Ski School, Lessons & Mountain Guides
Ski & Snowboard Instruction; From Private & Group Lessons to Local Off Piste Experts
Sainte Foy’s lucky to have some excellent ski schools, offering group and private lessons, as well as a wealth of independent instructors and experienced guides. Whether you are just learning, want to improve your technique or plan to make the most of the off–piste opportunities there is plenty of choice, whatever your needs!
Our Sales Team can help with pre-booking lessons & guides (recommended if you are holidaying during busy weeks), or our knowledgeable Concierge Team can advise on packages and options once you are in resort.
Evolution 2 Ski School
Talk to or email our sales team (or use livechat) to book your Evolution 2 lessons and Guides. They offer group lessons for both adults and children (let the kids head off for a morning of fun in one of the Yeti/Junior Academy courses whilst you develop your technical skills or sample some of the amazing off piste itineraries on offer). Private lessons and guiding are available for 1 or 2 hours or book a full day to maximize your progression. They also offer heliski itineraries, snowshoe walks, dog sledding and paret outings (a paret is also known as a yooner, a type of small sled).
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Snocool Ski & Snowboard School
Snocool have been offering quality ski and snowboard lessons since 1998. Their English, Dutch and German speaking instructors offer friendly and effective lessons with flexible timetables.
Their “classic 6” group lessons, for children aged 5 and over, have a maximum of 6 children per group, for guaranteed fun and progress.
Their “Kidz 4” group lessons, exclusively for 4 year olds, have a maximum of 4 children per group. This popular group has proven to be very effective in combining learning with fun games and challenges.
Snocool can book the “Ptits Trappeurs” childcare for you. A Ptits Trappeurs nanny will pick up your children at Snocool chalet after their ski lessons.
Snocool also offers private lessons, off-piste guiding, heliskiing, après-ski igloo adventures combining snowshoeing to the igloo and snacks for children and parents. Snowshoe outings are also available anytime during the day with or without an igloo visit.
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ESF – Ecole du Ski Française
ESF Sainte Foy have a young and vibrant team, offering group & private lessons for adults & children. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, skier or snowboarder, they will make your Sainte Foy ski trip a success.
ESF offer Club Piou Piou lessons, which are exclusively for 3-year olds. Offering a great facility for toddlers to learn how to move around on skis with their instructor in a fun protected area. Children can navigate obstacles, play games & challenges.
ESF and Sainte Foy Kids Club have teamed up to bring you an exclusive 5 or 6-day package for children aged 3-11 years that includes skiing, lunch and childcare all in one! Visit their website for full details & book online.
PDS Academy Ski School
Formerly know as Apex Snowsports, PDS Academy are Sainte Foy’s first and only British ski and snowboard school, offering bespoke and flexible ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and abilities.
All of their instructors are British and are qualified to the highest possible level through the British ski and snowboard instructor system. Get in touch with us and our friendly team we will contact PDS Academy on your behalf, for your personalised lesson.
Independent Instructor & Mountain Guides
Our knowledgeable Concierge team work with a fantastic network of independent instructors & local mountain guides in Sainte Foy. Hiring your own private guide can be the most flexible way to enjoy the mountains From introduction to off-piste, heli-skiing in Italy, backcountry skiing, ski touring, or any combination of activities. You can enjoy the flexibility of guiding to suit your ability, the weather & snow conditions. Whatever your objectives, we can team you up with a great guide to help you achieve your goals!