ESF Chamonix, Ski resort and school in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
ESF Chamonix is a ski school and training center at the base of Mont Blanc with access to slopes facing three different directions. The area includes around 75 marked runs spread across more than 150 kilometers of terrain.
The school was founded and grew into a large organization that today employs hundreds of instructors. Its expansion reflects how Chamonix became an international winter sports destination.
The ski school uses a step-by-step system where young children earn badges as they progress, making learning a gradual achievement rather than a quick task. This method shapes how the local community views skiing as something to grow into over time.
The school is located in the Maison de la Montagne in central Chamonix and operates daily. Visitors will find lessons available for every skill level in various winter sports.
La Vallée Blanche is a famous route that descends over glaciers between granite peaks and stretches about 20 kilometers. This run requires an experienced mountain guide because the terrain is unmarked and demands careful attention.
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Address: Mountain House, 190 Pl. de l'Église, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:15-19:00
Phone: +33450532257
Website: http://esfchamonix.com
GPS coordinates: 45.92416,6.86835
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27
Chemin de fer du Montenvers
568 m
Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi
678 m
Église Saint-Michel de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
33 m
Télécabine de Planpraz
390 m
Museum of crystals in Chamonix
87 m
Old presbytery of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
38 m
Rue des Moulins
171 m
Sentier des Gardes
1 km
Drinking fountain, water well
283 m
Alpine Museum of Chamonix
221 m
Fontaine de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, place Jacques-Balmat
139 m
Fontaine, avenue du Mont-Blanc
183 m
Scenic viewpoint
1.1 km
Locomotive n°7
546 m
Geneviève Bouvier
692 m
Maurice Herzog
681 m
Edward Whymper
679 m
Louis Lachenal
721 m
Luge Alpine Coaster
935 m
Pierre à Ruskin
628 m
Locomotive n°8
585 m
Memorial
723 m
Statue de Michel Passard
182 m
Statue de Horace Bénédict de Saussure et Jacques Balmat
191 m
Famille Charlet-Taberlet
729 m
Lionel Terray
728 m
Stèle Mathews
373 m
Cascade de Blaitière
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