Esf Val Thorens speaks your language: ski lessons for visitors from all over the world!
Published on 17/11/2025 - Written by Nadège
Situated at an altitude of 2,300 metres in the heart of the 3 Vallées, Val Thorens is a cosmopolitan resort renowned for being the highest in Europe. It has also been voted best resort in the world eight times since it opened. Such accolades are bound to attract international tourists. According to some estimates, almost 70% of its clientele now come from abroad, with over 40 different nationalities represented.
For its part, the esf has to rise to the challenge by recruiting instructors who speak several languages, as teaching would otherwise be impossible.
For its part, the esf has to rise to the challenge by recruiting instructors who speak several languages, as teaching would otherwise be impossible.
More than 300 instructors work at esf Val Thorens
To welcome all these foreign customers, esf Val Th/orens regularly has to recruit new multilingual ski and snowboard instructors. These days, just over 300 instructors work for the ski school.
Whether they specialise in ski or snowboard lessons, off-piste skiing or competition, they are ready to teach the French, the English or the Russians. Faced with such a large number of foreigners, it's essential to adapt to ensure that these teaching sessions remain moments of pleasure in Val Thorens, and this inevitably involves good communication.
Whether they specialise in ski or snowboard lessons, off-piste skiing or competition, they are ready to teach the French, the English or the Russians. Faced with such a large number of foreigners, it's essential to adapt to ensure that these teaching sessions remain moments of pleasure in Val Thorens, and this inevitably involves good communication.
Meet our esf team!What languages are spoken by esf instructors?
Most of the instructors atesf Val Thorens speak at least two languages: French and English. This enables them to communicate easily with most of their pupils. Others are able to speak three, four, five or more different languages, including Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, German and Russian.
Tourists from all over Europe and beyond can take advantage of esf lessons given in their mother tongue, making it easier for everyone to learn! Some of the instructors are themselves from other countries. More than just ski lessons, these teaching sessions are also unforgettable encounters and moments of sharing.
Tourists from all over Europe and beyond can take advantage of esf lessons given in their mother tongue, making it easier for everyone to learn! Some of the instructors are themselves from other countries. More than just ski lessons, these teaching sessions are also unforgettable encounters and moments of sharing.
International customers: loyal to Europe's highest resort
Val Thorens is so popular with foreign skiers and snowboarders because it is the highest ski resort in Europe. Its ski area even extends to an altitude of 3,200 metres, which is ideal for ski touring enthusiasts. This advantage also means that the resort enjoys quality snow cover for six months of the year, until the beginning of May. Christmas? February? Spring? All periods are ideal at Val Thorens, the choice is yours!
If you'd like to book a lesson in skiing, snowboarding or even more (telemark, snowshoeing, etc.) with an ESF instructor who speaks your mother tongue, the best thing to do is to discover our team online and book your lessons with the person who suits you, on the dates of your choice. Don't forget to book early to take advantage!
If you'd like to book a lesson in skiing, snowboarding or even more (telemark, snowshoeing, etc.) with an ESF instructor who speaks your mother tongue, the best thing to do is to discover our team online and book your lessons with the person who suits you, on the dates of your choice. Don't forget to book early to take advantage!
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