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 competition COURSE 
ETOILE D'OR attained 

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competition course

Do you want to push yourself and improve your performance?

The competition course is the one for you!
Our coach instructors will be there to help you as you perfect your technique and progress before reaching gold.

Don't hesitate to get signed up, come beat your time and challenge your instructor!
When are you coming?
08
Nov 2025
15
22
29
06
Dec
13
20
27
03
Jan 2026
10
17
24
31
07
Feb
14
21
28
07
Mar
14
21
28
04
Apr
11
18
25
02
09
May
training in the best conditions
Programme:
  • Stadium reserved for timed tests and courses
  • Personalised correction videos
  • Training in special and giant slalom, as well as Skicross
  • Endurance exercises and technical courses

Sitting the test is included in the course and the award ceremony will be at the end of the week.

Edited video at the end of the week on our Youtube channel: Stage Competition ESF
competition course
morning
9am to 12:15pm
With meal: 9am to 1:45pm
Setting off from the Lac Blanc ski chair lift
6 lessons > Sunday to Friday
or 5 lessons > Monday to Friday
Etoile d'or level attained
Important
Minimum level required: Etoile d'or
Helmet compulsory
Val Thorens ski pass required
Optional meal
Optional insurance
From
320€
BookContactez-nous
COMPETITION COURSE
AFTERNOON
1:15pm to 4:30pm
With meal: 11:45am to 4:30pm
Setting off from the Lac Blanc ski chair lift
6 lessons > Sunday to Friday
or 5 lessons > Monday to Friday
Etoile d'or level attained
Important
Minimum level required: Etoile d'or
Helmet compulsory
Val Thorens ski pass required
Optional meal
Optional insurance
From
320€
BookContactez-nous
COMPETITION COURSE
AFTERNOON
1:45pm to 5pm
With meal: 11:45am to 5pm
Setting off from the Lac Blanc ski chair lift
6 lessons > Sunday to Friday
or 5 lessons > Monday to Friday
Etoile d'or level attained
Important
Minimum level required: Etoile d'or
Helmet compulsory
Val Thorens ski pass required
Optional meal
Optional insurance
From
320€
BookContactez-nous
COMPETITION COURSE
FULL DAY
9:00am to 12:15pm and 1:15pm to 4:30pm 
With meal: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Setting off from the Lac Blanc ski chair lift
6 lessons > Sunday to Friday
or 5 lessons > Monday to Friday
Etoile d'or level attained
Important
Minimum level required: Etoile d'or
Helmet compulsory
Val Thorens ski pass required
Optional meal
Optional insurance
From
480€
BookContactez-nous
COMPETITION COURSE
FULL DAY
9:00am to 12:15pm and 1:45pm to 5:00pm 
With meal: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Setting off from the Lac Blanc ski chair lift
6 lessons > Sunday to Friday
or 5 lessons > Monday to Friday
Etoile d'or level attained
Important
Minimum level required: Etoile d'or
Helmet compulsory
Val Thorens ski pass required
Optional meal
Optional insurance
From
480€
BookContactez-nous

We only offer competition courses during the French school holidays.

During your stay, you can book a private lesson for competition training.
Our private lessons
the review 
of a customer
JG
Jonathan
competition course april 2022
It's the third time that Kieran has taken part in the competition course at  Val Thorens. He loves the atmosphere and the instructors!

You ask; we answer!

What equipment do I need for the course?
Giant slalom skis adapted to your level (ask a sports store for advice), back protection and helmet.
Do I need to buy a ski lift pass?
All children need a ski lift pass as soon as they are no longer in the day care.
You can buy them online or at the lift ticket office (Setam) with proof of age.
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