ZigZag Ski School ESI Samoëns

Led by excellent English speaking instructors, ZigZag’s children’s ski lessons run with never more than 8 students per class.  Our small group sizes guarantee each child gets the individual attention they deserve, while enjoying the camaraderie of a group atmosphere.

• For a gentle introduction to skiing from 3 years of age : Tiny Tots private lessons
• For little beginners 4-5 years of age : Mini Mouse group lessons (6 children max per class)
• For children from 6 to 12 years of age : group lessons organised by level (4 to 8 children max per class)
• For advanced teenage skiers 12 to 17 years of age : "Steep 'n Fast" all terrain groups (4 to 8 participants max per group)

ZigZag children’s ski lessons are great value for money because:

• our small groups mean less time in lift queues and more actual skiing time
• a medal for every child is included in the lesson price
• just 4 to 8 children per group, guaranteed
• more individual attention for each child
• rolling assessment throughout the week, so no time wasted doing level tests
• lift queue priority, so your children can jump the queue during their lesson time

Booking your children into lessons with ZigZag means you can rest assured they'll enjoy their ski experience.  And we all know that happy kids equal happy holidays! 

Ski touring outing, from beginner to expert, with our ski instructors or our High Mountain Guides

Initiation session for 3h or 4h

4-hour improvement session

Full-day exploration session

The Grand Massif's most highly reputed provider of off piste tuition and guidance, ZigZag has earned itself a great reputation for quality and value for money. 

Why choose ZigZag :

• A choice of booking a fully certified Instructor or IFMGA High Mountain Guide
• Top of the line ‘ARVA’ brand equipment lent free of charge to each participant (shovel, probe, avalanche beacon, backpack)
• Engaging, English speaking professionals with excellent customer feedback
• Flexible itineraries changed according to weather conditions and your level of experience
• Compassionate instruction and guidance available for those lacking confidence
• Downhill skiing and Ski Touring
• ZigZag guides can take you anywhere – Grand Massif, Chamonix, Courmayeur, Switzerland, Vallée Blanche, Haute Route, heliskiing and lots more

An instructor just for you!  Private tuition means lessons are taught at your precise speed and level, ensuring you make maximum progress on the elements that matter most to you.

Share a private instructor with family or friends.  Add as few or as many as you'd like!  Up to 8 participants can share a private lesson, although please note that participants must share a similar level of ability to ensure maximum progress.

Ultimate flexibility.  Your private lesson can run for as long as you’d like, and can start and end wherever suits you best.  Get in touch with our reservations team to discuss your requirements and we’ll advise you on what tends to work best in our resorts.

We generally offer lessons for 1 hour, 2.5hrs, 4hrs, or a full day.   A 2.5hr lesson is generally the ideal amount of time for an instructor to analyse your current ability, then offer exercises and technical correction.  One hour lessons are ideal for young children, while 4hr and full day sessions are ideal for more advanced skiers looking to ski further afield.

Book a private snowboard session for a powerful boost to your snowboard style.

Get started with confidence on the beginner slopes, or head off in search of adventure with a pro rider at your side.  Whatever your level of ability, a private snowboard lesson offers the guarantee of made-to-measure tuition, designed especially to suit you. 

With ZigZag Ski School Samoens, you'll develop pro-rider skills and confidence in no time !

Groups limited in number.
From beginner to expert level.
Medals and tests recognized in all our schools (link to medals page).
Recognized levels in all our schools.
Instructors trained in foreign languages.

With just 4 to 8 students per group, our adult group ski lessons allow you to pick up new skills alongside other adult skiers who share your level of ability.  

A cheaper option than taking private lessons, ZigZag's adult group ski lessons are great for confidence boosting and are an ideal way to meet other adults who ski at the same level as you.  

Choose from packages of 3 days (Mon-Wed) or 5 days (Mon-Fri) each week, in a group adapted to you.

All ZigZag instructors speak English and offer both collective and individual attention and correction, so you’re guaranteed to make real progress in a fun and supportive environment.