AIM Snowsports School
AIM Snowsports School
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Aim Snowsports is a small team of highly qualified, professional, English speaking snowsports instructors based in Les Arcs, France. If you want to improve your skiing or you are looking for a great skiing experience in Les Arcs, then let us help you, to achieve your aim!
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rockCork
cork2 contributions
Jan 2022
Our family of 6 had 3 complete beginners and 3 with just one weeks skiing experience behind them, so we booked JP for the 6 mornings of our stay for the whole family and were really glad we did. He's a great teacher with easy to understand instruction and had great patience with the older, more nervous beginners!
We were able to vary the mix of the instruction, but the majority did focus on the 3 beginners and we were thrilled with the progress over the week. We loved being shown around the area by JP and made full use of his recommendations of places to eat! The teen's all reckon he's the coolest guy around!
We were able to vary the mix of the instruction, but the majority did focus on the 3 beginners and we were thrilled with the progress over the week. We loved being shown around the area by JP and made full use of his recommendations of places to eat! The teen's all reckon he's the coolest guy around!
Written January 30, 2022
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RACHEL S
3 contributions
Apr 2022
Our children (13 and 9) had a week's lessons with JP and absolutely loved it. They were buzzing at the end of every lesson and really enjoyed every minute. They were absolute beginners at the start of the week and made amazing progress by the end of the last lesson - the kind of progress it took us weeks of ski school to make!
The kids said: "he took us for great hot chocolate, he was very patient and told us interesting things about the mountains. He took us on a lot of exciting runs".
Thanks for a great week JP - we'll be back as soon as we can.
The kids said: "he took us for great hot chocolate, he was very patient and told us interesting things about the mountains. He took us on a lot of exciting runs".
Thanks for a great week JP - we'll be back as soon as we can.
Written April 20, 2022
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Bharath R
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Couples
JP is just brilliant. We were two skiers at different abilities and he managed to focus on both of us helping us improve immensely. We had initially booked 5 days of classes but extended it for another 4 days on Day 3!
Aside from the skiing, he definitely makes the lift rides very entertaining! Highly recommend!
Aside from the skiing, he definitely makes the lift rides very entertaining! Highly recommend!
Written December 24, 2021
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Gastro100
Gloucestershire, UK84 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
Fantastic. JP is the first off piste guide to give me really good technical skiing advice - which has really improved my skiing. I have taken guides for 25 years or so and I only wish I’d found JP sooner. He also found great snow in challenging conditions. Thoroughly recommend to anyone of any ability.
Written February 1, 2022
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Anna Kalliopi T
1 contribution
Jan 2023
I spent 4 days days skiing with JP with a group of 5 friends. It is the second year in a row we have JP as our instructor. He is very patient, very innovative when it comes to customizing his teaching technique to each individual's needs and he is very flexible through-out the duration of the classes on what to focus on and where to go.
Both last year and this year JP has helped me to improve my technique and I can now really enjoy skiing. I am not an easy person when it comes to learning (especially when my husband is in the same group) and despite that JP has helped to feel more in control and overcome my fears.
See you next year JP and thank you for one more amazing ski trip!!
Both last year and this year JP has helped me to improve my technique and I can now really enjoy skiing. I am not an easy person when it comes to learning (especially when my husband is in the same group) and despite that JP has helped to feel more in control and overcome my fears.
See you next year JP and thank you for one more amazing ski trip!!
Written January 12, 2023
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Mr_T_has_duck_feet
5 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
Complete beginner
3 hours with JP gave me the ability to confidently ski under control whilst enjoying the flow of the turns.
My only previous experience was 2 years ago when I went skiing for my first time in Andorra, with no instruction, resulting in a badly damaged knee.
JP's ability to transfer his knowledge in a way I can understand made it very easy to progress.
Really nice guy too. 10/10 would recommend. Had a lot of fun.
Also Arc 2000 Is a great place to learn by e looks of it. Nice and wide runs
3 hours with JP gave me the ability to confidently ski under control whilst enjoying the flow of the turns.
