Chamonix, one of the most spectacular resort in the Alps. Providing 5 skiing areas, all with their very own unique terrain. Let us advise you which skiing location would be most suitable for your level and intended goal. Private lessons offer the most flexible package, group lessons the social aspect to learning and our specialist courses to guarantee that inspiring experience. Learn with the best, our World Class instructors have many years experience between them and we guarantee all native English speaking. Check them out - book early to guarantee your choice of personal instructor….
For our weekly Seasonnaire sessions and Instructor Training sessions please click on titles.
For our weekly Seasonnaire sessions and Instructor Training sessions please click on titles.
Course Format:
Number of clients: 1-2 people & 3-6 people
Cost: From £70 per hour
Let our World class coaches inspire you to free the mind and experience the joys the mountain can bring. Our Private Lessons are designed for those individuals or groups of individuals (6 max) who would like to utilise the advantages of having their own coach for specific and individual tuition. These are available each day of the week and can be run in any of the 5 ski areas of the Chamonix/Les Houches Valley (pre booking recommended). Video analysis available in sessions on request.
For full details of our private lesson prices please visit www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Number of clients: 1-2 people & 3-6 people
Cost: From £70 per hour
Let our World class coaches inspire you to free the mind and experience the joys the mountain can bring. Our Private Lessons are designed for those individuals or groups of individuals (6 max) who would like to utilise the advantages of having their own coach for specific and individual tuition. These are available each day of the week and can be run in any of the 5 ski areas of the Chamonix/Les Houches Valley (pre booking recommended). Video analysis available in sessions on request.
For full details of our private lesson prices please visit www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Course Format: 6 days
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £500 per person
*Voted our most popular and value for money courses by our clients in the past 3 years! Full 6 day courses running in January and March. On each course you will be looked after by Derek Tate (BASI ISTD Ski Instructor) and Robbie Fenlon (UIAGM Guide). With the skills and experience of both Derek and Robbie you will be provided with tuition to cover the following:-
• On Piste Ski Technique • Skills to develop for Off Piste • Skiing Off piste in resort • Introduction to touring equipment • Weather forecasting • Snowpack • Touring and skiing in some of the best and quietest off piste areas around and in other valleys (weather & snow permitting).
Designed for those who can ski all pistes and may have ventured into the variable at the side of them for a play! Advanced Off Piste courses can be organised on request. (Touring & Avalanche equipment can be arranged but is not included in the cost).
For more information please click through to www.chamonix-off-piste.com
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £500 per person
*Voted our most popular and value for money courses by our clients in the past 3 years! Full 6 day courses running in January and March. On each course you will be looked after by Derek Tate (BASI ISTD Ski Instructor) and Robbie Fenlon (UIAGM Guide). With the skills and experience of both Derek and Robbie you will be provided with tuition to cover the following:-
• On Piste Ski Technique • Skills to develop for Off Piste • Skiing Off piste in resort • Introduction to touring equipment • Weather forecasting • Snowpack • Touring and skiing in some of the best and quietest off piste areas around and in other valleys (weather & snow permitting).
Designed for those who can ski all pistes and may have ventured into the variable at the side of them for a play! Advanced Off Piste courses can be organised on request. (Touring & Avalanche equipment can be arranged but is not included in the cost).
For more information please click through to www.chamonix-off-piste.com
Course Format: 4x 3hrs
Number of clients: Maximum of 6 clients
Cost: £170 per person
Over the last couple of years BASS Chamonix has provided tuition for a number of mountaineers wanting to develop their ski performance. The primary motivation for many mountaineers is a wish to improve their skiing for ski touring and off-piste skiing. We have developed this course specifically to meet those requirements, and to provide a learning environment for like-minded people.
The course will focus on the key skills required to be able to perform efficiently and with confidence in all snow conditions. Time will be spent developing techniques for skiing steep terrain, bumps and powder. The course will also build a toolbox of skills to enable better, safer skiing in every snow type that the off Piste world can throw at you from powder to breakable crust.
The course is aimed at mountaineers who can ski comfortably on red runs and having sampled a little of the delights off the off Piste world now wants to get better FASTER..
The 4 day course will consist of 3 hours of focussed tuition (either 9-12, or 1-4 depending on group), giving you the rest of the day to practice your individual action plans. There is also a day off in the middle of the week for rest, or consolidation or as a spare incase of bad weather.
