DISCOVER THE NEW RATES AND COURSES
The new rates and the new courses organised by the Gran Paradiso Ski School are online.
The Ski School will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 13:00 to answer your questions and needs (times may vary).
You can also contact the ski school by e-mail at: info@scuolascigranparadiso.it
See you soon.
Gran Paradiso Ski School.
Choose Gran Paradiso Ski School
FUN AND PROFESSIONALISM COMBINED
Skiing is a unique experience, an indescribable feeling, definitely worth trying! The Gran Paradiso Ski School in Cogne (Aosta Valley, Italy) invites snow lovers to revel in the sport in all its forms and manifestations.
Discover the charm of Cogne
COME AND SKI WITH US IN A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN
Our Alpine and Nordic ski instructors, our Snowboard and Telemark instructors are looking forward to sharing with you the sheer joy of sliding or zipping along the snow in a unique and unspoiled area.
What people are saying about us
DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE RAVE REVIEWS
Luciano D'Amico
Fun instructors, highly-qualified, they know how to captivate the attention of children and adults alike. You’ll have such an amazing time, you’re bound to want to do it again.
Elisa Boschiazzo
We come to Cogne every February to enjoy the last snow and do a bit of downhill skiing.
The ski instructors, who are well-trained, great fun and highly professional, made us fall in love with this sport. We can’t wait to be back.
Edoardo Cofferati
I’ve been coming to Cogne for years now, mainly to ski! The school’s ski instructors are committed to helping us learn, have fun and make me passionate about both cross-country and downhill skiing. I can’t wait to be back!
The Best Choice
Cogne:
thrills and chills
Take in the evocative and unique surroundings of Cogne. Lose yourself in our intro video!
Your instructor
Davide Limana
Alpine skiing
Ski instructor and Alpine Ski coach. I love skiing, on-piste and off-piste. I try to impart my passion and optimism to others! Long Live Snow!
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Alpine Skiing Coordinator.

Leonardo Mezzatesta
Alpine skiing
Hi, I’m Leonardo. I learnt how to ski when I was 4 years old and after 15 years of competitions I decided to become a ski instructor to be able to instill my passion and knowledge of this wonderful sport to others! Beginners or experts alike, we’ll have fun together!
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Hiromi Gèrard
Snowboarding
Hello everyone! One word, FUN, combined with passion and dedication have brought me to where I am today. All I can do is share this wonderful adventure with you. See you on the slopes!!
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Dante Desaymonet
Alpine skiing
I’m Dante. I’ve been an Alpine Ski instructor for many years and I still have a lot of passion to share. Come and join me on the slopes and I’ll show you the true meaning of the word “fun”!
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Jair Vidi
Nordic skiing / Telemark skiing
Daniele Gradizzi
Alpine skiing / Telemark skiing
Ski instructor, federal coach and national Telemark instructor. Snow was my first love and so many years later, I’m still in awe of it.
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Pietro Cazzadore
Alpine skiing
Come and ski with an indisputably successful instructor: a 20-year old passion, competitions in 5 different countries, thousands of 5am wake-up calls, but most importantly, voted world’s best teacher in 2017 by a 5-year old during his first skiing lesson… what more could anyone want?! I’ll be waiting for you on the slopes for some adventurous and fun lessons!
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Daria Ferraris
Nordic skiing
Excursions with friends and family or a form of physical training and exercise in the midst of a spectacular natural landscape. I am grateful to those who put me on cross-country skis when I was still a wee thing. I now wish to share the secrets and the beauty of this sport with you!
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Fabio Ferrod
Alpine skiing
Whatever your objective, whatever your level, I will help you to improve your skiing in a friendly and relaxing environment. My aim is to make sure you complete each slope with a smile and that you’re ready to take on the next one for yet another fantastic experience.
My motto is “Always happy to make you happy!”
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Ilenia Noussan
Nordic skiing
I am Ilenia, a ski instructor since 2012.
I have practiced cross-country skiing all my life, including many biathlon competition achievements.
I live right up in the mountains and love it. Working as a forester just adds to it!
I’m fully proud of being able to transfer my knowledge of the beautiful and complete discipline of cross-country skiing in the wonderful natural landscape of Cogne.
See you soon!
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Enzo Jorrioz
Alpine skiing
Enzo Jorrioz: ski instructor in Pila, Italy, since 1975; moved to Cogne in 1983; a sports lover for as long as I can remember, especially snow sports. Passionate skier, but an even more passionate instructor. I love teaching children, because I think sport is a way of learning some of life’s most important lessons: you learn to play with others, you learn the most important basic rules for your own personal growth… but most of all, you have fun!
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Daniela Vidi
Nordic skiing
I live in one of Cogne’s beautiful hamlets. I have participated in cross-country skiing competitions and biathlons. I love sharing my passion with others.
