Ski guides, Val d'Isere
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!
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
Located <1 km away
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
Located <1 km away
Community space with libraries, cinema, free WiFi and exhibitions about local history.
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Vanoise National Park
Located 13.7 km away
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
Located in Val d’Isere
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 in Val d’Isere
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 in Val d’Isere
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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Le Coin Savoyard Restaurant
Located in Val d’Isere
Le Coin Savoyard is a gastronomic restaurant at the five-star hotel Les Balmes de l'Ours.
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La Grande Ourse Restaurant
Located in Val d’Isere
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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L'Etincelle Restaurant
Located in Val d’Isere
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.
What to do
Things To Do in Val d’Isere
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EMTB on snow
Located in Val d’Isere
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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Wilderness Evening & Fondue Dinner
Located in Val d’Isere
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
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Guided snowshoe hikes
Located in Val d’Isere
Discover the charm of snowshoeing and venture to parts of the mountains even skiers don't go.
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Paragliding Flights
Located in Val d’Isere
See the village and mountains from a different perspective and fly with the eagles.
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Swimming pool and sports centre
Located in Val d’Isere
The swimming pool and sports centre in Val d'Isère offers swimming, climbing, gym/fitness, squash, indoor football, volleyball, a bar for refreshments for you to enjoy and a children's play area.
