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Our esf Avoriaz private lessons are the best option to improve your technique, learn new techniques, or to feel more confident on your skis. They allow you to work more intensively whatever your level and discipline! If you want to go further, you can choose our full day private lessons.

ONLINE BOOKING opens in AUGUST 2025

(Please, read instructions and useful information at the end of the page)
Online bookings for the 2025–2026 winter season will open at the end of August 2025 – directly on our website.
From March 2025, online requests for private ski lessons will be possible up to 4 days before the start of the week of stay (Sunday). From less than 4 days, the private lessons request form will not be displayed.
For last-minute bookings, please come directly to one of our offices.

No bookings can be made by telephone.
For January 2025, online requests for private ski lessons will be possible up to 4 days before the start of the week of stay (Sunday). From less than 4 days, the private lessons request form will not be displayed.
For last-minute bookings, please come directly to one of our offices.

No bookings can be made by telephone.
Online request for private ski lessons are possible up to 14 days before the week of the stay. From less than 14 days, the private lessons request form will not be displayed.

For last minute bookings, please come directly to one of our offices.

No bookings can be made by telephone.
Online request for private lessons are possible up to 14 days before the lesson start date.

For last minute bookings, please come directly to one of our offices.

No reservations can be made by telephone.
Due to high demand, we are no longer able to offer advance bookings for 2h00 private lessons from 11h00 and 1H30 private lessons  (all timeslots) for the French holidays (December and February)

Two solutions:
- We can offer you 2h00 lessons either from 13h00-15h00 or from 15h00-17h00.
- You can go directly to one of our ESF Avoriaz offices on arrival to book 1h30 lessons, subject to availability.

Thank you for your understanding.
Due to high demand, we are no longer able to offer advance booking for private lessons for the February holidays.

To book, depending on availability, you can go directly to one of our ESF Avoriaz offices on arrival.
No reservations can be made by telephone.
The time slots available for private skiing or snowboarding lessons are detailed below.
!! In case of a particular health condition, a disability, a motor or learning difficulty, or a specific need, please let us know by email or by filling in the contact form so that we can make the necessary teaching arrangements !!

PRIVATE LESSON REQUEST
HOW IT WORKS ?

Request for a private ski lesson, how it works ?

            • To request a private lesson, please fill out the form above.
(If the form does not appear and seems to be "loading" indefinitely, it means that private lesson requests are closed for the week you selected).

            • A quote will be sent to you, matching your request as closely as possible, depending on availability and scheduling constraints.
(The available time slots depend on the week of your stay and the duration of the lesson, and may not always match your exact preferences.)
Please note that during the French school holidays in December and February, private lessons cannot begin before 11:15 a.m.

            • Once you receive the quote, you will be able to pay for your private lessons directly online.

Reservations cannot be made by phone.
Requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
!!  We kindly ask that you avoid overloading our reception desk with phone calls or send follow-up emails, as this slows down our agents' response time. Thank you for your understanding !!
  • Online request for private lessons are possible up to 14 days before the lesson start date.
For last minute bookings, please come directly to one of our offices.
No reservations can be made by telephon

USEFUL INFORMATION

            • For the French school holidays in December and February, we take advance bookings for a minimum of 5 consecutive days, starting on a Sunday or Monday.
              For less than 5 days, you can book directly your private ski lesson at our offices on arrival, subject to availability

            • For the months of January and March (excluding school holidays) and the month of April, we take advance bookings for a minimum of 3 consecutive days.
              For less than 3 days, you can book directly your private ski lesson at our offices on arrival, subject to availability.

            • For l'handiski, go to the handiski page.
!! In case of a particular health condition, a disability, a motor or learning difficulty, or a specific need, please let us know by email or by filling in the contact form so that we can make the necessary teaching arrangements !!

PRICEs
AND HOURS

Time slots available for advance booking

Duration of private course (min. 5 consecutive days) - (excluding January)Hours Meeting at
1 hour11:45 - 12:45 
12:45 - 13:45
16:15 - 17:15
(Children's Village)
(Plateau)
(Children's Village)
1 hour and a half 11:15 - 12:45
13:30 - 15:00
15:30 - 17:00 
(Plateau)
Various
Various
2 hours11:15 - 13:15
13:00 - 15:00 
15:00 - 17:00 
(Plateau)
Various
Various
3 hours14:00 - 17:00Various
Duration of private lesson    School holidays
(Dec. et Feb.)
min. 5 consecutive days
January           

                     
March - April       

min. 5 consecutive days
1 hour
11:45 - 12:45 (RDV Village)
12:00 - 13:00 (RDV Télécabine)
12:45 - 13:45 (RDV Plateau)
16:15 - 17:15 (RDV Village)

