Alpine & Telemark:

Off-piste courses

We have three types of off-piste skiing weeks, all suitable for both Alpine and Telemark skiers:

Off-piste Improvers:

Exciting off-piste tours 5 x half days coaching, levels 4 to 5 for confident piste skiers who are starting off-piste skiing want to get it right – from the start! Or have dabbled a bit already and want to get it better.
LES CONTAMINES
STÜBEN AM ARLBERG
HOCHFÜGEN
GARGELLEN
CERVINIA
OBERGURGL
ARABBA

Off-piste Performance:

5 x half days coaching for levels 5 to 6.
L ES CONTAMINES
STÜBEN AM ARLBERG
HOCHFÜGEN
GARGELLEN
CERVINIA
OBERGURGL
ARABBA

Off-piste Adventure & Off-piste Total Adventure:

5 or 6 days of full day coaching and leadership, levels 5 to 6; these weeks will include longer off-piste runs, more exploratory descents and day or part-day ski tours as detailed in the descriptions on a separate page here.

Off-piste skiing course content:

• All Off-piste Improvers and Off-piste Performance weeks include 5 x half days (out of 6 days) Alpine or Telemark skiing instruction with plenty of 'free' skiing.

• All Off-piste Adventure/Total Adventure weeks include 5 or 6 full days of coaching and leadership.

• Small groups guaranteed – 8 skiers maximum, usually 3 to 6.

• Personalised instruction for best input, best results and most satisfaction and enjoyment.

• Professional instruction (BASI [British Association of Snowsports Instructors] qualified or equivalent).

• Courses are off-piste-based but we will occasionally ski on-piste to learn and develop a new skill or an activity focus.

• Video feedback available to improve understanding and awareness.

• Safety equipment (transceivers, etc.) will be needed for all these off-piste courses – full information is available in the Trip Details.

Note: These courses are suitable for both Alpine (downhill) and Telemark skiers and are run as mixed courses – we ensure that both Alpine and Telemark skiers receive complete and appropriate attention and time. This link gives more info on how this works.

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LES CONTAMINES: (France)

Les Contamines, untracked snow for on and off-piste skiing.

Ski untracked snow at Les Contamines.

Dates:
05 – 12/01/2019 (both courses available)
Levels: 4 – 5 (Off-piste Improvers)
Levels: 5 – 6 (Off-piste Performance)

• Les Contamines has a wonderful ski area with sheltered pistes and off-piste in the trees, open runs for confidence building, very convenient off-piste, excursions over to the even quieter Hautluce area – and the Mt Blanc range as an awe-inspiring backdrop.

• Some of the best 'beginner', easy access off-piste terrain that we have seen anywhere – in the world!

• Steeper bowls, gullies, trees, meadows and faces with big verticals for 'Performance' skiers, all in a run from an airy Alpine ridge right back to the village.

• A small, quiet resort set in a forested valley, overlooked by the glaciers of Mt Blanc, just one hour from Geneva.

Costs:
£375 (instruction only); half-board from £955 (3* hotel) or £380 (2* hotel); self-catering from £90pp (+ access to discounted ski pass).

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STÜBEN AM ARLBERG: (Austria)

The start of a 1000m of vertical! March snow conditions
at Stüben.

Dates:
16 – 23/03/2019 (both courses available)
Levels: 4 – 5 (Off-piste Improvers)
Levels: 5 – 6 (Off-piste Performance)

• In the heart of the vast 'Ski Arlberg' area – where modern skiing started.

• This extensive ski area gives plenty of on- and off-piste skiing, whatever your level.

• Explore the off-piste ski opportunities of Lech, Zurs, St Anton and more ... Stüben itself has plenty of 'off the beaten track' opportunities with 1000m vertical to within five mins of the hotel!

• Ideal for off-piste skills improvement, perfect for confidence building and suitable challenges for all.

• Offering Austrian standards of accommodation, very convenient airport access and a two min walk to the skiing.

Costs:
£375 (instruction only); 3* hotel with half-board from £895 or £695 in annexe (not 'en suite'), guesthouse £455 (B&B) or self-catering from £260 per person.

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HOCHFÜGEN: (Austria)

Off-piste ski terrain at Hochfugen in Austria.

Ski the great off-piste terrain at Hochfügen.
Photo: Hochfügenski

Dates:
26/01 – 02/02/2019 (both courses available)
Levels: 4 – 5 (Off-piste Improvers)
Levels: 5 – 6 (Off-piste Performance)

• A new venue for us set in the multi-resort and well-linked Zillertal Arena ski area – we tried it last season and are back for more!.

• This extensive ski area gives plenty of on- and off-piste skiing, whatever your level … and Hochfügen is well-known for it's off-piste-skiers-friendly attitude.

