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Ski schools in Val d’Isère

Val d’Isère’s ski schools are listed below – from the huge and long-established ESF, to the ’boutique’ specialist outfits such as Mountain Masters and Alpine Experience, as well as several private individual instructors. We give contact details, class sizes and prices (mostly in euros).

Ski schools and instructors get booked early, particularly during school holidays. YOU SHOULD BOOK LESSONS FOR ANY BEGINNERS OR CHILDREN AS SOON AS YOU BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY.

We are happy to give advice, but the best way to organise suitable instruction is by calling or emailing the ski schools or instructors yourself. They all speak English. During the summer some may not answer the telephone or reply to emails straight away.

LARGE SCHOOLS OFFERING GROUP LESSONS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON

(the number in brackets shows the approximate number of instructors in that ski school)

ECOLE DU SKI FRANCAIS de VAL D’ISERE

Tel: + 33 479 06 02 34
www.esfvaldisere.com  email: esf.valdisere@wanadoo.fr

Val d’Isère’s ESF was France’s first ski school, and with 400 instructors is still Val’s biggest. More and more young English-speaking instructors and very reasonable prices make it an increasingly good option. Many in the ESF booking office speak good English and they will help match you up to a good English-speaking instructor or the right class for your level. Good website. For juniors there are maximum 8 children for their ‘TOP 8’ price, or ‘unlimited but never more than 15’ for a lower ‘CLASSIQUE’ price (lessons are always at La Daille) – details below. Adult group lessons are limited to 8 people in the morning and 6 in the afternoon. Off-piste, race-training, children’s garden, snowboard, cross-country, ski-biking, snowshoe excursions, etc., all available. English-only lessons available at half term. With the improved nursery slopes at the top of Solaise, the ESF offers the discounted beginners’ 6-day lift pass costing €201 for beginners who book 5 or 6 days of lessons with them (mornings, afternoons or full days). The pass can be used outside lessons too around the entire Val d’Isère and Tignes ski area – please ask them for details when booking your lessons.

Low season dates are 2-23 December 2023, 14 January-10 February and 10-30 March 2024. Mid season dates are 7-13 January, 3-9 March, 31 March-6 April and 14 April-6 May 2024. High season dates are 24 December 2023-6 January, 11 February-2 March, and 7-13 April 2024.

2023-24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Children’s group lessons

3-5 years
Max 6 children low season, max 8 children mid and high season.
Lessons at the sweet Jardin des Neiges chalets (at the Rond Point or La Daille). Good for very robust children. Timid children can try a single lesson before committing.

and

5-12 years
Beginner and Flocon Levels to 1st Star. Max 6 children low season, max 8 children mid and high season.

Morning, 09.30-12.30, low €63, mid €67, high €72
5 mornings, low €302, mid €324, high €348
Afternoon, 14.00-17.00, mid €64, high €69
Afternoon, 14.30-17.00, low €50
5 afternoons, low €240, mid €308, high €331
Day, low €96, mid €112, high €120
5 days, low €461, mid €537, high €577

CLASSIQUE Classes. Max 15 in a class, lessons start at La Daille only

Morning, 09.30-12.30, low €42, mid €45, high €48
5 mornings, low €202, mid €216, high €232
Afternoon, 14.00-17.00, mid €42, high €46
Afternoon, 14.30-17.00, low €33
5 afternoons, low €158, mid €203, high €219
Day, low €64, mid €74, high €80
5 days, low €307, mid €356, high €383

Adults’ group lessons
And Teens aged 13+ . Max 6 people low season, max 8 people mid and peak except morning classes which have max 10 people.

Ski and Snowboard
Morning, 09.30-12.30, low €63, mid €67, high €72
5 mornings, low €302, mid €324, high €348
Afternoon, 14.00-17.00, mid €64, high €69
Afternoon, 14.30-17.00, low €50
5 afternoons, low €240, mid €308, high €331
Day, low €96, mid €112, high €120
5 days, low €461, mid €537, high €577

Off-piste group lessons
Max 6 people. Level 4 Expert skiers

Ski and Snowboard
Morning, 09.00-13.00, low €86, mid €92, high €99
3 mornings, low €248, mid €265, high €285
6 mornings, low €449, mid 480, high €516

Private lessons

1–5 people
Morning, 09.30-12.30, low €258, mid €276, high €297
Morning, 09.00-13-00, low €344, mid €368, high €396
Lunchtime, 13.00-14.00, low €55, mid €59, high €63
Lunchtime, 13.00-14.30, low season only €83
Afternoon, 13.00-17.00, low €296, mid €317, high €340
Afternoon, 14.00-17.00, low €222, mid €238, high €255
All day, 09.30-17.00, low €448, mid €479, high €515

‘Groupe’ 6–8 people
Morning, 09.30-12.30, low €335, mid €359, high €386
Morning, 09.00-13-00, low €447, mid €479, high €514
Afternoon, 13.00-17.00, low €385, mid €412, high €443
Afternoon, 14.00-17.00, low €289, mid €309, high €332
All day, 09.30-17.00, low €564, mid €604, high €649

Snowshoe

Meet at the Val Village ESF office
Afternoon, 14.30-17.00, low €42, mid €50, high €55
5 afternoons, low €202, mid €242, high €266
NB you will need to hire snowshoes and poles and have waterproof boots plus a ski pass if you want to snowshoe at altitude

OXYGENE

Tel: +33 479 41 99 58
www.oxygene.ski/val-d-isere-ski-school/   email: valdisere@oxygene.ski

