ESF Tignes Val Claret
ESF Tignes Val Claret
4.5
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
About
At ESF Tignes Val Claret we offer professional lessons in many disciplines of winter sports from skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, telemarking, cross country, assisted skiing and plenty more. We offer lessons to small children at nursery age to children, teenagers and of course adults. Whether you are a beginner, a regular skier or an expert skier, we can cater for all levels. Our team of qualified ESF professionals will make your stay an enjoyable one and ensure you and your family members will be safe and looked after at all times. You can ski at your own pace and your progress will be assessed for evaluation. We welcome children in varying ages to the Kid's Club and Club Piou Piou so they can learn in a fun and safe environment, allowing your children to learn to ski through play.
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- lucievilla3 contributionsUnforgettable off-piste weekExcellent off-piste week, the first for me. The instructor (Michael Provot) simply took us where we needed to. We worked on a little cardio along the way, in a good mood. And above all, great confidence in terms of security. And this snow, an incredible resort!Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten February 23, 2024
- TullinsParis, France66 contributionsA fantastic Piou-Piou team!A wonderful team who take care of the children so well that they ask to go every morning. Special mention for David and Anne who are incredible. And even if at 3.5 years old we make fun of performance, children acquire impressive skiing skills. I highly recommend.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 16, 2024
- Daniel D5 contributionsHappy concierge Skiing at ClubMed Val Claret.I had a great week at the club, great skiing, great physical accommodations at the exclusive collection with a superb personnel who were there for us at all times going above and beyond their job description . They made our stay special , and we usually go to concierge places , but they came out at the top of our list !!!!!, special mentions to Marta Navarro, Partia Sharifi, Helia , Margaux and Victoria , other names I don’t remember but the entire team was outstanding!!!!Keep up the good work !!!!!!!Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 18, 2024
- Mihai V1 contributionLouis the legend of ski instructorsLouis has been an outstanding ski guide and Instructor. With the ESF 3A level group ( mostly off piste ) he looked v well after the entire group and balanced well safety with fun . Great guy with good sense of humour. He controlled the group in a subtle but professional way . Highly recommend.Visited January 2025Traveled with familyWritten January 4, 2025
- Michel R1 contributionSnowboard instructor tips in TignesHello, I'd like to leave my feedback for you. I've been to Tignes at Club Med last week. I was in Level 3 snowboard class. My teacher's name is Sebastien. The best teacher I've ever had. A person with incredible energy, who helps everyone in everything. Super communicative and attentive. I speak on behalf of the whole class. He made our days wonderful! It would be perfect to have Sebastien every year. I would very much like those words of gratitude to reach him. Thank you, Sebastien! You are the best! 👍🏻Visited January 2025Traveled with familyWritten January 30, 2025
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Lucie P
Clermont-Ferrand2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
A huge thank you to Théo for this incredible week of skiing, he showed us the area on and off slopes in a safe and extraordinary way. He made us progress technically and really showed us the best side of Tignes and Val d’Isere. A big thank you, and if we come back to Tignes, we will ask to have him as an instructor. Good luck for the rest of the season!
See you soon on the skis
See you soon on the skis

Written January 21, 2024
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Rebecca C
4 contributions
Jan 2023
I completed 10 hours of lessons in Tignes Val Claret on my recent trip. Marie, my instructor, was so kind and patient and I would highly recommend her to any level. I was a complete beginner and she focused on improving technique in each lesson which really improved my confidence. Highly recommend Marie!!!
Written January 12, 2023
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Jack T
6 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Brilliant instructor Lous Bozonnet, very patient and professional.
Easy to book and find, just look for an instructor walking around in a red jacket and they will point you in the right direction.
You can book morning, afternoon or lunch sessions at anytime. For the morning and afternoon session I would recommend book a days in advance. The lunch time session at 12:15 we just rocked up 2 hours prior and booked it.
Easy to book and find, just look for an instructor walking around in a red jacket and they will point you in the right direction.
You can book morning, afternoon or lunch sessions at anytime. For the morning and afternoon session I would recommend book a days in advance. The lunch time session at 12:15 we just rocked up 2 hours prior and booked it.
Written January 28, 2024
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11 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Sent my 2 children on a week course. They had been skiing before. On discussion with someone in the office decided to put them on the 2 star level and was told the instructor will move them if not suitable. After a few lessons my children complained that they were bored and the lessons were very basic (parallel turns), with their friends they were doing red runs, jumps etc. Annoyingly they also said the instructor was on the phone or talking to friends during the lessons quite a bit. I spoke to the instructor who simply shrugged and said 'this was the course' and he could or would not do anything. I complained at the office and wanted a refund for at least part of the course - was told I could only get a voucher for a free lesson next year (not much good as I dont know if or where i will be going skiing). They also refused to give me the complaint book which is a legal requirement under French law.
