Private Ski Lessons & Instructors in Courchevel 1850 — 4 of Our Favourites

All instructors hold the BASI Level 4 International Ski Teaching Diploma or an internationally recognised equivalent.

Private ski lessons are a great alternative to group sessions, offering intensive and personalised learning tailored to your needs. Whether you're learning alone, with friends or family, or simply looking for a personal mountain guide, the experienced instructors will lead you to the best runs and provide high-quality technical feedback along the way.

Snowboarding lessons follow the same format as private ski lessons, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Whether you're linking turns for the first time or heading off-piste in search of powder, there's something on offer for every level.

Why choose them?

• Decades of expertise
  Since 1993, they have been organising ski and snowboard lessons across the Alps, always combining technique, safety, and pleasure.
• Tailor-made adventures
  They don’t do one-size-fits-all: every lesson is crafted according to your level, your goals, and your rhythm.
• Exceptional team of instructors
  Their instructors are not only highly qualified - they’re approachable, energetic, and expert motivators. They know how to create a fun, safe environment where learning and joy go hand in hand.
• Safety, above all
  They never compromise on safety. Each lesson is planned to respect the mountain, snow conditions, and your personal comfort.
• Magical moments on snow
  From discovering hidden powder runs to cruising the iconic pistes of Courchevel and exploring the vast terrain of the Three Valleys (Les 3 Vallées), they guide you to the best panoramas, secret corners, and unforgettable descents.
• Premium service and local insight
  As locals of the French Alps, they know these mountains intimately - from ideal times of day to beat the crowds, to accessing piste combinations others overlook.

What you can expect

• Personalised private lessons (one-on-one or small groups)
• Progress tracking and technique refinement
• Full-day, half-day or multi-day packages
• Guided exploration of Courchevel and the Three Valleys
• Fun, positive atmosphere with tailored challenges

Private ski lessons can be tailored to your individual needs. Whether you want to improve your skiing performance, learn with family and friends, or simply have your own personal mountain guide, a private lesson can be adapted to suit you.

These lessons offer great value for money, as you can have up to six people with one instructor at a fixed price. The cost covers the instructor’s time, so it remains the same regardless of the number of people in your group.

You also have the unique opportunity to choose the perfect instructor. Whether you’re a complete beginner, intermediate, or expert skier, you can compare instructors by viewing their profiles - considering their experience, customer reviews, and available lesson timings to help you make the right choice.

The exact pricing depends on the size of your group (eight people maximum for regular ski lessons or up to six for off-piste) and the dates you'll be skiing.

What's the cherry on the cake? All FT Outdoors clients benefit from lift priority which means a lot more skiing without any waiting around.

FT Outdoors offer lessons for all levels and all ages, whether you are a complete beginner or a confident skier with a few tricks up your sleeve. Choose the time of day that suits you best and your personal coach will build your confidence, help improve your technique, and take you to the best slopes for your level and to find the nicest snow.

You don't have to worry about any communication barriers, FT Outdoors have some British instructors and the others speak good English as well as instructors who speak Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and German. You won't be waiting around in lift queues either, clients have the fantastic advantage of lift line priority.

When teaching children, their aim is to make skiing as fun as possible, pretty much the same as playing a game. They help kids understand that like even the simplest games there are always rules that must be respected, especially when their safety depends on it!

Adults will be able to build their confidence much quicker than in group lessons as the lesson is planned and run exactly to meet their needs and level. They will help you improve your technique, making skiing easier and more enjoyable. Full day lessons are highly recommended to see a real difference in your ability.

FT Outdoors also offer:

• Snowboard coaching
• Ski safari (Multiple ski areas in the same holiday)
• Freeride and freestyle lessons - Learn to rip!
• Cross country lessons
• Ski touring
• Heli skiing
• Snow shoe tours
• A choice of après-ski activities in Courchevel
• Every Friday: Savoyard dinner followed by a torchlit descent