Oxygène is renowned for teaching British children in the Alps and is now the second-largest ski school in Val d’Isère. Children’s group lessons begin from 3 years up to 12, with a maximum of 6 children per class. Lessons are run exclusively in English and run from Monday to Friday. Group lessons are also available for teenagers over 12, and adults, for ski and snowboard, beginners to experts. Also private lessons on-piste, snowboard, cross country, telemark, off-piste. To access the nursery slopes at the top of Solaise, Oxygène offer the discounted 6-day lift pass costing €201 for beginner adults and children when you book a week of lessons – ask them for details when booking. Oxygène has its own ski rental shop with the latest equipment for children, adults and snowboarders. Chalet-fitting, and collection and/or delivery is available, and anyone taking lessons gets 20% off equipment-hire prices. The ski school desk is in their ski rental shop in the Galerie des Cimes. Clear website which also gives details of other activities such as snow-shoe walks, helicopter rides, paragliding and skidoo.

Low season dates are 3-16 December 2023 and 14 April-5 May 2024. Mid season dates are 7 January-10 February and 3-23 March 2024. High season dates are 17 December-6 January, 25 February-2 March and 24 March-13 April 2024. Peak dates are 11-24 February 2024.

2023-24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Children’s group lessons (3-15)

Snowbears (3-4 years, max 3 per group)
5 mornings, Mon-Fri, 09.00-10.30 or 10.30-12.00
low €389, mid €455, high €465, peak €519

All levels from Brown Bear to Polar Bear (5-12 years, max 6 per group), Gold to Teen Pro-Rider, Race Academy and Teen Fun Camp (12-15 years, max 6 per group)
5 mornings, Mon–Fri, 09.00–12.00
low €389, mid €455, high €465, peak €519
5 afternoons, Mon–Fri, 14.00–17.00
low n/a, mid €455, high €465, peak €519
5 full days, Mon-Fri, 09.00-12.00 & 14.00–17.00
low n/a, mid €649, high €669, peak €735

Children’s snowboard (age 8+, max 8 per group)
Beginners, 2 afternoons, Mon & Tue
Intermediate, 2 afternoons, Wed & Thur
low n/a, mid €155, high €165, peak €179

Supervised lunch club, (3-12 years) 12.00-14.00, 5 days €199

Kids’ club, (5-12 years) 14.00-17.00, 5 afternoons €219

Adults’ group lessons (from 13 years, max 8 per group)

Beginners
5 mornings, Mon–Fri, 09.00–12.00 plus Monday afternoon, 15.00–17.00
low €329, mid €349, high €375, peak €415

All other levels
5 mornings, Mon-Fri, 09.00–12.00
or 5 afternoons, Mon-Fri, 14.00–17.00
low €329, mid €349, high €375, peak €415

Introduction to off-piste and Steep & Deep off-piste
(max 6 per group)
5 mornings, 09.00-13.00
low €459, mid €495, high €505, peak €555

Snowboard (age 8+ max 8 per group)
All levels, 5 mornings or afternoons, 09.00-12.00 or 14.00-17.00
low €329, mid €349, high €375, peak €415

Adaptive ski lessons

1-to-1 instruction, Sit-Ski included in price
1 morning, 09.00-12.00, low €375, mid €405, high €429, peak €469
1 afternoon, 12.00–14.00 or 15.00-17.00, low €229, mid €265, high €285, peak €295

Private lessons – ski, snowboard, telemark

3-hour morning, 1-3 people, 09.00-12.00, low €305, mid €339, high €359, peak €395
2-hour afternoon, 1-2 people, 12.00-14.00 or 15.00-17.00, low €175, mid €195, high €209, peak €229
5-hour afternoon, 1-2 people, 12.00-17.00, low €429, mid €459, high €485, peak €535
1 day, 1-5 people, low €625, mid €625, high €725, peak €799
Add €5 per extra person per hour, max 8 per group (max 6 for off-piste)

Snowshoe

1-5 people, low and mid season only
2 hours, 12.00-14.00 or 15.00-17.00, low €115, mid €125
4 hours, 12.00–16.00 or 13.00-17.00, low €225, mid €235
snowshoe hire , per day €10

EVOLUTION 2

tel: +33 479 00 77 29
advance bookings: +33 7 60 82 10 12 (or email)
https://evolution2.com/en/val-disere
email: booking@evolution2.com

Excellent ski school. Small group sizes of maximum 8 skiers, or 6 in some classes. Week-long or shorter courses and clinics available. Children’s lessons start at 3 years. The wonderful Australian Nikki is available to guide you through your booking if you give her a call. Their instructors are mostly French, some British, and guests have recommended Valérie who is fantastic with children. Children receive a medal and certificate at the end of the week. Lessons start at 09.00 which avoids the main ‘rush-hour’, though children’s classes meet at the ski school rather than on the slopes. To access the improved nursery slopes at the top of Solaise, Evolution 2 offer the discounted beginners’ 6-day lift pass costing €201 for beginners who book a week of lessons with them (adults or children, mornings, afternoons or full days). The pass can be used outside lessons too around the entire Val d’Isère and Tignes ski area – please ask them for details when booking your lessons. They offer other activities including electric bikes, moonbikes, skidoo, paragliding, dog sledding and snowshoeing.

Low season dates are 2-15 December 2023, 7 January-9 February, 10-22 March and 21 April-6 May 2024. Mid season dates are 17-23 December 2023, 25 February-8 March, 24 March-5 April, and 14-19 April 2024. High season dates are 24 December-5 January, and 11-23 February and 7-12 April 2024.

