Everything you need to know for a successful skiing experience in Puy-Saint-Vincent

Plan your stay in Puy-Saint-Vincent using information on access, schedules, meeting points, and useful services.

Practical information about our ski and snowboard lessons

Participants

From 1 student for private lessons. Maximum of 8 people per group class for optimal guidance.

Ski equipment

Before joining your lesson, ensure your equipment is suitable for your discipline and skill level: skis or snowboard, boots, and ski poles. Wear a helmet strongly recommended and mandatory for certain lessons as well as insulated clothing, gloves, and goggles or a visor.

Age

Children can discover skiing from the age of 3 in an area designed for beginners.

To try snowboarding, they can join "Mini-rider" lessons starting at age 8. Adults can also learn or improve their skills in this discipline through dedicated lessons.

Course duration

Group lessons: 2 hours per day/lesson. Freeski Group Lessons: 2 hours per Day/Lesson. Private lessons: your choice

Horaires

Christmas Hollidays: 10 AM-12 PM and 13h30-15h30 February and new year hollidays: 9h-11h, 11h-13h and 13h30-15h30 Low Season: 10h15-12h15 and 13h-15h

Languages

Our instructors teach in French, English, and sometimes other languages.

To check availability based on your needs, please contact our team.

Levels

From beginner to experienced.

Prices / Rates

Undecided between several options?

Our team is here to answer your questions and guide you based on your needs.

Contact us

04 92 23 30 79
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Our meeting points

Our ski school in Puy Saint Vincent
Certainly the nicest spot at the Puy Saint Vincent resort, since it’s our ski school.
Getting there
Class meeting point
This is the meeting point for all our classes. Close to the ski school, frent to the restaurants. But for the youngest (less than 5) and childrens beginners, the meeting point is at the nursery slope ESI Chalet.

Course structure

Discover everything that makes a ski, snowboard, or telemark lesson a success.
1. Activities
We assist you in choosing your activity, taking into account your skill level, age, and preferences.
2. Days & amp; Hours

Group lessons starts from sunday and end on friday with the awards.

Check the schedule for available time slots and select the ones that fit your stay.
3. Booking
Book your activity online using the dedicated form. You can also contact us by phone at 04 92 23 30 79 to make your reservation.
4. Show up on the big day
On the day of the lesson, meet your instructor at the ESi meeting point in Puy Saint Vincent a few minutes before the session begins. Make sure your equipment is ready so you can start the activity under the best conditions.
5. Warm-up and preparation
A few minutes are dedicated to warming up, safety instructions, and checking equipment. This time helps activate muscles, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of injury, while also fostering better progress on the slopes. It is an essential step for making the most of your lesson safely.
6. Live the experience
Explore Puy Saint Vincent with instructors who know the area inside out. They tailor the routes to your preferences and skill level, combining exploration, learning, and the pure joy of skiing.

Access to the resort

How to get to Puy Saint Vincent?

Plan your journey to the resort using our information on access by car, train, and plane. Check the practical details to choose the option that suits you best.

From Gap or Briançon, follow the RN 94 to L’Argentière-la-Bessée.

Then take the D994E, followed by the D4, towards Puy-Saint-Vincent. Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Tourism The resort is accessible by road from L’Argentière-la-Bessée, a distance of approximately 8.5 km. In winter, ensure you have appropriate vehicle equipment and check traffic conditions before setting off.

The nearest train station is L’Argentière-les-Écrins, located approximately 8 km from Puy-Saint-Vincent.

It is served by regional trains (TER) from Marseille, Valence, or Gap, as well as by night trains from Paris. From the station, bus line ZOU! 543 takes you to the resort in about 30 to 45 minutes. Please check schedules and connections before you travel, as they vary depending on the season.

Puy-Saint-Vincent does not have an airport

The nearest airports are in Marseille, Grenoble, and Turin. From the airport, travel to a train station serving the Hautes-Alpes, then take a train to L’Argentière-les-Écrins. The ZOU! 543 bus line then connects the station to the resort. Check schedules and connections before you leave, as they vary by season.

THE RESORT

Puy-Saint-Vincent

Nestled in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, Puy-Saint-Vincent offers a spectacular panorama of the Écrins massif and Mount Pelvoux. Its ski area features 75 km of varied slopes, perfect for discovering snow sports and enjoying the mountains.

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Plan des piste de ski de Puy Saint Vincent
THE RESORT

Puy-Saint-Vincent ski map

Spanning altitudes of 1,400 to 2,750 meters, the Puy-Saint-Vincent ski area offers 75 km of slopes facing the Écrins massif. With safe areas for beginners, long blue and red runs, and more technical descents, everyone can find terrain suited to their skill level and preferences.

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Who are we ?

This page introduces our school’s identity, from its origins to its commitments. Meet the team, discover our teaching approach, and learn what drives us on the slopes.
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Our activities

Browse our snow sports packages and select the activity that suits your skill level and preferences. Each page helps you prepare for your time on the slopes.
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