Ski touring, freeride, freestyle: explore all types of snow sports with the 3 Vallées ESF!
Published on 23/03/2026 - Written by Nadège
Experience skiing in all its forms with esf les 3 Vallées! And what better way to discover ski touring, freeride and freestyle than in the world's largest ski area, with instructors who are passionate about their work?
In Savoie, there's no shortage of breathtaking off-piste skiing, while the slopes stretch for more than 600 kilometres, across the seven ski resorts that punctuate its snowy winters and springs. For a memorable stay in the mountains, choose your favourite style of skiing from these three original, thrill-packed options!
In Savoie, there's no shortage of breathtaking off-piste skiing, while the slopes stretch for more than 600 kilometres, across the seven ski resorts that punctuate its snowy winters and springs. For a memorable stay in the mountains, choose your favourite style of skiing from these three original, thrill-packed options!
Ski touring in the 3 Vallées: a huge playground
The first winter sport we invite you to discover with esf les 3 Vallées is ski touring. With your guide, you'll set off to explore some of the Alps' most emblematic unspoilt areas, far from the most popular pistes.
Used to the great outdoors, your esf guide will teach you more about the flora and fauna of the 3 Vallées, as well as how to use your new ski equipment, such as sealskins.
Do you know anything about the DVA system? Probe, shovel... All your safety equipment will also be provided and shown to you by your guide to raise your awareness of avalanches and help you become more independent off-piste. In terms of scenery, there's plenty to surprise you on a ski tour!
Used to the great outdoors, your esf guide will teach you more about the flora and fauna of the 3 Vallées, as well as how to use your new ski equipment, such as sealskins.
Do you know anything about the DVA system? Probe, shovel... All your safety equipment will also be provided and shown to you by your guide to raise your awareness of avalanches and help you become more independent off-piste. In terms of scenery, there's plenty to surprise you on a ski tour!
Freeride in Les 3 Vallées: off-piste skiing with the ESF
Another variant of downhill skiing to try? Freeride. As the name suggests, this is a free sport associated with off-piste skiing. This winter sport simply allows you to ski on undeveloped natural terrain. There are no marked runs or predefined modules, just pure nature.
No timed runs, no set courses, no crowds... Freeride is freedom! Our esf les 3 Vallées instructors are ready to help you discover some of the most enchanting freeride spots in the French Alps, so you can experience powder and steep slopes like you've never seen them before.
No timed runs, no set courses, no crowds... Freeride is freedom! Our esf les 3 Vallées instructors are ready to help you discover some of the most enchanting freeride spots in the French Alps, so you can experience powder and steep slopes like you've never seen them before.
GO BEYOND YOUR LIMITSIn the world's largest ski areaFreestyle skiing: adrenaline at the heart of the 3 Vallées
Finally, the more adventurous among you can also try their hand at freestyle skiing in one of the 3 Vallées ski resorts. Reserved for experienced skiers, this sport is ideal for adrenaline and thrill-seekers.
There are a number of different modules where you can discover freestyle skiing and learn ever more impressive acrobatic tricks. Using moguls, jumps and rails, you can discover all the secrets of a 180° rotation, a backflip or a tail slide.
Note: freestyle ski courses are often available for children and teenagers from the age of 8 or 9. The esf Team Rider course is one of them.
There are a number of different modules where you can discover freestyle skiing and learn ever more impressive acrobatic tricks. Using moguls, jumps and rails, you can discover all the secrets of a 180° rotation, a backflip or a tail slide.
Note: freestyle ski courses are often available for children and teenagers from the age of 8 or 9. The esf Team Rider course is one of them.