For more information please click through to www.chamonix-off-piste.com
Number of clients: Maximum of 6 clients
Cost: £170 per person
Over the last couple of years BASS Chamonix has provided tuition for a number of mountaineers wanting to develop their ski performance. The primary motivation for many mountaineers is a wish to improve their skiing for ski touring and off-piste skiing. We have developed this course specifically to meet those requirements, and to provide a learning environment for like-minded people.
The course will focus on the key skills required to be able to perform efficiently and with confidence in all snow conditions. Time will be spent developing techniques for skiing steep terrain, bumps and powder. The course will also build a toolbox of skills to enable better, safer skiing in every snow type that the off Piste world can throw at you from powder to breakable crust.
The course is aimed at mountaineers who can ski comfortably on red runs and having sampled a little of the delights off the off Piste world now wants to get better FASTER..
The 4 day course will consist of 3 hours of focussed tuition (either 9-12, or 1-4 depending on group), giving you the rest of the day to practice your individual action plans. There is also a day off in the middle of the week for rest, or consolidation or as a spare incase of bad weather.
For more information please click through to www.chamonix-off-piste.com
Course Format: 3 x 6 hours
Number of clients: Max 6, min 4
Cost: From £299 pp
3 Day Off Piste Skiing Skills We have 2 versions of this course - 2 days with one of our Elite Instructors and 1 day with a Mountain Guide. This course focuses on improving your skiing skills, abolishing your fears, giving you new techniques and psychological advantages to tackling "The Off Piste" then being able to put it all into practice with the Guide on the 3rd day. More info...
For more information please click through to www.chamonix-off-piste.com
Number of clients: Max 6, min 4
Cost: From £299 pp
3 Day Off Piste Skiing Skills We have 2 versions of this course - 2 days with one of our Elite Instructors and 1 day with a Mountain Guide. This course focuses on improving your skiing skills, abolishing your fears, giving you new techniques and psychological advantages to tackling "The Off Piste" then being able to put it all into practice with the Guide on the 3rd day. More info...
For more information please click through to www.chamonix-off-piste.com
Course Format: 5 x 3 hours
Number of clients: Max 6, min 4
Cost: £250 per person
Based in the Chamonix Valley, these special courses are geared towards skiers who have already reached a good level in their skiing and are serious in developing their skiing to experience the challenges and rewards offered by Technical Big Mountain All Terrain Skiing. The Courses will create a solid foundation for each individual to progress from, emphasizing an excellent natural posture: with all dynamic movements, evolving from this principle and enabling one to move forward through the phases of our sport safely. Students will gain a clear understanding of evolving ski design and the essential Mountain Code to practice this beautiful sport in safety. The Art of becoming a skillful skier is the ability to read the terrain and adapt one’s technique to the immediate situation with a clear focused mind. Ultimately high levels of perceptual speed are the product of learning, not of inheritance. Progression from volition to reflex control is when an athlete has shifted from details (mechanical performance) to large ones (concepts), and finally to the whole action without a single thought given to a single part. The Courses are structured, to deliver the vital technique, skill, and understanding skiing athletes need to acquire; in order to master the different disciplines in the game of All Terrain Skiing, On and off-piste: varying turn shapes / carving: long to short radius/ edge control angles/ high speed turns/ bumps/ steeps/ and expression
For more information please click through to www.chamonix-off-piste.com
Number of clients: Max 6, min 4
Cost: £250 per person
Based in the Chamonix Valley, these special courses are geared towards skiers who have already reached a good level in their skiing and are serious in developing their skiing to experience the challenges and rewards offered by Technical Big Mountain All Terrain Skiing. The Courses will create a solid foundation for each individual to progress from, emphasizing an excellent natural posture: with all dynamic movements, evolving from this principle and enabling one to move forward through the phases of our sport safely. Students will gain a clear understanding of evolving ski design and the essential Mountain Code to practice this beautiful sport in safety. The Art of becoming a skillful skier is the ability to read the terrain and adapt one’s technique to the immediate situation with a clear focused mind. Ultimately high levels of perceptual speed are the product of learning, not of inheritance. Progression from volition to reflex control is when an athlete has shifted from details (mechanical performance) to large ones (concepts), and finally to the whole action without a single thought given to a single part. The Courses are structured, to deliver the vital technique, skill, and understanding skiing athletes need to acquire; in order to master the different disciplines in the game of All Terrain Skiing, On and off-piste: varying turn shapes / carving: long to short radius/ edge control angles/ high speed turns/ bumps/ steeps/ and expression
For more information please click through to www.chamonix-off-piste.com
Course Format: 2 x 6 hours
Number of clients: Max 6, min 4
Cost: £220 per person
