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4, 6 & 8 Week Off Piste Courses Val d'Isere

Overview

The ALLTRACKS off piste courses in Val d'Isere are the ideal programmes for those taking a career break or gap year that want to concentrate on off piste all mountain ski or snowboard improvement. They are designed for confident resort skiers or boarders who are motivated to improve their skills in order to ride technically well in all conditions, all over the mountain and to enjoy the incomparable feeling of deep, powder snow. They are an exciting range of courses where you have the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular riding all over the Espace Killy.

The Training

The tuition on the ALLTRACKS Val d'Isere off piste course is led by true mountain professionals, using only BASI Level 4 instructors with the European Safety Modules (qualified to instruct on non glaciated off piste routes), avalanche trainers for the avalanche skills training and IFMGA mountain guides when venturing onto glaciated terrain. Your training is delivered all over the mountain. 

  • Small Class Sizes (6-8 people maximum)
  • Full Day Lessons
  • Video Analysis
  • Personal Feedback
  • Fun Environment
The instruction on the course falls into two distinct areas - technical ski instruction which is delivered by the instructors and more all mountain skills from avalanche trainers or guides.
Training from the BASI Level 4 instructors will concentrate on all mountain technique. Although dependent on conditions, we generally aim to spend half the day as fast tempo, high mileage sessions where feedback is delivered at the end of runs. The other half of the day is a more deliberate lesson working on drills, honing technique and more in depth feedback, often with the use of video analysis. All our instructors are BASI Level 4 with the European Mountain Security qualification, allowing them to teach on and off piste.
 
  • General Ski Technique
  • Lots of Powder Riding
  • On Piste Carving
  • Moguls & Steep Terrain
  • Fall Line Skiing
  • Freeride Skills
Training from the avalanche trainers will focus more on backcountry skills and avalanche safety. You will get to enjoy the Espace Killy's unrivalled off piste area from runs close to the resort to more adventurous descents, (accessed by ski touring in the later parts of the eight week course). Although there is plenty of time to enjoy the powder, the focus is to teach you how to travel efficiently & safely off piste, and make you more aware of avalanche safety too.
 
  • Introduction to ski touring (8 Week Course)
  • Avalanche Safety Awareness and Training
  • Efficient ski technique off piste
  • Route Selection
  • Overnight Hut Trip (8 Week Course)


Paul G. showing how it's done in the steeps.

Tom L. Up high in Espace Killy

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Off Piste touring in Val d'Isere

Who Is This Course For?

 

100% of your time focused on your own improvement.
This is not a ski or snowboard instructor course. It is squarely aimed at skiers or snowbaorders taking a gap year or career break that are already confident resort skiers but want to step up to the next level, and who are primarily motivated to get better at skiing off piste and more accurately across the whole mountain.
Most extended ski courses in the Alps follow the formula of aiming for BASI ski instructor qualifications. This is great if you are aiming to begin a career in ski instruction, but for many people the low level exams and the necessary 70 hours work experience can prove pretty dull and people can be surprised and how much time is spent practicing their snow plough and shadow teaching kids. We are not knocking this, but if your intention is to concentrate on your own ski improvement and you want to venture into more exciting terrain, then we feel the ALLTRACKS all terrain course, which delivers high performance training every week, is clearly a much more suitable option.

 

 Val d'Isere

Val d'Isere was the obvious choice for our off piste ski & snowboard courses. The Alps is home to countless good resorts but for sheer quality of the ski area, the reliability of the snowfall and the vibrant resort atmosphere, Val is our number 1.

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Refuge Du Fond Des Fours - Val d'isere Backcountry

 Course Accommodation

Your home for the Val d' Isere course is a lovely, homely hotel right in the centre of the resort. The bedrooms are all en suite with free wifi and TVs. The living areas are warm and welcoming, making it the ideal place to relax after a full day on the hill.

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The sitting room

 Course Meals

The food in Val is delicious. A full breakfast is included 7 days per week and dinner Tuesday & Thursday

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Questions? Contact Paul For More Info

Call me on my Direct Line: +44 (0)1794 388 034

Email me: paul@alltracksacademy.com

Skype me: alltracksacademy

I love to talk snow, so call if you have any questions at all about the different courses, resorts, accommodation........

Included on this Course

We want you to feel that the ALLTRACKS course offers the very best value for money and most complete experience in the mountains. Check out everything that is included and please call us on +44 (0)1794 388 034 if you have any questions at all. We’d love to discuss the course with you

TRAINING
Expert Pros yes BASI Level 4 with European Safety Module (qualified to reach off piste), Avalanche trainers and mountain guides with positive, inspiring personalities. 
Small Groups yes Max of 6-8 per instructor/guide guaranteed. Never More
Video Feedback yes Great analysis
Individual Feedback yes Constructive weekly feedback 
Lift Line Priority yes During lessons
ADDITIONAL TRAINING INCLUDED
Avalanche Skills training yes One day every week (up to 6 days)
3 Day Hut Tour yes 8 week course
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
Comfortable Accommodation yes All rooms en suite. Well located, comfortable hotel. Wifi & TV in rooms. Lovely comfortable living area.
Breakfast yes

Delicious and filling breakie 7 days a week

Dinner yes Delicious Dinners Tuesday & Thursday
OTHER
Resort Manager yes Available 24/7
Welcome Drinks yes Get to know everyone on the course & instructors on day 1.
Season Pass yes Valid for the whole season if you want to arrive early or extend your stay.
Equipment Pro deals yes Discounts on clothing & equipment. 
Social events & activities yes Our resort manager is available to organise social activities
Course Farewell Party yes Leave in style
Job recruitment Service yes If you want to work in the snowsports industry, we can provide advice and help with contact, applications etc...
Options to extend your stay yes If you want to arrive early or stay on afterward we can organise that. Please just let us know in advance.

 

What is Not Included

Insurance: Comprehensive insurance is mandatory
Flights: Although most people fly independently, we can book flights for you should you wish.
Ski equipment:
Weekly Spending Money