All day off piste ski courses with skills development and unforgettable off piste experiences. Get away from the crowds and explore further.
Our Backcountry courses are the most popular on the programme. Full days of off piste skiing combined with the local knowledge and passion of our team of hand picked and trained instructors.
From the trip description by Snoworks
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 5 days on snow with staff
- Coaching campa balance of guiding and instruction from our team that live there
- Resort and backcountry guidinga balance of guiding and instruction from our team that live there
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- These courses will offer you the opportunity to explore, learn and take your skiing and skiing experiences to the next level.
- Our Les Arcs course is a balance of guiding and instruction from our team that live there.
- They know La Plagne and Les Arcs better than anyone.
- Minimum requirements for this course: Skiers who are competent to ski off piste Backcountry for full days, Level 5 and above.
- Skiers who have a good level of fitness to ski all day off piste in all conditions, with a break for lunch.
- Ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential.
- Welcome to the vast playground of Paradiski.
- A huge ski area with immense amounts of off piste.
- Les Arcs is made up of 4 interconnecting villages.
- Head in one direction and you come to the huge Vanoise Express double decker cable car to whisk you over to La Plagne and the impressive Bellecote glacier, or choose from Arc 1600 – Arc 2000 and the Aguille Rouge at 3226m.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 7 guests
From the trip description by Snoworks
What the price includes
Included
- Lesson
- 5 full days Monday – Friday
- Avalanche kit included in the course fee: Rucksack
- Triple antenna transceiver
- Metal shovel
- Probe
Not included
- Lodging
- Accommodation – booked by the guest in Arc 1600, 1800, 1950 or the Basecamp Lodge
- Lift passes – not mentioned on this course page
- Airport transfers – the page lists third-party transfer operators to book yourself
Not confirmed by the company: Lift pass, Meals, Transfers.
Where you stay
Accommodation options: We suggest accommodation in Arc 1600, 1800, 1950. Or alternatively stay at the Basecamp Lodge in Bourg St Maurice – just a short walk from the main funicular travelling up to our meeting point.
Getting there
- Meeting Point: The top of the Carreley chair lift, accessible from 1600, 1800, 1950. Monday 09:30.
- By Air – Fly to Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble or Chambery. By Rail – The closest station is Bourg St Maurice, transfer up to resort by funicular train.
- Transfer operators: Ben's Bus, Snowbus, Altibus, Mountain Rescue, White Rides.
From the trip description by Snoworks
Pins show the approximate main trip area—not a route, meeting point, or full itinerary. Confirm exact locations in the company's trip details.
Dates and prices
- Jan 25 – Jan 29, 20272026/27 · 5 days705 GBPFrom £705 — The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season. Full day course: 5 full days Monday – Friday, tuition and guiding only.AvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
- Mar 15 – Mar 19, 20272026/27 · 5 days705 GBPFrom £705 — The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season. Full day course: 5 full days Monday – Friday, tuition and guiding only.AvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 2, 2026.
Good to know
Minimum requirements for this course: Skiers who are competent to ski off piste Backcountry for full days, Level 5 and above; skiers who have a good level of fitness to ski all day off piste in all conditions, with a break for lunch; ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential.
Unsure of your ski level? If you feel you may be below level 5 then we advise booking a half day Off Piste course first.
Group Levels:
Snoworks aims to group skiers of similar ability, but may run separate groups or mixed-level groups depending on numbers.
From the trip description by Snoworks