2023-24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Children group lessons (Monday to Friday) 

Yeti Club:
Panda,
beginners aged 3-4 years
Yetison, beginners aged 5-12 years
Max 6 in a group
Hot drink provided
5 mornings, Mon-Fri, 09.00-12.00, low €370, mid €395, high €420
5 afternoons, Mon-Fri, 14.00-17.00, low €315, mid €340, high €365
Supervised lunch per day, 12.00-14.00, low/mid €39, high €45

Academy:
Petit Yeti, children from 6 years who can link snowplough turns
Yeti Academy, 4 levels for children from 5-12 years
Junior Academy, good skiers from 12 years
Teen Academy, advanced skiers from 14 years, off-piste only, mountain safety and awareness
Max 8 in a group
5 mornings, Mon-Fri, 09.00–12.00, low €349, mid €374, high €399
5 afternoons, 14.00–17.00, low €299, mid €324, high €349
Supervised lunch per day, 12.00-14.00, low/mid €39, high €45

Teenage skiers from beginner to intermediate age 14+ can join adult classes. Every effort is made to put teenagers together during school holidays.

Adult group ski lessons

Maximum 8 in a group
Learn 2 Turn, total beginners
Perfecting Parallels, improvers, three levels green, blue, red
Fine Skills, off piste, moguls, all terrain, advanced red to black
5 mornings, Mon-Fri, 09.00–12.00, low €325, mid €350, high €380
5 afternoons, Mon-Fri, 14.00–17.00, low n/a, mid n/a, high €325
3 afternoons ‘Mini’, Mon-Wed, low €260, mid €280, high €280

Snowboard group lessons (adults and children over 8 yrs)

Maximum 8 per group
Rookie, beginner
Improver, intermediate
Switch, advanced
5 mornings, Mon-Fri, 09.00–12.00, low €325, mid €350, high €380
5 afternoons, Mon-Fri, 14.00–17.00, low n/a, mid n/a, high €325
3 afternoons ‘Mini’, Mon-Wed, low €260, mid €280, high €280

Private lessons on-piste

Ski or snowboard, adults and children
1-2 people, per hour, low €80, mid €85, high €90
3-4 people, per hour, low €90, mid €95, high €105
5-6 people, per hour, low €95, mid €99, high €110
1-6 people, 09.00-12.00, low n/a, mid €320, high €350
1-6 people, 13.00-16.00, low n/a, mid €300, high €330
1-6 people, full day, 09.00-16.00, low €559, mid €579, high €599

Private off-piste guide

Tranceiver, probe and shovel provided
1-6 people, 3 hours, low €290, mid €330, high €369
1-6 people, 4 hours, low €369, mid €399, high €420
1-6 people, full day Espace Killy Tour, low/mid/high €130 per person
1-6 people, full day 60km Tarentaise Tour, low/mid/high €175 per person

SMALLER SKI SCHOOLS

PROGRESSION

Tel: +33 621 93 93 80 (Val d’Isère December–May)
Tel: +44 20 8123 3001 (UK office all year)
www.progressionski.com  email: enquiries@progressionski.com

The only small top-end ski school to offer adult group lessons all season. Also the smallest group-size for adults (maximum 4 people). Fully-qualified English-speaking instructors. Technical clinics for 2 or 3 mornings or afternoons – book early to tailor times and number of sessions to you. Booking is easy all year round using the UK phone number given above. Very clear website. Children get a goody-bag at the end of the week with badges, booklets, group photo and a DVD of your child skiing. Discounts for YSE children if the family has more than one child in Progression classes.

2023-24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Children’s group lessons (4–12 years)

Minimum 4, maximum 8 in a group (max 6 in beginners)
Marmotte – beginner
Chamois – can ski green runs
Ibex – comfortable on blue runs
Wolf – can ski red runs
Golden Eagle – can ski black runs and may have ventured on some easy off-piste

5 mornings, Mon–Fri, 09.00–13.00, €499

Full day option, (not available for beginners)
The instructor collects the children from the morning lesson and takes them for some lunch and further skiing until 17.00. The cost of lunch is not included so children must have some money to buy what they need. Available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
13.00-17.00, €300 for all 3 afternoons or €120 per afternoon on top of the morning lessons already booked.

Teen group lessons (13–16 years)

Minimum 4, maximum 8 in a group
Intermediate to advanced
5 mornings, Mon–Fri, 09.00–13.00, €499 (school holidays only)

Adult group lessons

Minimum 3, maximum 4 in a group
Levels 1-2, beginner to early intermediate
5 mornings, Mon-Fri, 09.00–12.00, €425

Clinics, Levels 3-5, intermediate to advanced
3 mornings, Mon-Wed, 09.00-12.00, €295

Snowboard

Beginner group lessons
Minimum 3, max 4 per group
5 mornings, Mon-Fri, 09.00-12.00, €425
Minimum 3, max 6 per group (adults and children from 13 yrs)
One-off taster clinic, Friday 13.30-16.30, €100

Park – intermediate/advanced private lessons
3 hours, €299
3.5 hours, €349
4 hours, €399
5.5 hours (Easter), €549
Full day, 6 hours, low season, €599
Full day, 7 hours, Christmas/half term/Easter, €665
Full day, 8 hours, February half term, €760

Private lessons

Ski, snowboard, telemark on piste
Same price regardless of how many people in the group
3 hours, €299
3.5 hours, €349
4 hours, €399
5.5 hours, €549
Full day, 6 hours, low season, €599
Full day, 7 hours, mid/high season, €665
Full day, 8 hours, February half term, €760

