All prices are for 1-2 people. For each additional person after this there is small extra charge. Maximum group size is 6 per one instructor. Privates taking place in locations other than Verbier will incur extra costs. Prices are always quoted in CHF for private lessons. During the payment process you can choose to pay in CHF, Euros or GBP. (All prices are exempt from VAT). Cancellation of the booking must be made in writing (email) to the office at least two weeks in advance of the lesson date and a full refund will be issued. There will be no refund(s) provided for bookings cancelled within the two week prior to the lesson date. If the mountain is closed due to adverse weather a full refund or alternative date will be issued or arranged.
Private lessons
Private ski coaching and lessons are a fantastic way to accelerate your skiing and learning process and really focus on areas of your skiing that need attention. We offer many different private products to cater for your needs – all bespoke and designed with what you want to achieve in mind. With every private lesson comes the same high grade coaching from one of the academy pro team coaches with drills and exercises to move your skiing on. Video analysis will also be part of your private lesson if requested and if you have a specific coach you’d prefer please let us know when booking. Below you will see some rough pricing and further options. For an exact quote please contact us via the site or email us at theteam@warrensmith-ski-academy.com
Standard private lesson pricing
Half day: 350CHF (3hrs)
Full day: 600CHF (6hrs)
Off-piste/Brevet full day (6hr): 750CHF
Hire Warren full day (6hr): 999CHF
Extra charges apply for more than 2 people
Other hours possible on request
lesson options
Regular and beginner lessons
Be it a beginner lesson, a kids lessons, a few hours tune up, an intro to carving or bumps or any other regular private lesson we’re here for you. Let us know what you’d like and we’ll almost certainly have the solution! When sending your request please give us an indication on the number of people, current ski ability, any desires/goals, if you’d like somewhere nice booked for lunch and anything else you feel would be relevant to get the most out of the lesson(s).
Off Piste
At the academy we have and always will specialise in helping people of all abilities improve their technique and venture into the off-piste terrain on offer. Verbier is a fantastic resort for numerous reasons but, above any of it’s other positives, at heart is is an unbelievable off-piste resort with huge amounts of accessible off-piste terrain to allow people of all levels to venture away from the piste and experience the amazingly varied and exciting terrain on offer.
All off-piste lessons will be taken by instructors holding the highest Swiss qualification – the Brevet Federale – they have tonnes of experience and training in this area of skiing specifically. If you’d like to book a off-piste orientated lesson please say when you get in touch and be sure to turn up with avalanche equipment (transceiver, shovel and probe).
Hire Warren
Warren can be hired for private coaching at a daily fee of 999CHF. (6hr day to include lunch).
Warren has been coaching skiing since he was in his teens! Been based in Verbier for over two decades and has probably forgotten more about ski teaching than most could hope to learn in their lives! He’s written books on the subject, regularly features in ski articles and vlogs and basically knows a lot about how to get the bet out of you as a skier – no matter your level!
Warren is incredibly in demand so please get in touch as far in advance as possible so have the best chance of getting some availability! If you have a few possible dates to pick from that will also help – often we advise booking in your lessons with Warren before organising the rest of your trip to ensure availability.
Photoshoot
If you’re after a lasting memory of your trip why not have a photoshoot or video edit made to commemorate the trip? If this is of interest you’ll love our photography and videography private package.
You’ll be accompanied during one or multiple days by one of our expertly trained coaches to not only help you improve your skiing but also capture the best moments throughout the day(s) using professional camera equipment, edit the best photos or videos for you and send them over within the next few days.
Price – 899CHF for either a photoshoot day or video shoot day.
It wouldn’t be possible to do both to the standard we do within one day but if you’d like both please let us know and we’ll package this into a multiple day package based on what you’re after.
Fitness Check
Off-snow fitness and biomechanics check! Our team will be able to take you through the full Warren Smith Ski Academy Ski Fitness program and also check your mobility and flexibility and run you through our lab tests – this program would take place off-snow to help develop your ski fitness, understanding and awareness for areas you can continue to develop off-snow to have a huge affect on your skiing and give you an understanding and aim for developing your body when you can’t ski but can train in the gym/at home.
Due to the off-snow nature of these sessions they are very suited to our base in Cervinia where we have access to a large area with the necessary fitness equipment. Although possible in Verbier it is harder to arrange. Price is 300CHF for a one to one 2-3hr session (time varies depending on individual needs, strengths and weaknesses).
Corporate Privates
We cater for corporate bookings and can help you organise and arrange your trip to suit your needs and desires. Basic pricing follows our normal pricing mentioned earlier – depending on specialist requests and amount of organisation needed there will be an additional fee to account for this. As with all private bookings everything is bespoke so please get in touch with whatever you’re after and we’ll take things from there!
