Children's Ski Levels
We use the Snowlife Award System for our children’s groups. All lessons are taught in English, in small groups, with helpers for the younger ones where possible.
Where do you start?
Rookies
Choose this level if your child has never skied before, has only skied once or twice, or is not yet able to make controlled snowplough turns independently.
They’ll learn the foundations of skiing, including stopping, turning, speed control and using beginner lifts.
- Level 0 Rookies. First Time/Complete Beginner. Choose this level if your child has never skied before, has only skied once or twice, or is not yet able to make controlled snowplough turns independently. They’ll learn the foundations of skiing, including stopping, turning, speed control and using beginner lifts.
- Level 1 Explorers. Beginner. Choose this level if your child can snowplough turn confidently and control their speed independently on nursery slopes and easy green runs. Their skis may start to become parallel towards the end of the turn. They’ll develop stronger turns and begin progressing towards parallel skiing.
- Level 2 Chargers. Developing Parallel Skier. Choose this level if your child can ski parallel confidently on easier pistes, but may still use a small snowplough or wedge when the terrain becomes steeper or more challenging. They’ll work towards consistently parallel turns across different terrain and begin developing pole-planting skills.
- Level 3 Mavericks. Confident Parallel Skier. Choose this level if your child can make controlled parallel turns consistently on more challenging pistes and is comfortable skiing at different speeds. They’ll develop stronger long and short turns and start exploring steeper pistes, bumps and more varied terrain.
- Level 4 Legends. Advanced / All-Mountain Skier. Choose this level if your child is a strong, confident parallel skier who is comfortable on most pistes and ready to tackle more challenging terrain. They’ll develop their carving skills and all-mountain skiing across steeps, bumps, jumps, powder and suitable off-piste terrain, learning to adapt their turns, speed and technique to different snow conditions.
First turns to full flow
Wherever you start, every lesson follows the same arc: confidence first, technique second, and a mountain that feels friendlier by the day.
Meet your instructor
A friendly face at the meeting point, with a plan built around you.
Find your feet
Balance, first slides and safe stops. Your pace, zero pressure.
Build real technique
Parallel turns, control and rhythm that stay with you.
Explore the mountain
New runs and hidden corners, with someone who knows every inch.
Finish stronger
End the week flowing down runs you would not have dreamed of on day one.
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Found your level?
Book a lesson and your instructor will confirm everything on day one.