Little skiers, ages 4 to 6
a morning, from$65
- Games on the flat nursery area first
- A snack break in the warm hut
- Numbered bib and a head count at every lift
- Five mornings for $295
From your first snowplough to parallel turns
Ski and snowboard lessons for children from four and for adults, in groups sorted by level or one to one. Every student wears a helmet, and kit hire is next door to the meeting point.
Ages 4 and upski and snowboard
8 at mostin a group, 6 for under sevens
09:30groups meet at the school hut
Group mornings and private lessons
Groups run for five mornings in a row, and you can join for one morning or all five. Prices are per person and cover the instructor; lift passes are sold by the lift company.
Junior group, ages 7 to 14
a morning, from$75
- Ski or snowboard
- Grouped by level, then by age
- A short race or slalom on the last day
- Five mornings for $340
Adult group
a morning, from$80
- Ski or snowboard, first timers welcome
- Level check on the first morning
- Video of your turns on day three
- Five mornings for $360
Private lesson
an hour, from$90
- Ski or snowboard, any level
- Families and friends together
- Nervous starters and returners
- Two hours or more recommended
Group lessons are paid when the booking is confirmed. Private lessons cancelled 48 hours ahead are refunded in full, and lessons we cancel for weather are always refunded or moved.
Find your level before you book
Pick the row that matches what you can already do. On the first morning the instructor watches a few turns and moves anyone into the group that suits them. Run colours and difficulty grades vary by country, so we describe the slopes in words.
| Level | You can already | In the lessons you learn | Where you ski |
|---|---|---|---|
| First steps | Nothing yet, or walk in ski boots | Gliding, stopping in a snowplough, getting up after a fall | The flat nursery area and the moving carpet |
| Level 1 | Stop in a snowplough on a gentle slope | Snowplough turns both ways and riding a drag lift | The gentlest marked runs |
| Level 2 | Link snowplough turns and use a drag lift | Bringing the skis parallel and riding the chairlift | Easy runs from the middle station |
| Level 3 | Make parallel turns on easy runs | Pole plants, steeper pitches and early carving | Intermediate runs across the area |
| Level 4 | Ski most marked runs with confidence | Short turns, bumps and soft snow beside the groomed track | Steeper marked runs, never off the marked area |
Snowboarders follow the same five steps, from sideslipping on the nursery area to linked carved turns.
Helmets on, every lesson, every age
Every student wears a helmet in our lessons, adults included, and one comes with every hire kit. Instructors check the fit at the meeting point: snug, level just above the eyebrows, with the chin strap closed.
Children wear a numbered bib and are counted at the top and bottom of every lift. Tell us about allergies, medical conditions or medicines on the booking form, and in an accident the instructor calls the slope rescue service and, where needed, the local emergency number.
- Helmet included with every hire kit
- Numbered bibs and head counts for children
- Instructors trained in first aid
- A parent's phone number for every child
Kit hire beside the meeting point
Collect your kit the evening before, so the first morning starts on the snow and not in a queue. Boots are fitted by our own staff.
Adult ski kit
Skis, boots and poles matched to your level and weight, with a helmet included.
A dayfrom $35
Children's ski kit
Short skis, soft boots and poles for small hands, with a helmet in the right size.
A dayfrom $22
Snowboard kit
Board, boots and helmet, set up for your stance on the first fitting and adjusted on the day.
A dayfrom $38
Helmet only
For students who bring their own skis or board. Every hired helmet is checked and cleaned between uses.
A dayfrom $8
Overnight drying room
Leave skis, boards and boots in the heated room by the hut and collect them dry in the morning.
A nightfrom $5
Wax and edge service
Your own skis or board waxed and the edges sharpened overnight, ready for the morning lesson.
Per pairfrom $25
Hire is booked with the lesson or on its own. A five day hire costs the same as four days.
When the weather has the final say
The head instructor checks the forecast, the wind and the lifts every morning before 08:00. If your lesson changes, we message you before the meeting time.
| Conditions in the morning | What we do | Your booking |
|---|---|---|
| Snowing, with a clear view down the slope | Lessons go ahead | As booked |
| Strong wind closing the upper lifts | Groups stay on the lower slopes | As booked, on different runs |
| Fog or a whiteout on the nursery area | Start delayed until it lifts | Same length of lesson, later start |
| Lifts closed by the lift company | Lessons cancelled | Moved to another morning or refunded in full |
| Wind chill below minus 20°C | Children's lessons shortened, with a warm break | Unused time refunded |
Your first morning on snow
Kit the evening before
Collect boots, skis or board and a helmet between 16:00 and 18:30, and walk around in the boots at home.
09:30 at the hut
Find the blue flag by the ticket office. Children get their bib, and adults meet their instructor.
Level check
A few turns on the nursery slope, then the instructor confirms your group or moves you to a better fit.
Midday handover
Children are handed back at the hut only to the adult named on the booking, with a note on how the morning went.
A week of lessons on the slope
From the moving carpet on the first morning to the wide runs by the end of the week.
From families and first timers (example reviews)
Our five year old cried at the meeting point on Monday and refused to leave the slope on Friday. The bib count at every lift put us completely at ease.
Started at fifty with no experience. The level check moved the whole group at the right pace, and by day four the chairlift felt normal.
Two private hours for a teenager who wanted to switch to snowboarding. Patient, clear and safety first, with a helmet check before every run.
Questions before the first lesson
Which level should we book?
Use the level table and pick the row that matches what each person can already do. The instructor checks on the first morning and moves anyone whose group does not suit them.
Is a helmet required in lessons?
Yes, for every student of every age. Rules about helmets on the slopes vary by country, but in our lessons there are no exceptions, and one is included with every hire kit.
What is the youngest age you teach?
Four years old for groups and three for a private lesson with a parent nearby. Younger children usually enjoy snow play more than a lesson.
Is the lift pass included?
No. Lift passes are sold by the lift company at the ticket office beside our hut. First steps lessons on the moving carpet may not need one, so check with us before buying.
What happens when lessons are cancelled?
If the lifts close or the weather makes teaching unsafe, we move the lesson to another morning or refund it in full. We message you before 08:00 on the day.
How do we pay?
Group lessons are paid once the booking is confirmed, and private lessons at the hut before you start. You settle payment with the school itself.
Book a lesson
Tell us who is skiing or riding, their level and the mornings you want. The school replies within a day to confirm the group, or suggests the nearest morning with space.
- Helmets for every student
- Groups of 8 at most
- Questions? Call +44 20 7946 0170
Find the school hut
The hut opens at 08:00 for questions, late hire and lost gloves.
Call or email
The school hut at the foot of the beginner slope, beside the lift ticket office
Season hours
| Every day in the season | 08:00 to 17:30 |
| Kit collection | 16:00 to 18:30, the evening before |
| Weather call | By 08:00 on the day |
The meeting point
Our wooden hut stands at the foot of the beginner slope, next to the lift ticket office, with a blue flag on the roof. Groups gather in front of it at 09:30, and the hire room is through the side door.