Successful first steps on skis for toddlers with ESF Val Thorens!
Published on 03/12/2025 - Written by Coline
Skiing is popular with adults, teenagers and older children, but it's actually accessible from a very young age. In fact, by learning to ski in a fun way that's adapted to their needs, toddlers too can enjoy their first glides.
At Val Thorens, we have a safe area in the heart of the resort, designed for children aged 3 and over. Our qualified instructors offer fun workshops specially designed for budding skiers!
Skiing: benefits for the little ones too!
Contrary to what you might think, skiing isn't just for grown-ups. In fact, from the age of 3, the youngest children can discover the pleasures of skiing during their stay in the mountains. At this age, children have sufficient motor skills to be able to learn the first moves on skis.
With the right exercises, they'll be able to work their muscles, as well as developing their coordination and balance, which will naturally be required to stand up on skis!
As well as enjoying the pleasures of the snow and stimulating their physical skills, they'll be able to build their self-confidence in a fun and safe environment.
With the right exercises, they'll be able to work their muscles, as well as developing their coordination and balance, which will naturally be required to stand up on skis!
As well as enjoying the pleasures of the snow and stimulating their physical skills, they'll be able to build their self-confidence in a fun and safe environment.
Toddlers discover the joys of slidingSki lessons for toddlers in Val Thorens
So that the little ones can also flourish during your future stay in the 3 Valleys, we offer a range of lessons specially designed for them at Val Thorens. Montana, the esf Val Thorens mini-club, is a learning centre for children aged 3 and 4, offering them their first taste of snow sports.
On site, specially trained instructors will be delighted to offer fun activities for the youngest children, while immersing them in the wonderful world of kindergarten. Small, fun workshops are set up to help them discover skiing at their own pace.
For 1 hour, half a day or a whole day, you can choose the formula that suits you best and that will allow your young skier to make the most of his or her holiday in the mountains.
On site, specially trained instructors will be delighted to offer fun activities for the youngest children, while immersing them in the wonderful world of kindergarten. Small, fun workshops are set up to help them discover skiing at their own pace.
For 1 hour, half a day or a whole day, you can choose the formula that suits you best and that will allow your young skier to make the most of his or her holiday in the mountains.
Val Thorens, a family resort that delights young and old alike
As Europe's largest ski resort, Val Thorens delights not only experienced skiers from all over the world, but also families. In fact, there are plenty of activities on offer for parents, teenagers and children of all ages, so that everyone can have a memorable time in the resort.
More than just a play area for toddlers, where gliding is synonymous with fun, we also offer a nursery for children who don't want to ski, a micro-crèche service for infants and a wide range of ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and levels. There's something for all the family!
More than just a play area for toddlers, where gliding is synonymous with fun, we also offer a nursery for children who don't want to ski, a micro-crèche service for infants and a wide range of ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and levels. There's something for all the family!
A nursery for the very young