Worried about a forth coming ski tour? Not quite sure your skiing is up to it? Do you know what to do with all the kit? This course will ensure you are fully prepared to set off on your ski touring trip, whether it is a Haute Route, skiing 4000m peaks or journeying in remote areas. During the 2 days you will be coached by Alison Culshaw to make sure you will get the most out of your ski tour. Learn to ski efficiently – after skinning uphill your legs can be tired so learn to ski so that you still enjoy the downhill! · Be introduced to tactics to help you when the going gets tough on skis · Practice using skins and spend time fine tuning your “kick turn” in a less demanding environment · Become organised with your kit so that you are not the one that everyone is waiting for! · Develop some basic avalanche awareness and practice transceiver searches. · Get advice on the best and most suitable kit to have and the pro’s & con’s of certain equipment. · Equipment fitting – best to know what it should fit like and Alison will point you in the right direction for professional services for boot fitting etc (it makes such a difference!). · Video analysis throughout the course (footage available for each individual after course) · Clear action points to take away to help further develop your preparation. · The BASS quality and guarantee of a fantastic 2 days with Alison
For more information please click through to www.chamonix-off-piste.com
Number of clients: Max 6, min 4
Cost: £220 per person
Worried about a forth coming ski tour? Not quite sure your skiing is up to it? Do you know what to do with all the kit? This course will ensure you are fully prepared to set off on your ski touring trip, whether it is a Haute Route, skiing 4000m peaks or journeying in remote areas. During the 2 days you will be coached by Alison Culshaw to make sure you will get the most out of your ski tour. Learn to ski efficiently – after skinning uphill your legs can be tired so learn to ski so that you still enjoy the downhill! · Be introduced to tactics to help you when the going gets tough on skis · Practice using skins and spend time fine tuning your “kick turn” in a less demanding environment · Become organised with your kit so that you are not the one that everyone is waiting for! · Develop some basic avalanche awareness and practice transceiver searches. · Get advice on the best and most suitable kit to have and the pro’s & con’s of certain equipment. · Equipment fitting – best to know what it should fit like and Alison will point you in the right direction for professional services for boot fitting etc (it makes such a difference!). · Video analysis throughout the course (footage available for each individual after course) · Clear action points to take away to help further develop your preparation. · The BASS quality and guarantee of a fantastic 2 days with Alison
For more information please click through to www.chamonix-off-piste.com
Course Format:
Number of clients:
Cost:
Hire one of our team for 3 hours or a whole day at a time just for you or your group. Taylor the time to suit your aspirations and goals.
Prices:
Up to 2 people - £185 for half day, £370 whole day
3-6 people - £220 for half day, £395 whole day
For more information please click through to www.chamonix-off-piste.com
Number of clients:
Cost:
Hire one of our team for 3 hours or a whole day at a time just for you or your group. Taylor the time to suit your aspirations and goals.
Prices:
Up to 2 people - £185 for half day, £370 whole day
3-6 people - £220 for half day, £395 whole day
For more information please click through to www.chamonix-off-piste.com
Course Format: 2 x 3h
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £99 per person
For absolute beginner skiers, this course ensures that you develop safely and help you get the most fun from your holiday. The sessions begin by introducing your equipment and aim to enable you to ski carefully on blue runs by the end of the course. If you feel you may want a gentler pace you can choose private lessons as an alternative.
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £99 per person
For absolute beginner skiers, this course ensures that you develop safely and help you get the most fun from your holiday. The sessions begin by introducing your equipment and aim to enable you to ski carefully on blue runs by the end of the course. If you feel you may want a gentler pace you can choose private lessons as an alternative.
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Course Format: 2 x 3h
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £99 per person
For skiers who want a more gentle pace of learning with priority given building confidence rather than tackling new and challenging terrain. This course may be available for nursery/green slope skiers as well as blue slope skiers depending on demand.
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £99 per person
For skiers who want a more gentle pace of learning with priority given building confidence rather than tackling new and challenging terrain. This course may be available for nursery/green slope skiers as well as blue slope skiers depending on demand.
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Course Format: 2 x 3h
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £99 per person
For skiers who are comfortable on blue slopes looking to achieve or improve parallels. The course will develop your balance and turning skills to move towards parallel skiing, more challenging terrain and help you enjoy more of the mountain.
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £99 per person
For skiers who are comfortable on blue slopes looking to achieve or improve parallels. The course will develop your balance and turning skills to move towards parallel skiing, more challenging terrain and help you enjoy more of the mountain.
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Course Format: 2 x 3h
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £99 per person
You have now mastered parallels on all pistes… looking to venture onto all terrain including off piste, bumps and gnarly blacks!!
