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.
Ski Guides
Independent ski guides specialising in off-piste with English speaking instructors
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!
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
Museum of history of the Val d'Isère region
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
Cultural centre in Val d'Isere
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
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 Fruitière Restaurant
Contemporary cuisine in a trendy setting at the famous La Folie Douce
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
Italian cuisine at the famous La Folie Douce mountain après-ski hotspot
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 Petite Cuisine Restaurant
Canteen-style restaurant in the famous La Folie Douce mountain après-ski hotspot
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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L'Etincelle Restaurant
Piste-side restaurant with a varied menu located at the foot of the old Solaise lift
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. You can expect a varied menu of sharing platters, salads, grilled meats, generous pizzas, and home-made patisseries and desserts. A children's menu is also available. If you're just stopping in for a quick bite, there's also the snack bar for lighter meals.
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La Grande Ourse Restaurant
Authentic Savoyard skiers restaurant at the bottom of the slopes in a beautiful old chalet
This restaurant has been feeding hungry skiers in Val d'Isère since 1936. They serve organic, local produce and have their own patisserie master.
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La Baraque Restaurant
Popular restaurant with locals and holidaymakers open for lunch and dinner
Restaurant open with live music in the winter season. They serve classic French cuisine.
What to do
Things To Do in Val d’Isere
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Dog Sledding
20-min dog-sledding tours around the Tarentaise mountains
Sledding tours and adventures in the Tarentaise.
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Paragliding Flights
35min tandem paragliding flights over Val d'Isere
See the village and mountains from a different perspective and fly with the eagles.
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Guided snowshoe hikes
Half-day and full-day guided snowshoe walks through the mountains
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
3hr30 Wilderness Evening with Sledging & Fondue Dinner
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
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Technic Tennis Academy
Tennis school at the Manchet Parc des Sports
Tennis school at the Manchet Parc des Sports offering private coaching, equipment hire and group lessons.
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Le Splendid Cinema
Cinema in the Maison du Val
Open in summer and winter showing some of the latest releases
