Welcome to the ESi La Toussuire FAQ! Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you prepare for your ski lessons and activities during your stay in Les Sybelles.
From bookings, skill levels, and equipment to lift passes, lesson organization, and options for children, adults, or snowboarders, we help you quickly find the essential information you need. The ESi La Toussuire team is here to help you enjoy the mountains, improve at your own pace, and approach your lessons with confidence.
Find out here how to book your ski lessons for this winter right now.
Simply select your activity from the activities page. Then, choose the participants’ skill level and your preferred dates, and click “Book.” A window will appear for you to enter the participants’ details; once completed, you will be prompted to pay for your booking.
Other options:
By phone +33479567774
By mail: info@esi-toussuire.fr
Payment is made securely on our website at the time of booking. We accept Visa and Mastercard, as well as payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Our booking system allows you to select multiple participants for a class or activity at our school. Once you have chosen the desired level and dates, simply click “Book,” and you will be able to enter the participants’ details.
Our group lessons and courses often span multiple days (simply select your preferred format when booking). To do this, once you have chosen the level and dates, click “Book” to access the participant details section. There, you will find the various durations and options available for the course, lesson, or activity. Depending on your selection and availability, you can choose the desired number of days.
Nous vous recommandons de réserver le plus tôt possible, en particulier pendant les vacances scolaires et les périodes de forte affluence. Cela vous garantit un plus large choix de dates, d’horaires et de types de cours.
Discover everything that will make your child’s ski lesson a success!
At ESi La Toussuire, children can discover skiing from the age of two and a half in the children’s area. The “Bonhommes de neige” (Snowmen) group—for ages 2.5 to 3.5—enjoys a progressive, fun introduction, including a trial session to ensure the pace suits each child.
Children aged 4 to 5 and a half join the “Souris” (Mice) group. They gradually build confidence and independence before trying out the resort’s slopes for the first time. Groups are limited to 5 children to ensure attentive supervision
Le choix du groupe dépend principalement de l’âge de votre enfant et de son niveau de ski. Les plus jeunes rejoignent le Jardin d’enfants : Bonhommes de neige de 2,5 à 3,5 ans, puis Souris de 4 à 5,5 ans. À partir de 6 ans, les enfants peuvent intégrer les cours collectifs correspondant à leur niveau.
Lors de votre réservation, pensez à indiquer le dernier niveau ou la dernière médaille obtenu(e). Cela nous permet de constituer des groupes aussi homogènes que possible. Si nécessaire, le moniteur pourra réorienter votre enfant vers un groupe correspondant mieux à son niveau réel afin de favoriser sa progression.
At ESi La Toussuire, learning to ski combines technical progression, games, and the sheer joy of sliding. For the youngest skiers, instructors use playful exercises that allow them to naturally learn how to balance, glide, and turn, while gradually gaining independence.
Each child progresses at their own pace in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere. Group sizes are intentionally kept small to ensure attentive guidance: 5 children for the youngest groups and a maximum of 8 students in other group lessons.
Your child needs a ski outfit, a helmet, ski equipment (no poles), goggles and/or sunglasses, sunscreen, disposable tissues, and a snack in their pocket.
If the children’s ski area is located within the resort itself, no lift pass is required. Once the child is able to ski independently, the instructor will let you know the day before they move out of the beginners’ area so that you can purchase a pass for the remainder of the week.
The instructor is a professional accustomed to these situations, so you should:
At ESi La Toussuire, we prioritize small groups to ensure each student receives better personal attention. Group ski lessons are limited to a maximum of 8 people per instructor, regardless of the time of season.
For the youngest skiers, the Snowman (Bonhomme de neige) and “Mouse” (Souris) groups are limited to 5 children. Group snowboard lessons accommodate up to 6 participants. These small group sizes allow instructors to be more available and foster individual progress.
Classes take place regardless of weather conditions, provided the ski lifts are open.
Note: In bad weather, please dress yourself and/or your children accordingly.
At ESi La Toussuire, some of our instructors can teach in multiple languages. Depending on team availability, lessons may be offered in English, Italian, Dutch, or Spanish, in addition to French.
Would you like a lesson in a specific language? Please be sure to mention this when booking so that we can match you with the right instructor.
Lift passes are not included with the purchase of ski lessons. You must purchase a pass at the resort’s lift ticket offices. Some ski schools have agreements in place and can offer passes at preferential rates; be sure to ask about this.
Liability insurance is mandatory to cover on-piste and off-piste rescue services in the event of an accident or illness.
Our insurance partner, La Compagnie du Sport, offers tailored insurance for skiing and all sports, starting at €2.86/day for a week or €42 for the entire year. Click here to learn more about ski and sports insurance.
If you have booked group lessons, please stop by the ESi La Toussuire office. Upon arrival, you will collect your bib and the information needed for the lessons to run smoothly.
The office is located at Place Olympique, opposite the Tourist Office. During the winter season, our team is there to welcome you every day and can also answer any last-minute questions before your lessons begin.