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Nordic skiing coordinator.

Alberto Filippini
Alpine skiing
From a lecturer at the University of Turin to a full-time ski instructor and federal coach. From the city to the mountains. A life choice to get back to basics.
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Alessandro Abram
Alpine skiing
I was wearing skis long before I could even walk. After years of competing, I am ready to share my passion with whoever is ready to try on a pair of skis.
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Bruna Cavagnet
Nordic skiing
My first time downhill skiing was at the age of 6 with a pair of borrowed skis. A passion was born and years of competitions lead me to become a ski instructor.
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Jacopo Glarey
Nordic skiing
Cross-country skiing instructor, coach at Gran Paradiso Ski Club, fan of all winter sports. In the winter I spend my days and nights on the snow; in the summer I hike across the mountains. I’m looking forward to meeting you on the slopes, where we will have a fantastic time with the chamois and Alpine ibex of the Gran Paradiso National Park.
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Giuseppe Ouvrier
Nordic skiing
Years of teaching experience and a lot of patience; a skiing athlete past and a passion I’m still nurturing. For me, skiing is about fun, be it with children or adults.
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Margherita Enrietti
Alpine skiing
I was put on skis when I was 3; by the age of 6, I was dreaming of becoming an instructor. My dream has finally come true. I’m looking forward to seeing you on the slopes!
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Vittorio Jeantet
Snowboarding
I love BOARDS… snowboards and smorgasbord alike. And I love to share that passion with others.
My objective? Have fun in absolute safety and capture the myriads of facets of snowboarding.
I can’t wait to meet you!
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Simone Cuaz
Alpine skiing
You can do amazing things with skis: you can slide; you can snow plough or wedge; you can parallel turn, on- and off-piste; you can go ski mountaineering. With just one ski you can make porridge (or ‘polenta’ up here in the north of Italy) or row across a lake. If you’re interested in any one of these fun activities, give me a shout.
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Serena and Stephanie
Alpine skiing / Nordic skiing / Ski School / Snowboarding / Telemark skiing
Serena and Stephanie welcome you to the Gran Paradiso Ski School.
Please, do not hesitate to get in contact for any doubt, question, booking enquiry or anything else you may need.
You may find us in the premises every day from 9 am to 13 pm and from 15 pm to 18 pm,
via phone at +39 0165 74300
or through e-mail at info@scuolascigranparadiso.it
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Giuseppe Lamastra
Nordic skiing
My name is Giuseppe but my friends call me Pippo. I am a sportsman at heart. Skiing in winter, mountain biking in the summer, running in autumn. Teaching others to ski is for me a way of sharing my great passion for sport and the outdoors. I look forward to welcoming you to the spectacular Valley of Cogne!
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President/Director of the Ski School.

Ettore Personnettaz
Snowboarding / Telemark skiing
Margaux Truc
Alpine skiing

Margaux Truc – Sci Alpino
After years and years of competitions, I became a ski instructor. I can’t wait to share with you what I know, my experience and my greatest passion on the mountains I call home.
Come and join me on the slopes!
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Lorenzo Mineo
Nordic skiing
I have chosen the mountains as a lifestyle and sport as a profession. I am a cross-country skiing instructor and coach, a complete and engaging activity. Are you ready to slide with me?
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Luca Matteotti
Snowboarding
Luca Matteotti, 30, former athlete of the italian national team with 10 years of experience in the world cup circuit. European and world champion.
I am passionate about nature and I am a snowboard fanatic.
Available and ideal for those who want to improve advanced techniques in freestyle, freeride and regular snowboarding and for the beginners of course!
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Yannick Gerard
Nordic skiing
Ski instructor and, since 2017, Level 1 Coach. I love all winter sports. I believe skiing can give each and every one of us so much. I look forward to seeing you out on the snow!
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Martina Superti
Alpine skiing
Nature. Mountains. Skiing.
My greatest passions!
Join me, as we learn together with enthusiasm and determination. Let’s get out there and set our tracks in the snow!
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Nicole Testolin
Alpine skiing
From Pila to Cogne: a love story! Skiing has always been my number one passion. First an athlete, then instructor and trainer. I can’t wait to make you discover how fun it is!!
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Alberto Enrietti
Alpine skiing
Co-founder and former Director of Gran Paradiso Ski School. I owe my 360º view of the mountains to helicopters and paragliders. I’ll see you out there!
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Claudia Gonzatti
Alpine skiing
I was born on the coast but with a burning passion for the mountains… the very mountains that the winter snow covers with a white sheet, making them irresistible, exciting, especially with a pair of skis on your feet. Let’s take to our skis and have some fun.
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Ludovica Demartino
Alpine skiing
From the coast to the mountains to fully live my greatest passion: skiing! I became a ski instructor in 2018 and dream about passing on my enthusiasm and capabilities to help you appreciate this wonderful sport.
