Skills development for off piste skiing
For skiers who want to get away from the crowded pistes. Snoworks has revolutionised off piste skiing using easy to learn skills that give you the confidence to enjoy your off piste skiing experience. Using a combination of cutting-edge teaching techniques, and the most experienced instructors, we will safely guide and teach you in carefully chosen resorts that offer the very best conditions for you to learn, progress and enjoy.
Groups will run in both mornings and afternoons and will switch around midweek. This gives you every opportunity to learn how to tackle different snow conditions.
Minimum requirements for this course:
• Intermediate skiers who can ski groomed blacks and easy off piste to the side of the pistes – level 4+
• Skiers with a level of fitness to be able to ski off piste for 3 hours per day for 5 days
• The ability to get up unaided in the event of a fall
Skiers with no previous off piste experience should first join our All Terrain course level 4. This course will help you gain the confidence and techniques to enjoy the fun of off piste skiing.
Check your ski level here.
5 x 3 hour sessions Monday – Friday
Half day courses are a mixture of morning & afternoon sessions
At the bottom of the Meribel Saulire express lift
Monday 09:15 or 13:15
Included in the course fee we provide:
The biggest ski area in the world. And some would say the best!
Meribel is situated in the heart of Les 3 Vallées with direct access to 600 km of pistes. The 3 linked resorts of Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens offer you vast amounts of on and off piste skiing.
For over 20 years now Les 3 Vallées has been able to guarantee opening from the beginning of December to the end of April, with the runs located between altitudes of 1,100m and 3,230m. The area also has the benefit of regular top-ups with over 2,700 snowmakers covering the ski area.
Our team here at Snoworks will show you the amazing and vast playground of this fantastic ski area, both on and off piste. Join us and let our instructors help you discover new routes and the best snow conditions.
Accommodation options:
We suggest accommodation in Meribel – Ski Hame, Hotel L’Eterlou, Chalet L’Ancolie
Motteret – Hotel Tarentaise,Les Arolles
Or Brides les Bains – Hotel Golf, Hotel le centre
Travel Suggestions:
By Air – Fly to Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble or Chambery
By Rail – The closest station is Moutiers, transfer up to Meribel by local bus or taxi
Transfer operators: Pleisure, 3VT, Le Praz Transfers
Very good week despite the conditions not really assisting. Lee got the balance right between instruction and skiing due to the conditions and gave us a really full on last day to remember! Lovely afternoon with Dave on Lac du Loup as well on Tuesday. The Ski Hame chalet worked well as there were three of us singles with Snoworks and we were well looked after at the chalet and transported very promptly to and from the Chaudanne.
Another great week with Snoworks in Meribel. Great fusion of guiding and coaching. Local knowledge always maximises the experience. Always a sociable group – so no issues if you are a solo skier. Second time with Lee and Dave for me and first for my son who is now hooked on the all mountain approach to skiing and is looking to return next year with a friend for the freeride course. Highly recommended if you want to push the envelope in a safe and supported way.