Off-piste
Ski, snowboard, telemark – ABS Airbag or Ortovox rucksack, transceiver, shovel and probe provided

Off-piste private lessons – same price regardless of how many people in the group
3 hours, €329
3.5 hours, €379
4 hours, €439
Full day, 6 hours, low season, €630
Full day, 7 hours, mid/high/peak season, €699

Off-piste clinics – minimum 2, max 4 per group
Introduction to off-piste
3 mornings, Mon-Wed, 09.00-13.00, €360

THE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Tel: +33 615 55 31 56
www.tdcski.com/val_disere/ski_lessons_index  email: valdisere@tdcski.com

20 highly-respected British instructors charging higher prices for higher standards of tuition for skiers only (they run snowboarding clinics in Tignes). Small group clinics from green runs to bumps to off-piste, with a maximum of 6 people in a group. Most clinics run for 3 consecutive half days, but can be flexible on request. They also run early-season clinics in the first half of December, end-of-season Spring ski clinics, heli-skiing days, off-piste adventure weeks and ski instructor training – get in touch by phone or email (see above), or visit their office in Snowberry Slopeside at the Rond Point des Pistes. Office hours are 16.30-18.30 Sunday to Friday. 5% discount for YSE guests by using discount code YSE2024 when booking.

2023-24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Children and teenagers (3-6 skiers per group)

TDC Devils, 10-13 yrs, can already ski parallel on red runs
TDC Academy, 14-17 yrs, can ski parallel on black runs
On-piste, basic freestyle, jumps, bumps, variable terrain, racing, etc.
5 half days, Mon-Fri, 09.00-12.00 or 13.00-16.00, €515 per child

Adult group clinics (3–6 skiers)

Confidence: for strong green run skiers
Discovery: for strong blue run skiers
Development: for strong red run skiers
Development Plus: for strong red run/ok black run skiers
Challenges: for strong black run skiers, bumps and variable terrain
3 half days, 09.00-12.00 or 13.00-16.00, €328 per person

Off-piste clinics (3-6 skiers)

Introduction: for strong red run skiers and above
Adventure: for strong black run skiers and above
Safety equipment provided
3 half days, 09.00-12.00 or 13.00-16.00, €328 per person

Private ski lessons

Beginner to advanced, on- or off-piste, children and adults
3 hours, 09.00-12.00 or 13.00-16.00
Prices are per lesson, not per person
1–2 people, €328
3–4 people, €360
5–6 people, €392
All day, 09.00-17.00, 1–6 people, €656

“Private Share” – when booking your private lesson you can state that you are happy to share your session with another person. If TDC manage to find somebody to share, you save 50%.

MOUNTAIN MASTERS

Tel: +33 479 06 05 14
www.mountain-masters.com  email: info@mountain-masters.com

8 British and 7 French instructors, including well-known British instructors Al, Dave, Mark, Phill, Rupert, Rupert, Simon and Tansy. Enthusiastic personal attention and great feedback from YSE guests. Very good for older children, slalom, bumps, powder and for anyone looking for a new approach, or less confident skiers on the verge of giving up. Their race groups (children and adults) and freeski camps (for teenagers) are a hugely popular addition and logical next step for good skiers wanting to move to the next level through training and new challenges. Mostly private lessons, though they will put adults’ on- and off-piste groups together if there’s enough demand from people of the same level. Must be booked in advance. No group classes for beginners. Children’s classes only during school holidays if enough demand. Ought to be the most expensive school but is possibly the cheapest! Video during lessons, watched in a mountain restaurant. Also snowboard, telemark and snowshoeing. Office in Killy Sports in the centre of Val d’Isère, where a big effort is made to match each group with just the right instructor. Also heli-skiing, ski touring, off-piste courses – ask Mountain Masters for details and prices.

2023-24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Children group lessons

Mini Masters and MM Ski Academy
5–17 years, minimum 4, max 6 per group
During school holidays
6 levels from snowplough to gold+ (technique, slalom, park)
and Ski Beyond for advanced teenagers
5 mornings, 09.00–12.45, €510

Option Race
5–17 years, minimum 4, max 8 per group
5 mornings, 09.00–12.45, €570

Freeski Camps
14 years+
minimum 3, max 6 per group
discover new disciplines such as snowboarding, telemark, touring
5 full days, 09.00–16.45, €900 (without lunch), €1000 (lunch included)

Adult racing

Recreational race week for first-time and experienced racers
5 mornings, 09.00–12.45, €425

Private lessons

Max 6 in a group
Ski, snowboard, telemark
Prices are per group, not per person
Morning 09.00–12.45, 1–6 people, €395
Afternoon 13.45–16.45, 1–6 people, €295
All day 09.00–16.45 including a pit stop for lunch, 1–6 people, €625

PROSNEIGE

Tel: +33 479 01 00 12
www.prosneige.fr  email: info@prosneige.fr

Already established in the 3 Valleys, well-organised ski school Prosneige opened a few years ago in Val d’Isère with a shop and office on the snow square. 15 permanent and fully-qualified instructors offer private and group classes in ski and snowboard for children and adults, with a maximum of 6 people per group. Children’s lessons from 4 years old in their Brown Bear group. Lunchtime childcare at La Source, near the shop, from 12.00-14.00. A ski pass is required – even for beginners to access the nursery slopes at the top of the Solaise bubble lift. There is a special beginner Val d’Isère-only ski pass available through the ski school for €201 (see Ski pass and discounts page). The Prosneige head office is in Albertville for year-round booking. Good customer service. Clear website.

