Off Piste Half Day – Tignes

16 - 20 December 2024
Tignes, France
Ski Levels 4.5 - 6

Max Group Size: 7
5 x Half Days
Avi Kit Included

Course Details

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.

Course Duration

5 x 3 hour sessions Monday – Friday

Half day courses are a mixture of morning & afternoon sessions

Meeting Point

In front of the Maison du Tignes, Le Lac

Monday 09:15 or 13:15

Avalanche Kit

Included in the course fee we provide:

Rucksack
Triple antenna transceiver
Metal shovel
Probe

Resort Information

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

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FAQ's

What's the difference between the Off Piste and Backcountry Courses?

Both courses feature off piste skiing. Off Piste courses are half days with Snoworks instructors and Backcountry Courses are full days either with Snoworks instructors, or a combination of Snoworks instructors and local ski guides (depending on the resort). Some Backcountry courses use ski touring equipment to access routes.

Why are Snoworks half day courses a mixture of mornings and afternoons?

We truly believe in offering everyone one of the best week’s skiing and learning that we can, this mixture will allow you to experience different snow types and learn the skills required, it’s also nice to have some afternoons to practice or some lazy mornings, you are on holiday!

Can I ski with you for full days when there are only half day courses advertised?

Yes. On most weeks there is the option (depending on group sizes and ski levels) to “double up” – you can join us for a course in the morning and the afternoon. See our All Mountain Full Day ski courses on the website or contact the office to see if this is available on the week you are joining us and it’s not on our website.

I can’t come out for the full week, can I still join a course?

Yes. We can offer you shorter durations from Monday to Friday and the cost will be pro rata. However, we strongly recommend joining at the beginning of the week.

I’m an intermediate skier - Your courses look too advanced for me?

Absolutely not. If you’re an intermediate skier you’re in the right place! Snoworks ski courses are the perfect stepping stone to developing your skills to help you cope with new terrain, conditions and more.

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