Ski Excel - Private Ski Instructors
Ski Excel - Private Ski Instructors
Ski Excel - Private Ski Instructors
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Ski Excel was founded in Courchevel. We offer tailor made private ski lessons, specializing in children and families. We also have a real interest in off piste guiding and race training. Our aim is to provide a complete package of care from flexible collection and delivery at the beginning and end of lessons to the quality of the teaching and learning during the lessons.
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- Stefan B1 contributionFantastic Ski LessonI had a great time with Bastien, this was my second time skiing with Bastien having skied with him four years ago. He is so diligent showing me new tips and techniques to improve my skiing. I felt like I made amazing progress in such a short space of time with Bastien pushing me to build my confidence having skied over 50km during our two 4hr lessons together. I would highly recommend Bastien to any level of skier! His knowledge and experience are incredible and he is such a great person who I gladly share a welcome beer after our lessons together 🍻 💯Visited February 2024Travelled soloWritten 25 February 2024
- Charlotte K1 contributionAmazing Ski Instructor - daughter 4 years oldOur 4 year old daughter learned to go down blue slopes on her own in less than two mornings. Bastien made her immediately comfortable with his learning technique based on playing games together. By the playfull nature of his teaching she learned very fast and really enjoyed it. We highly recommend Bastien as a skiing instructor.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 4 March 2024
- Michaela M1 contributionSuperbBastien is a fantastic ski instructor. He took our two daughters ages 3 and 5 skiing for the week. They did four full days and two half days and absolutely loved it. They always came back with big beaming smiles, and it was unbelievable seeing how well they could ski, navigating tricky narrow blues with control and style. We were concerned the days might be too long, but Bastien made sure skiing was always fun, with lots of games, hot chocolate breaks and sweeties! Couldn’t recommend Bastien more highly.Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 10 March 2024
- maddy4982013Haslemere, United Kingdom6 contributionsFantastic Ski Instructor ExperienceBastien taught me to ski several years ago, and is one of the principal reasons we return to Courchevel year on year. This year we returned and he taught our children. Our eldest had skied for one week last year (with Bastien), and picked up where she’d left off after a quick reminder; our youngest has never skied before. In the week Bastien taught them both to ski with good control down greens and blues, even in some icy conditions! They were so happy at the end of the day and couldn’t wait to start again the next morning. Bastien is very professional and develops a fantastic rapport with the children very quickly, and knows when to take breaks and make the skiing fun for them. The only disappointment is that our children were enjoying it so much, we didn’t get to ski with Bastien ourselves. Can’t wait to come back next year and watch Bastien develop them further! Merci Bastien!!Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 10 March 2024
- Phil JNewport, United Kingdom13 contributionsAmazing Ski InstructorBastion is simply the best teacher in Couchevel, he has so much patience and experience and best of all the price is great. This year he put us through are paces. And we are better for it. Had us skiing Reds runs and this is only our second time skiing. See you next year Bastion!Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 4 April 2024
- Lynn N8 contributionsSimply The BestWe’ve known Bastien for 17yrs, he taught both our daughters to ski from the age of 3. Bastien is hands down the best ski instructor I have ever had, his knowledge of the 3 Vallley’s is second to none, he knows where the best snow is and the quietest runs. We are all advanced skiers but still always book Bastien as his skills and advice always make us better skiers and instil confidence. Bastien is a kind and very patient instructor and any skier whether it’s beginner (you’ll be in the safest hands) or advanced (you will always learn something new) you will be in the best hands possible. At the ripe old age of 54 he had me doing a 360 on the slopes! 🤩 Bastien is a legend xVisited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 9 April 2024
- Ella N1 contributionNo matter your level you will always find yourself going on enjoyable routesI have been skiing with Bastien for around 13 years now and he’s the one who made me have an interest in skiing. Since I was young the lessons have always been enjoyable and it’s been great having him as an instructor. Now that i’m older he’s introduced me to more challenging things and has taken me to explore some areas off piste. I think that he is an excellent instructor and recommend to any one of any level.Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 9 April 2024
- Olivia N1 contributionBastien is the best ski instructor in the 3 Valley’sI have been skiing with Bastien for 17 years, starting from 3 years old, and he is the absolute best ski instructor. I can confidently say that he is a brilliant teacher for children and adults. When I was little he made skiing so fun with different games that would improve my technique and confidence. And as an adult he has helped me advance and taught me skills so that I am confident skiing down whatever slope he takes me to. Bastien achieves a perfect balance of fun and learning that challenges me in the best ways to improve my skiing. In summary I owe my love of skiing to him.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 9 April 2024
- Ashley VLondon, United Kingdom4 contributionsConfidence building lessons and rapid progress with Bastien and ski excelWe had a fabulous time skiing with ski excel! Our instructor was Bastien Tognotti, who I met in Courchevel when I first started to ski around 15 years ago. He taught me, then my parents (who took up skiing in their mid-fifties) and this year, it was my partner’s turn who had never tried skiing before. Bastien was as professional as always and so reassuring to my partner, who was very nervous to begin with. He progressed very quickly under Bastien’s tuition and had such a good time. On the last day, we all got together for a mini expedition all around Val Thorens which I never dreamt my partner could achieve on a first ski trip. It was so much fun. Thank you so much Bastien and Ski Excel for excellent tuition and good times!Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 April 2024
- CaptainFairnessLondon, United Kingdom37 contributionsGreat advancement no matter your levelBastien the instructor is able to assist skiers of all levels and is great at working out how best to help his pupils improve. By the end of this visit, he'd taught our two (young) daughters to ski backwards and even do some backwards slalom, as well as working towards spin 360's ! They'll be better than us soon !! Highly recommended.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 10 May 2024
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CaptainFairness
London, UK37 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Our second time having lessons with Bastien, who was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. Our daughters learned so much from him and their skiing confidence has grown massively, even our youngest who was only 3 at the time. He's very amenable and punctual, as well as speaking great English. Highly recommended to all !
