Snowboarding Lessons
There are a wealth of independent, fully qualified British snowboard instructors based in Tignes and Val d'Isere. Each one offers something special so you can be sure to gain huge amounts of knowledge and understanding throughout your trip. Many snowboarders come to Tignes purely to benefit from instruction from the world's best.
Please contact us to book your snowboard lessons.
Mayhew Snowboarding
Tignes Spirit team rider, ISTD Snowboard Teacher and GB Park and Pipe coach Corinne Mayhew teaches all levels of rider in Tignes and Val d'Isere. From the complete novice to advanced levels of off-piste or freestyle, Corinne caters for everyone with patience and a complete understanding of how each individual person learns new skills.
Having based herself in Tignes for the past ten years, Corinne knows all the secret spots of the Espace Killy to guarantee fresh powder adventures, technical progression and most importantly FUN! Corinne has won Freeride World Qualifier events, British Masters Titles in Slopestyle, Boardercross and Halfpipe, and uses this broad wealth of experience and knowledge to provide solid foundations in every area of your snowboard progression.
Coaching a variety of camps all over the Alps, there is also the opportunity to have instruction from Corinne in other resorts, whilst renting equipment from Tignes Spirit so you're guaranteed a superb holiday! Whether it's women-specific Burton splitboards or the latest kit from Endeavor, just order it from us in advance and Corinne can deliver it to you!
Please Note: Alliance Snowboard School now work independently, embracing all elements of riding. With their thousands of hours of teaching experience they can cater for all levels, desires and dreams! Please find information for each of their schools below:
Rebel Alliance Snowboarding
‘Snowboarding made simple’
Rebel Alliance was founded by Simon Cooke, a passionate, inspiring instructor and BASI Trainer. With over 20 years experience acquiring new coaching skills and seven years as a BASI Trainer, RA snowboarding specialises in performance riding, powder, flatland and personal coaching for all levels.
Whether you are young or old, RA snowboarding believe in making snowboarding feel and look easy and use simple techniques to develop any level of rider. Private sessions are the most effective way to improve with RA, adapting sessions to suit specific needs and offering techniques and tips to take you to the next level.
RA snowboarding also run Performance Camps, which are aimed at intermediate to advanced riders who wish to become all-mountain riders. The camp focuses on technique and provides daily video reviews proven to accelerate the learning process.
Fresh Snowboarding
‘Knowledge is freedom’
Fresh Snowboarding was founded by Renelle Mortimer, one of the world's leading snowboard coaches and the only female ever invited to the role of BASI Trainer. Based in Tignes and Val D’Isere with over 14 years experience, Renelle offers private, individual or group coaching tailored to your unique requirements.
Whether you wish to become a BASI instructor, improve your freestyle, ride off-piste, hone your mountain skills or simply learn the basics, Fresh’s personal technical focus will enhance your riding to provide excellent results. Group numbers are small, targeting individual exercises and providing personal feedback.
‘Experience true snowboarding, lifestyle and culture.’ Fresh also offers Kids courses covering all areas of snowboarding, piste, park and powder.
McNair Snowsports
‘Love your board? Learn to set it free with snowboard coaching, split board courses and BASI Training from McNair Snowsports.’
McNair snowsports was founded by Neil McNair, British snowboard coach, Instructor and BASI trainer. Based in Tignes, Val D’sere and Sainte Foy, and with over 16 years of worldwide experience in professional snowboard tuiton, McNair snowsports offers you unbeatable knowledge and experimental coaching programmes.
Whether you're looking for freestyle snowboard coaching, park development programmes or free-riding offpiste and backcountry, McNair Snowsports' personalised coaching will provide rider progression and technical development. If you are looking for freedom, fresh lines, unchartered territory, and you're an experienced back country rider, look no further than a splitboard tour with McNair!
If you require snowboard lessons, please contact us to book or enquire.
Skiing Lessons
Ultimate Snowsports
This is a new British Ski School who offer a fresh approach to your ski holiday experience.
All their instructors are British, fully-qualified, and enthusiastic about their work. They provide lessons for all levels, with an emphasis on safety and fun.
What they offer:
Children’s Lessons: All levels - Safe and Fun tuition! From White Wizards through to Black Bandits!
Adults Lessons: All Levels - Lesson time to a maximum, Group size to a minimum From complete beginner to mastering black runs.
Clinics: Off-piste: Technical tips and own safety.
Bumps: The tools to ski them like a pro.
Carving: Use your skis more effectively.
Park & Pipe – Intro into freestyle.
Ski Touring – Let their experienced instructors take you off into the backcountry for the Ultimate all-mountain experience. Touring sessions will be individually tailored to your needs, ability and weather conditions. Maximum of 4 people per group. No necessary kit or experience.
Private lessons – Put the focus on you – From £45/hour.
If you require their services please contact us to book your lessons.
new generation
New Generation Tignes is a small British Ski School which offers high quality tuition. We offer a range of lessons from small groups to technical clinics to privates lessons. Try one of our afternoon Intro Sessions – Bumps, Steeps, Off-Piste, Carving and Park or join us for a day's guiding. We have lived and worked in the Espace Killy for many years therefore we can guarantee you we can find you the best runs (on or off piste).
