Advanced Off-Piste Ski Courses

What to Expect

Our Advanced Off-Piste course is for skiers who already understand the mountains and their potential hazards. Our team will introduce you to the best off-piste runs and help you find the best snow. You’ll also work on improving your technique and confidence, unlocking more challenging off-piste terrain, and skiing with power and style.

What You’ll Cover:

• Advanced Techniques – Develop effective skills for skiing in diverse conditions. These include powder, sun crust, narrow gullies or couloirs, variable snow, and ice.
• Tactical Skills – Improve your ability to ski smoothly. Choose the best lines through trees and tight spaces. Boost your confidence on exposed terrain. And master controlling your speed with precise turns.

Note: This course focuses on guiding and ski technique. It doesn’t include avalanche or safety training or drills. You’ll get real-time technical feedback as you ski. This allows for immediate improvement and enjoyment.

Requirements:

• Fitness Level Required – You can ski for 6 hours in off-piste and variable conditions, with breaks. You can recover from falls on your own.

Who is it For?

This course is perfect for skiers who:

• Can confidently ski off-piste on steeper slopes (Red Gradient)
• Have several weeks of off-piste experience
• Understand basic avalanche safety and rescue
• Are confident in variable snow and can link turns with consistent speed and shape
• Have some experience skiing in challenging conditions like sun crust and wind-affected snow
• Have a minimum of 15 weeks of total skiing/snowboarding experience and more than 6 weeks of off-piste experience

For more information, see our off-piste level guide.

Accommodation Information

Accommodation isn’t included in this course and needs to be booked separately. However, Tignes offers amazing options for all budgets, from cosy chalets to luxurious hotels, all conveniently located near our meeting point.