Written 5 February 2024
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Victoria B
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Feb 2023 • Family
We had the best time on our recent trip to Saint Martin. Bastien was an excellent teacher, what he taught both of our children in that week was phenomenal. They are now such confident skiers. I was also lucky to have one afternoon lesson and am so pleased I did, my technique improved so much just from one lesson. Bastien is a fantastic instructor, extremely diligent and he makes you feel at total ease. He is great at communicating before, during and post trip. When we return to the area we will certainly be asking for more lessons! We made some fantastic memories that week, Bastien helped us so much and we highly recommend him to anyone beginner or advanced, you won’t regret it!
Written 26 February 2023
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Nadine W
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Dec 2022 • Family
I can not recommend Bastien enough!! I have just had the most exciting week skiing with him. He has so much patience and can teach skills in multiple ways to ensure you understand what to do. I was with my 2 step children who also loved their time with Bastien and have improved massively over the 5 lessons we had.
I started as a complete beginner shaking in my boots, literally. To 5 days later skiing confidently down red runs. I cant believe it but its all down to Bastiens brilliant teaching. Thank you so much its been a pleasure. I hope to learn again with you next year!
I started as a complete beginner shaking in my boots, literally. To 5 days later skiing confidently down red runs. I cant believe it but its all down to Bastiens brilliant teaching. Thank you so much its been a pleasure. I hope to learn again with you next year!
Written 24 December 2022
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Mary D
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Mar 2023
Bastien is a fabulous instructor, patient and observant. His explanations and demonstrations were clear and progressive so that at the end of even one afternoon, we felt we had learned so much both in technique and confidence we were eager to progress. We will most definitely return and look forward to getting further lessons with Bastien next year.
Written 26 April 2023
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Paul C
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Mar 2023 • Solo
This is the second time that I have been skiing with Bastien. On both occasions I have learned new techniques to help me enjoy my skiing and ski safely. Batten is an experienced teacher and is particularly good at teaching people of all abilities. I trust Bastien to move me on to more difficult slopes at the right time. The organisation before and during the skiing week is first class and Bastien makes sure that communication is clear and in time. Tha k you Bastien!!
Written 1 April 2023
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Sharif K
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Dec 2022 • Family
I can't praise Bastien highly enough.
He has taught my entire family and my friend's family to ski and we're all addicted.
He is kind, encouraging and has a great sense of humour and a very warm manner. He's a true gentleman and makes our skiing holidays complete.
Thank you Bastien!
He has taught my entire family and my friend's family to ski and we're all addicted.
He is kind, encouraging and has a great sense of humour and a very warm manner. He's a true gentleman and makes our skiing holidays complete.
Thank you Bastien!
Written 7 January 2023
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sihem a
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Jan 2023 • Family
Wow, what a wonderful time we all had with Bastien. This was the second time we had him as our instructor and enjoyed very much all his guidance. We started on a snowy day. We all forgot how to sky and Bastien got us back on the roll.by the afternoon with the technic he reminded us we were all comfortable skying down the hill without falling while it was snowing with limited visibility. The next day Bastien took us to La Folie douce, in Mirabelle. What an amazing experience. I would strongly recommend to go there. We loved it and got so lucky with the weather until the afternoon. He helped us getting back to Courchevel and we are all keeping amazing memories. I strongly recommend his guidance and we will definitely looking forward to have him as our guide next year. ❤️❤️🙏🙏🎉🎉🎉🥰🥰
Written 22 January 2023
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Simon M
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Jan 2024 • Couples
Skied with Bastien for the second time. He managed to find the balance of pushing us to improve our techniques without taking us too far out our comfort zones. Within a day we were relaxed skiers for the first time and enjoyed every moment. Thank you Bastien
Written 8 February 2024
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Roger N
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Apr 2023
Thanks Bastien for an amazing day for Ella and I in the fresh powder. Fresh tracks on L’Eclipse and great fun through the trees! There is no better guide to have in Courchevel when the conditions are like this! Thanks again, see you next season for sure!!
Written 3 April 2023
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Louisa J
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Jan 2025 • Family
We highly recommend Bastien. He took our two kids skiing for a week, and not only did they make huge improvement in technique, but they also had a great time. We wouldn’t hesitate to sign up with him again. Thanks Bastien!
Written 20 January 2025
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