Top Things to do in Rhône-Alpes
Things to do in Rhône-Alpes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: The Best Sports Camps & Clinics
From the rare truffles of the Drôme to the vineyards of Beaujolais, the Rhone-Alps reveal the treasures of French cuisine. Gastronomic pleasures are complemented by the lush countryside, filled with fields of lavender. UNESCO-designated Lyon has first-century Roman ruins and the 19th-century Basilica of Fourvière. Forts and castles dot the landscape around Grenoble. Work off excess calories on the slopes of Chamonix and Megève. Visit during fall to take advantage of the grape harvest and many festivals.
Restaurants in Rhone-Alpes
1. MINT Snowboarding
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 510 reviews
MINT Snowboarding offers snowboard progression for all levels & interests; offering private tuition, group sessions, snowboard camps, instructor training, freestyle coaching & off-piste guiding. Based in the Portes du Soleil French ski resorts of Morzine, Avoriaz, Les Gets & Chatel. Whether you're looking to link your first turns, thread a needle through a tight, powdery glade or start adding some style in the park... MINT will get you progressing towards your goals!
Reviewed By karansaraf - Manchester, United Kingdom
I went on the week-long MINT Technical Performance Camp in Morzine/Avoriaz to improve my fledgeling snowboarding. I had a really great experience with the MINT coaches I encountered. The camp is extremely well organised and people can be moved from one group to another if required, depending on their skill level and needs. My coaches were Jorge and Gerard, and I couldn't have been happier with their instruction and coaching styles. Everyone I hung out with from the MINT team in the bar/at dinner were really friendly and fun people. The arrangement with Treeline Chalets for airport transfers, accommodation and food is excellent and it was the best chalet experience I've had so far. I started the week as a not-quite-beginner, not-yet-intermediate and by the end of it I was boarding with so much more fluency, confidence and technique than I could have envisaged, definitely got out of the experience more than I had expected. One initial concern was that as a 32-year old I would be attending a camp full of teenagers/the gap year crowd, but I was informed by the MINT team prior to booking that the age ranges mostly between 25 and 60-something, and this was exactly what I found - a great group of people of all ages to spend a week with as a solo traveller (the vast majority of people here were also solo travellers). I would recommend this camp for anyone from absolute beginner to more advanced and I will certainly be returning for another week next season.
2. Oxygene Ski School Meribel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 580 reviews
Oxygène Ski and Snowboard School. We run our schools with lots of energy and PEPS! PASSION: We are passionate in what we do, we have fun and it's infectious. EXPERIENCE: With 25 years running ski schools, and a low turn over in staff, we know how to make you happy. PLEASURE: a snow shovel full of fun for a maximum of pleasure. SAFETY: Whether on or off piste, beginners or advanced your safety is of upmost importance to us.
Reviewed By Lingy523 - Hastings, United Kingdom
I would recommend Oxygene for adult ski school. Our instructor Ivano was an excellent instructor and he progressed everyone in our small group from skiing down easy blue runs on day 1 to confidently skiing down a black run on our final day. I would definitely recommend Oxygene.
3. British Alpine Ski School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 517 reviews
BASS Morzine & Les Gets is a snowsports school and instructor training centre based in the French alps. We have established a reputation for excellence through the exceptional quality of our group sessions, private lessons and long term training provided in English language to small, personal groups. We operate in the resorts of Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz in the huge Portes Du Soleil. Out of European winters we deliver courses in UK snow centres and glacier resorts such as Stubai and Les Deux Alpes.
Reviewed By LauraMcCready
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Morzine. Our 2 young children (aged 3&5) had their first private lesson with Tom-who was a well experienced lovely guy! I would highly recommend this company! Tom had a great approach towards our boys and clearly instructed them through out their lesson (from putting on their skis to checking their clothing and finally ensuring they learnt, listened and had fun!) Thank you to all at BASS!! online booking was informative and well instructed!! Excellent service!! From Laura, Glen, Tom & Fyn McCready
4. Ultimate Snowsports Tignes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 611 reviews
British Ski & Snowboard School in Tignes & Val d'Isere.Offering ski and snowboard lessons for all levels and all ages. From 3 year old children, to advanced coaching and off-piste guiding!
