Courmayeur ski schools and private instructors Children's ski lessons, ski touring & guiding in Courmayeur
There are several Courmayeur 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.
Courmayeur ski resort is ideal for learning as the pistes, whilst at high altitude, offer progressive terrain especially around the slopes of Plan Checrouit which has gentle nursery slopes and wide pistes. Courmayeur also offers some fantastic intermediate and advanced on-piste and is renowned as the off-piste adventure playground of Europe - if not the world! From novice to expert, the Courmayeur ski schools will ensure you get to experience the best of this world class resort at the foot of Monte Bianco.
Private ski instructors in Courmayeur
If you prefer your ski or snowboarding lessons in Courmayeur 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.
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At a glance
- 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 Courmayeur, 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 Courmayeur, 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 Courmayeur
To experience the full extent of what Courmayeur 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 3466m from the top of the Punta Helbronner 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 125 mile Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt is very popular normally taking 6 days where you spend the evenings in mountain huts. To get into Chamonix, you can ski down the Vallee Blanche from the top of Punta Helbronner and then head to Grand Montet at Argentiere which is the official starting point of the Haute Route.
Starting at Grands Montets above Argentière, the route takes you through 125km of some of the most spectacular scenery in the Alps covering 6000m of ascent and descent! This is the ultimate guided ski tour of a lifetime.
Breche Puiseux
To access this high alpine route, take the Skyway - Monte Bianco cable car to the top at Punta Helbronner which takes 10 minutes then 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 Courmayeurx 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
