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Private lessons

Your own instructor, and the time it really takes.

Overcoming your fears, getting around on your own, refining your technique or getting down the slopes with friends and family: every lesson starts with what you want. In an hour and a half you work on one clear goal. In three hours you go deeper, across varied terrain, and progress shows even more.

Formats and price · Private lessons

Formats
1h30To work on a specific move or take the next step, for one or two people
3hIdeal for going deeper and exploring the ski area, on your own, with family or with friends
Duration1h30 or 3h
Who it’s forAdults, teens and children from age 3
Group1 to 5 people
LevelEveryone, absolute beginners included
Times9.00 · 10.30 · 12.00 · 13.30 · 15.00
Meeting pointJolly magic carpet

Hour-and-a-half lessons: in Sestriere, you'll only find them with us. And with staggered start times, there's usually less of a queue at the lifts.

Before you book, check your level and the rules of our lessons. If the lesson is for a small child, read how we work in Teaching kids.

What our guests say

  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Two of us had lessons together ( 2I yr old and 62 yrs ) having had ‘traumatic’ experiences before and being so scared and nervous of skiing. Valentina really was brilliant and built our confidence gently and surely so that the two of us actually now will look forward to coming back, with a sure glimpse and a ‘click’ of the possible fun of skiing, having experienced the fear go away !!!

    Damaris W.
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Bellissima giornata di snowboard con il maestro Gianluca, attento e disponibile a spiegare i giusti movimenti per prendere sicurezza e divertirsi ! Consigliatissimo !

    Giacomo B.

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Three ways to enjoy it

  • 1 or 2 people

    One or two of you and an instructor of your own: full attention, for when you have one thing you want to sort out.

  • Your own group

    Book together, up to 5 people at a similar level: the lesson is all yours and the price per person goes down.

  • The shared lesson

    Our booking office pairs you with someone at the same level, and you split the cost. If the match doesn't come together, we'll suggest an alternative.

The right instructor for you

Tell us what you're looking for

When you book, online or through our booking office, tell us your goals and we'll pair you with the right instructor. Already have an instructor you trust? Just ask for them by name.

Message our booking office
Snowboard instructor showing a move to a child sitting in the snow with a board, chairlift behind

How it works

  1. Choose your duration and time

    Book online on Bee Bee Board and save 5% on your lesson. Any questions? Message our booking office.

  2. Get your confirmation

    You pay in one go and your written confirmation arrives straight away. All that's left is getting your gear ready.

  3. See you on the snow

    Your instructor will be waiting at the Jolly carpet: arrive a few minutes early. If you'd prefer a different meeting point, just ask our booking office.

Good to know

The rules that matter most. The full set is in our terms and conditions.

  • Longer lessons

    There are also 4h30, 6h and 7h30 lessons: book them online or through our booking office.

  • Cancellation

    Private lesson: by 16.00 the day before. Shared private lesson: up to 72 hours before. We'll refund 90% of the price.

  • End of the lesson

    The last 5 minutes are spent at the bottom of the slopes: your instructor goes over what you've worked on and gives you a few tips to keep improving. Arrive on time and you'll enjoy your lesson from start to finish.

  • Under-18s

    A parent or guardian must be there at the end of the lesson: the instructor will only hand the child back to them.

What’s not included

  • Your lift pass
  • Insurance: third-party liability insurance is required by law and you can buy it with your lift pass

What to bring

  • A helmet, required by law
  • Skis or a board and boots: if you don't have them, you can hire them from two shops we work with

How to book

The button opens Bee Bee Board, the system we use for bookings.

Meeting point

Jolly magic carpet

On request, once confirmed by our booking office: the Fraiteve gondola (opposite the Villaggio Olimpico), Borgata or Pragelato.

Any other questions?

What you need for this service is above, in “Good to know” and “What to bring”. For anything else there are the frequently asked questions, and the office is happy to help.

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