Taking ski lessons has benefits for all ages!
Published on 17/09/2024 - Written by Coline
Want to get away to the mountains for a weekend, a few days or a whole week to enjoy winter sports or try out a new activity? Opt for ski lessons!
The experienced instructors of Val Thorens will be delighted to teach both young and old skiers the basics of the discipline, so that they can enjoy an unforgettable experience in the heart of snow-covered landscapes, each more splendid than the last.
Expert advice to help you progress at your own pace
Taught by a qualified instructor, ski lessons are essential for familiarising yourself with the particularities of the sport. Skiing is a unique activity that will help you discover sensations you've never experienced before. Learning to ski is both technical and theoretical: from gliding methods to safety rules, taking lessons when you first come to the resort is a good way of practising the right methods.
By coming to Val Thorens, skiers from all horizons can choose between group lessons - in the company of sportsmen and women of the same level and age - or individual lessons - to benefit from tailor-made coaching - and take advantage of sound advice to learn, perfect their technique or excel in the best conditions!
By coming to Val Thorens, skiers from all horizons can choose between group lessons - in the company of sportsmen and women of the same level and age - or individual lessons - to benefit from tailor-made coaching - and take advantage of sound advice to learn, perfect their technique or excel in the best conditions!
Give your child a ski lesson!(Re)gain confidence on the slopes with adapted ski lessons
Whatever your level or experience, skiing can be a source of anxiety and even fear. Whether you're worried about getting off the chairlift, getting on skis for the first time, tackling a black run or getting back into the sport after a fall, signing up for ski lessons with an instructor will help you to (re)gain confidence in your abilities.
Patient and attentive, our instructors are also aware of any worries you may have. By discussing your various apprehensions about skiing with them, they will be able to guide their lessons in the best possible way. They will do everything they can to help you gradually overcome these fears, so that you can gain confidence and have fun on the slopes.
Patient and attentive, our instructors are also aware of any worries you may have. By discussing your various apprehensions about skiing with them, they will be able to guide their lessons in the best possible way. They will do everything they can to help you gradually overcome these fears, so that you can gain confidence and have fun on the slopes.

A chance to share and discover the best spots in the area
Taking to the slopes in the company of an experienced ski instructor is also an opportunity to explore the resort's marvellous hidden corners. With snow-covered landscapes and breathtaking panoramas, ski lessons are a unique opportunity to work off your energy in an unforgettable setting.
What's more, the ski instructors generally know their resort inside out. With them, you can benefit from the best recommendations as to the most beautiful slopes to discover, the rare gems that are rarely visited to explore or the best spots to revel in an incredible view of the summits!
What's more, the ski instructors generally know their resort inside out. With them, you can benefit from the best recommendations as to the most beautiful slopes to discover, the rare gems that are rarely visited to explore or the best spots to revel in an incredible view of the summits!
Book a ski lesson this winter!