Low season dates are 1-9 December 2023. Mid season dates are 10-23 December 2023, 7 January-10 February, 10-30 March, 14 April-5 May 2024. High season dates are 24 December 2023-6 January, 25 February-9 March, 31 March-13 April 2024. Peak dates are 11-24 February 2024.

2023-24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Group lessons

Children and adults, ski and snowboard
Max 6 in a group
Different levels depending on ski ability/experience – see website for categories for children and adults.
5 mornings, Mon-Fri, 09.00-12.00, low €325, mid €349, high €379, peak €410
5 afternoons, Mon-Fri, 14.00-17.00, low  €325, mid €349, high €379, peak €410
5 full days, low/mid season €469, high €549, peak €593
Children’s supervised lunch per day, low/mid €39, high/peak €41

Private lessons

Ski, snowboard, on- and off-piste, freestyle, etc.
Security equipment included for off-piste

Low season
Morning
1 hour, 1 person €83, 2-3 people €91, 4-10 people €98
2 hours, 1 person €166, 2-3 people €182, 4-10 people €195
3 hours, 1 person €249, 2-3 people €273, 4-10 people €293
Afternoon
1 hour, 1 person €73, 2-3 people €80, 4-10 people €86
2 hours, 1 person €145, 2-3 people €159, 4-10 people €171
3 hours, 1 person €219, 2-3 people €234, 4-10 people €248
4 hours, 1 person €319, 2-3 people €334, 4-10 people €376

Mid season
Morning
1 hour, 1 person €90, 2-3 people €98, 4-10 people €106
2 hours, 1 person €179, 2-3 people €196, 4-10 people €211
3 hours, 1 person €249, 2-3 people €273, 4-10 people €293
4 hours, 1 person €339, 2-3 people €363, 4-10 people €399
Afternoon
1 hour, 1 person €80, 2-3 people €87, 4-10 people €94
2 hours, 1 person €159, 2-3 people €174, 4-10 people €187
3 hours, 1 person €225, 2-3 people €247, 4-10 people €265
4 hours, 1 person €330, 2-3 people €363, 4-10 people €389

High season
Morning
3 hours, 1 person €294, 2-3 people €318, 4-10 people €346
4 hours, 1 person €392, 2-3 people €424, 4-10 people €462
Afternoon
2 hours, 1 person €182, 2-3 people €207, 4-10 people €214
3 hours, 1 person €269, 2-3 people €295, 4-10 people €317

Peak season
Morning
3 hours, 1 person €309, 2-3 people €324, 4-10 people €364
4 hours, 1 person €412, 2-3 people €427, 4-10 people €486
Afternoon
2 hours, 1 person €191, 2-3 people €210, 4-10 people €255
3 hours, 1 person €279, 2-3 people €306, 4-10 people €329

BRITISH ALPINE SKI SCHOOL – BASS

Tel: +47 47 38 71 64 (pre-season)
+33 619 77 85 57 (December – May)
www.britishalpine.com/val-d-isere-ski-school email: info@bass-skischools.com

A team of British instructors giving expert coaching to YSE guests for 20 years. Skiing and snowboarding. Quality private tuition. Children’s group lessons from 7 years old. BASS recommend younger children are taught 1-to-1 to give maximum confidence. Clear description of the ability levels on the website. Very good feedback from YSE guests. Prices are given in sterling and you pay online in advance. 10% discount to YSE guests for private lessons outside school holidays.

2023-24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private lessons

Ski and snowboard, 10% discount outside school holidays
3 hours, 09.00-12.00 or 13.00-16.00
1-2 people, £267
3-4 people, £299
5-6 people, £333

Full day with a break for lunch
1-4 people, £534

2-hour sessions from £89 per hour
Enquire via their website for specific requirements

Children’s classes

From 7 years (during school holidays)
All classes run Mon-Fri, 09.00-12.00
White zone – beginners
(max 4 in a group)
Green zone – intermediates
(max 6 in a group)
5 x 2-hour lessons, £375 including medals and diplomas

Blue zone – getting parallel
Red zone – more skills
Black zone – all mountain
(max 8 in a group)
5 x 3-hour lessons, £375 including medals and diplomas

Under 7s
Mini-beginners
1-to-1 tuition only, £89 per hour

Lessons may be available outside school holidays on request

Adult classes
Maximum 3 per group
Daily ski and snowboard clinics
5 levels
1. Beginner
2. Confidence
3. Intermediate improver
4. More skills
5. Performance
3-hour ski clinics, starting at 09.00, 09.30 or 13.00
Book however many days you want, with the start-time you want
£140 per person per clinic

Private off-piste guiding

3 hours, 1-2 people, £267
Add £89 per hour for each additional person/hour
Safety equipment to rent from £15 per day (compulsory)
Enquire via their website for full days or larger groups

MONTANA

Tel: +33 614 18 87 87
www.with-montana.com    email: ski@with-montana.com

Ski school (and bespoke real estate office) under the direction of Vincent Robert who has instructed on- and off-piste in Val d’Isère for 25+ years, along with his team of fully-qualified instructors. All speak English. Each instructor has his/her specialisation: on-piste technique, snowboard, teaching children, off-piste, etc. Very flexible for dealing with individual requests from groups and families.

