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\nChoosing the right ski school for your children\u2019s daily lessons isn\u2019t always easy, especially nowadays with more options out there than there ever have been.
\nIt\u2019s now not only standard ski lessons on offer either. A wealth of winter activities are now taught and guided by professional instructors. Some activities like avalanche awareness courses and ski-touring are closely tied with traditional skiing, but others are a bit different\u2026 Tandem paragliding and speed riding, Paret excursions (traditional Alpine sledge), and guided snowshoe tours are just a small portion of what\u2019s out there.
\nTo make choosing the right school for your family or group a bit easier we have pulled together some of our favourite ski schools in our destinations.<\/p>\n

Evolution 2 \u2013 La Clusaz<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Evolution
\nEvolution 2 offer much more than your average ski school. As the instructors are all passionate about freeride they offer a number of courses and lessons that you don\u2019t find elsewhere. These specialties include avalanche awareness and safety courses and a half day off-piste skiing with local pro Seb Michaud. We met up with director Antonin Lieutaghi to find out more about his and Evolution 2\u2019s stories<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ecole du Ski Francais Manigod<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"ESF
\nWith over 250 schools, Ecole du Ski Fran\u00e7ais (or ESF) is the largest Ski School organisation in France. ESF has a base in Manigod and offers group and private lessons for all ages. Many instructors speak English but it is important to mention if you require an English speaking instructor as not all of them do.<\/p>\n

Ecole de Ski Internationale \u2013 Le Grand Bornand<\/a><\/h2>\n

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\nESI Starski offer group lessons for children and adults alike. Children can start from the age of three in the reassuring environment of the Mice Club. Small group sizes mean that the dedicated instructors at ESI Starski can give each skier the attention they deserve!<\/p>\n

Ecole du Ski Francais \u2013 La Giettaz<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"ESF
\nThe little mountain village of La Giettaz at the foot of the Col des Aravis is part of the Portes du Mont-Blanc ski region. Surrounded by spruce forests, its highest point is Le Torraz (1930m), which has a stunning panoramic view of Mont-Blanc and the Aravis.
\nESF La Giettaz offer group and private lessons for all ages and abilities in this quaint resort.<\/p>\n

Torico Performance Skiing \u2013 Morzine \/ Les Gets<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Torico
\nTorico Performance Skiing is a small British independent ski school, run by Tim and Lisa Jackson. Tim, from England, and Lisa, from Scotland, hold the BASI Level 4 ISTD and full French equivalence. They have been teaching for over 20 years in the French Alps and have been based in the Portes du Soleil since 2003.
\nWith a wealth of experience, they promise to show you great terrain (whatever your level!), help you develop and better understand your skiing, build confidence and have great fun along the way!
\nThese are only a few of the ski schools operating in our destinations. To find out more visit our Insider\u2019s Guide<\/a>.
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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