Verbier

Felix loves the mountains and is devoted to his skiing. For four years Felix worked as an instructor for a Swedish ski school, and for the last three years, he has worked as an instructor in Verbier. Before that, during an exchange, he competed in freeride skiing with the “Winter Park Big Mountain Team” in Colorado, USA. It is still his dream to ski in the Freeride World Tour. On a day off, you can find Felix up on the mountains early in the morning trying to perfect his technique in the fresh powder before the lifts open. He won’t stop till they close (even at the expense of his lunch).

Felix likes all types of skiing. He is happy doing jumps in the snowpark, bumping down on moguls, grooming through the slopes or skiing on and off the pistes. He also speaks fluent Swedish and English with basic fluency in French.

Mattia is an incredibly passionate skier with a huge love for the mountains. Originally from Italy and with a background founded in racing, Mattia’s love of skiing has led him across the globe. He has taught and toured in countries such as New Zealand, Japan, Switzerland and Scotland. Mattia is dedicated to providing his clients with the best holiday they could have here in Verbier, filled to the brim with a mix of fun on the slopes as well as a few challenges along the way.

Mattia’s clients say:
“Our two days with Mattia absolutely made the holiday. My sister and I have been skiing for over 30 years but having him was amazing – he encouraged us to try new things (snow park, drops, switch etc.), had great suggestions as to where to go (he clearly knows the terrain like the back of his hand) but was always safety conscious. He’s super fun to be around, chilled and easy and a phenomenal skier. We couldn’t have wished for a better guide and instructor!”- TripAdvisor, 20 January 2026

“I’ve had an amazing time skiing with Mattia this week. Not only is he a magician on the slopes (check out the ES instagram to see for yourself), he’s also a great guy and massively helped my skiing (beginner/intermediate level) – with the perfect mix of technique, challenge and fun – even taking me down my first itinerary run which was certainly a highlight of my week – thank you Mattia!!”- Google, December 2026

Since the tender age of 3, Claudia could be found annually on the ski slopes in Switzerland. She comes from the Netherlands which, as you might know, is rather flat. Therefore as an adult, she decided to lift up her life by living and working in the mountains she loves. Claudia is passionate about sports and the outdoors and she loves sharing her passion with as many people as possible. Her patience is endless and to her the most important thing is that her skiing lessons are enjoyed to the fullest!

Claudia’s clients say:
“We were very happy to find a Dutch speaking teacher for our daughter of 12. She started as a beginner, made great progress and learned to ski parallel in 6 days’ time. Every day she was very excited about the lessons. Thank you Claudia for your professional advice and your enthusiasm. You did great!”

Sandy has lived in Verbier for 14 years and has the highest qualification in the British and Swiss systems. A believer in making the most of your holiday, Sandy is a brilliant guide to what’s going on around town and on the slopes. After a three year sabbatical from ski instructing, Sandy is looking forward to seeing old faces and welcoming new guests to the 4 Vallées.

Julian Griffiths started skiing in 1982, age eight. Skiing became a family obsession. A stint racing in his teens led to coaching roles and a decision to pursue a career as a ski instructor. He is now the founder, owner and boss of European Snowsport (ES).

In 1994 Julian became the youngest to pass the British Associations of Ski Instructor’s level 4 exam. Julian then enjoyed a ten-year career as an examiner and trainer of ski instructors. He now holds the top Swiss, Italian and Irish qualifications. Before Verbier, Julian worked as a ski instructor in New Zealand, Australia, The United States, France and Scotland.

Julian founded ES in 2003 after seeing a gap in the market for a high-level ski school. One that offered the sort of customer experience he’d seen outside Europe. This remains the mission. Julian is an innovator, lateral thinker and loves to teach skiing. He can be booked throughout the season in any ES resort.