2023-24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private lessons

Morning, 09.00–13.00, €400
Afternoon, 13.30–16.30, €280
Full day, €550

SUMMIT

Tel: +33 660 11 76 49
www.summit-ski-gb.com   email: summit.ski.val@gmail.com

A small team of enthusiastic British-speaking instructors, offering a personalised and memorable experience in the mountains, whether you want an adventure, something new or just a great day with good company and a nice lunch! Private lessons on- and off-piste, and snow shoe expeditions. Their office is in the Hors Limites ski hire shop on the road from the village centre up to Dick’s Tea Bar.

2023-24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private lessons

Same price regardless of the number of people
Morning, 09.00-13.00, €390
Afternoon, 14.00-17.00, €300
Full day, 09.00-17.00, €560

Snow-shoe

Half day, 09.30-12.30, €250
Full day, 09.00-16.00, €380 (lunch is not included)

OFF-PISTE SPECIALISTS

ALPINE EXPERIENCE

Tel: +33 479 06 28 81
Until Dec UK Tel: +44 1483 892 135
www.alpineexperience.com  email: info@alpineexperience.com

Small school specialising in off-piste, with old favourites Wayne, Chris, Henry, Andreas and Thomas. Constructive, careful and fun. Individuals can join off-piste groups of similar experience and ability. There are groups for all levels including introduction, as well as heli-skiing and inter-resort trips. Day trips on request. Also on-piste private ski lessons, and private snowboarding lessons available with Thomas. 30% deposit in advance for private bookings. Minimum 48 hours cancellation.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Off-piste groups

Max 6 skiers
Morning, 08.45-13.00, €75
5 consecutive mornings, €350 (and €70 per morning thereafter)

Private tuition

For 1-2 skiers
Morning, 08.45-13.00, €380
Afternoon, 14.00-16.30, €200
Full day, €490
Add €20 for each additional skier

BUREAU DES GUIDES / MOUNTAIN GUIDES ASSOCIATION

Tel: Pierre Liotard +33 681 71 59 54
www.guides-montagne-valdisere.com
email: pierlio@aol.com

Twelve top mountain guides/ski instructors offering off-piste, ski touring, heliski, snowshoe, ice climbing and winter mountaineering. Contact them for prices. Office in the Mountain Proshop in the Galerie des Cimes. In the summer they offer mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking, via ferrata and canyoning, with trips all over the world.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private off-piste (max 6 people)

Tour du Charvet, Cugnaï, Col Pers, Grands Vallons, Pays Désert, etc.

Adults, and children from 14 years
Morning 09.00-13.00
1-2 people, from €350
3-4 people, from €400
5-6 people, from €450

Afternoon 14.00-17.00
1-6 people, from €300

Full day
1-2 people, from €500
3-4 people, from €550
5-6 people, from €600

iSKI

Tel: +33 646 18 64 13
website: www.iski-val.com  email: info@iski-val.com

A close-knit team of experienced instructors and guides who set up iSki in 2012 to ‘rekindle the club atmosphere’ in their ski school, with the emphasis on shared experience and conviviality. On- and off-piste private lessons and guides, heli-ski and ski-touring. All instructors speak English. Book via their easy-to-use website.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

On or off-piste private instructor/mountain guide

Max 6 in a group
Ski or snowboard
Morning, 09.00-13.00, €380 per group
Morning, 09.00-12.00 (on-piste only), €290 per group
Afternoon, 14.00-17.00, €250 per group
Full day, €530 per group

TETRA

Tel: +33 631 49 92 75
www.tetraski.com

Hard-core off-piste ski school. Private lessons including on-piste tuition for ski, snowboard tuition from beginner to off-piste, visits to other resorts, touring trips of one or several days, heli-skiing. Unfussy website with clear information. Standard prices are given for all dates except mid and peak season (mid season dates are 24-30 December 2023, 25 February-9 March 2024, high season dates are 31 December 2023-6 January 2024, and 11-24 February 2024).

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private tuition off piste

Per instructor
Morning, 09.00-13.00, €420 (€45o mid, €480 high)
Afternoon, 14.00-17.00, €320 (€34o mid, €360 high)
Full day, €590 (€64o mid, €680 high)

Private tuition on piste (ski and snowboard)

Per instructor
Morning, 09.00-12.00, €330 (€36o mid, €380 high)
Half day, 09.00-13.00, €390 (€410 mid, €430 high)
Afternoon, 14.00-17.00, €290 (€30o mid, €320 high)
Full day, €550 (€60o mid, €640 high)

SNOCOOL

Tel: +33 479 24 30 94
www.snocool.com email: info@snocool.com

A young and dynamic team of experienced instructors and guides, passionate about the mountains and snow-sports. Based in Val d’Isère since 1998 and specialising in off-piste guiding, heliski, freestyle coaching and ice-climbing. They also offer on-piste private lessons for children from 4 years in small groups of 4-6 children. Also on-piste guiding around the Val d’Isère and Tignes ski area. Good English. Can arrange meeting points nearer your accommodation or vary guiding times to suit you, on request.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private lessons

For children and adults, max 6 people
Half hour, for 3 year-olds, 1-to-1, €40
2 hours, 1 person €150 + €20 per extra person
3 hours, 1 person €225 + €30 per extra person
Morning, 09.00-13.00, 1–2 people €340, 3-6 people €380
Late start, 10.00-13.00, 1-6 people €340
Afternoon, 13.00-17.00, 1–2 people €300, 3-6 people €340
Full day, 09.00-17.00, 1–2 people €550, 3–6 people €600

Off-piste guiding

Initiation to expert
Max 6 people
2 hours, 1 person €150 + €20 per extra person
3 hours, 1 person €225 + €30 per extra person
Morning, 09.00-13.00, 1–2 people €340, 3-6 people €380
Late start, 10.00-13.00, 1-6 people €330
Afternoon, 13.00-17.00, 1–2 people €300, 3–6 people €340
Full day, 09.00-17.00, 1–2 people €500, 3–6 people €600

INSTRUCTORS

MOUNTAIN MASTERS

Tel/fax: +33 479 06 05 14
www.mountain-masters.com  email: info@mountain-masters.com

Private instructors Tansy Bjørklund and Simon McCombe work for the boutique ski school Mountain Masters. Enthusiastic personal attention and great feedback from YSE guests. Very good for older children, slalom, bumps, powder and for anyone looking for a new approach, or less confident skiers on the verge of giving up. Expensive but worth it and must be booked in advance. Office in Killy Sports in the centre of Val d’Isère.

