Welcome to esf Samoëns & Sixt Fer à Cheval!

Would you like to learn or improve your skiing or snowboarding skills? Do you want to test your limits and broaden your horizons by discovering off-piste and Nordic activities?

Join our ski school and explore the Grand Massif ski area in Haute-Savoie this winter! With esf Samoëns and Sixt Fer à Cheval, you can take advantage of a unique, unspoilt setting to try out a wide range of activities with the guidance of our esf instructors. From ski lessons and snowshoeing to ski touring and snowboarding, our ski school welcomes young and old alike for an unforgettable winter holiday.


From the age of 3, your children can discover the joys of skiing and winter sports while having fun with ski lessons at Club Piou-Piou. In a safe, fun environment, they'll learn how to balance and position their skis correctly, for half a day of fun.

From the age of 6, esf Samoëns and Sixt Fer à Cheval instructors offer children ski or snowboard lessons adapted to their level, as well as competition courses for an introduction or intensive training. Whatever their objectives and experience, your budding skier will benefit from expert, personalised advice from our instructors at every session, helping them progress in the best possible conditions.


Teenage beginners or thrill-seekers? Our ski school offers dedicated lessons, as well as Freeskiing courses to give your most experienced skiers a whole new experience. This is your chance to offer them a challenge that lives up to their expectations, with an off-piste skiing lesson supervised by our experienced esf instructors.

Adults are not left out with esf Samoëns and Sixt Fer à Cheval! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced skier, you can choose from group or private lessons to (re)discover the pleasure of skiing and make the most of the natural playground offered by the Grand Massif ski area. Combining the charm of an authentic resort with the promise of sensational experiences has never been easier with our ski school in Haute Savoie.