My only previous experience was 2 years ago when I went skiing for my first time in Andorra, with no instruction, resulting in a badly damaged knee.
JP's ability to transfer his knowledge in a way I can understand made it very easy to progress.
Really nice guy too. 10/10 would recommend. Had a lot of fun.
Also Arc 2000 Is a great place to learn by e looks of it. Nice and wide runs
Written January 4, 2022
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Oceanswells
Dongen, The Netherlands86 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
You can't go wrong with AIM.
JP i an amazing instructor, managed to juggle between everyone, making sure everybody is happy and content.
The children loved him and managed to ski in no time.
The customer service is at its best, Ingrid took care of the reservation process, and helped us with whatever we needed, wether advice or coordinating the lessons.
I recommend using Aim for ski or snowboard lessons with all my heart!
JP i an amazing instructor, managed to juggle between everyone, making sure everybody is happy and content.
The children loved him and managed to ski in no time.
The customer service is at its best, Ingrid took care of the reservation process, and helped us with whatever we needed, wether advice or coordinating the lessons.
I recommend using Aim for ski or snowboard lessons with all my heart!
Written February 5, 2020
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Steve
1 contribution
Feb 2020
This is the third consecutive year I have had instruction with JP and AIM Snowsports. Another great experience with some wonderful skiing. His teaching approach is just right - done with humour and in a relaxed fashion. He also gave some additional tuition to my teenage daughter and helped with video for her GCSE PE! I would whole heartedly recommend him as an instructor.
Written February 28, 2020
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Nathalie S
27 contributions
Jan 2022
Had a great afternoon with JP giving us top tips to help us practice and improve our skiing during the week. We were 3 sisters with 3 very different characters. JP adjusted to us very quickly, not an easy task! Concepts: Oranges and Lemons, Sound All around, 12 O’Clock will stick with us for a while. JP gave us loads of tips for different ski scenarios as well. We felt we improved during our week after our lesson. Will definitely book again.
Written February 8, 2022
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Claire W
Kendal, UK5 contributions
Jan 2020
JP takes the time to understand what you want to achieve from the lesson and then adds his own observations and expertise to suggest what is needed to make you a more competent and confident skier.
He is patient, highly skilled and very personable. I have learnt so much from him and am looking forward to putting my new skills into practice. The lesson was hard work, but fun! I can’t recommend him highly enough.
He is patient, highly skilled and very personable. I have learnt so much from him and am looking forward to putting my new skills into practice. The lesson was hard work, but fun! I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Written January 7, 2020
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Harrie Sanders
Waalre, The Netherlands2 contributions
Like to go of piste with a guide. Group 7 persons. Week 17/3 - 24/3. Just one day. If snow conditions are ok?
John Paul M
6 contributions
Hi there,
The snow conditions are incredibly good right now. Please email us or call on 0131 618 7210 and we can organise something for you.
Kind regards
John-Paul McCarthy
Carol B
Nottingham, UK17 contributions
At what age do children have to be to go to ski school. We are taking 4 year old twins and my daughter thought she read somewhere that they have to be 5 years old.
John Paul M
6 contributions
Hi Carol,
It depends on the ski school really. Big ski schools like the ESF and Evolution 2 have their own private teaching areas for small children, known as a jardin enfants. This is the ideal controlled environment for children that age. A better alternative is an indoor ski centre in the UK such as Hemel Snowcentre where they will be taught by a native English speaker which will hopefully add to their enjoyment.
We are a small number of Independant instructors that offer private lessons. There is no age restriction but it is difficult to teach more than one small child on a public slope.
Kind regards
John-Paul McCarthy
AIM Snowsports School (Les Arcs) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about AIM Snowsports School
- AIM Snowsports School is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- (0.10 mi) Le Relais De La Vanoise
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- (0.20 mi) Large chalet in the heart of Bourg-Saint-Maurice
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- Restaurants near AIM Snowsports School:
- (0.06 mi) PAUSE Coffee & Kurtos
- (0.07 mi) Le Kozy
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- (0.07 mi) Restaurant Le Chamarel
- (0.07 mi) Skiroc Cafe