Our Backcountry courses are the most popular on the programme. Full days of off piste skiing combined with the local knowledge and passion of our team of hand picked and trained instructors. These courses will offer you the opportunity to explore, learn and take your skiing and skiing experiences to the next level.
Our Tignes course is a balance of guiding and instruction from our team that knows Tignes and Val d’Isere better than anyone, this has been their stomping ground for over a decade. You’re in safe hands and you can look forward to a fantastic week of the very best this huge area has to offer. If you think you already know the Espace Killy we will show you so much more!
Minimum requirements for this course:
• Skiers who are competent to ski off piste Backcountry for full days, Level 5 and above. See levels
• Skiers who have a good level of fitness to ski all day off piste in all conditions, with a break for lunch
• Ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential
Unsure of your ski level? If you feel you may be below level 5 then we advise booking a half day Off Piste course first. Check your ski level here.
In front of the Maison de Tignes, Le Lac
Monday 09:15
5 x full days Monday – Friday
Included in the course fee we provide:
High altitude snow sure skiing in Tignes
Tignes is linked with Val d’Isere, which is one of the biggest ski areas in the world with skiing from 2100m – 3600m it offers amazing conditions from late November right through to late April.
Home to many of our ski courses, it has a fast and efficient lift system and a wide variety of hotels and chalets. Modern sports centre, swimming pool and so much more.
Accommodation options:
We suggest accommodation in Val Claret, Le Lac or Le Lavachet.
Tour operators: Ski Miquel – Chalet Rosset, Inghams, Crystal Ski, Ski World.
Hotel/self catering: www.tignes.co.uk or Peak Feeling Ski
Hotels in Tignes Le Lac – Hotel Le Paquis, Hotel Le Refuge, Langley Hotel, Hotel Levanna
Travel Suggestions:
By Air – fly to Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble or Chambery
By Rail – the closest station is Bourg St Maurice, transfer up to Tignes by local bus or taxi
Transfer options to Tignes:
Altibus, Snow Drone, Mountain Rescue, Ben’s Bus, Cool Bus
Absolutely fabulous. From initial enquiry to the week itself it was perfect. As an off piste skier I was looking for something to improve my skiing as well as explore the backcountry. This course did exactly what it said on the tin bridging the gap between guiding and instruction. Euan deserves special mention for not only finding amazing snow but managing the group to push and improve providing tips, drills, motivation and philosophy. This wasn’t just guiding, this was 5star experience focused on the client, not a guide’s ego. No wonder members of the group had been returning back for years. I will definitely be seeing you next season.
Despite the challenging weather conditions they really made the course interesting and fun! I was moved up a couple of levels which was great as it allowed me to challenge myself in a safe environment. Really loved the adventures. The organisation was excellent. Meeting times and place were ideal.
A cracking week with excellent instructors who adapt quickly to available conditions and offer plenty of individual technical coaching, not just cruising around. Will be back next year.