© European Ski & Snowboard School
European Ski & Snowboard School Ski Guides, Les Deux Alpes
Experienced English speaking Off-Piste Ski & Snowboard Guides
Discover the incredible off-piste in Les Deux Alpes with the European Ski & Snowboard School! This is for skiers who want to get on and ski off-piste without standing around and talking about it too much.
From easy-to-access off-piste just beyond the lifts to epic back-country descents arriving at remote villages, not to mention a link to the legendary La Grave-La Meije area, Les Deux Alpes has off-piste itineraries to suit all tastes.
With off-piste guiding and instruction from the European Ski and Snowboard School, you get to experience the best terrain Les Deux Alpes has to offer with an experienced, top qualified, locally based instructor. Avalanche safety equipment is available to hire from the ski school if you do not have your own, and safety is always the first priority.
In a private off-piste lesson or freeride clinic you can develop your off-piste technique at the same time as exploring the mountain. The Clot de Chalance, Les Gourses, North Face of the Rachas, Deversoir couloir and the East and West Faces of the Belle Etoile are all waiting for you.
The Dome de la Lauze at the top of Les Deux Alpes provides the link to La Grave – La Meije and spectacular back-country skiing in a high mountain environment. The Vallons de la Meije and Chancel itineraries are classic off-piste routes that should be high on any serious skier’s wish list, and the return via the iconic Telepherique de la Meije cable car is another experience not to be missed. Steeper runs, as challenging or extreme as you want them, are available in abundance for the adrenaline junkies.
All instructors speak great English and the team as a whole is comprised of experts who are passionate about the mountain.
Watch this
Worth knowing
Day guided ski or snowboard trips to La Grave are available with the European Ski and Snowboard school. The full-day trip includes a lunch stop at a high mountain refuge or restaurant. These trips are for experienced skiers only, and participants are asked to take part in a free one-hour trial before signing up. Private ski or snowboard lessons/guiding in La Grave can also be arranged.
Day trips to La Grave tend to take place on Wednesday and Saturdays through the season but you can request availability for other days. You can also book private sessions to La Grave for a minimum of 4 hours - again, make a request to check availability and current conditions.
Who should go
This is is for both good intermediate skiers wanting to venture off-piste for the first time and experienced skiers and snowboarders who want to perfect their technique and discover the different off-piste and on-piste terrains in Les Deux Alpes.
Directions
As you enter the resort, follow the main high street (Avenue de la Muzelle) in the Venosc direction. After at least 1 km you will come to a roundabout displaying international flags, at this point you will see the office on your left hand side opposite the “Secret“ bar and across from the “Polar bear” pub.
- Nearest bus stop, No. 4
- Opposite Hotel Le Cret & “Secret” Bar
- Across from the “Polar bear” pub
The office is open daily from 08:30 - 12:30 and from 16:00 - 19:00. At busy times, such as transfer day and high season, the office is open non-stop from 08:30 - 19:00.