THE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
TDC - The Development Centre is a specialist ski school originally set up in Val d'Isere 6 years ago. They are now proud to now offer their unique coaching clinics and private sessions to skiers in Tignes. Using video analysis and specializing in focused clinics for strong blue run skiers and upwards, they guarantee to show you how you can maximize every moment you have on the hill.
Unlike a traditional ski school The Development Centre aims to not only tell you what to do but also why you do it, meaning your technical understanding of skiing increases more than ever before and self-improvement outside the session becomes a reality. From bumps to freestyle, racing and off piste The Development Centre provides it's clients with ski coaching that works.
TDC ensures that group sizes stay between 3-6 people. They are committed to providing a great personal service, at the best rate, whilst having the most fun. Children and teenagers ski lessons are also available.
If you require their services please contact us to book your lessons.
Ski Encore Ski School
Ski Encore Ski School is a professional high quality service tailored to maximise your development experience with the highest qualified teachers delivering to you the safest & latest techniques enhancing your performance enjoyably.
Their teachers, based in Tignes, Les Arcs, La Rosiere and St Foy, France are qualified to teach at the highest level. They can offer instruction in other neighbouring resorts if required.
Headed by Nick Quinn the team deliver coaching for top athletes as well as introduce the new experience of skiing to individuals who may never have stepped into a ski resort before.
They offer a flexible range of services and also tailored made to suit if required.
They come highly recommended so if you require their services please contact us to book your lessons.
Other Skiing Lessons:
This season we have professional ski and snowboard instructors working with us to provide you with lessons for all standards, from getting beginners started to freestyle tips and coaching in the park, either way they will help you progress and get the most out of your stay. We can put you in contact with instructors that speak both English and French.
As you will appreciate, their time is limited so to receive the full amount of lessons you want please book as early as possible. If you find they do not have time available for when you want then please let us know as there are a number of Ski/Snowboard Schools serving Tignes, offering all types of lessons to all standards. It is probably best not to buy a 'Ski Pass' or hire your equipment until you have organised your lessons as there may be a better all inclusive deal plus there are 5 free lifts for beginners, talk to the school about their options or give us a call for some advise.
Avalanche Training
Henry's Avalanche Talks
This year we have teamed up with Henry, a local professional guide to offer avalanche talks and training. Henry has been working in the area for more than 13 years and has been carrying out courses and holding talks in Val d'Isere. He and his team therefore have extensive knowledge and first hand experience of the surrounding area. His talks are invaluable for anyone who intends to stray, even slightly, off the piste. For more details please visit www.henrysavalanchetalk.com. Their company comes highly recommended. Guests of ours will also receive discounts if they attend any of the talks or take part in any of the training sessions. Contact us to book or find out when the next courses are taking place.
Skiing:
Other Private Lessons:
BASS:
British Alpine believe in a system of small groups, with intensive and involved teaching sessions - achieving the maximum level of enjoyment! Join them and discover the exciting world of snowsports in a safe and professional learning environment. You are guaranteed quality British instructors, who teach all levels, from the first day skiing to experts in the off piste. You can view the courses and book everything when you arrive or before your holiday, or even ask us to arrange things for you.
If you require their services please contact us to book your lessons.
Skiing & Snowboarding:
Ecole du Ski Français
With more than 50 years of experience, the ESF International Ski School group all the generations of skiers. Their staff can teach you skiing in all its forms (Adults, children, ski, snowboard, freestyle, Off-piste, telemark...) in group or private lessons. They also have a kindergarten with a closed and protected area which accommodates children from 4 years old and upwards. Val Claret 0479 063128. Le Lac 0479 063028
Or you can book online right here: http://tign.es/esf
Evolution 2
Both a Ski School and Adventure School with a wide variety of activities. Third time winner of the WHICH? Books - Good Skiing and Snowboarding Guide "Ski School of the Year Award" for its continued high standards in staff and teaching as well as the small class sizes. Looking for an adrenaline rush? The Evolution 2 ski and adventure school will take you onto the piste, into the air and under the ice. Whether you are a novice skier or a budding freerider, Evolution 2 caters for all ages and levels of skiers and snowboarders. They run a range of lessons including, private, child beginners to off-piste trips. Their motto ‘Our specialist team of professionals, are waiting to share their passion with you’ sums up their operation excellently. Call their office in Le Lac 0479 400904, check their website or contact us to arrange your lessons for you.
333 Ski & Snowboard School
Set up in 2001 by two instructor friends, their slogan "glisse, progresse and feel good" sums up the teaching philosophy at this ski school with a human touch. Val Claret 0479 062088.
Bureau des Guides
Pros who will introduce you to all aspects of the high-altitude mountains and their environment, with those who know them and are out in them. Le Lac 0479 064276
Les Marmottons
Jardin d'enfants pour futurs champions, "les Marmottons" initie et accompagne les petits dans la découverte de la glisse. Le Lac 0479 065167. Val Claret 0479 063712.
Snocool: Snocool, freeride and freestyle school
Experience the thrill and fun of off-piste, heliski and freestyle riding! Their dynamic team of mountain guides and ski/ snowboard instructors will take you to the next level... Val Claret 0479 400858
If you require their services please contact us to book your lessons.
If after researching any of the above schools you find you’re interested in any of the classes, groups or trips you can contact them directly or contact us to arrange things for you.
