Frequenly asked questions
Where can I find esf in the village ?
esf Montgenèvre has two offices :
Espace Partenaires in the centre village (8.45am - 6pm) and Place des Neiges in the Obelisque zone (8.45am - 12h30pm) See the plan
Which departure area should I choose ?
There are two departure areas for ESF Montgenèvre
• Front de neige : All levels, ski, snowboard, Piou Piou, private lessons, Stage Competition, Super 6, course "S" , Free Ski, Champions
•Place des Neiges : Children only from Piou Piou level to gold star and private lessons (except snowboard)
How do I book the courses?
You can book directly on the website or :
• via our Contact form
• via our Contact form
• by telephone on 00 33 4 92 21 90 46 or 00 33 9 64 12 65 35
• by mail: ESF Montgenèvre Espace "Partenaires" 05100 Montgenèvre, France
What are the times of the lessons ?
• Group ski lessons : start on Sunday or Monday at 9.15am and 2.30pm
• Group snowboard lessons : from Sunday to Friday 2.30pm - 5pm
• Piou-Piou : Everyday from 9am - 5pm
• Nursery "Les Marmottes" : Sunday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Closed on Saturdays.
• Snowshoe walks : From Monday to Friday 2.30pm - 5pm (leaving from Espace Partenaires only)
• Tipi walks : Every evening from 5.30pm (minimum 4 people)
How do you assess our final levels ?
Children booked into the group lessons will pass the test at the on the Friday during the lesson. At the end of the lesson the instructor will give out the results as well as the medals to each child that have done the weeks course.
Children booked into bronze star and gold star levels will be assessed in two ways. Firstly on Thursday with timed descents and secondly on Friday will the technical test.
Is the ski pass included ?
The ski pass is not included in the price of the course.
You can buy an all inclusive pack which includes the lessons and the lift pass.
If you are skiing with family (2 adults and at least 2 children° you can buy the family pass on the Remontées Mécaniques website.
esf offers a "Pack Spécial Débutant" for children from 6 to 14 years old, from level Flocon to 2nd star on sale directly with the lessons
If you are skiing with family (2 adults and at least 2 children° you can buy the family pass on the Remontées Mécaniques website.
esf offers a "Pack Spécial Débutant" for children from 6 to 14 years old, from level Flocon to 2nd star on sale directly with the lessons
Is the ski material included ?
esf doesn't provide skis, snowboards or any other materials. You should reserve these in one of the many rental shops in the resort.
How are the medal ceremonies organised?
On the Friday after the passing of the tests, esf will meet with you on the stage infront of the race piste for a hot chocolate or a vin chaud, as well as the medals!