Half day
from €234
that’s €47 per person in a group
To work on one thing or try a new discipline.
Choose a half day€234 to €292 depending on dates
La Plagne · Paradiski · French Alps
Your private ski instructor in La Plagne
Tailor-made private lessons, whether you are starting out, getting back on skis or improving. I go at your pace, patiently, so you progress with confidence.
Timothée HagnerelleState-qualified instructor · ESF La Plagne
Personal reply within 24 hours · Lessons in English or French · From €195 per group
- French State-qualified instructor
- 20 years teaching in La Plagne
- An elite coach’s eye, for every level
- Trained in mental coaching
A different experience
One instructor, from the first message to the last turn.
You deal directly with me, and I stay your single contact throughout your stay. Together we build a plan around your goals, your doubts and what you want to get out of your week.
- A private lesson designed only for you, alone or with family and friends
- A coach’s approach: precise analysis and advice that makes the difference
- Intimate knowledge of La Plagne: the right snow at the right time
- Priority access to the lifts during the lesson
On the slopes with my students
Smiles, lesson after lesson
Lessons & experiences
Paradiski, an endless playground
From your first turn to the wild open spaces, every session is designed around you.
To improve
Feel at ease on the slopes, at your own pace.
To explore
Leave the groomed runs, safely.
For young skiers
Learning through fun, from age 5.
Your instructor
Ski with confidence, at any level.
Born in La Plagne and put on skis at two by parents who were instructors, I competed until 19 before turning to teaching.
For over 20 years I have taught at ESF La Plagne Aime 2000. Alongside that, I coached for 15 years at the La Plagne ski club: with my team we trained many young skiers, seven of whom reached the World Cup. I had the privilege of coaching Tess Ledeux in her early years. Trained in mental coaching, I can help you find what unlocks a situation, whether technical or mental.
My storyFree guide
First ski trip, or a comeback after years?
Get “Does Skiing Come Back?” for free: how long to become independent, whether to take lessons, budget, gear, lifts without stress and my runs to start on in La Plagne.
Get the free guideFree programme
Do your thighs burn from the first runs?
Get “Ready to Ski” for free: my 8-week ski fitness programme (or a 4-week express version), at home with no equipment, to enjoy your whole week and protect your knees.
Get the free programmeFree guide
Does fear hold you back on the slopes?
Get “Ski with Confidence” for free: 6 simple mental tools, tested with my students, to get past your blocks and enjoy skiing again.
Get the free guideThey skied with me
Testimonials
“After 25 years without skiing, I even skied a red run completely relaxed!”
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At 50, after 25 years without skiing, I was a little nervous about getting back on the slopes. From the very first runs on well-chosen blue slopes, he put me at ease. Thanks to his calm, patience and teaching skills, I quickly rediscovered long-forgotten sensations. The icing on the cake: I even skied a red run completely relaxed! I highly recommend Tim to anyone who wants to (re)start skiing with confidence.
“A simply perfect week. I recommend him without hesitation.”
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I had a simply perfect week of skiing with Tim. We explored Paradiski first, then did two days off-piste, including the north face of Bellecôte. I then wanted to try ski touring: Tim suggested climbing Mont Jovet. The reward at the top was magical, a 360° view over the whole Vanoise. Beyond the technique, I loved his kindness, his patience and his infectious passion for the mountains.
“Valuable technical advice that helped us really improve.”
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We had an absolutely brilliant week of skiing with Tim. As a group of good (but certainly not pro) skiers, Tim did a remarkable job of tailoring the sessions to our needs. His teaching is very effective: he gives valuable technical advice that helped us really improve, always simply and with good humour. As skilled as he is friendly.
“Without a doubt the best person to discover La Plagne with.”
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Having skied in many resorts in North America and Europe, I really enjoyed my week with Tim. We skied the great off-piste classics of La Plagne, like the Bellecôte north face, Le Friolin and the Tour du Saint-Jacques. Between an improvised picnic in the forest and a helicopter ride back after crossing the whole of Paradiski, the week was full of great experiences. Professional, passionate, warm.
2026-2027 prices
Three options, one price for the whole group
On your own, as a couple or up to 6 people: the price stays the same. The more of you there are, the better value a private lesson becomes.
Full day
from €460
that’s €77 per person in a group
Time to really progress and explore the whole ski area.
Choose a full day€460 to €530 depending on dates
Week
from €2,622
that’s €73 per person per day in a group
A real tailor-made programme: piste, off-piste, touring…
Choose a week€2,622 to €3,021 depending on dates
Prices are for the group, not per person. Also available: 2.5 hours (warm-up) or 4 hours.All prices by period
Booking
Simple, in three steps
- 01
Your dates and goals
Fill in the form in a minute or message me on WhatsApp. You see a price estimate straight away.
- 02
A tailored plan
I reply personally within 24 hours. Together we set the times, meeting point and content.
- 03
Confirmed through the ESF
I hold your slots and guide you to pay securely with ESF La Plagne Aime 2000.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private ski lesson cost in La Plagne?
It depends on the length and the time of season. For 2026-2027: 2.5 hours €195 to €244, 3 hours €234 to €292, 4 hours €290 to €345, Full day (9 am – 5 pm) €460 to €530. The price is for the whole group, not per person. Full details on the Prices page.
Is the price per person?
No. Whether you are alone or in a group, the price is the same, up to 4 people (2.5 h), 5 people (3 h and 4 h) or 6 people (full day).
Why choose a private lesson rather than a group class?
The lesson is built around you: your level, your goals, your doubts. You progress at your own pace, without waiting for a group, with immediate feedback. And since the price is per group, it stays very reasonable when shared (up to 4 to 6 people depending on length).
How does booking work?
1. Send me your request (booking form, email or WhatsApp) with your dates, level and goals. 2. I reply personally within 24 hours to build the plan with you. 3. I guide you through confirming and paying with ESF La Plagne Aime 2000.
Why book with you rather than directly with the ESF?
You choose your instructor and keep them. You talk to me directly, we build a tailored plan together and I stay your single point of contact from the first message to the last turn.
I am a complete beginner. Are you the right instructor?
Yes. I have coached elite athletes, but I also teach complete beginners, children and adults alike, with patience and kindness. In a private lesson we work on the fundamentals at your pace, on gentle slopes: it is the fastest way to gain confidence.
How do you help nervous skiers?
By listening, being patient and choosing the right slopes. Trained in mental coaching, I work step by step on balance and control to turn anxiety into enjoyment. My free guide “Ski with Confidence” gives 6 simple tools to try even before your trip: see the free guides.
Do you teach in English?
Yes, I teach in French and English.
2026–2027 season
Your week in La Plagne starts with a message.
Christmas and February half-term go first. Send me your dates and I will reply personally within 24 hours.