Reviewed By F5688MWluket
I visited Tignes with a large group of friends last week - All of which were intermediate/advanced skiers, and when compared to me only having had one lesson at the snow dome prior to flying out, it was safe to say I was a beginner. I met with Tom on my first day of skiing for a private 2.5 hr morning lesson and wasn't expecting to come away as confident as I did. He was so professional, gave great advice and just an all round great teacher/instructor. We started off going down from the half way point of some green runs to assess how easily I could stop and how much control I had etc. Once I felt more confident with stopping/turning we then went down some blues. By the end of the lesson I was parallel skiing going down some fast blues, with Tom right behind me. After the lesson had ended, I rejoined my group of friends and felt confident going down every blue in Tignes / Val D'isere and even ended the holiday on the third day going down 3 red runs. I would 100% recommend a private lesson as you get the instructors full attention and they can really get to work on your technique. Also cant recommend Tom enough - He took me from someone who had never ski'd on real snow before, to going down blues and reds and all from one x 2.5 lesson. Cheers Tom!
5. Momentum Snowsports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By 864bryceh
I had a couple of lessons with Keith after not skiing for 25 years. Love it...and Keith explained everything so well. Thank you so much.
6. Ski With Ease
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 406 reviews
Our Morzine - Les Gets - Avoriaz ski school's name "Ski with Ease" is a mission statement in itself! Our Ski Lessons: Using easy learning techniques we teach you how to "Get the most without using the most". We teach physical skills quickly and easily through clear communication, supportive ski instruction and loads of patience, easing you into the right mindset to achieve more in just a few ski lessons. Each easy learning session is adapted to suit your own learning style for enjoyable rapid learning and not necessarily rapid speed! Call us 0044 (0)7943 411160
Reviewed By Dublinreviewer2015 - Dublin, Ireland
Skiwithease really was so easy to deal from the initial booking as Lorna responded very quickly with clear communications & then they helped me ski easily! I had an absolute ball with Miha yesterday - made my holiday (& birthday!)! He had so much patience, improved my confidence massively & his teaching methods were brilliant - definitely the best ski lesson I’ve ever had! Highly recommend!
7. Parallel Lines Snow Sports School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 785 reviews
Inspiring ski and snowboard lessons in English with mainly British team of ski and snowboard instructors. We do it all!- Group lessons for Adults and Children from age 4! Private lessons for individuals and groups from age 3! Off piste guiding, race training, video feedback available! 17 years of delivering excellent service make us Meribel's biggest and best British Ski and Snowboard School! Office open all year round!
Reviewed By svp284 - London, United Kingdom
I have used Parallel Lines last year, this year and will book next year :-) Would definitively recommend to friends - our teens loved the week and the instructors were able to challenge them every day
8. REAL Snowboarding
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 136 reviews
We are snowboard specific instructors providing expert snowboard tuition and coaching in the Portes du Soleil ski resorts of Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz. We deliver lessons to first time Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced. We welcome all ages and all abilities. We provide Kids Camps throughout the school holidays to ensure a fun and safe time in the mountains!
Reviewed By Markh1205 - Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Just finished 2 days with David who was totally amazing. I really felt my boarding had come on well after spending 4 hours with him. Such a nice guy as well really easy to talk. Good highly recommend REAL snowboarding and David. Thanks buddy ????
9. The Snow School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 209 reviews
The Snow School are a British ski school operating in Courchevel Meribel & La Tania.The Snow School instructors are amongst the best in the world, we are all fully qualified through the British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI) and conduct all of our lessons in English.
Reviewed By AD2362
I recently booked some private ski lessons through the Snow School, I spoke to Paul who arranged the lessons for the times and days I wanted, all very easy and straight forward. I was a complete beginner and my lessons with Lorenzo were paced exactly as I needed, he was supportive and encouraging and I have just completed my first “Green Runs”....
10. ZigZag Ski School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 142 reviews
Samoens' n°1 ski and snowboard school for English speakers! ZigZag offers fun and friendly ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults of all ages. ZigZag also specialises in off-piste coaching and guidance, plus ski touring. Get in touch today to discuss how ZigZag can help to make your next holiday in Samoens the best it can be!
Reviewed By garethw617 - Samoens, France
Second year off piste with Zigzag had a great time with Micheal this year who showed me some great areas , also will say I had a great day year before with Christophe , so who ever you get they’ll show you some great of piste doesn’t matter conditions as they’ll find you some challenging fun
