Chamonix ski schools Children's ski lessons, ski touring & guiding in Chamonix
There are several Chamonix Ski Schools and High Mountain Guide operators in the resort each offering a comprehensive range of lessons for all ages and abilities, for both skiing and snow boarding.
Chamonix ski resort is ideal for learning as the pistes, whilst at high altitude, offer progressive terrain especially around the slopes of Le Tour at the top end of the Chamonix Valley. Chamonix also offers some fantastic intermediate and advanced on-piste trails but is also renowned as the off-piste adventure playground of Europe - if not the world! From novice to expert, the Chamonix ski schools will ensure you get to experience the best of this world famous resort.
Evolution2
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- Children ski lessons
- Private ski & snowboard lessons
- Vallée Blanche & ski touring
- Husky Rides & Winter adventures
- Snowboarding
- Mountaineering, Via Ferrata
- Paragliding
- Snowboard, Splitboard, Freestyle
- Lessons in French or English
In detail
Evolution2 ski and snowboarding school caters for all levels of skier and boarder from absolute beginners to experts and offer specialist instruction for children at the Panda Club.
Lessons may be booked on a group basis or we can organise private lessons that range from 1 to 3 hours.
Our expert Instructors & Guides can teach you off piste, give you mega powder days, guide you down the Vallee Blanche, offer ski touring and many summer mountain adventures including climbing Mont Blanc at 4810m!
Supreme Ski & Snowboard School, Chamonix
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- Group children ski lessons
- Private lessons
- Adult group ski lessons
- Private ski lessons
- Private snowboarding lessons
- English speaking instructors
In detail
At Supreme Ski & Snowboard School in Chamonix, we deliver personally tailored ski lessons, by understanding individuals and their goals. Our ski tuition is for everyone; beginners, pros, adults, and children.
Lessons may be booked on a group basis or we can organise private lessons that range from 1 to 3 hours.
Our professional team of instructors are hand picked, fun, considerate, fully qualified and expert ski instructors.
Private ski instructors in Chamonix
If you prefer your ski or snowboarding lessons in Chamonix to be with a private instructor then you can book lessons online with our partner, Maison Sport.
Private lessons offer a bespoke experience, whether it’s just you in the lesson or some friends or family are joining you, the lesson can be tailored to your needs. Group lessons provide a sociable environment, where you will join a group with others of a similar ability level, generally run from Sunday or Monday to Friday.
Maison Sport, Chamonix
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- Children ski lessons
- Private adult group lessonslessons
- Private snowboarding lessons
- Off-piste skiing lessons
- Ski touring
- Cross-country
- Telemark
- Three track skiing
- Impaired skiing lessons
- English speaking instructors
In detail
At Maison Sport in Chamonix, we believe the best memories from a ski holiday are made on the slopes, so the importance of having the right ski or snowboard instructor is essential. By booking your ski or snowboard lessons at Maison Sport in Chamonix, it means you can tailor your experience by choosing an instructor that suits your needs.
Our network of professional instructors are fully qualified and multi-lingual.
Off-Piste ski guiding & touring in Chamonix
To experience the full extent of what Chamonix has to offer, why not try some off-piste touring. Expert local guides from the ski schools or private instructors will navigate you around the high mountain trails such as the Vallée Blanche in safety taking you on an adventure over the impressive glaciers of the Mont Blanc Massif. The ski schools typically offer powder courses, off-piste clinics for skiers and boarders and avalanche awareness workshops which are invaluable.
Vallée Blanche ski tour
One of the most famous descents in the world, this full day 22km trip starting at 3842m from the top of the Aiguille du Midi takes you off-piste over glacial terrain and under seracs the size of houses.
Offering spectacular views of Mont Blanc, this guided off-piste tour is suitable for intermediate skiers and above.
Haute Route
For a long ski tour, the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt is very popular normally taking 6 days where you spend the evenings in mountain huts.
Starting at Grands Montets above Argentière, the route takes you through 120km of some of the most spectacular scenery in the Alps covering 6000m of ascent and descent! This is the ultimate guided tour of a lifetime.
Descent of the Crochues Bérard
This starts off at Flégè where you use skins to reach the Aiguilles Crochues bowl. The 4-6 hours tour takes you through the Bérard valley with Aiguille du Belvedere on one side and Mont Buet on the other - amazing scenery, forests and streams with the tour finishing in the pretty village of Le Buet.
Breche Puiseux
To access this high alpine route, take the Aiguille du midi cable car to the top at 3842m and ski about half way down the Vallée Blanche until you are level with the Refuge du Requin. From here, there is a climb up to and over the Periades glacier before a wonderful ski down the side of Mont Mallet glacier before re-joining the Vallée Blanche. This is a full day tour giving 3000m of vertical!
Summer activities
Some of the ski schools in Chamonix operate during the warm summer months. Although summer skiing on the Vallée Blanche is no longer possible, there are plenty of activities for all ages such as....
White water rafting
Canyoning
Guided via ferrata climbing
Climbing Mont Blanc
Glacier walks