Frequently asked questions

  • We offer private ski lessons and off-piste guiding only. Each lesson can include up to 6 people of your choosing - perfect for families or friends who want to learn together.

  • No, we do not offer public group lessons. All our lessons are private to give you maximum personal attention and flexibility.

  • The fastest and simplest way to check for availability is to go directly to your preferred ski instructor’s booking page and view their month-by-month calendar for available dates.

    If that doesn’t work for you, please don’t hesitate from sending us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

  • Yes! You can book your private ski lesson directly with your preferred instructor quickly and easily through our simple online booking system.

    There are just a few simple steps to follow:

    • First choose your ski instructor and click their booking link.

    • Then follow the steps to check their availability on their calendar and pick a date and time that works for you.

    • Finish by submitting your booking request, and your instructor will review it before confirming or declining their availability. You'll be notified by email once your request is processed.

    When booking online, your card details will be taken to secure the booking, but full payment will only be taken after the lesson is completed.

    If you have any questions for us before booking online, please don’t hesitate from getting in touch. We’re always happy to help.

  • Your lesson includes expert tuition or guiding from one of our professional instructors. If heading off-piste, safety equipment (transceiver, shovel & probe, and avalanche air bag, as needed) is included in the lesson price. Lift passes and equipment rental are not included.

  • We teach all levels, from complete beginners to expert skiers looking to refine their technique or discover the back and beyond, and everyone in between.

  • From a learning perspective, it’s usually best to keep groups similar in age and ability so everyone progresses at the same pace. However, if you’d like to keep your group mixed for social or family reasons, that’s absolutely fine — just be aware that the lesson will need to adapt to the slowest or least experienced participant.

  • It really helps us tailor your lesson if you share your wishes, goals, and details about who will be participating. If you’re planning to go off-piste, please mention this too. When booking online, you can use the intake form to provide all this information so we can be best prepared.

  • We want you to know exactly how our ski school works - and it’s simple: When you book a lesson through Elevation Ski School, you’re booking directly with your ski instructor.

    Our instructors are independent, self-employed professionals (auto-entrepreneurs) registered in France, each holding a valid Carte Professionnelle to teach skiing.

    That means:

    • They run their own business and set their own schedules.

    • Your lesson is a direct agreement between you and your instructor.

    • The ski school is here to help with introductions, bookings, and organisation — but is not a party to your contract and is not responsible for the delivery of the lesson.

    Here are the official registration details for each of our instructors:

    Instructor 1

    • Name: Simon McCombe

    • N° SIREN: 487 461 063

    • N° Carte Professionnelle: 07306ED1061

    Instructor 2

    • Name: James ALLEN

    • N° SIREN: 839 895 216

    • N° Carte Professionnelle: 03814ED0450

    Instructor 3

    • Name: Nicko BRAXTON

    • N° SIREN: 501 661 508

    • N° Carte Professionnelle: 03808ED0048

    If you ever have a question about your lesson, schedule, or payment, you’ll deal directly with your instructor. The ski school is always here to help connect you and make sure the process runs smoothly.

  • If your lesson has been booked online, we can simply charge the card held on file after your lesson has finished. Or, if preferred, we can accept other payment methods (such as Revolut or bank transfer) by arrangement with your instructor.

  • Cancellations made more than 14 days before the lesson will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 14 days are non-refundable.

  • Skiing is an outdoor sport, and weather conditions can vary. If the ski lifts are operating, our lessons will go ahead as planned. Our instructors are experienced in making the best of all conditions and will adapt the lesson to ensure safety, comfort, and a great learning experience. As we cannot offer cancellations due to weather, please come prepared with appropriate clothing for the forecast.

  • Please bring your ski equipment, lift pass, appropriate clothing for mountain conditions, and plenty of enthusiasm!

  • Unless otherwise arranged, your instructor will meet you in front of the bottom of the 'Telecabine de Solaise' bubble-lift, which is on the main snow-front.

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