Private ski lessons in La Plagne
Seven ways to experience the mountains, all as private lessons, for every age and level. Each one can be combined with the others depending on your goals and the weather.
On-piste skiing
Technique, ease and flow
Off-piste
Discover the wild side
Freestyle skiing
Jump, spin, express yourself
Ski touring
The mountain, differently
Snowboarding
The purity of the turn
Teens 13–17
Progress while having fun
Kids from age 5
Learning safely
A programme that mixes it all
Piste in the morning, off-piste in the afternoon, a touring taster at the end of the week: we put it together around your goals and the day’s snow.
Choosing the right lesson
Which activities do you offer?
Seven experiences, all as private lessons: on-piste skiing, off-piste, freestyle, ski touring, snowboarding, lessons for teens (13–17) and for children from age 5. They can be combined. See the lessons page.
Do you teach children under 5?
No, I teach children from age 5. Before that, the ESF children’s ski kindergarten (Piou Piou Club) is far better suited, and better for their progress than a private lesson: learning through play, in small groups, in dedicated areas, on gentle slopes and with all the teaching equipment of the kindergarten (mats, games…) designed for little ones. Private lessons take over from age 5.
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).
Which lesson length should I choose?
The 2.5 hours suits a warm-up or one specific point. 3 or 4 hours let you really work on a theme and still ski. The full day (9 am – 5 pm) is the format for complete programmes: several activities, a big outing or a change of area. Over several days progress really sets in, with 5% off from 6 days. Tell me your goal and I will advise you.
How do I know my level?
The form offers four markers: beginner, intermediate (blue and red runs), advanced (red and black runs) and expert. If in doubt, choose “Not sure yet”: I assess your skiing at the start of the lesson and adapt the session.
Can a family or friends of different levels share a lesson?
Yes, as long as the levels are fairly close: the price is the same for up to 4, 5 or 6 people depending on the format. If the gap is too wide, I will suggest splitting the group into two sessions so everyone progresses. Tell me who is coming in your message and I will advise you beforehand.
Can we mix several activities during our stay?
Yes, we build a tailored programme (for example on-piste, then off-piste and an introduction to touring), adapted to the weather too.
What if the weather is bad?
The lesson goes ahead and we adapt the plan to the day’s weather: choice of runs, technical content, activity. If the slopes or lifts are closed, or the weather makes access dangerous, the ESF may cancel the lesson: the sums paid are then refunded (if a session is cut short, a credit is given). Details in the ESF terms and conditions.
Do you teach in other resorts?
Yes: Paradiski (Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry), Espace Killy (Tignes, Val d’Isère) the 3 Valleys (Courchevel, Méribel, Les Menuires, Val Thorens) and Espace San Bernardo (La Rosière, La Thuile, on the Italian side). Helicopter transfers from La Plagne can be arranged.
Where do we meet?
Wherever suits you best: at your accommodation, at an agreed meeting point or directly on the slopes.
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.