The new rates and the new courses organised by the Gran Paradiso Ski School are online.
The Ski School will be open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 to 13:00 and on Friday and Saturday from 15:00 to 18:00PM to answer your questions and needs (times may vary).
You can also contact the ski school by e-mail at: info@scuolascigranparadiso.it
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Gran Paradiso Ski School.
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. 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. Take in the evocative and unique surroundings of Cogne. Lose yourself in our intro video!
After participating in Alpine Skiing competitions for many years, I decided to end my “career” by becoming a ski instructor. I am still in love with this sport and even though I study in Turin, I love skiing and being able to bring the young and old closer to this fantastic world. Speaks: Luca Matteotti, 30, former athlete of the italian national team with 10 years of experience in the world cup circuit. European and world champion. Speaks: I live right on the ski tracks, which means I’ve been practicing cross-country skiing since I was 2 years old! Speaks: 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. Speaks: I learnt to ski at this school. I improved my skills at Cogne’s Ski Club and I then travelled around, quite far even, but this is the best place to ski. My legs breathe freely in these woods and my heart skis along these slopes all year round! I’m ready to teach you how to do the same! Speaks: 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! Speaks: Still today, I can remember the feeling of my first turns (not necessarily successful ones) and that feeling of being in control, after hours with my first instructors. If you like the mountains and find skiing fascinating, then why not give it a try?! It’s really worth it! Speaks: Hi, my name is Marco and I’m a ski instructor. What about you? In 2014, after years of Alpine and Freestyle Skiing Competitions, I became an instructor and not long afterwards, a federally-certified ski coach (Level 2). Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, no worries, we’ll have a ball together!
Speaks: 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! Speaks: Sport has been a huge part of my life since I was a child, that’s why I decided to make a career out of it. I became a ski instructor and graduated in Sports Science. I grew up in the meadows of Sant’Orso and I do my best to share my passion with others! Speaks: I am Ilenia, a ski instructor since 2012. Speaks: 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. Speaks: 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! Speaks: 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! Speaks: President/Director of the Ski School. 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. Speaks:
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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!
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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!
I’ve been a member both of the Gran Paradiso ski club and of the Asiva local team. In 2009 I became a ski instructor. Having abandoned competitions, I devoted myself to teaching cross-country skiing – enjoying my passion for this natural and complete sport. I love the technical movements of cross-country skiing, which put all body in movement and grants you full contact with nature: a connection between body and mind.
As a physiotherapist I regularly include cross-country skiing in my rehabilitation practice. Indeed, it is a great tool to do the most out of balance, proprioception, movement, and balance. I consider this sport is a particularly valid tool in the final phase of every rehabilitation process (sprains, knee, hip, and shoulder physical therapy, back pain and posture in general).
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!
My motto is “Always happy to make you happy!” 
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 Monday 28 December to Saturday 20 March.
Hours:
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 Monday 28 December to Saturday 20 March. Hours: 13:00-14:00. The lesson scheduled for Saturday 2 January is postponed to Monday 4 January. Cost: 130 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
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
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 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.
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 Saturday 9 January to Saturday 20 March.
- Cost: 360 Euros (325 Euros for the second child) including the insurance coverage Aosta Valley Card.
- Hours: 14:30 – 16:30, Saturdays.
- Sundays: 11:00 – 13:00.
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 2020-2021 Winter season. The aim of
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 2020-2021 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 Sunday 21 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 10 January to Saturday 20 March.
Cost: 245 Euros (220 Euros for the second child) including the insurance coverage Aosta Valley Card.
Hours: 11-13.
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,
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 Monday 28 December to Saturday 20 March.
- Hours: 13:00 – 15:00.The lesson scheduled for Saturday 2 January is postponed to Monday 4 January.
- 260 Euros (230 Euros for the second child).
- Meet at the cross-country stadium.
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- Runs from Wednesday 30 December to Wednesday 17 March.
- 240 Euros (220 Euros for the second child).
- 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
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 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.
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 January to Sunday 20 March.
- Cost: 245 Euros (220 Euros for the second child).
- Hours: 11-13.
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
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: 400 Euros (360 Euros for the second child).
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.
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.
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.
