Children (aged 6–12)

Competitionfrom Étoile d’Or level onwards

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Competition lessons: from Étoile d’Or level onwards

Children (aged 6–12)
Competition Course
From the Étoile d’Or level onwards, your child will be introduced to competitive skiing through our lessons led by expert esf instructors, and will be able to track their progress through the Flèche and Chamois tests.

During school holidays, you can also choose the Prestige course, limited to 6 participants.
FAQ
Morning
5 or 6 Competition lessons
From Sunday or Monday to Friday
From 9.00 am to 11.00 am
Étoile d'Or level required
Plateau meeting point
Important
medal included
Flèche & Chamois tests included
Helmets must be worn & back protectors are strongly recommended
Get a ski pass
Advice for parents
Get insured
Group of up to 12 children
From
€202
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Late morning
5 or 6 Prestige classes
A maximum of 6 pupils per instructor
From Sunday or Monday to Friday
From 11.15 am to 1.15 pm
Étoile d'Or level required
Plateau meeting point
Important
medal included
Flèche & Chamois tests included
Helmets must be worn & back protectors are strongly recommended
Get a ski pass
Advice for parents
Get insured
From
€297
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Late morning
5 or 6 lessons
From Sunday or Monday to Friday 
(during the final week of the season in April)
From 11.15 am to 1.15 pm
Étoile d'Or level required
Meeting point – Plateau
Important
Medal included
Flèche & Chamois tests included
Helmets must be worn & back protectors are strongly recommended
Get a ski pass
Advice for parents
Get insured
Group of up to 12 children
From
€202
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Afternoon
5 or 6 ski lessons
From Sunday or Monday to Friday
From 2.15 pm to 5.00 pm
Étoile d'Or level required
Plateau meeting point
Important
medal included
Flèche & Chamois tests included
Helmets must be worn & back protectors are strongly recommended
Get a ski pass
Advice for parents
Get insured
Group of up to 12 children
From
€218
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Full-day
5 or 6 ski lessons
From Sunday or Monday to Friday
From 9.00 am to 11.00 am and from 2.15 pm to 5.00 pm
Étoile d'Or level required
Plateau meeting point
Important
medal included
Flèche & Chamois tests included
Helmets must be worn & back protectors are strongly recommended
Get a ski pass
Advice for parents
Get insured
Group of up to 12 children
From
€327
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Competition Training course: for participants aged 12 and over, holding the Flèche d’Argent level

Children aged 12 and over
Competition Training Course
From the age of 12 and the Flèche d’Argent level onwards, the competition course helps participants improve their giant slalom and slalom skills under the guidance of specialist instructors: physical preparation, line choice, technical corrections, equipment maintenance, and participation in the Flèche and Chamois tests.
FAQ
Morning
5 or 6-day competition training camp
From age 12 
From Sunday or Monday to Friday
From 9.00 am to 12.30 pm
Flèche d'Argent level required
Plateau meeting point
Important
Flèche & Chamois tests included
Helmets must be worn & back protectors are strongly recommended
Get a ski pass
Advice for parents
Get insured
Courses will run from 4 participants
From
€334
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This offer is available only during school holidays. Outside these periods, please see our options for private lessons.
Our private lessons
Would you like to add a meal for your child?
Book your lessons at the Children's Village.
Children's Village

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ski pass included in the course fee?
No, the ski pass is not included in the course fee and is required to access the ski lifts. Please make sure you have one before your lessons begin.

Find out more on our dedicated page ‘Get a ski pass’.
Is insurance included in the course fee?
  • No, participants are not insured by esf.
  • We recommend taking out Snowrisk-style insurance, which is available at the ski lift ticket offices.
More information is available on our dedicated ‘Get insured’ page.
Is equipment included in the course fee?
  • No, you must bring your own equipment to your lessons.
  • If you need to hire equipment, please contact one of the resort’s sports shops.
How can I know my own level or my child’s?
  • Not sure which level is right for you or your child?
    Take a look at our ‘What's my level?’ page.
  • Our instructors will then confirm your child’s level on the first day of lessons.
In which languages are group lessons available?
Group lessons are available in French and English.
Do I need to inform you if my child has a medical condition, disability or special needs?
Yes, please let us know via the contact form of about any medical conditions, disabilities, mobility issues, learning difficulties or other special needs, so we can arrange appropriate support for your child.
How do I book group lessons, and until when can I do so?
  • We strongly advise booking your group classes in advance.
  • Online booking is available up to 3 days before the start of the lessons, subject to availability.
  • For any last-minute enquiries, please visit one of our esf offices in person.
  • Please note that bookings cannot be made by phone.
What should I do if I can’t find any available classes?
Please contact us via the contact form as soon as possible so that we can work together to find a solution.
We strongly advise against booking a higher or lower level, as we will not be able to accommodate your child.
I made a mistake regarding the level, dates or timings of the lessons when I booked. What should I do?
We invite you to make a new booking on our website as soon as possible to secure your place. You can then send us confirmation of this new booking, along with your request to cancel and receive a refund for the original booking made in error.
I made a mistake when I booked and would now like to enrol my child at the Chidlren's Village. How do I go about this?
  • If you would like to book at the Children's Village, please do so directly via their website: Children's Village.
  • If you have already booked lessons with the esf Avoriaz, you can send us a cancellation request by email, along with proof of your booking with Village des Enfants.
What is the difference between the Competition lessons and the Competition course?
Competition lessons  are:
  • available throughout the season
  • open from Étoile d’Or level
  • an introduction to ski racing
  • focused on progression in a racing environment
The Competition course is:
  • available during school holidays only
  • for participants who have already taken Competition lessons
  • open from age 12 and Flèche d’Argent level
  • more intensive sessions designed to improve performance in competition
  • It is led by specialist Competition instructors, including coaches, “Chamois” course openers, Moniteur Challenge finalists, and former high-level athletes.
What equipment should I bring for the Competition course?
Please bring the following equipment:
  • A helmet is compulsory.
  • A back protector is strongly recommended.
  • A pair of giant slalom skis.
  • A pair of slalom skis (optional, if you already own a pair).
  • Protective equipment for poles, shins, etc. is optional.
Can I enrol my child on the Competition course if they haven’t earned the Flèche d'Argent?
Please note: esf Avoriaz reserves the right to refuse any student who does not have the required ‘Flèche d’Argent’ level.
What are OPEN points?
  • Open Points, introduced by the French Ski Federation, are a national ranking system that objectively assesses skiers’ performance across a range of competitions.
  • Open Points are awarded to skiers based on their results in official races. 
  • Each event awards a set number of points, determined by the difficulty of the course and the level of the competitors.
  • Open Points make it possible to track athletes’ progress, compare them at a national level, and establish national skier rankings.
Where can I view the results of the timed races?
The results are on display:
  • in the display windows of our ESF offices (Place Jean Vuarnet and Cap Neige)
  • and online at Club ESF
Why haven’t my OPEN points been credited to my name?
  • When you registered, some important details were probably entered incorrectly: surname, first name, date of birth or gender.
  • Once the race has taken place, esf Avoriaz can no longer amend this information or consolidate results under a corrected name.
  • Please contact the esf club website directly.

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