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Off-Piste Lessons

Off-piste private ski lessons

Conditions change quickly and to learn to ski off piste it’s essential to find a ski instructor who is top qualified, experienced in the resort, and an expert in off piste lessons.

If you understand the risks involved and are an advanced technical skier looking for a new, unique level of challenge, we can create a tailored and exclusive experience for you, which makes bringing you back safely a priority.

Beautiful. Still. Away from it all.

Skiing or snowboarding off-piste is a bit like stepping off the world as you know it. It makes for a magical memory; creating elegant, smooth turns in soft, untouched powder. And it stays with you. The exhilarating freedom of floating down the mountain with the fresh air in your lungs. The bounce of the turns, the serenity, the peace. The connection with the mountain and nature. The disconnect from people and hustle.

But it’s not as simple as choosing to take the wrong turn towards that untouched, cushiony blanket you see beyond the marked trails. Tempting as that might be.

Knowing how to find that fresh snow, where the powder is safe and where it isn’t, takes years of experience and specialist training.

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Conditions change quickly. To learn to ski or snowboard off piste it’s essential to find a ski instructor who is top qualified, experienced in the resort, and an expert in off piste lessons.

If you understand the risks involved and are an advanced technical skier looking for a new, unique level of challenge, let us know. We can create a tailored and exclusive experience for you, which makes bringing you back safely a priority.

Our ES off-piste ski instructors have extensive local knowledge and expertise. This allows them to identify the best spots in the picturesque playground for you to enjoy. For a deeper appreciation of what the mountains can offer they’ll take you on a safe journey through uncharted territory.

Off-piste overview

  • Learn off-piste techniques
  • Learn to use a transceiver
  • Learn to plan a line
  • Learn avalanche signs
  • Explore terrain
  • Ideal prep for high mountain guide days
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Meet our team of friendly, professional ski instructors

We go to great lengths to find, train and support some of the best ski instructors in the world. In all our resorts we look for the right balance of personality, skiing ability, qualifications, and experience. Ski instructors have a passion for skiing but the best ones also love to hang out with other people, show them great holidays and see them improve and get more out of their skiing. Our instructors often stay with us for many years building up a loyal following of clients.

Safety equipment

Need kit for your off-piste adventure? Our host shops in each resort will happily help you find or hire the right safety equipment. Your instructor will help you organise this before the lesson.

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Our Kids Academy makes safety its first priority: you’re leaving your children to learn to ski with us and we don’t cut any corners on care. Second, we focus on being sociable, having fun and improving on the snow. With others of similar ages and ability, your child will ski a lot, laugh a lot, and make great progress on the snow.

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Extra assistance

Our adaptive ski school for people with mental or physical disabilities.

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