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Francesco Deorsola
Alpine skiing
I learnt how to ski before I could walk and I want to share my passion with everyone and anyone who will listen. We’ll have a great time together!
Ski instructor since 2016 with a passion for skiing.
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Asia Allera
Alpine skiing
I am a new teacher with a lot of enthusiasm and a great desire to pass on all the passion I have for this beautiful sport, since I was first put on skis at the age of 3.
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Abram Didier
Nordic skiing
I’ve been participating in Nordic Ski competitions since I was 5 and until 2012. I have entered national and international championships and I became an instructor in 2014.
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Cost & Courses
HOT
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9:00 – 11:00
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15:30 – 16:30
€ 38
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9:00 – 11:00
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15:30 – 16:30
€ 36
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9:00 – 11:00
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15:00 – 17:00
€ 38
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9:00 – 11:00
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15:00 – 17:00
€ 36
+10 € per hour supplement for each additional person.
High season goes from 26/12/2021 to 09/01/2022 and from 12/02/2022 to 06/03/2022.
All other periods are low season.
GROUP LESSONS
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5 days
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1st child
€ 160
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2nd child
€ 140
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7 days
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1st child
€ 180
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2nd child
€ 160
+ € 35 per single day added.
ALPINE SKIING from 11:00 to 13:00.
NORDIC SKIING from 13:00 to 15:00.
GROUP LESSONS
Group lessons minimum 6 people – maximum 12 people.
Cost: 50 euro per hour.
ON OFFER
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10 HOURS
€ 360 (36€/hour)
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50 HOURS
€ 1.1650 (33€/hour)
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ALPINE SKIING
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During the high season, it will only be valid from 09:00to 11:00 and from 15:30 to
16:30.
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NORDIC SKIING
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During the high season, it will only be valid from 09:00 to 11:00 and from 16:00 to
17:00.
The skiing lessons hours bought as a “package” are to be used during the whole
(present) season and are not reimbursable.
Some thrills just for you…
Beginners’ Course for boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 5. They will be introduced to the world of snow and sliding through specific exercises and group games.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Runs from 26 December to 19 March, with the
Oct 18, 2020
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Course for first-timers
Beginners’ Course for boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 5. They will be introduced to the world of snow and sliding through specific exercises and group games.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Runs from 26 December to 19 March, with the exception of February 5th (Marcia Gran Paradiso).
Hours: 13:00-14:00.
Cost: 125 Euros (10% discount for the second child).
Meeting point: ski stadium.
A ski mountaineering course that will let you discover the evocative and unique surroundings of Cogne. A Mountain Guide will take part in each lesson to illustrate all the technicalities and the safety measures needed. Come and discover this amazing
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Alpine Skiing
A ski mountaineering course that will let you discover the evocative and unique surroundings of Cogne. A Mountain Guide will take part in each lesson to illustrate all the technicalities and the safety measures needed. Come and discover this amazing winter discipline!
ABOUT THE COURSE
- 8 days; every Saturday in January and February.
- Cost of the 8-day package 720 euros. Single exit 180 euros per person.
- Aosta Valley Card insurance coverage included.
- Presence of a mountain guide and a ski instructor.
An advanced course suitable for all children and teenagers looking to become competent skiers. The aim of the course is to teach them the techniques of on- and off-piste Alpine Skiing, including the safety measures needed on the slopes
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“SUPERSTRONG” annual alpine skiing course
An advanced course suitable for all children and teenagers looking to become competent skiers. The aim of the course is to teach them the techniques of on- and off-piste Alpine Skiing, including the safety measures needed on the slopes and mountains in general.
The course, comprising 2-hour lessons, will be held throughout the Winter season. At the end of the course, on Saturday 19 March, the final competition will be held, followed by a party, during which prizes and Gran-Paradiso-Ski-School-sponsored gadget gifts will be handed out to all participants.
Included in the registration fee is the Aosta Valley Card, which provides holders with insurance coverage and reimburses them for the cost of the course, ski pass and any skiing accidents.
With the Aosta Valley Card, users will be able to enjoy special rates at some of the Region’s best attractions (Forte di Bard, Skyway, Terme di Pré-St–Didier.
Go to www.aostavalleycard.it for more information.
ABOUT THE COURSE
- Runs from Sunday 26 December until Saturday 19 March.
- Cost: 680 Euros (2nd child 10% discount) including the insurance coverage Aosta Valley Card.
- Hours: 14:30 – 16:30, Saturdays.
- Sundays: 11:00 – 13:00.
