ESI, international ski school in France & Switzerland

The ESI has been around for more 45 years; we now count 70 schools in 2 countries and about 1800 ski instructors in our federation.  With the ESI, you can be sure that you are part of a network of professionals who will look after you every need...

The ESI has been around for more 45 years; we now count 70 schools in 2 countries and about 1800 ski instructors in our federation. 
With the ESI, you can be sure that you are part of a network of professionals who will look after you every need and adapt their teaching to provide a personal and tailor made skiing adventure. 

 

  • 1600 expert and passionate instructors
  • Listening and personalized advice

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Medals are included in group lessons

Medals are included in group lessons

Getting their medal is a key moment in the week for your child, an integral part of their achievement! At the ESI we do not ask you to pay any extra, the medal is included in group lessons !

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Our quality Charter

Our quality Charter

5 good reasons for choosing the ESI : 

- Small Groups for better learning 

- Expert and enthusiastic instructors to accompany you. 

- Attentive instructors and personnalised teaching. 

- Medals are Included in group ski and snowboard lessons 

- Internationally recognised medals 

 

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Ski clothing rental

Ski clothing rental

You are going to ski this winter, and you or your children are not yet equipped with suits, jackets and other accessories? Les Petits Montagnards offers you to rent them! Economical & ecological, this solution also allows you to change your look every season, with recognized brands such as Rossignol, Columbia, Roxy, Quiksilver, Haglofs, Burton, Sorel, Racer... and many others, for children from 1 year old to adults size 3XL.

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But also in summer

But also in summer

New: ESI offers you a wide range of activities during your summer vacations. 

Whether you are a thrill seeker or looking for a new and unusual experience, discover our selection of new trendy sports this year.

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Our blog

Find all the news about ESI and much more on our blog. 

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Jean-Marie Blache: new President of the International Union of Ski Instructors.

Jean-Marie Blache: new President of the International Union of Ski Instructors.

Johann Kwiatkowski, ex-president of the SIMS and director of the ESI of Valloire, has officially passed the torch to Jean-Marie Blache from Orcières Merlette as ratified by the National Board

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  • Fauna and flora
10 remarkable mountain plants to know absolutely.

10 remarkable mountain plants to know absolutely.

The mountain is a wonderful ecosystem for fauna and flora, we have selected for you 10 essential mountain plants to know. Medicinal virtues, edible plants or rarer species, discover the most interesting varieties present in our mountains.

ESI, Skiing's craftsmen

The professionals who form the core of the ESI are committed to providing a high-quality service. Smaller group sizes, for example, guarantee higher quality instruction as well as better relations between students and instructors.