Learn to ski while having fun in Barèges
In the heart of the Grand Tourmalet , ESi Barèges offers group ski lessons for children in a friendly, supportive, and safe environment. Our state-certified instructors guide young skiers through every stage of their learning, from the Cristal to Cristal Diamond .
The levels taught in Barèges
Snowman
Exploring the environment. First slides.
White Mouse
Learning the sliding snowplow with natural stop.
Green mouse
Mastery of the snowplow braking technique with voluntary stopping.
Blue Mouse
Snowplow snaking. Introduction to ski lifts.
Cristal International
Snowplow turn with parallel skis returning while traversing.
Bronze Crystal
Basic turn with sudden skidding.
Silver Crystal
Basic turn.
Vermeil Crystal
Basic turn controlled on a red run. Basic slalom. Brake skid.
Gold Crystal
Perfected turning. All-snow, all-terrain initiation.
Diamond Crystal
Perfected turn with a cut-off effect. Perfected sculling.
The Emerald Run
Mastery of all snow and terrain skiing. Awareness of off-piste safety.
The Turquoise Run
Mastering Freeride on steep slopes. Advanced off-piste safety training.
The Ruby Run
Simple tricks, 180°, grab in the snowpark, riding switch on groomed terrain.
The Diamond Run
Figures, 360° rotations, 180° grabs, Tail and Nose on prepared terrain.