Ski Guides
Independent ski guides specialising in off-piste with English speaking instructors
This school was formed in 2012 by a small group of experienced and dedicated ski guides who wanted to re-kindle the 'club' atmosphere of teaching snowsports.
The school mainly specialise in off-piste guiding, ski touring and lessons, and they also offer telemarking and snowboard lessons.
Off-Piste lessons and guiding
Off-piste is their main focus.
Whether you want to try off-piste skiing for the first time, improve your technique or have a go at ski touring, they have instructors and guides available to help.
Val d'Isère is a great resort for off-piste adventures, from gentle ‘beginner’ slopes to thrilling gravity runs, steep couloirs and tree skiing. The experienced team can find you the most beautiful spots, the best snow and the best conditions every day.
Tuition and guiding is all on a private basis, limited to a maximum of six people per group for the comfort and safety of all concerned. Their instructors will help you improve your technique off-piste, discover new routes, perhaps try your hand at ski touring and of course find the best snow available for you to enjoy.
Depending on conditions, you can also ski in other nearby resorts such as Sainte Foy, Les Arcs/La Plagne and La Rosiere/La Thuile (worth it just for the pasta!).
If you'd rather stay on the pistes, they also offer private ski, snowboard or telemark lessons!
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Where to meet
The meeting point is on the snow-front opposite the Club des Sports, or the instructor will come to you.
What to see
Sights in Val d'Isere
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Musee Val d’Histoire
Opened in December 2017 and located in the heart of Val d'Isère, the renovated Maison de Val hosts a museum dedicated to the history of the area.
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La Maison de Val
Community space with libraries, cinema, free WiFi and exhibitions about local history.
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Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Val d’Isere
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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
La Petite Cuisine is La Folie Douce's gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant. They serve a perfect mix of high-class local cuisine in a friendly, family atmosphere.
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La Fruitière Restaurant
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce après-ski and gourmet hotspot, La Fruitière serves delicious modern dishes based on traditional flavours.
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La Cucùcina Restaurant
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce hotspot, enjoy gourmet Italian cuisine prepared by a renowned chef and his Italian team.
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La Table des Neiges Restaurant
This restaurant is a highly regarded restaurant of a hotel located right in the heart of Val d'Isère, just a short walk from the pistes. Open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week to guests of the hotel and external gourmets alike.
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L'Etincelle Restaurant
Enjoy lunch on the large terrace on sunny days, or in the evening settle into the welcoming and stylish dining area and enjoy the laid-back ambiance.
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Le Blizzard Restaurant
Located inside the 5-star Hotel Le Blizzard, the menu is full of dishes made with fresh, local produce straight from the market.
What to do
Things To Do in Val d’Isere
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EMTB on snow
Try something new this winter with a guided e-bike session on snow (from eight years old). Join a sunrise ride above Val d’Isère or hire an electric bike in the afternoon and head off on your own adventure.
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Guided snowshoe hikes
Discover the charm of snowshoeing and venture to parts of the mountains even skiers don't go.
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Wilderness Evening & Fondue Dinner
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
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Dog Sledding
Sledding tours and adventures in the Tarentaise.
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Paragliding Flights
See the village and mountains from a different perspective and fly with the eagles.
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Biathlon lessons
Biathlon is an Olympic sport which combines different techniques and strengths. Bringing together two different sports, cross country skiing and shooting. Give it a go in Val d'Isère.
