Have you stopped skiing years ago? Val Thorens' instructors can help you get back into it!

There are many reasons why you might decide to stop skiing for several years. For example, it's not uncommon for this break to be due to a physical injury or a lack of time (demanding job, children, etc.).

After a long absence, however, it's important to prepare properly for your return to the slopes by following the advice of ski professionals. Cardio exercises, new equipment, tailor-made lessons... Find out how to make the most of your return to skiing in Val Thorens!

After 5, 10, even 20 or 30 yearsaway from the slopes, skiers may encounter a number of problems. Firstly, theequipment used may no longer be suitable (ski boots, etc.). This means that it needs to be renewed or, at the very least, serviced. In terms of safety, helmets are now strongly recommended for both children and adults, so make sure you get one!

Secondly, skiers can experience muscle weakness, particularly after an injury. In this case, ski professionals advise you to prepare yourself physically for the return to skiing by doing a few targeted fitness exercises on a regular basis: stretching, squats, lunges, sheathing, and so on. This way, you'll avoid a lot of pain the day after your skiing sessions in Val Thorens!

As well as the equipment and the physical exercise, a return to skiing should always be a gentle process. Even if you have years of skiing experience, it's best to start again on blue runs, before rushing off to the more technical descents of Val Thorens. Although your muscle memory is efficient, it still needs time to readjust after a break of several years.

In this situation, the best option is to take private ski lessons with esf Val Thorens. Your esf instructor will always listen to your needs and adapt his lessons to your profile, whether you have 5, 15 or 20 years' experience behind you. With him or her at your side, you'll find it easier to regain your self-confidence and rediscover the pleasure of skiing.