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Altitude Verbier Blog

Catch up with the latest news and snow conditions with our Altitude Verbier Ski School blog; learn about some new techniques in skiing , read about our environment or even catch up with some of our clients as their progress in their skiing. Please don’t forget to check out our social media channels to be kept up to date with what’s happening around the Alps.

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All Mountain Ski Courses

Our unique ski development weekly courses are designed with a learner centred approach, to help you on the fastest route to improving..

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Verbier childrens group lessons

We often get asked how Verbier children’s group ski lessons work, so we’ve put together a guide..

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Master the Art of Layering for Skiing & Snowboarding

When it comes to staying warm on the slopes the secret lies in mastering the art of layering.

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Private vs. Group Lessons

When choosing a ski or snowboard lesson it be can be tricky to know what’s best…

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The Best Home Exercises For Skiing

To help you achieve peak performance and safety on the mountain, let’s explore our favourite exercises for skiing…

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How to choose the right length ski poles for you.

How to choose the best ski pole for you is all about your personality…

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The Best Goggle Lens for You

Goggle lenses come in a variety of different colours, and as tempting as it can be to choose your lens based on your favourite colour..

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How to choose the best ski boots for you!

The Best Ski boots can make the difference between a good holiday and never wanting to ski again..

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Best Verbier Hotels

Verbier is a resort that offers the luxury it advertises. We take a look at the best hotels that Verbier has to offer.

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How to get to Verbier for skiing

Verbier is located a mere 1h 45 minutes from Geneva Airport by car, we hope you find this article useful.

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Best Restaurants in Verbier

Below you will find a handful of the best restaurants catering for all dietary needs and concerns.

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Your Guide to Verbier

Verbier is the home of legendary off-piste runs, perfect for those wishing to improve their powder skiing.

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The History of Skiing

Many people when asked to guess might think that skiing has been around maybe a few hundred years, possibly even a few thousand..

It's easy to book online

Altitude’s ski instructors provide high quality lessons, however we are also very proud of our year round booking team always making sure our customer receive the best service. You can book your lessons anytime of the year on the phone, by email or use our online booking system or alternatively on arrival in resort.

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