2023-24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private lessons

Max 6 in a group
Morning 09.00–12.45
1-6 people, €395

Afternoon 13.45–16.45
1–6 people, €295

All day 09.00–16.45, includes a lunch stop
1–6 people, €625

ELAINE BUNYAN

Tel: +33 06 22 99 42 74
https://m.facebook.com/ElainesEliteCoaching?  email: elaine.bunyan@wanadoo.fr

Elaine is a fully internationally qualified ski coach/instructor, and a Scot who has lived in France for 20 years and speaks fluent French. She teaches all levels with patience and knowledge of the mountains where she also bikes and Nordic walks in the summer. Her ethos is that skiing involves physical, psychological, tactical and technical skills, and she is able to find what mix of these skills you need to improve your skiing. Lessons for children and adults. Prices vary depending on low/mid/high season.

Low season dates are 2-23 December 2023, 14 January-10 February and 10-30 March 2024. Mid season dates are 7-13 January, 3-9 March, 31 March-6 April and 14 April-6 May 2024. High season dates are 24 December 2023-6 January, 11 February-2 March, and 7-13 April 2024.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private tuition

1-5 people

Morning, 09.30–12.30, prices on request
Morning, 09.30–13.30, prices on request
Afternoon, 13.00–16.00, prices on request
Full day, 09.30-17.00, prices on request

RICHARD HARRISON

Tel: +33 6 11 42 42 89
www.skidreams.eu
email: info@skidreams.eu

Richard holds the top French and British ski teaching qualifications, and is a former BASI trainer, examiner, FIS racer and coach. He’s taught in some of the best ski schools around the world and has lived in Val d’Isère for the past 27 years. Very friendly, enthusiastic and will adapt to and inspire skiers of all levels developing their technical skills and building confidence while sharing his infectious passion for skiing and the whole mountain experience. Patient with nervous beginners, excellent with kids and passionate for the extensive off-piste in and around the area. Instant video analysis and photos of your lesson.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private lessons and guiding

On-piste

Max 6 per group
Morning 09.00-13.00
1 person €360
2-3 people, add €20
4-6 people, add €40

Short morning 09.00-12.00 (low season only)
1 person €280
2-3 people, add €20
4-6 people, add €40

Afternoon 13.45-16.45
1 person €260
2-3 people, add €20
4-6 people, add €40

Short afternoon 13.45-15.45
1 person €190
2-3 people, add €20
4-6 people, add €40

Full day 09.00-16.45 (includes a pit stop for lunch)
1 person €580
2-3 people, add €20
4-6 people, add €40

Off-piste

Max 6 per group
Transceivers, shovels, probes & rucksacks provided
Morning 09:00-13:00
1 person €370
2-3 people, add €20
4-6 people, add €40

Short morning 09.00-12.00 (low season only)
1 person €290
2-3 people, add €20
4-6 people, add €40

Afternoon 13.45-16.45
1 person €270
2-3 people, add €20
4-6 people, add €40

Short afternoon 13.45-15.45
1 person €200
2-3 people, add €20
4-6 people, add €40

Full day 09.00-16.45 (includes a pit stop for lunch)
1 person €600
2-3 people, add €20
4-6 people, add €40

MICHELLE LE BEL

Tel: +33 06 08 73 56 31
www.valdisere-ski.com email: michelle@valdisere-ski.com

Michelle is a qualified instructor and former racer who has lived and taught skiing in Val d’Isère for many years. She specialises in private lessons for children from the age of 3. Lessons are geared to the child’s level of skiing, confidence and strength. Up to 5 children per lesson, she will even take children of different abilities and organise the lesson accordingly. She will meet your child at your chalet if requested. Michelle also teaches adults, with the emphasis on discovery and enjoyment. Informative website.

Low season dates are 2-23 December 2023, 14 January-10 February and 10-30 March 2024. Mid season dates are 7-13 January, 3-9 March, 31 March-6 April and 14 April-6 May 2024. High season dates are 24 December 2023-6 January, 11 February-2 March, and 7-13 April 2024.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private lessons

Morning, 4 hours, €344 (low season), €368 (mid), €396 (high)
Morning, 3 hours, €258 (low), €276 (mid), €297 (high)
Afternoon, 4 hours, €296 (low), €317 (mid), €340 (high)
Afternoon, 3 hours, €222 (low), €238 (mid), €255 (high)
Full day, €448 (low), €479 (mid), €515 (high)

YANN LE BOZEC

Tel: +33 664 29 33 44
www.yannvaldisere.com  email: infoyann@yannvaldisere.com

Independent instructor who is simply brilliant with children and taught our MD Fiona Easdale’s children. Private lessons only, including adults’ ski and snowboard on- and off-piste, ski touring and snowshoe excursions. High season weeks are Christmas, New Year, Half term and the Easter school holidays.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private lessons