Save your money go with another school not this bunch of cowboys!
Save your money go with another school not this bunch of cowboys!
Written February 21, 2020
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Daniël
The Netherlands17 contributions
Mar 2022
I took 6x 2.5 hour morning sessions during my first ski holidays. Cécile was an amazing, supportive and very enthusiastic teacher, who taught our group to confidently ski the blue slopes. Almost every day we went to a different ski area and she told us a lot about the surroundings. Amazing experience!
Written March 21, 2022
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Rob S
1 contribution
Feb 2020
Two boys 11 and 12 had a exciting week in afternoon Gold Star class. The made great progress with a wide range of exciting and challenging skiing including Sache/ Face black runs, off piste, slalom, bordercross and snowpark. They returned happy if somewhat tired each afternoon.
Written February 26, 2020
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Dear customer,
Thank you very much for chose ESF TIGNES VAL CLARET during your holiday !
We are glad you had good time skiing in GOLD STAR level.
We look forward to seeing you next season in TIGNES !
Written February 28, 2020
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Christos L
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
We had a great week, our instructor Louis was very friendly and took great care of us while emphasizing a lot on safety and making sure no one would get hurt. We made a good progress and managed to visit all the different pist. Was a great experience overall
Written December 29, 2023
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Mathilde Q
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Family
We were lucky enough to have Denise to teach our 3 year old boy how to ski, and for a first time, we are super happy to the point where we added two more private lessons!
Thank you Denise for introducing our little boy to the passion for skiing and for being so educational and adorable.
Your professionalism is remarkable!
See you next year !
Thank you Denise for introducing our little boy to the passion for skiing and for being so educational and adorable.
Your professionalism is remarkable!
See you next year !

Written January 26, 2024
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Paul C
Dublin, Ireland3 contributions
Feb 2020
Had an amazing weeks snowboarding tuition. Classes were as much a tour of the area (Slopes & Off-piste) as it was guidance on how to improve. Jean-Claude was a superb instructor, very encouraging and I feel I progressed immensely thanks to his help. Will be back next year for sure!
Written February 15, 2020
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Dear Paul,
Thank you very much for this nice feedback.
We are glad you had good time skiing with Jean-Claude !
Thanks for your loyalty, we look forward to seeing you next season in TIGNES !
Written February 23, 2020
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David S
Frome, UK29 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
26 of our group of 29 used ESF - the Club Med designated ski school. 3 needed specialist British instructors for their profoundly deaf child. The British guys were shoved around, face slapped and knocked to the ground. Rude gestures were made an inch in front of their noses - all in full view of our children. Disgraceful and unjustified behaviour. We'll never use ESF again which means we'll not use Club Med again though CM staff were great.
Written April 8, 2013
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Bonjour Franck,
Nous vous remercions de votre remarque. Dans le cadre de notre démarche qualité, nous prenons toutes les suggestions en compte afin de vous satisfaire toujours plus. Au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau à Tignes!
Written April 2, 2015
Merci pour votre avis! Au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau à Tignes!
Written April 2, 2015
Bonjour Cybertraqueur,
Nous regrettons votre expérience déplaisante avec l'ESF de Tignes Val Claret.
Toutefois, aucun de nos moniteurs ne s'appelle Robert et nous aimerions savoir si son prénom vous revient.
Bien à vous,
ESF TIGNES VAL CLARET
Written March 22, 2015
Bonjour Bertrand,
Effectivement les cours adultes et enfants sont au même prix, mais les enfants ont une médaille incluse. Comme vous l'avez remarqué, la médaille est payante pour les adultes car vous êtes rares à la souhaiter. Pour une question d'organisation, nous ne pouvons pas changer ce système. Toutefois, sachez que l'argent des médailles va à la Caisse de Secours des Moniteurs. En effet, lorsqu'il leur arrive quelque chose de grave, et notamment une blessure qui les empêche de continuer à enseigner, par ce biais, une compensation leur est reversée, pour les aider, eux et leur famille. Aussi, nous avons toujours plaisir à remettre un carnet de niveau à tous les adultes qui le désirent.
Bien à vous,
ESF Tignes Val Claret
Written March 22, 2015
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