- During the Christmas holidays (from 26 December to 9 January) the course will be held every day from 14:30 to 16:30
An easy course for beginners, suitable for all children and teenagers who want to have fun in the snow and learn how to ski. The course will be held every Sunday during the 2021-2022 Winter season. The aim of
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“LIGHT” annual alpine skiing course
An easy course for beginners, suitable for all children and teenagers who want to have fun in the snow and learn how to ski. The course will be held every Sunday during the 2021-2022 Winter season. The aim of the course is to get the participants excited about the beautiful world of skiing, without forgetting the safety rules needed out on the slopes and mountains. At the end of the course, on Saturday 19 March, the final competition will be held, followed by a party, during which prizes and Gran-Paradiso-Ski-School-sponsored gadget gifts will be handed out to all participants.
Included in the registration fee is the Aosta Valley Card, which provides holders with insurance coverage and reimburses them for the cost of the course, ski pass and any skiing accidents.
With the Aosta Valley Card, users will be able to enjoy special rates at some of the Region’s best attractions (Forte di Bard, Skyway, Terme di Pré-St–Didier.
Go to www.aostavalleycard.it for more information.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Seasonal Nordic Skiing Courses aim to bring snow lovers closer to the amazing world of cross-country skiing.
The 2-hour lessons will be held on Wednesdays or Saturdays.
During the lessons, all the movements and styles of Nordic Skiing will be studied,
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Annual NORDIC skiing course
Seasonal Nordic Skiing Courses aim to bring snow lovers closer to the amazing world of cross-country skiing.
The 2-hour lessons will be held on Wednesdays or Saturdays.
During the lessons, all the movements and styles of Nordic Skiing will be studied, starting with the classic techniques.
At the end of the course, on Saturday 20 March, the final competition will be held, followed by a party, during which prizes and Gran-Paradiso-Ski-School-sponsored gadget gifts will be handed out to all participants.
ABOUT THE COURSE
- Runs from Sunday 26 December to Saturday 19 March.
- Hours: 13:00 – 15:00.The lesson scheduled for Saturday 1 January is postponed to Sunday 2 January. The lesson on Saturday 5 February will not be held for the Marcia Gran Paradiso event.
- 245 Euros (2nd child 10% discountd).
- Meet at the cross-country stadium.
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- Runs from Wednesday 29 December to Wednesday 16 March.
- 240 Euros (2nd child 10% discount).
- Hours: 14:00 – 16:00.
A fresh, modern take on a course designed for all those who want to be a part of the magnificent and enthralling world of snowboarding. Our instructors will teach you some of the most spectacular and mind-blowing snowboarding techniques
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Annual snowboarding course
A fresh, modern take on a course designed for all those who want to be a part of the magnificent and enthralling world of snowboarding. Our instructors will teach you some of the most spectacular and mind-blowing snowboarding techniques and styles on-piste, off-piste and in the box areas. At the end of the course, on Saturday 19 March, the final competition will be held, followed by a party, during which prizes and Gran-Paradiso-Ski-School-sponsored gadget gifts will be handed out to all participants.
Included in the registration fee is the Aosta Valley Card, which provides holders with insurance coverage and reimburses them for the cost of the course, ski pass and any skiing accidents.
With the Aosta Valley Card, users will be able to enjoy special rates at some of the Region’s best attractions (Forte di Bard, Skyway, Terme di Pré-St–Didier.
Go to www.aostavalleycard.it for more information.
ABOUT THE COURSE
- Runs from Sunday 26 December to Saturday 19 March (race day and final party).
- Cost: 295 Euros (2nd child 10% discount).
- Hours: 13:30-15:30.
A multi-disciplinary course that offers a 360° skiing experience: Nordic Skiing to learn the basics of sliding, to acquire balance and gain familiarity with the equipment; Alpine Skiing for just the right amount of adrenaline and fun. One of
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Seasonal MULTISPORT course
A multi-disciplinary course that offers a 360° skiing experience: Nordic Skiing to learn the basics of sliding, to acquire balance and gain familiarity with the equipment; Alpine Skiing for just the right amount of adrenaline and fun. One of the two can be replaced with Snowboarding.
ABOUT THE COURSE
- Runs from Saturday 26 December to Sunday 20 March.
- On Saturdays: Nordic skiing; on Sundays: alpine skiing.
- Hours: 13:00-15:00 for Nordic skiing and 11:00-13:00 for alpine skiing.
- Cost: 540 Euros (2nd child 10% discount).
Our Phones
Tel. +39 016574300
Fax. +39 016574050
Instructors teach:
ALPINE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 13:30 to 16:30.
NORDIC SKIING
FROM 09:00 to 17:00.
Our Address
33, via Bourgeois - 11012
Cogne - Italy
Children under 14 must wear a helmet when Alpine Skiing or Snowboarding.
Lesson times do not include queuing at the ticket office, entering the snow park or accessing the Nordic ski slopes. We recommend you arrive 10 minutes early.
Information
info@scuolascigranparadiso.it
#granparadisoskischool
A single lesson is 50 minutes and must be paid for when booking.
Lessons will be reimbursed if cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.