Serre Chevalier Ski School Independent ski instructor offering private ski lessons, snowboarding, splitboarding, ski touring and freeride in Serre Chevalier, Le Monรชtier-les-Bains. Bilingual English and French.
William Bankes arrived in the Hautes-Alpes at the age of 7. A state-qualified D.E Alpine Ski instructor, he is an independent instructor affiliated with ESI (International Ski School). Having lived in the Southern Alps for over 25 years, William is a former member of the French national snowboard team, competing on the World Cup circuit. He has been a ski instructor for over 10 years and created Serre Chevalier Ski School to share his experience.
Whether you are a beginner or expert, from 3 to 99 years old, William teaches all ages and abilities. Come perfect your technique or learn new skills on the magnificent ski domain of Serre Chevalier in the Hautes-Alpes โ from green to black pistes, and also off-piste.
Discover the Serre Chevalier ski area with its exceptional snow conditions and blue skies. Half-day and full-day engagements available on-piste or off-piste freeride, with guidance to the best terrain, restaurants, and backcountry spots. Technical advice on avalanche safety equipment is also provided.
For those seeking adventure away from the ski lifts and closer to nature, day trips or multi-day ski touring and splitboard excursions are available โ including overnight stays in mountain refuges for the more adventurous.
Operating in the Serre Chevalier valley (Villeneuve, Monรชtier-les-Bains). Also able to connect you with partners for Nordic skiing, snow kiting at Col du Lautaret, snowshoeing in the Parc National des รcrins, and sledging at Col d'Izoard.
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