ESI Kids’ Ski Levels – From First Turns to Expert Riding

Ski School – Montgenevre

Learning to ski or sharpening your technique is always an adventure. At ESI Montgenevre, we offer lessons tailored to every level—from those very first steps on snow to mastering black runs and off-piste terrain. With our progressive, supportive approach, each child grows in confidence and skill at their own pace, in total safety. Explore the different ESI levels here and find the one that best matches your child’s abilities.

How do ESI ski levels work?

ESI ski levels are designed to provide clear, motivating, and safe progression. Each step validates specific skills: balance, speed control, turning, and technique across different terrain. By grouping students by age and ability, our instructors ensure tailored learning in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

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The Micropeaks Club

Total beginner

For children aged 3.5 to 5 years

Entry requirements

know how to ride a balance bike and be able to stay with the instructor without parents

🎯Objectives

Glide, brake, and turn in snowplough on a green slope, while gaining confidence and enjoyment

4 to 6 students per instructor, depending on the time slot

The Blue Mice

For children aged 3.5 to 5 years

Entry requirements

Souris Verte (ESI) or Sifflote | Garolou (ESF). Already tried skiing a little in a snow garden or on small slopes. Able to hold a snowplough while going straight.

🎯Objectives

improve snowplough control, link turns smoothly, manage speed on gentle slopes, build confidence and independence, and enjoy skiing!

4 to 6 students per instructor, depending on the time slot

The Mice

Total beginner

For children over 6 years old

Entry requirements

To be at least six years old

🎯Objectives

fast progress, confidently gliding, braking, and linking turns in snowplough on green slopes—often achieving an incredible level for their first week!

4 to 8 students per instructor, depending on the time slot

International Crystal

All ages

Entry requirements

Bronze Mouse (ESI), Ourson (ESF): Be able to glide, stop, and turn on gentle slopes with basic control

🎯Objectives

Children will ski confidently on varied easy slopes, link turns smoothly, and gain strong technique while having fun!

4 to 8 students per instructor, depending on the time slot

Bronze Crystal

All ages

Entry requirements

International Crystal (ESI), Flocon (ESF)

🎯Objectives

Kids will confidently make basic turns and skidding on blue slopes, control their speed, link movements smoothly, and gain confidence and enjoyment on more challenging terrain.

4 to 8 students per instructor, depending on the time slot

Silver Crystal

All ages

Entry requirements

Bronze Crystal (ESI) or First Star (ESF)

🎯Objectives

Children will execute parallel turns on blue and red slopes, control their skidding, link turns with fluidity, and ski confidently on varied terrain

4 to 8 students per instructor, depending on the time slot

Vermeil Crystal

All ages

Entry requirements

Silver Crystal ESI, 2nd Star ESF

🎯Objectives

Children will master parallel turns, ski smoothly and confidently on all blue and red slopes, control their speed with precision, and tackle varied terrain with skill and enjoyment

4 to 8 students per instructor, depending on the time slot

Gold Crystal

All ages

Entry requirements

Cristal de Vermeil ESI, 3rd Étoile ESF

🎯Objectives

Skiers will confidently make basic short turns on red and black slopes, begin exploring all-mountain and all-snow skiing, and ski with control, fluidity, and enjoyment across varied terrain.

4 to 8 students per instructor, depending on the time slot

Diamond Crystal

All ages

Entry requirements

ESI Gold Crystal, ESF Bronze or Silver Star.

🎯Objectives

Riders will confidently carve short turns on red and black slopes, explore all-mountain terrain with control and style, and experience the thrill of skiing across varied snow conditions with skill and enjoyment.

4 to 8 students per instructor, depending on the time slot

Freeride course

From the age of 11

Entry requirements

ESI Diamond Crystal, ESF Gold Star

🎯Objectives

off-piste techniques, mountain safety, and snow assessment skills

4 to 8 students per instructor, depending on the time slot