Ski and Snowboard School

Evolution 2

“The best European Ski school”
(Golden Awards from Good Skiing and Snowboarding Guide 2001)

SKI SCHOOL

Explore the Chamonix valley with ski lessons, snowboarding lessons, dog sledging, off piste skiing, Vallee Blanche and many other activities only available in the shadow of Mont Blanc...

Evolution 2 is an award winning ski school that is fast becoming one of the most respected in the French Alps. We offer a personal approach to learning and our prorities are simple  :
- very small groups,
- English speaking instructors who are specialists in their field and most importantly the emphasis is on real progression and FUN.

Lessons to suit your needs with prority
use of ski lifts.

Private lessons offer you the opportunity to tailor your time.
You set the objectives and our instructors will help you to achieve them.
They are also perfect if you’re not keen on group lessons or maybe you prefer being guided around the mountain whilst getting some technical advice and priority in the lift queues.

When ?

Type of lessons

Ski
Snowboard
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Options

Number of people per ski instructor

Private Lessons

2 hours, 1 to 2 people

£95

2 hours, 3 to 6 people

£115

3 hours, 1 to 2 people

£135

3 hours, 3 to 6 people

£165

Half Day, 1 to 2 people / 4 hours

£175

Half Day, 3 to 6 people / 4 hours

£199

Full Day, 1 to 2 people

£335

Full Day, 3 to 6 people

£360

Available anytime during the day

SKI SCHOOL

We provide a personalised approach and small groups (8 max), Guaranteeing a real check-up of your technique and fast progress...
Maximum 6 people for all Foundation Courses

Technical Courses – Ski

3 to 6 people a group / 5 sessions of 2 hours

£145

INTERMEDIATE COURSE – Technical Progression Class

4 to 8 people a group / 4 sessions of 2.5 hours

£145

SNOWBOARD SCHOOL

BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE BOARDERS

3 to 6 people / 4 sessions
of 2 ½ hours

£145

OFF PISTE SCHOOL

One of our specialties: put yourself in the professional hands of an Evolution 2
Mountain Guide or Ski Instructor who knows the area intimately.
ARVA and harness provided.

Vallee Blanche-join a group

Join a group of 4 to 8 people to discover the best of this breathtaking off piste run

When ?

Every day from december to may (when snow and glacier conditions allow it).

Groups

Groups from 4 to 8 people (might have to be smaller, depending on the conditions).

Meeting point

Meet your Evolution 2 guide at the bottom of the Aiguille du midi cable car, in the morning (the time will be confirmed the day before).

Equipement provided

Tranceiver and harness.

Do not forget

Skis, poles, ski shoes, warm clothes, gloves, ski pass (Aiguille du midi + Montenvers), pic-nic lunch, backpack.

Cost

Ask in Resort.

Vallee Blanche in private

A must do in chamonix during winter.

Enjoy this famous off piste run and the breathtaking scenery with one of our Evolution 2 high mountain guides.

1 full day

We take a full day to really enjoy this amazing descent, stopping for lunch in the midst of spectacular scenery ­ picnicking on the glacier or stopping off at a charming mountain refuge.

If snow conditions allow we will ski all the way back to Chamonix, otherwise taking the famous Montenvers train back to the valley.

The priority will be on finding the best snow and skiing possible, but with plenty of time to take in the fantastic scenery.

Book a private guide and enjoy your full day, why not skiing the Vallee Blanche 2 times ?

When

Every day from december to april (when conditions allow it).

Meeting point

Meet your Evolution 2 high mountain guide at the bottom of the Aiguille du midi cable car, in the morning (the time will be confirmed the day before).

Do not forget

Skis, ski shoes, poles, warm clothes, ski pass, sun glasses.

Ski level required

Have an experience of off piste.

Cost

Variable - available upon request.

Vallee Blanche Full moon trip

Enjoy the amazing experience of skiing the Vallee Blanche with full moon !

Evening meal in a refuge and descent of the Vallee Blanche.

One day per month, take the Aiguille du Midi cable car and eat in a refuge in high mountain to wait the best light in the Vallee.

And let's go for an amazing descent in the night !

Dates

The full moon dates are the:

• 24th of December 2007,
• 21st of January,
• 21st of February and
• 20th of April 2008.

We could organize a trip during 4 days around these dates

Groups

Groups from 4 to 8 people per guide (could be smaller, depending on the conditions)

Meeting point

Meet your Evolution 2 high mountain guide at the bottom of the Aiguille du midi cable car, at the end of the afternoon (the exact time will be confirmed the day before).

Equipement provided

Tranceiver and harness

Do not forget

Skis, poles, ski shoes, warm clothes, gloves, ski pass, backpack, sport shoes.

Cost

Variable - available upon request.

Off piste Clinic

An off piste training for beginners or advanced off piste skiers.

Half day

An half day off piste training for people who want to enhance their skills and knowledge in small groups.

Dates

On mondays and thursdays, from december to april, in the morning or in the afternoon

Length of the session

Half day of 4 hours, from 9am to 1pm or from 1pm to 5pm.

Groups

Groups from 3 to 6 people per guide

Equipement provided

Tranceiver and harness

Do not forget

Skis, helmet

Cost

Variable - available upon request.

Adrenaline Session

Vast, steep slopes with 4 metre wide couloirs, ski in places normally the domain of mountaineers and alpinists.

1 full day off piste
Chamonix has some of the best steep skiing in the Alp.

A day of technique and safety skills for riding steeps, to go beyond 30°.
For good off piste skiers and snowboarders.

Dates

Every tuesday and friday, from december to april<

Length

1 full day, from 9am to 5pm

Groups

Groups from 3 to 6 people per guide

Who?

Equipement provided

Tranceiver and harness

Do not forget

Skis, helmet, pic-nic lunch

Cost

Variable - available upon request.