For 1-5 people (small supplement for more than 5 people)

Morning, 09.00–13.00, €300 (low season), €380 (high)
One hour at lunchtime, 13.00-14.00, €90 (low), €100 (high)
Afternoon, 14.00–17.00, €170 (low), €300 (high)
Full day, 09.00-17.00, €400 (low), €550 (high)

PIERRE LIOTARD

Tel: +33 681 71 59 54
email: pierlio@aol.com

Excellent and hugely experienced mountain guide and instructor, specialising in off-piste. A member of the Bureau des Guides, with a range of international instructing qualifications, he has skied and mountaineered all over the world. Off-piste, ski touring (day or multi-day trips), heli-skiing, glacier skiing, ice climbing. You don’t have to be an expert to step off the beaten tracks: Pierre will take solo skiers or groups of families and/or friends, expert or amateur, and build confidence and share his knowledge of the mountains.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private tuition (max 6 people)

Adults, and children from 14 years
Morning 09.00-13.00
1-2 people, from €350
3-4 people, from €400
5-6 people, from €450

Afternoon 14.00-17.00
1-6 people, from €300

Full day
1-2 people, from €500
3-4 people, from €550
5-6 people, from €600

LOLO (LAURENCE) FLECHET-McCALLUM

Tel: +33 686 96 06 56
email: lolomccallum@orange.fr

Lolo is a native of Val d’Isère who has taught skiing since 1989, offering private and group lessons for children (from 3 years) and adults. She is a qualified American (PSIA) and French ski instructor. She’s also married to an Englishman so has the advantage of perfect English combined with a profound knowledge of the area. Lessons are fun, informative and tailored to each group or individual. Affiliated to the ESF, prices are the same whether booked directly with Lolo or via the ESF office.

Low season dates are 2-23 December 2023, 14 January-10 February and 10-30 March 2024. Mid season dates are 7-13 January, 3-9 March, 31 March-6 April and 14 April-6 May 2024. High season dates are 24 December 2023-6 January, 11 February-2 March, and 7-13 April 2024.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private tuition

1–5 people
Morning, 09.30-12.30, low €258, mid €276, high €297
Morning, 09.00-13-00, low €344, mid €368, high €396
Lunchtime, 13.00-14.00, low €55, mid €59, high €63
Lunchtime, 13.00-14.30, low season only €83
Afternoon, 13.00-17.00, low €296, mid €317, high €340
Afternoon, 14.00-17.00, low €222, mid €238, high €255
All day, 09.30-17.00, low €448, mid €479, high €515

Tel: + 33 667 15 52 40
www.skivaldisere4you.com email: valeriepesas@orange.fr

After many years in charge of children’s instruction at Evolution 2, Valérie can now be booked directly for private lessons for adults as well as children. Often described as the best kids’ instructor in Val d’Isère – she is certainly the most experienced – she is adored by her pupils, while not putting up with any nonsense. Speaks English.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Private tuition

1-6 people

1 hour, from €80 to €90
Morning, 09.00-12.00, from €250 to €320
Morning, 09.00-13.00, from €390 to €440
Afternoon, 14.00-17.00, from €240 to €300
Full day, 7 hours, €560 to €600

PRO-SNOWBOARDING

Tel: +33 632 28 58 03
UK (out of season): +44 7711 341 134
www.pro-snowboarding.co.uk  email: enquiries@pro-snowboarding.co.uk

A team of three fully-qualified and experienced British snowboard instructors whose aim is to deliver the best snowboard tuition available. Group and private lessons for all abilities on- and off-piste from absolute beginners to advanced. They are small enough to be able to tailor lessons to suit the learner, so private lessons are very flexible.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Group lessons

Minimum 3, max 6 people
3 hours per day for 5 days, €400

Private lessons, on- or off-piste

For up to 4 people
2 hours, €200
3 hours, €270
Full day, €550

SNOWBOARDING

PRO-SNOWBOARDING

Tel: +33 632 28 58 03
UK (out of season): +44 7711 341 134
www.pro-snowboarding.co.uk  email: enquiries@pro-snowboarding.co.uk

A team of three fully-qualified and experienced British snowboard instructors whose aim is to deliver the best snowboard tuition available. Group and private lessons for all abilities on- and off-piste from absolute beginners to advanced. They are small enough to be able to tailor lessons to suit the learner, so private lessons are very flexible.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Group lessons

Minimum 3, max 6 people
3 hours per day for 5 days, €400

Private lessons, on- or off-piste

For up to 4 people
2 hours, €200
3 hours, €270
Full day, €550

RACE TRAINING

STAGES MATTIS

Tel: +33 479 06 00 72
www.stages-mattis.com  email: info@stages-mattis.com

One of the oldest families in Val d’Isère, the Mattis clan has run hotels and businesses including the Mattis ski hire shop since Val d’Isère started as a ski resort. Stages Mattis, formerly known as Val Gliss, has operated for more than 45 years and concentrates on the spirit of competition and fun in skiing, always respecting the mountain. No adult courses available this year.

The lower price applies to 4-8 March and 15 April-3 May 2024. The higher price applies to all other school holiday dates.

2023–24 DETAILS AND PRICES

Children’s courses (maximum 8 in a group)

Snowflake to Bronze, Silver, Gold, Competition, and snowboard
During French and British school holidays
5 mornings, Monday-Friday, 09.00-12.00, €390 / €425
5 afternoons, 13.45-16.30, €295 / €335
5 full days, €525 / €565

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