Telemark: Off-piste skiing courses
Off-piste Intro: 5 x half days coaching, levels 3 to 5 (or as specified in
TIGNES
LES CONTAMINES
ANDERMATT
ZINAL
GRESSONEY
CERVINIA
LA THUILE
Off-piste Performance: 5 x half days coaching for levels 4 and 5.
TIGNES
LES CONTAMINES
ANDERMATT
ZINAL
GRESSONEY
CERVINIA
CHAMONIX
LA THUILE
Off-piste Adventure: 5 or 6 days full day coaching and leadership, levels 4 and 5; these weeks will include longer off-piste runs, more exploratory descents and day or part-day ski tours as detailed in the descriptions on a separate page
Safety equipment (transceivers, etc.) will be needed for all off-piste options – full information in the relevant Trip Details.
Note: We also include Alpine or downhill skiers on these courses – we ensure that both Telemark and Alpine skiers receive appropriate and complete attention and time. Follow this link
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Consistently the most reliable early season option we have used.
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Guaranteed snow, vast ski area and very efficient uplift – Tignes actively welcomes off-piste skiers.
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Perfect for developing off-piste skills and experience.
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The best range of accommodation at the best prices.
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Save approx £300 on equivalent weeks in Switzerland!
Costs: £305 instruction only; self-catering from £115; ½ board and ski pass from £585
Above: Excellent off-piste in December – just off the piste!
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A little-known resort with great teaching and learning terrain.
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When Chamonix is ‘tracked out’ there are still ‘freshies’ here!
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The best introduction to off-piste terrain in the Alps.
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Steeper bowls, gullies, trees, meadows and faces with big verticals for ‘Performance’ skiers.
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Easy access from airport, good value accommodation and low-cost ski pass.
Costs: : £305 (instruction only); ½ board hotel from £460
Les Contamines definitely has off-piste for all skiers!
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Switzerland’s off-piste ‘El Dorado’ with a big reputation!
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Plenty of ‘steeps and deeps’ and plenty for those developing off-piste skills and confidence.
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Long 1500 m vertical runs at Andermatt to aim for.
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Shorter, off-piste opportunities at Oberalp to consolidate on.
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And it’s all so easy: plane, train, ski!
Costs: £305 (instruction only); ½ board from £595
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Tucked away up a side valley in the Valais Alps at over 1650 m, a skiers paradise!
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A ‘hidden gem’ for off-piste skiers; dramatic setting and skiing variety.
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Linked to Grimentz for plenty of ‘Intro’ level opportunities.
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For ‘Performance’ skiers: ease of access to so
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Don’t expect a vibrant nightlife, do expect plenty of skiing!
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And a good hotel with very good food!
Costs: £305 (instruction only); ½ board accommodation from £535
Above: Great off-piste terrain
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A beautiful area tucked high up under Monte Rosa.
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Huge variety of easy-access off-piste skiing spread over three valleys.
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Italy’s premier off-piste/freeride venue for all levells – and no crowds!
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Ski amongst trees, across high meadows and through sheltered bowls.
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Very comfortable and welcoming hotels at the foot of the pistes.
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Good access from the airports.
Costs: £305 (instruction only); ½ board from £545
Above: Perfect Off-piste Intro terrain … and more!
Left: Easy access to ‘freshies’ in the ski area.
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Snow assured, high altitude, excellent late season skiing.
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Ski the very under-rated and extensive off-piste of Cervinia.
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Tackle steeps, bumps and high speed in Zermatt.
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Typically Spring snow in Italy and powder snow in Switzerland!
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Perfect intro to off-piste terrain and lots to challenge ‘Performance’ skiers.
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Enjoy the lower prices of Italy and Italian hospitality.
Costs: £305 (instruction only); ½ board from £375
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Enjoy the tumbling glaciers and granite spires of Mt Blanc.
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Revel in some of the longest off-piste runs in the Alps.
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Discover how to ski those ‘difficult’ snow types.
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Develop your off-piste skills to new levels.
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Take advantage of the ever-so-easy access.
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Relax at our very comfortable hotels – with shops and pubs not far away!
Costs: £305 (instruction only);½ board £590; B&B from £330
Above:The fabled ‘Vallee Blanche’ can be in your sights.www.shutterstock.com
Left: Untracked off-piste at Le Tour, a busier Grands Montets beyond.
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A quiet resort with great teaching and learning terrain – and an excellent snow record for March and April.
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Amongst the best introduction to off-piste terrain in the Alps.
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Easily accessible off-piste for those new to deeper and variable snow.
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ISteeper bowls, gullies, trees, meadows and faces with big verticals for ‘Performance’ skiers.
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Great base at La Thuile, comfortable B&B hotels, group meals, Italian hospitality and Spring weather to enjoy!
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New, inexpensive transfer links to Geneva puts La Thuile even closer to you!
Costs: £305 (instruction only); B&B hotel from £265
Above: Fresh snow in April, ‘over the back’ at La Thuile.
All photos on this page: ©John Eames, except where credited otherwise
