Ski Schools
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E S F (Val Thorens)
Ecole du Ski Francais (ESF) is the national ski school in France. Made up of over 17,000 instructors it is the largest ski school in the world. The ESF offers very good value group and private lessons for all abilities and all ages.
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Maison Sport (Val Thorens)
We recommend Maison Sport for any private instruction you may require: Ski, snowboard as well as Off-Piste lessons. You can read reviews, contact any guide directly if you have any specific questions and then book your private instructor via the Maison Sport website. Booking a qualified private instructor / guide could not be easier.
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New Generation (Val Thorens)
New Generation is a British run ski and snowboard school based in Val Thorens as well as 17 other resorts across the Alps. New Generation enjoys an excellent reputation amongst the International ski community and was voted 'Favourite Ski School' in the Snowvole Awards. The hand-picked team of fully qualified instructors is led by Anthony Swallow, a well-respected British qualified coach. The school offers a full range of lessons from groups for beginners and intermediates through to guided off piste adventures and everything in between. At peak periods they run children's lessons in the morning with small groups and a focus on fun. New Gen have been coaching in the Alps since 1998 and have been very much at the forefront of the ski lesson revolution. All lessons are in English and all groups are small. New Gen have put the fun back into learning and improving. Our advice is to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Oxygene (Val Thorens)
Oxygene Ski & Snowboard School Oxygene is one of France's longest standing and most popular ski schools. They offer a dedicated and motivated team eager to bring you not only fun and excitement on the mountain, but also a thorough and professional learning experience. From timid beginners to powder hounds, personal tuition or in a small group they aim to surpass your expectations. They are chosen for their teaching, motivational and communication skills rather than just their skiing ability (which goes without saying). Oxygene offer the friendliness of a small team with the flexibility of a much larger one.
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Prosneige (Val Thorens)
Prosneige was established in 1996 by Julie Pomagalski and is now directed by Claire Jurine-Gastaud, both are very high level snowboard competitors. Their wish is to create a different method of teaching with small groups using instructors who speak multiple languages to guarantee the quality of all ski lessons. Their concept at Prosneige is based on simple fundamentals of client service, deeply valued relationships and always advancing together with their clients. They set the bar high by continually evaluating their organization to guarantee those once in a lifetime experiences. Their strength is a personalized service and constantly improving their know-how. All their instructors and technical experts are eager to teach you what they are most passionate about. The main Prosneige booking office is based in Albertville with all booking and administrative staff working year around. Prosneige is present in 3 resorts: in Val Thorens with 60 permanent instructors and two shops specialised in boots fitting; in Les Menuires with 20 permanent ski instructors and a shop, and in Meribel with 20 permanent ski instructors and a shop. Prosneige Val Thorens is a ski school that offers private and group lessons, starting from 5 years old and ranging from beginner to expert level. The Prosneige shops seamlessly combines sports and technical support for their customers thanks to the shared know-how and expertise of their boot-fitters and ski instructors. The Prosneige office goes the extra mile by proposing activities such as paragliding, a culinary outing in an igloo, dog-sledding, etc.
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Ski Cool
Ski Cool is a small, family-sized ski school with over 30 years of experience. They are a professional team of nationally certified instructors. Ski Cool guarantees specialized coaching for all forms of the sport: ski, snowboard, free-ride, freestyle, carving and much more. All of their team are highly motivated and they want all of their clients to leave completely happy and motivated for their next winter sports experience. Ski Cool take a personalised approach that is focused on quality and friendship, values that they hold important and which are highly appreciated by their clients.
