Ski and Snowboard Lessons in Gstaad
Our British ski and snowboard school in Gstaad, Schonried, Saanenmoser employs qualified and experienced English speaking instructors with a passion to help you have an amazing day on the mountain.
Private Lessons
Altitude private ski lessons are available in Native English and many different languages and cater for all ages and levels of ability.
Private Lessons
Altitude private ski lessons are available in Native English and many different languages and cater for all ages and levels of ability.
Corporate Lessons
We will design you a custom package based on your individual requirements. Let our team support you in designing your next winter event.
Corporate Lessons
We will design you a custom package based on your individual requirements. Let our team support you in designing your next winter event.
Ski Instructor Courses
We offer courses through from BASI 1 & 2 Instructor course through to our popular ‘work and train’ courses for those working toward their level 3 or 4 exams.
Ski Instructor Courses
We offer courses through from BASI 1 & 2 Instructor course through to our popular ‘work and train’ courses for those working toward their level 3 or 4 exams.

Discover the next level!
The Altitude ski school journey started almost 20 years ago in 2001. Our first school opened in Verbier closely followed by Grindelwald, Wengen, Gstaad, Zermatt, Davos, Klosters, Megeve. From the beginning we believed in one simple philosophy that you deserve to have the best possible ski school experience, from reserving your ski lessons through to enjoying a wonderful day on the slopes.
What our customers say?
5.0
- emma s
We have had a fantastic 3 mornings of ski tuition with Ryan in Grindelwald. Brilliant instructor who helped our 10 year old skier enormously. All the ski instructors... read more listen to the children and give their tuition at the right level for the individual. They care about the children and make the skiing fun.
I would strongly recommend this ski school.
31/03/2022williampG1638NAJordi Brusca at Verbier was an exceptional ski instructor providing excellent tuition tailored to my ability and targets. This was my first time skiing on the slopes and with Jordi's... read more expertise I was able to quickly boost my skiing and confidence. Jordi was very knowledgeable about the resort and carefully structured each lesson around my ability. By the end of my 1:1 tuition I was able to complete the black and red piste, which exceeded my expectations.
Jordi is a highly skilled and dedicated coach and I couldn't recommend more.
29/03/2022170FrangoHad a fantastic experience with Altitude. My daughter had lessons with Sophie which she absolutely loved. Sophie was great fun and really encouraging, making each lesson something to look forward... read more to. I together with two other adults had a couple of lessons with Josh who was great- good fun but also very encouraging and informative. We got a lot out of the two hour lessons. I would highly recommend Altitude in Verbier.
23/03/2022Jason at Gstaad was excellent with our 3 children. Good fun and made a big difference to the children's skiing. Really good way of explaining his ski lessons.... read more Made for a great holiday - thanks!
Peter M
22/02/2022 - X1544HPpeterm
Jason at Gstaad was excellent with our 3 children. Good fun and made a big difference to the children's skiing. Really good way of explaining his ski lessons.... read more Made for a great holiday - thanks!
22/02/2022I had an amazing experience with Damien who taught me how to ski! It was great!! He was patient, and encouraging, and it helped me overcome my fear.
KM
29/01/2022KMauskiI had an amazing experience with Damien who taught me how to ski! It was great!! He was patient, and encouraging, and it helped me overcome my fear.
29/01/2022We had a brilliant time with Altitude during our stay in Wengen. Ben was extremely helpful in discussing our requirements and what types of lessons would suit our needs. We... read more split into two groups, so that we could get the most out of our time and differing abilities. Mike was brilliant in his explanations and really helped build confidence on the slopes across differing conditions. Mattheus provided challenging and fun routes for our more advanced skiers, whilst honing their technique further. Altitude elevated our ski holiday entirely and we even booked a further lesson that week. Highly recommended for all skiers visiting.
Jenine
17/01/2022 - Jennifer L
We had a brilliant time with Altitude during our stay in Wengen. Ben was extremely helpful in discussing our requirements and what types of lessons would suit our needs. We... read more split into two groups, so that we could get the most out of our time and differing abilities. Mike was brilliant in his explanations and really helped build confidence on the slopes across differing conditions. Mattheus provided challenging and fun routes for our more advanced skiers, whilst honing their technique further. Altitude elevated our ski holiday entirely and we even booked a further lesson that week. Highly recommended for all skiers visiting.