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £99 per person
You have now mastered parallels on all pistes… looking to venture onto all terrain including off piste, bumps and gnarly blacks!!
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Course Format: 2 x 3h
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £99 per person
This is not a ski school class this one goes further than you will have experienced before!
“You have now mastered parallels on all pistes… looking to venture onto all terrain including off piste, bumps and gnarly blacks”!!
Okay already done all that but would like to improve technique to make the ride more enjoyable, effortless and to look great!. Video analysis and photographic memento’s available.
Depending on weather the tasks will include technique in the BUMPS, how to stay afloat in POWDER and how to keep head above feet on the STEEPS. If you are lucky all 3 might happen at the same time (snow conditions dependent). Our Elite Team of BASI ISTD Ski Teachers guarantee to bring your skiing to a new level. We will help you discover your strengths, find your own personal balance and alignment and harness these to produce a confident inspiring performance.
*Course can be extended on request beforehand. Transceivers may be required as additional kit.
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £99 per person
This is not a ski school class this one goes further than you will have experienced before!
“You have now mastered parallels on all pistes… looking to venture onto all terrain including off piste, bumps and gnarly blacks”!!
Okay already done all that but would like to improve technique to make the ride more enjoyable, effortless and to look great!. Video analysis and photographic memento’s available.
Depending on weather the tasks will include technique in the BUMPS, how to stay afloat in POWDER and how to keep head above feet on the STEEPS. If you are lucky all 3 might happen at the same time (snow conditions dependent). Our Elite Team of BASI ISTD Ski Teachers guarantee to bring your skiing to a new level. We will help you discover your strengths, find your own personal balance and alignment and harness these to produce a confident inspiring performance.
*Course can be extended on request beforehand. Transceivers may be required as additional kit.
Course Format: 4 x 3h
Number of clients: Max.6
Cost: £162 per person
An introductory course for children of 6 years and older. Children who have not yet mastered control of speed and direction will learn to snowplough with confidence on the nursery area and blue slopes.
Please be aware that children will need practice time outside of the lessons to develop with the group. The teacher will give you guidance for suitable activities and terrain. (Only running at Peak Holiday times).
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Number of clients: Max.6
Cost: £162 per person
An introductory course for children of 6 years and older. Children who have not yet mastered control of speed and direction will learn to snowplough with confidence on the nursery area and blue slopes.
Please be aware that children will need practice time outside of the lessons to develop with the group. The teacher will give you guidance for suitable activities and terrain. (Only running at Peak Holiday times).
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Course Format: 4 x 3h
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £162 per person
Courses for junior skiers who can make an independent controlled descent of a green run or nursery area slope. These children may have only had limited skiing on dryslope or snowdome. This course helps them become more independent and safe exploring blue runs. These skiers may hold the level 2 or Polar Bear UKSA award.
Please be aware that children will need practice time outside of the lessons to develop with the group. The teacher will give you guidance for suitable activities and terrain. (Only run at Peak Holiday times).
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £162 per person
Courses for junior skiers who can make an independent controlled descent of a green run or nursery area slope. These children may have only had limited skiing on dryslope or snowdome. This course helps them become more independent and safe exploring blue runs. These skiers may hold the level 2 or Polar Bear UKSA award.
Please be aware that children will need practice time outside of the lessons to develop with the group. The teacher will give you guidance for suitable activities and terrain. (Only run at Peak Holiday times).
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Course Format: 4 x 3h
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £162 per person
Courses for Junior Skiers who can make a controlled descent of a blue run. This course helps them to use their skis and the slope more effectively. This increases the fun from each day. These skiers may hold the level 3/4 UKSA award.
Please be aware that children will need practice time outside of the lessons to develop with the group. The teacher will give you guidance for suitable activities and terrain. (Only run at Peak Holiday times).
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Number of clients: Max. 6
Cost: £162 per person
Courses for Junior Skiers who can make a controlled descent of a blue run. This course helps them to use their skis and the slope more effectively. This increases the fun from each day. These skiers may hold the level 3/4 UKSA award.
Please be aware that children will need practice time outside of the lessons to develop with the group. The teacher will give you guidance for suitable activities and terrain. (Only run at Peak Holiday times).
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Course Format: 4 x 3hr
Number of clients: Max.6
Cost: £162 per person
Courses for junior skiers who can make a free flowing descent of easy red runs. They will be skiing parallel on easier terrain. This course helps them become more effective and safer on steeper slopes and at higher speeds. The tactics of these situations are explored. These skiers may hold the level 5+ UKSA award. (Only running at Peak Holiday times).
