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Ski Schools in Verbier
Learn to ski in Verbier
Located at an altitude of 1500m in the French-speaking Swiss canton of Valais and around 2hrs drive from Geneva and Bern, Verbier is one of the 6 ski resorts - Verbier, Bruson, La Tzoumaz, Veysonnaz, Nendaz and Thyon - that together form the huge ski resort Les Quatre Vallées.
Les Quatre Vallées was founded in 1983, with the opening of the Mont Fort cable-car. The region covers nearly 100 lifts and more than 400km slopes, at altitudes between 1250m and 3330m at the peak of the Mont Fort glacier. The high altitudes and excellent terrain make for exceptional snow conditions and all-round enjoyable skiing.
Thanks to its nightlife and après ski programme, Verbier also has the reputation for being Switzerland's liveliest resort. With exceptional pistes and mountain scenery offering stunning views of the Mont Blanc and Combins Massif, it’s hardly surprising that Verbier is as a firm favourite amongst royalty and the rich & famous.
Ski lessons for beginners in Verbier
With three nursery areas situated close to the town centre, Verbier really is ideal for beginners. The resort offers ski lessons from age 3yrs, the youngest learners being taught their first skiing moves at the Kids Club, situated at the base station of the Moulins lift, in the centre of Verbier.
The three nursery areas offer slightly cheaper ski pass prices, the prices varying depending on the season. Lift passes for access to the magic carpets can be bought for a half day or a full day.
Children's lesson groups are determined by their age and ability, whilst adult lessons are determined by ability and interests. Beginners over the age of 5yrs have their first lessons at the beginner areas within the resort, most ski schools in Verbier heading for the largest beginner area, Les Esserts, which has short and gentle slopes, a drag lift & 2 magic carpets.
Beginners who are steady on their skis and have successfully mastered the glide and snowplough progress to the Le Rouge area, where the slopes are slightly more inclined, and eventually to the blue runs at La Chaux, further up the mountain. Here, the ski schools in Verbier work on confidence building whilst slowly introducing parallel turns to their novice skiers.
Advanced beginners looking to progress after having established the basics can buy a Verbier-only ski pass from as little as 4 hours, the pass giving access to 9 blue runs and 4 liason runs. The ski schools in Verbier will advise which is the best pass for the skier’s ability.
Kids’ ski lessons in Verbier
In Verbier, children can have ski lessons from the age of 3yrs. Ski schools in Verbier take their youngest skiers, aged 3-5yrs, to learn their first moves at the Kids Club slopes within the village, which is by the Moulins lift base station. These slopes are very flat and ideal for little learners, with magic carpets and a drag lift.
Young learners who already have some skiing experience are taken to the beginner slopes with a gentle gradient at Le Rouge, or directly to the blue runs at La Chaux, further up the mountain. The La Chaux runs are easily accessed by the Médran, thanks to the recently-built La Chaux Express Combi-Mix lift, the runs no.1&2 being recommended as ideal blues for improving technique.
La Chaux is also the destination for the ski schools in Verbier with their young intermediate skiers; from here, a number of impressive red runs offer the chance to further technique with great views included. For intermediates wanting to practice closer to Verbier, the Savoleyres area offers various runs that can be accessed directly from the village.
Ski lesson prices in Verbier
Ski schools in Verbier offer lesson for kids starting at 53CHF/3hrs, for adults, lessons are available from 66CHF/3hrs. Private lessons can be arranged from 90CHF/hr or 590CHF/7hrs.
The best ski schools in Verbier
Altitude Ski School
Founded in 2001, Altitude offers group and private ski lessons in more than 10 languages.
Meeting point: Opposite the Medran gondola station
CheckYeti customers reviews: beginner friendly, patient, experienced
European Snowsport Verbier
Founded in 2003, ES Verbier offers group and private skiing and snowboard lessons for all levels in English, French and German.
Meeting point group lessons: At Place Blanche, just outside the Mountain Air store
CheckYeti customers reviews:experienced
Adrenaline Verbier
Directed by Luca Voisin and with 30 instructors, Adrenaline offers private and group ski & snowboard lessons in English and French.
Meeting point: Opposite the Médran lift station
CheckYeti customers reviews:patient, beginner friendly, experienced
ESS Verbier
With more than 250 ski instructors and over 80 years of experience, Swiss Ski School Verbier offers group and private skiing & snowboarding lessons in English, French and German.