17/01/2022Jen LWe had a brilliant time with Altitude during our stay in Wengen. Ben was extremely helpful in discussing our requirements and what types of lessons would suit our needs. We... read more split into two groups, so that we could get the most out of our time and differing abilities. Mike was brilliant in his explanations and really helped build confidence on the slopes across differing conditions. Mattheus provided challenging and fun routes for our more advanced skiers, whilst honing their technique further. Altitude elevated our ski holiday entirely and we even booked a further lesson that week. Highly recommended for all skiers visiting.
17/01/2022We always had an amazing experience with Altitude! My kids have been skiing with their teachers from the age of 3 years old and they don’t want to ski with... read more any other school! Their teachers are not only professional and incredibly prepared but also very kind and understanding. We never had a bad episode and I feel very relaxed knowing they are safely skiing with Altitude. I couldn’t recommend then more!
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08/06/2021We always had an amazing experience with Altitude! My kids have been skiing with their teachers from the age of 3 years old and they don’t want to ski with... read more any other school! Their teachers are not only professional and incredibly prepared but also very kind and understanding. We never had a bad episode and I feel very relaxed knowing they are safely skiing with Altitude. I couldn’t recommend then more!
08/06/2021 Great lessons with Altitude this winter, personalised and catered to all levels and kept fun and exciting even during challenging conditions! Professional and easy booking service. Couldn’t recommend more!
Maisie B
24/04/2021Great lessons with Altitude this winter, personalised and catered to all levels and kept fun and exciting even during challenging conditions! Professional and easy booking service. Couldn’t recommend more!
24/04/2021959maisiebGreat lessons with Altitude this winter, personalised and catered to all levels and kept fun and exciting even during challenging conditions! Professional and easy booking service. Couldn’t recommend more!
24/04/2021835dmitrydExcellent expérience tailored to our needs. Noticeable improvements in skiing achieved. Felt safe and capable with the ski guide at all times and without realizing it along the way managed... read more (thanks to very personal approach to explaining and practicing) to fulfill some impressive goals on and outside of slopes.
20/04/2021- RomainK151
I took a few ski lessons with Rémy and made great progress. Rémy is a very patient and experienced instructor. The lessons are varied with tailored exercises.
20/04/2021sher1008I started my first ever Ski lessons in January 2019 and I was lucky being arranged with a superb coach Remy Guillaume through Altitude Ski and Snowboard School. After that... read more trip, I had booked over 100 hours with the same coach through the ski school until now. Wish I could be back there soon.
20/04/2021Excellent expérience tailored to our needs. Noticeable improvements in skiing achieved. Felt safe and capable with the ski guide at all times and without realizing it along the way managed... read more (thanks to very personal approach to explaining and practicing) to fulfill some impressive goals on and outside of slopes.
Dmitry D
20/04/2021 I started my first ever Ski lessons in January 2019 and I was lucky being arranged with a superb coach Remy Guillaume through Altitude Ski and Snowboard School. After that... read more trip, I had booked over 100 hours with the same coach through the ski school until now. Wish I could be back there soon.
Sherry
20/04/2021Excellent expérience tailored to our needs. Noticeable improvements in skiing achieved. Felt safe and capable with the ski guide at all times and without realizing it along the way managed... read more (thanks to very personal approach to explaining and practicing) to fulfill some impressive goals on and outside of slopes.
20/04/2021I took a few ski lessons with Rémy and made great progress. Rémy is a very patient and experienced instructor. The lessons are varied with tailored exercises.
20/04/2021I started my first ever Ski lessons in January 2019 and I was lucky being arranged with a superb coach Remy Guillaume through Altitude Ski and Snowboard School. After that... read more trip, I had booked over 100 hours with the same coach through the ski school until now. Wish I could be back there soon.
20/04/2021- H5444UCjamesb
Great season on the Altitude Futures work and train ISIA course. Brilliant coaches with Sammy and Alex leading the training program catering for all and they really developed my skiing... read more well beyond what I originally expected for taking the BASI level 3 exams at the end of the season. Awesome group of people around and plenty of support throughout with COVID and Brexit happening too. Can’t wait to be back in Verbier next season to hopefully carry on with the Altitude team.
