Complimentary ski guiding

Discover the mountain like a local. Get your holiday off to the best possible start with complimentary ski and snowboard guiding on the first two mornings of your stay.

Arriving in a new ski resort can be overwhelming. Which lifts should you take? Which runs are worth seeking out? Where's the best mountain restaurant? Our complimentary ski guiding helps you get your bearings from day one, so you can spend less time studying piste maps and more time enjoying the mountain.

Available exclusively to guests staying at Bear Lodge in Les Arcs, selected Hameau de Bellevarde chalets in Val d’Isère and our Graciosa Suites in La Plagne, this relaxed and sociable experience is hosted by our trusted local ski school partners, ESF and Oxygène.

This isn't a ski lesson and it's not a formal tour. Think of it as the quickest way to discover the mountain with people who know it best.

• Complimentary for eligible guests
• Monday & Tuesday mornings
• Hosted by local mountain experts
• Discover the best routes, lifts and lunch spots
• Meet fellow VIP SKI guests
• Pre-booking required

Most skiers spend their first few days figuring out a new resort. Our complimentary ski guiding shortcuts the process. Join fellow VIP SKI guests and discover:

• The best routes around the mountain
• Key lift connections and shortcuts
• Favourite mountain restaurants and coffee stops
• Hidden corners of the resort you might otherwise miss
• The quickest way to get your bearings
• New skiing companions for the week ahead

Forget the piste map.

Our guides know these mountains inside out and will help you navigate the resort with confidence. They'll lead you to the best snow conditions, quieter runs, scenic viewpoints and great lunch spots, helping you make the most of every day on the mountain.

It's relaxed, sociable skiing with like-minded guests and the perfect way to get in sync with both the resort and your ski legs.

We've partnered with the professionals who know these mountains better than anyone. In Les Arcs, guiding is led by the experienced instructors of ESF. In Val d'Isère and La Plagne, you'll be hosted by the friendly and knowledgeable team at Oxygène.

These are the people who spend every day on the mountain. They know where to find the best snow, how to avoid the busiest bottlenecks and exactly where to stop for the biggest chocolat chaud. With their help, you'll skip the guesswork and get straight to the good stuff.

Travelling solo? Skiing while your children are in lessons? Or simply enjoy meeting new people?
Our guided sessions are a great way to connect with fellow VIP SKI guests. Many guests finish the morning with new skiing companions, shared lunch plans and recommendations for the rest of their holiday.

If you're travelling with family or friends, you can leave the navigation to us and simply enjoy skiing together.

Complimentary ski guiding is available exclusively to guests staying at:

• Bear Lodge Hotel, Arc 1950
• Graciosa Suites, La Plagne
• Bellevarde Lodges 1, 2, 5 and 6, Val d'Isère

Ski guiding takes place on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Les Arcs (Bear Lodge)
Monday & Tuesday | Time confirmed in resort

La Plagne (Graciosa Suites)
Monday & Tuesday | 10:00–12:30 (subject to confirmation)

Val d'Isère (Bellevarde Lodges 1, 2, 5 & 6)
Monday & Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 (outside school holidays)
Monday & Tuesday | 12:00–15:00 (during school holidays)

Places are limited to ensure a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Sessions must be pre-booked and availability is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Guests staying elsewhere in resort may be able to book locally for approximately €30 per session, subject to availability.

Most ski holidays start with a morning spent unfolding piste maps and working out where everything is. We think there's a better way. Our complimentary ski guiding helps you discover the resort quickly, find your feet on the mountain and start your holiday with confidence.

Please note that ski guiding is not ski school. Participants should be confident skiing blue runs and comfortable on red runs. No tuition or instruction is provided during the sessions.
The purpose of ski guiding is to help you discover the mountain, build confidence in a new resort and enjoy a sociable morning on the slopes.

If you're looking to improve your technique, build confidence or learn with an instructor, we can help arrange lessonsbefore you travel.

In Les Arcs and La Plagne, we offer exclusive VIP SKI small-group lessons with a maximum of six guests, alongside private instruction with English-speaking instructors.

In Val d'Isère and Avoriaz, we work closely with trusted local ski schools and can arrange both private and group lessons to suit your needs.

Simply let us know what you're looking for and we'll take care of the rest.

At VIP SKI, we believe ski holidays should be effortless. Complimentary ski guiding is just one of the ways we help you settle in quickly, discover more of the mountain and make the most of your time on the slopes.