Meeting point young beginners: The Kids Club at the Moulins lift base station
Meeting point all levels: The ski school office at Médran
CheckYeti customers reviews: beginner friendly, experienced, reliable
Independent Snowboard School
Independent offers private snowboard lessons for all ages, in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German and Dutch
Meeting point: Le Chable lift sation
Powder Extreme
This small team offers group and private off-piste lessons in English, French and German.
Meeting point: Arranged individually
What makes learning to ski in Verbier so special
With incredible slopes and amazing après ski, Verbier is a must for skiers and snowboarders from all over the world. Alongside ski and snowboarding lessons, the ski schools in Verbier also offer helisking and ski touring adventures.
The resort also plays host to thrilling spectator events, such as Xtreme Verbier - the finals of the Freeride World Tour - plus the Verbier High Five, where giant slalom, flying kilometre, ski cross and trampoline are some of the races that make up this event which sees amateur and professional skiers & snowboarders competing against one another.
Verbier is the perfect destination for expert skiers: On the front side of Mont Fort is a steep, black piste mogul field with an amazing view. The resort also offers exceptional off-piste runs, such the Stairway to Heaven and Highway, which are accessed from the top of Gentianes lift.
FAQs
How do we find a suitable activity?
In every ski resort you will find an overview of all available offers. On the left side you have filters to quickly find the right offer. For example, you can search specifically for beginner ski courses for children in groups.
How do we find offers for our desired date?
Under the menu item "Select course date" in the upper left corner of the page you can select a desired start date. At the top of the search results you will find the offers for the desired start date. Below follow offers in a similar period.
How do we find group lessons or private instructors?
Group courses are marked with "Group". You can search specifically for group courses by selecting the "Group" filter under the "Category" menu item. Private teachers are marked with the inscription "Private". You can search for private teachers by selecting the "Private" filter under the "Category" menu item.
How do we find offers in our language?
Under the menu item "Language" you can select a desired language. Afterwards only offers will be shown where this language is available.
When should we book?
During the holiday weeks, ski and snowboard courses are usually fully booked. In order to make sure that there is still a place available in the desired ski or snowboard course, the motto is: the sooner the better.
How do we find our appropriate experience level?
Next to the menu item "Experience level" you will find a description of the individual experience levels. If you're still not sure, you don't need to worry. Simply choose the experience level that best suits your abilities. Before the first lesson of a group course, ski schools will assess your abilities so that you can be placed in the right group. In any case, private instructors will take your abilities into account on an individual basis.
How do we find offers including equipment?
All offers including equipment are marked with the inscription "Ski rental included". If you find the inscription "Ski rental optional" you can book the equipment for this offer. You will find offers including equipment faster if you select the filter "Ski rental including" under the menu item "Popular options". Depending on the provider, an offer including equipment contains: skis, ski poles, ski boots and helmet. You will find a detailed list of the included rental items in the respective offer description.
There is no offer including equipment, where can we alternatively rent equipment?
In a ski resort there is almost without exception the possibility to rent winter sports equipment. If you book via CheckYeti, you will receive discounts from our partner Skiset, where you can conveniently reserve your equipment online.
How many participants are usually in a group?
This depends on the ski school. Some ski schools have a maximum number of participants per group. You can find this information in the descriptions of the offers.
At what age can children ski or snowboard?
There is no fixed age limit here. Supported by specially trained children's ski instructors, children can already learn to ski playfully at kindergarten age. Depending on the children's level of motoric and social development, the ideal starting age is between 4 and 5 years. Occasionally there are children who can already learn to ski at the age of 3 1/2 years.
How many days should the lessons last for our children?
During the holiday weeks, children's ski courses for beginners usually start on Sunday or Monday. The program is designed in such a way that the best learning results are achieved when your children take part in the ski course throughout the week. So they don't miss the final event (race, etc.) and experience a great week with their group. For advanced children the learning success usually kicks in on the third day.
Is it better to put our child in a group lesson or a private tuition?
The group lessons are generally recommended for beginners. Learning together with peers is more fun. The children are not constantly in the focus and have the possibility to catch their breath between the individual exercises, while the other children are on it. In order not to underchallenge highly talented children, a private ski instructor is recommended.
Can we join our child with a private instructor?
Yes, that's possible. Some providers even offer special family offers. Otherwise, you can simply book a private instructor for children or adults and inform the ski school after booking that you would like to go together.