Please be aware that children will need practice time outside of the lessons to develop with the group. The teacher will give you guidance for suitable activities and terrain. (Only run at Peak Holiday times)
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Number of clients: Max.6
Cost: £162 per person
Courses for junior skiers who can make a free flowing descent of easy red runs. They will be skiing parallel on easier terrain. This course helps them become more effective and safer on steeper slopes and at higher speeds. The tactics of these situations are explored. These skiers may hold the level 5+ UKSA award. (Only running at Peak Holiday times).
Please be aware that children will need practice time outside of the lessons to develop with the group. The teacher will give you guidance for suitable activities and terrain. (Only run at Peak Holiday times)
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Course Format: 2 x 3h
Number of clients: Min. 5, Max. 8
Cost: £85 per person
Ideal for families who would like to learn together especially if you have some younger members or beginners in the family and you would like to learn how to look after and ski with them on the mountain. You may decide to keep the family together all the session or split it into smaller groups for part of the lesson. You may just want to get orientated with the resort and be advised on where to go with the family group during your stay in Chamonix.
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Number of clients: Min. 5, Max. 8
Cost: £85 per person
Ideal for families who would like to learn together especially if you have some younger members or beginners in the family and you would like to learn how to look after and ski with them on the mountain. You may decide to keep the family together all the session or split it into smaller groups for part of the lesson. You may just want to get orientated with the resort and be advised on where to go with the family group during your stay in Chamonix.
For more information please click through to www.basschamonix.com/lessons.htm
Course Format: 1 x 3hrs
Number of clients: Maximum of 6 clients
Cost: 45€ per person
Training provided throughout the season on Wednesday afternoons for aspirant & training instructors in the BASI & IASI systems. Pre booking essential.
For further information see our Instructor section at www.basschamonix.wordpress/instructor-training/
Number of clients: Maximum of 6 clients
Cost: 45€ per person
Training provided throughout the season on Wednesday afternoons for aspirant & training instructors in the BASI & IASI systems. Pre booking essential.
For further information see our Instructor section at www.basschamonix.wordpress/instructor-training/
Course Format: 3 days
Number of clients: Maximum of 6 clients
Cost: £160 per person
Special 3 day training sessions for aspirant & training instructors in the BASI & IASI systems. Pre booking essential.
For futher information see our Instructor section at www.basschamonix.wordpress/instructor-training/
Number of clients: Maximum of 6 clients
Cost: £160 per person
Special 3 day training sessions for aspirant & training instructors in the BASI & IASI systems. Pre booking essential.
For futher information see our Instructor section at www.basschamonix.wordpress/instructor-training/
Course Format: 1 x 3hrs
Number of clients: Maximum of 6 clients
Cost: 45 € per person
This programme is designed to bring together skiers working in the area who would like to develop their skills during the season. Groups will be available on Wednesday & Thursday mornings (3 hours) during non holiday weeks. The cost will be €45 per head per session (Payable at least one week in advance to book place).
Everyone should be able to make linked parallel turns to attend the course. Content of sessions will include - On Piste, Bumps, Carving, Off Piste, Touring. Pre booking essential.
www.basschamonix.wordpress/seasonnaire-training/
Number of clients: Maximum of 6 clients
Cost: 45 € per person
This programme is designed to bring together skiers working in the area who would like to develop their skills during the season. Groups will be available on Wednesday & Thursday mornings (3 hours) during non holiday weeks. The cost will be €45 per head per session (Payable at least one week in advance to book place).
Everyone should be able to make linked parallel turns to attend the course. Content of sessions will include - On Piste, Bumps, Carving, Off Piste, Touring. Pre booking essential.
www.basschamonix.wordpress/seasonnaire-training/
Course Format: Level 1 & Level 2 Courses
Number of clients: Max 8 Students
Cost: £450
BASS Chamonix Limited is now a licensed Course Provider (LCP) for the Irish Association of snowsport Instructors (IASI) and through it’s instructor arm “Parallel Dreams” we will be running Level 1 and Level 2 Alpine Ski Instructor Qualification Courses. Full Details about this exciting development are available by visiting
www.basschamonix.wordpress/instructor-training/
Number of clients: Max 8 Students
Cost: £450
BASS Chamonix Limited is now a licensed Course Provider (LCP) for the Irish Association of snowsport Instructors (IASI) and through it’s instructor arm “Parallel Dreams” we will be running Level 1 and Level 2 Alpine Ski Instructor Qualification Courses. Full Details about this exciting development are available by visiting
www.basschamonix.wordpress/instructor-training/