Off-Piste Lessons
Discover the ultimate flexibility in ski instruction with our off-piste private lessons. Whether you want to sharpen your off-piste technique, learn with friends and family, or enjoy your very own personal mountain guide, our lessons are tailored to you.
Perfect for groups of three or more — our pricing is based on the instructor’s time, not the number of participants, making it great value for friends and families hitting the mountain together.
For off-piste lessons, please let us know when booking. This advance notice helps us plan routes based on current snow conditions and avalanche forecasts.
What's included
- Expert mountain guidance
- Priced by instructor time
- Great value for groups
- Routes planned to conditions
Pick your session
Private lessons cover 1–8 people — the cost is for 1–3, with a small additional fee per person beyond that.
Ski passes are not included and must be purchased separately. Not all lessons are live on the booking system — call us or use live chat if you can't find what you need.
First turns to full flow
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.
Every detail, handled
Tailored to you
Every lesson is designed around your pace, goals and style — chat with the office and we match you with the ideal instructor.
Lift line priority
Skip the queues and make the most of every minute on the mountain.
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400+ genuine five-star reviews. No bots, no fakes — just real skiers who love the mountains.
Fully qualified
Every instructor is fully qualified, DBS-checked and First Aid trained.
Adult Ski Levels
Find your starting point below. All lessons are taught in English — your instructor will confirm your level on the first day.
Level 0
Where you are: You have never been on skis before.
The aim: We guide your first steps on snow — your equipment, moving on flat terrain, coordination and balance, working towards your first turns and first green run.
Level 1
Where you are: You can snowplough turn but may have a stronger side.
The aim: We conquer green runs and aim towards blues, building your steering skills so you can control your speed.
Level 2
Where you are: You’re between snowplough and parallel turns.
The aim: We develop your turns and work towards consistent parallel turns by the end of the week.
Level 3
Where you are: You can ski parallel on greens & blues, ready for easy reds.
The aim: We help you use your skis to cope with speed and terrain, with drills and exercises to progress onto reds.
Level 4
Where you are: You can ski steep reds and easy blacks.
The aim: We make adjustments for different snow and terrain, perfecting your skiing on all black runs.
Level 5
Where you are: You can ski all pistes including blacks, seeking new challenges.
The aim: Together we explore bumps, steeps, off-piste and high-speed carving — physically and mentally.
More about off-piste lessons
Your Mountain, Your Way
Experience the ultimate flexibility with our private ski lessons, perfect for beginners looking to build confidence or advanced skiers aiming to master their technique. Enjoy personalised coaching tailored entirely to your pace, goals, and style.
Whether you prefer one-to-one instruction or sharing the experience with family and friends, your lesson will be designed around you — from on-piste technique to off-piste adventures or a mix of both.
Relax, learn, and make the most of your time on the mountain with a lesson that’s truly your own.
Why choose The Snow School?
Everyone learns differently — that’s why every lesson is designed around you. Choose your instructor and style, whether it’s private coaching or a small group. Each session matches your pace, skill level, and comfort on the snow. With your perfect instructor handpicked for your goals, you’ll build confidence, improve faster, and have fun learning your way. Personalized lessons that make every run feel uniquely yours.
How to book
Booking with us couldn’t be easier — our friendly, expert team is always here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Private lessons are catered for all ages and abilities. If you like 1-2-1 instruction or your party consists if 1-3 people who need lessons this can be the most cost effective way of learning.
We do not have a minimum age for private lessons but we would advise around 3/4yrs old is a great age to start.
Fast track your lesson with private ski lessons, they are completely bespoke to you and your party. Fast track your learning. We can pick up and drop off at your desired location. Lessons are for up to 3 people at no extra cost.
Please visit our levels page, with private lessons the instructor will check your level on the first day.
Ski passes are not included, they need to be purchased separately.
This really depends on the weather, but its always a good idea to have layers on that you can easily remove if you get too hot. We advise goggles with the option for sunglasses. Helmets are very important and advise everyone to wear one.
If you know you need to cancel your booking, please email us asap advising us of this and we will action in line to our terms and conditions.
Anything up to 8 people. The initial cost is for 1-3 people, anything after this would have a small additional fee per person.
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