 pers
- 2 pers
- 3 pers
- 4 pers
- 5 to 7 pers
- School Holidays
1 hour
- 1 pers
€49
- 2 pers
€59
- 3 pers
€84
- 4 pers
€109
- 5 to 7 pers
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- School Holidays
2 hours
- 1 pers
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- 2 pers
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- 3 pers
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- 4 pers
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- 5 to 7 pers
€185
- School Holidays
6x 1hour
- 1 pers
€260
- 2 pers
€300
- 3 pers
€25 per pers. and per lessons
- 4 pers
€25 per pers. and per lessons
- 5 to 7 pers
€25 per pers. and per lessons
- Outside School Holidays
- 1 pers
- 2 pers
- 3 pers
- 4 pers
- Outside School Holidays
1 hour
- 1 pers
€49
- 2 pers
€59
- 3 pers
€84
- 4 pers
€109
- Outside School Holidays
1h30
- 1 pers
€75
- 2 pers
€90
- 3 pers
€120
- 4 pers
€150
- Outside School Holidays
6x 1hour
- 1 pers
€260
- 2 pers
€300
- 3 pers
€450
- 4 pers
€600
Commitments
- 7 persons max
- Flat Rate
- 7 persons max
1/2 day (3h30)
- Flat Rate
€235
- 7 persons max
Full Day (7h)
- Flat Rate
€340
Information for Parents
- To encourage good habits early, we strongly recommend that helmets are be worn.
- To allow your child to be more relaxed we request that you do not stay nearby during lessons.
- During break-time we provide the children with a snack.
- Remember sunglasses, sun cream, and a visit to the toilet before the lesson starts.

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Other Fun Winter Sports
ESF ski instructors also propose off-piste skiing, ski touring, handiski, all as individual or private lessons.
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Torchlight Descents
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.
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Arrows and Chamois
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
Timetable of the Lessons
Christmas Holidays
- From sunday to friday
- Christmas Holidays
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Piou Piou
- Vacances Noël
10-11:45
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Groups
- Vacances Noël
10 am-12 midday
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Competition
- Vacances Noël
10 am-12 midday
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Snowboarding
- Vacances Noël
10 am-12 midday
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Private Lessons
- Vacances Noël
9-10 am 1-3 pm
Outside the school holidays : Please contact the ESF
February Holidays
- From Sunday to Friday
- February Holidays
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Small Groups
- February Holidays
5-6:15 pm
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Piou Piou
- February Holidays
9-10:45 am 11 am-12:45 pm
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Groups
- February Holidays
9-11 am 11:15 am-1:15 pm
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Competition
- February Holidays
9-11 am 11:15 am-1:15 pm
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Snowboarding
- February Holidays
9-11 am 11:15 am-1:15 pm
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Private Lessons
- February Holidays
2-3 pm

Information
Ecole du Ski Français
At the Pré Richard chair lift
74500 BERNEX
Open daily
9 am – 12 midday and 2 – 5 pm
February Holidays 9 am – 5:30 pm
Tel.: +33 (0)4 50 73 62 80
Mail. esf-bernex@wanadoo.fr
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