20–27 March 2027 All your questions about the 1st Ski Festival FAQ

Of course! It’s never too late to learn to ski. The 1st Les Gets Ski Festival was designed specifically for adults who want to try skiing for the first time, in a reassuring, friendly and pressure-free environment.

During your stay, you’ll learn alongside other beginner skiers and take part in lessons led by professional instructors. The aim isn’t to achieve a certain level of performance: everyone progresses at their own pace, builds confidence on their skis and gradually discovers the thrill of gliding down the slopes.

Yes, absolutely. The 1st Ski Festival is specifically aimed at adult beginners, including those who have never put on a pair of skis before.

The lessons are designed to teach the basics step by step: getting to know your equipment, finding your balance, controlling your speed, braking, making your first turns and then gradually progressing on suitable slopes.

No previous skiing experience is required to take part.

Les Gets offers an ideal setting for a first skiing experience. The ski area features learning zones and slopes that allow you to progress at a gentle pace, whilst the village, situated at the foot of the slopes, makes getting around easy during your stay.

Choosing Les Gets to learn to ski also means enjoying a resort on a human scale, a friendly atmosphere and a wide range of activities that allow you to discover the mountains beyond skiing.

The 1st Ski Festival adds a communal and festive dimension to this: you’ll learn alongside other adults who are also experiencing skiing for the first time.

A first skiing lesson usually begins with a gradual introduction to the equipment and learning the basic movements.

In particular, you’ll learn how to move around on your skis, find your balance, control your speed, brake and then gradually make your first turns. The first sessions take place on areas and slopes suitable for beginners, so you can build your confidence before moving on to slightly more technical terrain.

During the 1st Ski Festival, the lessons allow you to make progress throughout the week under the guidance of professional instructors.

Progress varies from person to person. Balance, fitness, ease and confidence all play a key role in the learning process.

However, a week of regular lessons allows you to discover the basics of skiing and make significant progress. This is precisely the idea behind the 1st Ski Festival’s beginner’s ski holiday: taking the time to learn step by step rather than trying to master everything from day one.

The main aim is to build confidence and start enjoying yourself on the slopes.

Taking up skiing takes a little time to get used to, particularly when it comes to getting used to the equipment, the boots and the sensation of gliding. But learning with a professional makes this introduction much more gradual.

The first few sessions focus on working on balance, braking and controlling your speed before gradually moving on to turns and the slopes.

And above all, during the 1st Ski Festival, you’ll be surrounded by other beginners: nobody’s there to break a record – everyone’s there to learn!

You don’t need to be a top athlete to take up skiing. A normal level of fitness is usually enough to get started, and the lessons are tailored to the participants’ ability.

Skiing does, however, put a strain on your legs and requires good balance: so it’s quite possible you’ll feel a bit sore after the first few days. The programme for the 1st Ski Festival is specifically designed to alternate between lessons, activities, socialising and rest periods, so you can make the most of the week.

For your first skiing holiday, you’ll mainly need skis, ski boots, poles and a helmet, as well as clothing suitable for the mountains.

You’ll also need a waterproof ski jacket and trousers, gloves, a goggle or sunglasses, warm clothing suitable for the weather, and sun cream.

As part of the 1st Ski Festival, ski equipment hire is included in the package, allowing you to try out the sport without having to invest in your own kit straight away. You’ll also be able to hire your ski clothing via the O’Rentees platform and collect your kit from our partner shop, The Hub, located in the centre of Les Gets.

You don’t need to be a top athlete to take up skiing. A normal level of fitness is usually enough to get started, and the lessons are tailored to the participants’ ability.

Skiing does, however, put a strain on your legs and requires good balance: so it’s quite possible you’ll feel a bit sore after the first few days. The programme for the 1st Ski Festival is specifically designed to alternate between lessons, activities, socialising and rest periods, so you can make the most of the week.

The 1st Ski Festival was designed as a skiing holiday for beginners, aimed at making it as easy as possible to organise a first week in the mountains.

Depending on the package chosen, the holiday includes accommodation, ski or snowboard lessons, a ski pass, equipment hire and access to the activities and entertainment organised during the festival.

It’s the perfect package for focusing on what really matters: learning to ski, enjoying the mountains and making the most of your first week on the slopes without having to organise each service separately.

Yes! It’s perfectly fine to come on your own to the 1st Ski Festival.

Group lessons, activities and evening events are all great opportunities to meet other participants. Throughout the week, you’ll share your first skiing experience with people who are starting at the same level as you.

Whether you’re on your own, as a couple or with friends, everyone can enjoy the festival at their own pace whilst soaking up the group atmosphere.

The 1st Ski Festival will take place from 20 to 27 March 2027 in Les Gets.

Packages are available from €699 per person, depending on the accommodation and package selected.

Choose your accommodation, pack your bags and let us guide you: lessons, equipment, lift passes and the festival programme are all included to make your first turns an unforgettable experience.