Established in 2005, Alliance are a small group of passionate snowboard specific instructors holding the highest qualifications. Our team runs small group sessions suitable for all levels and private coaching for those who want the personal touch. If you are staying in Tignes or Val d’Isere and want the best snowboard instructors in the business, then give us a call!
Alliance - 100 % Pure Snowboarding

Who we are
We are all native English speakers and hold the highest snowboard qualifications possible, higher than any other school in the Espace Killy. Based in Tignes and Val d’Isere, we travel all over the world delivering courses, coaching and examining new snowboard instructors for the British Association of Snow Sport Instructors. Not only do we teach snowboarders on all levels, Alliance are intrinsic to the development of snowboard instruction worldwide.

What we offer
Rather than just taking a lesson, Alliance offers you the opportunity to become part of our snowboarding culture. Your development is our priority, and our team will unlock your snowboarding potential in a way only 100% pure snowboard instructors can. We provide all the technique, tips and tricks you need for every level of rider, from beginners to show offs!

Private sessions. Pimp your ride.
Our private lessons are completely tailored to your needs. Whether it’s your first time and want to learn at your own pace or you’d like to perfect techniques that you’ve learnt before, our private sessions will push your riding to the next level. On piste, off piste, even in the park, maximum progression is guaranteed! All of our instructors can jump the queue, so no time will be wasted standing around.

Groups. Fun but focused.
Alliance group sessions allow you to discover correct snowboard technique. Using your board in the right way will unlock its true potential and lead to smooth effortless riding in all terrain. You will get lots of personal feedback and our instructors will be able to show you all the best spots to ride in the Espace Killy, suitable for your level. Our groups enable you to mix with other riders and enjoy a scene which is specific to our sport. We are proud to have small group sizes, to a maximum of eight, ensuring good times and lots of progression. All of our instructors can jump the queue, so no time wasting guaranteed.

Level 1
Getting taught the right way the first time means you will have the foundations to continually progress without reaching a plateau. Our system is based on strong posture and simple movements of the feet. Why work hard when you don’t have to?

Level 2
Once you’ve mastered the basics it’s time to develop your riding by using different turn shapes and speeds. This helps when learning to ride the flat sections and getting used to riding steeper slopes. Flatland Freestyle is a big focus too. This is not only fun, but will give you the balance and agility to take your riding to the next level. Yes.. it looks good too!

Level 3
This can be a plateau for some people. Alliance instructors will give you the tools to get through this stage. Opening your mind to the use of pressure to influence your turn shape and the ability to ride the more challenging terrain in resort. Powder, steeps, park and even moguls.

Level 4
Here we cover all aspects of riding. Carving, steeps, flatland, switch, off piste and freestyle. You will understand all the elements of snowboard technique and know how to blend them to create your own desired outcome. Park and powder will play a dominant role in these courses, depending on snow and weather conditions.

Kids
Give your kids the best snowboard experience of their lives with safe, fun progressions for all levels with one of our inspirational, specialist snowboard instructors.

Freestyle Sessions
Alliance run special freestyle weeks throughout the season. These weeks will focus purely on park and flatland, coached safely and progressively throughout the week. Our instructors don’t just chant your name till you huck yourself off something, but give encouragement and build your confidence safely with easy, manageable steps.

Intro to freestyle. These sessions will bring intermediate riders into the park to work on :

• green and blue kickers
• solid straight airs
• shiftys
• grabs
• simple boxes.

Advanced park weeks will focus on :

• spins on the blue kickers
• grabs on the red kickers
• butters on blue boxes
• board slides on red boxes and rails.

Freeride Sessions
Getting into the back country is really what snowboarding is all about. The sensation of floating on fresh powder is probably the greatest feeling possible. On our freeride programs you will be given all the correct safety equipment and shown how to use it. The correct technique is also essential when drawing smooth stylish lines in the snow with your board. There’s definitely more to it than “just lean back”!

Intro to freeride is really designed to build your understanding of freeride technique and the hazards of the mountain environment. We will access some of the classic routes of the Espace Killy and leave you begging for more. Solid intermediate on piste standard necessary.

Advanced freeride weeks are designed for people who are looking to up the ante by riding and hiking some of the more gnarly lines in resort. Couloirs and steep tree runs are the order of the day. We will also look for rock drops, small cliffs and dabble in some back country freestyle. By the end of this course you will truly feel that you are riding the whole mountain. Advanced on piste level necessary.