11:45 - 12:45 (RDV Village)
                      /
12:45 - 13:45 (RDV Plateau)
16:15 - 17:15 (RDV Village)
11:45 - 12:45 (RDV Village)
                    /
12:45 - 13:45 (RDV Plateau)
16:15 - 17:15 (RDV Village)
1 hour and a half
11:15 - 12:45 (RDV Plateau)
11:45 - 13:15 (RDV Village)
12:00 - 13:30 (RDV Télécabine)
13:30 - 15:00 (RDV au choix)
15:30 - 17:00 (RDV au choix)

11:15 - 12:45 (RDV Plateau)
11:45 - 13:15 (RDV Village)
                      /
13:30 - 15:00 (RDV au choix)
                      /
11:15 - 12:45 (RDV Plateau)
11:45 - 13:15 (RDV Village)
                      /
13:30 - 15:00 (RDV au choix)
15:30 - 17:00 (RDV au choix)
2 hours
11:00 - 13:00 (RDV Plateau)
13:30 - 15:30 (RDV au choix)
15:00 - 17:00 (RDV au choix)

11:00 - 13:00 (RDV Plateau)
13:30 - 15:30 (RDV au choix)
                      /
11:00 - 13:00  (RDV Plateau)
13:30 - 15:30 (RDV au choix)
15:00 - 17:00 (RDV au choix)
3 hours
11:00 - 14:00 (RDV Plateau)
14:00 - 17:00 (RDV au choix)

11:00 - 14:00 (RDV Plateau)
14:00 - 17:00 (RDV au choix)
11:00 - 14:00 (RDV Plateau)
14:00 - 17:00 (RDV au choix)

PRIVATE LESSON RATES

Private lessons (any discipline)                 
Price                                  
1 hour (1 to 2 people)€ 66
1h30 (1 to 2 people)€ 99
2 hours (1 to 2 people)€ 132
6 x 2 hours (1 to 2 people)€ 752
Additional person per lesson (up to 5 people)
+ € 20 /additional person / lesson
All-day (any discipline)  HOURS            
Price
5 hours (1 to 5 people)11:00 - 5:00€ 357
1 day (1 to 5 people)9:00 - 5:00€ 469
Additional person per session (up to 8 people)

+ € 50 / additional person / session

QUESTIONS / ANSWERS

If the private lessons request form does not appear (or continuously spins):
First, check that you have selected a date for your stay at the top of the page.

Online requests for private ski lessons can be made up to 14 days before the lesson start date.
After 14 days, the private lessons request form will not be displayed.

The online booking form for private ski lessons will also not be displayed if we are no longer able to accept advance bookings due to the exhaustion of online availability.

In such cases, please go directly to one of our offices when you arrive at the resort to check availability at the counter.
We take advance bookings for a minimum of 5 consecutive days, for french school holidays : 
That's why the drop-down tab doesn't offer a number of days below 5.

For less than 5 days, you can book directly your private ski tuition at our offices on arrival, subject to availability.
Our pre-bookable private lessons start on Sundays or Mondays, for french school holidays :
You will not be able to book if you select a starting day other than Sunday or Monday.

For another starting day,  you will be able to check our availability directly at our offices on arrival.
Would you like a specific instructor?
You can specify the instructor's name in the comment box at the end of the private ski lesson request process.We'll check the instructor's availability before sending you a quote for online payment.
To book OFF-PISTE SKIING or BACKCOUNTRY SKIING:
Go to the dedicated Snow & Mountain page where you'll find all the information you need about these disciplines.
You can of course fill in the private ski lesson request form above:
- You will be asked to choose at least 5 days of lessons, but you can specify in the comments that you would like only one day or 1/2 day, for example.
- For the off-piste and ski touring disciplines, the duration of the lessons offered will depend on the skier's profile, the proposed location according to the skier's level, the weather conditions and the logistical possibilities at the time of the lesson.
To book HANDISKI:
Go to the dedicated page where you'll find all the information you need about this course.
You'll need to fill in a contact form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
In order to offer you a course that best suits your profile, please give as much detail as possible. This will enable us to inform the instructor so that he can make the necessary arrangements for the course to run smoothly.
If you haven't heard from us yet:
Requests for a private ski lesson are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

!! Please do not overload the switchboard, or follow up by e-mail, as this slows down our agents' response time!!!

THE ski INSTRUCTORS' BOOK

Since 1967, the instructors of the Avoriaz French ski school have been sharing their passion for skiing and the mountains. Most of them come from the area and will share with you their knowledge of the mountain environment.
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While a mountain holiday is the perfect opportunity to breathe in the fresh air, you can also take advantage of it to refine your winter sports technique. In the heart of this Franco-Swiss ski area, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at various activities, starting with skiing.

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