17/04/2021Great season on the Altitude Futures work and train ISIA course. Brilliant coaches with Sammy and Alex leading the training program catering for all and they really developed my skiing... read more well beyond what I originally expected for taking the BASI level 3 exams at the end of the season. Awesome group of people around and plenty of support throughout with COVID and Brexit happening too. Can’t wait to be back in Verbier next season to hopefully carry on with the Altitude team.
James
17/04/2021Great season on the Altitude Futures work and train ISIA course. Brilliant coaches with Sammy and Alex leading the training program catering for all and they really developed my skiing... read more well beyond what I originally expected for taking the BASI level 3 exams at the end of the season. Awesome group of people around and plenty of support throughout with COVID and Brexit happening too. Can’t wait to be back in Verbier next season to hopefully carry on with the Altitude team.
17/04/2021ClareT253January 2020
Fabulous service from start to finish .
I contacted Altitude to book lessons before I left GB and immediately felt confident that I was going to get... read more a great service. The staff were helpful and friendly.
My instructor was Laura Heath and she was amazing. I was very nervous but Laura took lots of time to put me at ease and help me relax. Having never put a pair of skis on previously I was doing blue runs by the end of the holiday. Laura was knowledgeable about the resort and the right runs for me to try. The groups were very small and well matched. I would recommend Altitude and especially Laura to anyone wanting to either learn to ski or improve their skiing.
16/04/2021 January 2020
Fabulous service from start to finish .
I contacted Altitude to book lessons before I left GB and immediately felt confident that I was going to get... read more a great service. The staff were helpful and friendly.
My instructor was Laura Heath and she was amazing. I was very nervous but Laura took lots of time to put me at ease and help me relax. Having never put a pair of skis on previously I was doing blue runs by the end of the holiday. Laura was knowledgeable about the resort and the right runs for me to try. The groups were very small and well matched. I would recommend Altitude and especially Laura to anyone wanting to either learn to ski or improve their skiing.Clare T
16/04/2021January 2020
Fabulous service from start to finish .
I contacted Altitude to book lessons before I left GB and immediately felt confident that I was going to get... read more a great service. The staff were helpful and friendly.
My instructor was Laura Heath and she was amazing. I was very nervous but Laura took lots of time to put me at ease and help me relax. Having never put a pair of skis on previously I was doing blue runs by the end of the holiday. Laura was knowledgeable about the resort and the right runs for me to try. The groups were very small and well matched. I would recommend Altitude and especially Laura to anyone wanting to either learn to ski or improve their skiing.
16/04/2021Natasha TFantastic ski school in Verbier, Switzerland and couldn’t recommend them more highly enough. I initially had a couple of ski lessons with Altitude during a trip with friends a few... read more years back. A few years later I returned with my son so that he could learn to ski and we have booked lessons twice a year with Altitude ever since. Adam Russell has been teaching us both since the outset and is a highly skilled and dedicated instructor. I started to learn how to ski in my 40’s mainly to accompany my young son at the time and despite being a very nervous skier, Adam has always been extremely conscientious and keen to help me overcome my fears. Nothing is ever too much trouble for him and as a very highly skilled instructor, who also teaches new instructors, he is well suited to teach all levels of skill from newbies to advanced levels. If you’re looking for a ski school in the Alps, Altitude Ski School is the absolutely the perfect choice.
10/04/2021Fantastic ski school in Verbier, Switzerland and couldn’t recommend them more highly enough. I initially had a couple of ski lessons with Altitude during a trip with friends a few... read more years back. A few years later I returned with my son so that he could learn to ski and we have booked lessons twice a year with Altitude ever since. Adam Russell has been teaching us both since the outset and is a highly skilled and dedicated instructor. I started to learn how to ski in my 40’s mainly to accompany my young son at the time and despite being a very nervous skier, Adam has always been extremely conscientious and keen to help me overcome my fears. Nothing is ever too much trouble for him and as a very highly skilled instructor, who also teaches new instructors, he is well suited to teach all levels of skill from newbies to advanced levels. If you’re looking for a ski school in the Alps, Altitude Ski School is the absolutely the perfect choice.
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All of our bookings for Winter 2021-2022 season will benefit from Altitude’s COVID-19 100% zero risk free guarantee. This will be applicable to any bookings made with our ski school which need to be cancelled due to the following COVID-19 issues:
- Government-imposed travel restrictions in your Country or in Switzerland
- You or an immediate family member are sick with Covid-19 and unable to travel
- The resort has been closed due to COVID-19