Find Your Snowboard Level in Alpe d'Huez

Find your snowboard level!

Not sure which snowboard level to choose? Use our snowboard level guide below to find the level that best matches your current ability and experience. Choosing the right level helps us place you in the most suitable group and allows you to get the most from your snowboard lessons in Alpe d'Huez.

If you choose the correct snowboard group level...

You maximise your lesson time on the first day!

Notes

- If you think you are between two levels, we would advise you to choose the lower one.
- Remember to take into account the amount of time since you last boarded.
- Please try to assess your children’s level objectively. Putting them in too high a class will affect their enjoyment and impact on lesson time.

Level 0 (Beginner)

Current snowboard ability

Complete beginner or very limited snowboard experience. Not yet able to control speed, stop or change direction confidently.

Objectives

Working towards level 1

To learn the basic snowboard position, balance and board control. Progress towards controlling your speed, stopping safely and making your first turns with confidence.

Level 1 (Intermediate)

Current snowboard ability

Able to control speed and make basic turns on easy slopes, but still developing confidence and consistency.

Objectives

Working towards level 2

To improve your turns, balance and board control. Become more confident linking turns and riding comfortably on easy slopes before progressing to more varied terrain.

Level 2 (Intermediate)

Current snowboard ability

Confident linking turns and controlling speed on blue and easier red slopes. Comfortable riding independently but looking to improve technique and confidence on more challenging terrain.

Objectives

Working towards level 3

To develop smoother and more dynamic turns, improve edge control and technique, and gain confidence on steeper slopes and varied terrain. Begin exploring more advanced riding skills according to your ability.

Level 3 (Advanced)

Current snowboard ability

Confident snowboarder comfortable riding on steep and challenging terrain, with good control and technique. Looking to improve performance, refine technique and develop skills in different terrain and snow conditions, including the snowpark.

Objectives

To refine your technique, improve control and style, and become a more confident and versatile snowboarder. Work on advanced riding skills, steeper terrain, different snow conditions and snowpark technique according to your goals.

More info

  • HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT SNOWBOARD LEVEL?

    Use our snowboard 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 snowboarded for a while, we recommend choosing the lower one.

  • WHAT HAPPENS IF I CHOOSE THE WRONG SNOWBOARD 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 SNOWBOARD 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 FRIENDS OR FAMILY WITH DIFFERENT SNOWBOARD LEVELS TAKE A PRIVATE LESSON TOGETHER?

    Yes, but for the best experience we recommend having a similar snowboard 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 SNOWBOARD LESSON TOGETHER?

    Adults and children can share a private snowboard lesson when their age and ability levels are suitable. However, for young children we may recommend a separate instructor, as their learning pace and teaching needs can be very different from those of adults.