Off piste ski courses for intermediate skiers in Chamonix, France.

An introduction to off piste skiing course for intermediate level skiers. This course is ideal for skiers of levels 3 – 4 using this level finder.

All ski courses are delivered by top level international ski instructor, Mark Gear.

Looking to learn to ski off-piste, away from the crowds? This ski course is designed to suit intermediate level skiers who are looking to learn off-piste skiing. Before attending this course, you should already be a confident intermediate level skier on the groomed runs, able to ski with parallel turns on red runs and some of the easier black runs.

The first part of the ski course will focus on piste skiing, improving your technique on the groomed runs to lay foundations that will set the scene for an introduction to off-piste skiing.

During this course, your skiing will develop in a versatile and natural way that will enable you to start skiing off-piste. With some nice snow conditions and a few key tips, it’s amazing how easy off-piste skiing can be.

This course typically involves around 50% off-piste skiing time and 50% on piste skiing (conditions may affect this).

Understand and develop the most up-to-date skiing techniques and free-skiing tactics. You will receive a personalised ski coaching approach with helpful, video feedback in a small group of 6 skiers maximum.

The following aspects of your skiing will be developed:

• Personal performance awareness
• Refinement of steering movements
• Piste performance
• Off piste & freeride skiing skills
• Technical & tactical skills for variable snow types
• Technical & tactical skills for changing terrain
• Avalanche and backcountry mountain safety

Week long, weekend and 3 day ski courses are available.

The weekend and 3 day ski courses are condensed versions of our 5 day courses. The aim of the 2 day and 3 day ski course is to cover the major parts of the 5 day skiing course using a maximum activity approach. That means lots of great skiing with tips and tactics for snow and terrain.

Ski course prices:

5 Day Ski Course = 920€ Per person (course fee only).
3 Day Ski Course = 620€ Per person (course fee only).
Weekend Ski Course = 420€ Per Person (course fee only)

Intermediate ski course dates for season 2024/2025.

Dec 28th – Dec 29th (weekend ski course) – Places Available
Jan 20th – Jan 24th (5 day ski course) – Course Full
Feb 17th – Feb 21st (5 day ski course) – Places Available
Mar 31st – Apr 4th (5 day ski course) – Places Available
Apr 11th – Apr 13th (3 day ski course) – Places Available

What’s included in the course fee:

• Full days of ski coaching and guiding (9am – 3:45pm)
• Daily video analysis and feedback after skiing (weather permitting filming)
• Minibus transport from Chamonix town to the surrounding ski areas and back each day. Pick-ups and drop-offs are included within the area shown on this map. If our minibus is not available, due to unforeseen circumstances, like a breakdown or too much snow; then, the free local public transport (bus service or train) will be used instead.

Further ski course details /Equipment/Lift pass/Insurance (Not included in the course fee).

Travel and Accommodation – This is not included in the course fee and is arranged by the clients. It’s best to book somewhere in the town of Chamonix to benefit from our private minibus transport to and from the different ski areas each day. Our recommendations page shows some options.

Equipment needed – Off Piste/All-Mountain skis (If the snow is deep off-piste, 95-110mm underfoot / if the snow is compacted, 85-100mm underfoot). Alpine ski equipment is recommended but can be touring.  Transceiver, shovel and probe in a suitable backpack with chest and waist straps. A helmet is recommended. There are a number of rental shops in resort with this equipment if you don’t have your own.

Insurance – Winter sports travel with off piste rescue insurance for being guided/instructed by an appropriately qualified instructor/guide on all terrain. Additional insurance can be purchased with your lift pass at the ticket office). Please also ensure your insurance covers cancelation costs due to illness, injury or any other unforeseen circumstances. Some insurance covers lift closures due to adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. We are not responsible for lift closures due to any circumstances. Please ensure you have read and understood our booking conditions and contact us if you have any questions.

Lift Pass – The Mont Blanc Unlimited Ski Pass is needed for this ski course. This pass covers every lift in Chamonix and some other close by resorts.  This gives us total flexibility to respond to changes in weather and follow the best snow conditions available in the whole Mt blanc area.

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