• Explore the off-piste ski opportunities of the area … though most of our skiing will be in Hochfügen itself which has plenty of 'off the beaten track' and lift-accessed opportunities.

• Ideal for off-piste skills improvement, perfect for confidence building and suitable challenges for all.

• Offering Austrian standards of accommodatsion, convenient airport access and ski-in, ski-out accommodation!

Costs:
£545 (coaching/leadership only); ½ board from £895 (3* hotel) at Hochfügen, ½ board £695 at Fügen in the valley; Fügen B&B from £315; self-catering from £TBC pp (small apartment).

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GARGELLEN: (Austria)

Perfect snow and perfect terrain for developing skills …
and pure joy!

Dates:
12 – 19/01/2019 (both courses available)
19 – 26/01/2019 (both courses available)
Levels: 4 – 5 (Off-piste Improvers)
Levels: 5 – 6 (Off-piste Performance)

• A beautiful, little-known area tucked away in the snowy Vorarlberg region.

• Huge variety of easy-access off-piste skiing spread over three resorts (free skibus link) ... we keep going back for more!

• Develop your skills, knowledge and confidence – and enjoy the variety of this area.

• Ski amongst trees, across high meadows and through sheltered bowls.

• Very comfortable, welcoming family-run hotel just minutes from the skiing.

• Good, direct airport transfer options or excellent bus/train links for easy access.

Costs:
£375 (instruction only); ½ board from £585 (3* guesthouse).

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CERVINIA: (Italy)

Skiing the powder fields below the Matterhorn.

Dates: (both courses available all dates)
15 – 22/12/2018
22 – 29/12/2018
29/12/18 – 05/01/2019
06 – 13/04/19
13 – 20/04/2019
Levels: 4 – 5 (Off-piste Improvers)
Levels: 5 – 6 (Off-piste Performance)

• High, open and sunny with the drama of the ever-present Matterhorn.

• Huge variety of skiing spread over Cervinia, Zermatt and Valtournenche.

• One of the best ski areas in the Alps for both early and late season – all skiing above 2000m + glacier ski area.

• Perfect terrain for skills development and confidence building, miles of cruising pistes and excellent off-piste for those first turns in the deep!

• Hotels convenient to the skiing, eating out very good value and good links to the airports.

Costs:
£375 (instruction only).
December dates: 3* hotel, B&B from £440 or from £565 with ½ board (+ 6 day ski for cost of 5 days); 2* hotel, B&B from £430; self-catering from £165 pp (studio for 2).
April dates: 3* hotel, B&B from £440 or from £535 with ½ board (+ 6 day ski for cost of 5 days); 2* hotel, B&B from £395; self-catering from £165pp (studio for 2).

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OBERGURGL: (Austria)

Hochgurgl 'sidecountry' skiing ... and still untracked
late afternoon!

Dates:
23 – 30/03/2019 (both courses available)
Levels: 4 – 5 (Off-piste Improvers)
Levels: 5 – 6 (Off-piste Performance)

• An off-piste paradise at over 1800m, right on the edge of the Oetztal range ... and away from the crowds and razzamatazz of Sölden!

• High altitude means very reliable snow conditions with easy access to the off-piste areas of Obergugl and Hochgurgl ...

• Good range and variety of terrain off the lifts with gentle 'intro' meadows to trees, glades and 'steeps'.

• The infrastructure allows a gradual approach to developing confidence ... and, when we are ready, pushing the 'envelope'! If we need more to go at, Sölden is just around the corner ...

• Don't expect a vibrant nightlife, do expect plenty of skiing!

• And excellent accommodation with very good food!

Costs:
£375 (instruction only); guesthouse with ½ board £595; 3* hotel ½ board from £765, 2* hotel £TBC. Other options B&B or self-catering also available.

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ARABBA: (Italy)

Some easy access meadow skiing above Arabba – all
to ourselves!

Dates:
30 – 06/04/2019 (both courses available)
Levels: 4 – 5 (Off-piste Improvers)
Levels: 5 – 6 (Off-piste Performance)

• In the heart of the drama and beauty of the Dolomites! Enjoy skiing at your level surrounded by this extraordinary mountain landscape.

• This vast ski area gives plenty of on- and off-piste skiing, whatever your level: cruisy meadows, open bowls, steeper gullies and open trees and glades.

• Explore the off-piste ski opportunities of the Sella massif and the mighty Marmolada, whether 'Improvers' or 'Performance' level.

• Ideal for off-piste skills development, perfect for confidence building with suitable challenges for all – and simply a wonderful part of the world to be!

• Offering Austrian standards of accommodation with Italian standards of hospitality!

Costs:
£375 (instruction only). 3* guesthouse, B&B, from £445 (+ £20/night evening meal option); 2* hotel, B&B, from £TBC.

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