Find Your Ski Level in Alpe d'Huez

Find your ski level!

Not sure which ski level to choose?
Use our simple ski level guide to find the group that best matches your current ability.
Choosing the right level will help you enjoy your lessons, progress more effectively and make the most of your time on the slopes in Alpe d'Huez.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT LEVEL MEANS MORE TIME SKIING!

Selecting the correct ski level helps us create balanced groups and means less time reorganising groups on the first day.

Notes

- Between two levels? Choose the lower level.
- Haven't skied for a while? Take this into account when assessing your ability.
- Choosing for your child? Please be realistic about their current level. A group that is too advanced can affect both their confidence and enjoyment.

Little Ones (4 & 5 yo)

Current ski ability

A special level for four and five-year-old skiers. We ask that you book all children aged five and under into this group, whether they have skied before or not. Our experienced instructors will divide them into groups based on their ability level.

Level 0 (Beginner)

Current ski ability

You have never skied before
OR
You have skied before but cannot yet ski confidently on a gentle green run using snowplough turns.

Level 1 (Beginner)

Current ski ability

You can make confident snowplough turns on a gentle green run
AND
You can use easy ski lifts (button lifts or magic carpet/travellator lifts).

Level 2 (Intermediate)

Current ski ability

You are nearly skiing parallel on green and easy blue runs
AND
You are comfortable descending most blue runs.

Level 3 (Intermediate)

Current ski ability

You make fully parallel turns on green and perhaps blue runs
AND
You can ski all blue runs confidently. 

Level 4 (Advanced)

Current ski ability

You can make linked dynamic parallel turns of varying radius
AND
You ski confidently and in control on blue and red runs.

 

 

Level 5 (Advanced)

Current ski ability

You can make carved turns on easier runs
AND
You can make dynamic short and long radius turns on all runs
AND
You can ski black runs in control
AND
You are beginning to ski off-piste, steeps and bumps.

 

 

Choosing the Right Ski Lesson & Level

  • HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT SKI LEVEL?

    Use our ski level guide and choose the level that best matches what you can comfortably and confidently do on the slopes. If you are between two levels or haven't skied for a while, we recommend choosing the lower one.

  • WHAT HAPPENS IF I CHOOSE THE WRONG SKI LEVEL?

    Don’t worry! Our instructors assess the groups on the slopes and, when possible, can move you to a more suitable group if needed.

  • DO I NEED TO KNOW MY SKI LEVEL FOR A PRIVATE LESSON?

    Not exactly. Your instructor can assess your ability at the start and tailor the lesson to your level, confidence and goals. An approximate level when booking is still helpful.

  • CAN FAMILY OR FRIENDS WITH DIFFERENT SKI LEVELS TAKE A PRIVATE LESSON TOGETHER?

    Yes, but for the best experience we recommend having a similar ski level. Small differences are usually fine, but if abilities are very different, separate lessons will allow everyone to progress and enjoy the lesson more.

  • CAN CHILDREN AND ADULTS TAKE A PRIVATE SKI LESSON TOGETHER?

    Adults and children can share a private lesson when their age and ski levels are suitable. However, children under 8 should have a separate instructor, as young children and adults require different teaching methods and progress at a different pace.