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Vision Ski School La Plagne: Private ski lessons for families
Vision Ski School La Plagne: Private ski lessons for families
There are some ski schools in La Plagne I recommend because I know what they offer. And then there are the ones where I can say, my own kids have actually skied with them.
Vision Ski School is firmly in the second camp.
Both of my boys have had ski lessons with Giulia and Chloé over the years, and they loved skiing with them. My eldest's lessons must have been around four or five years ago now, but when we ski past Giulia or Chloé on the mountain, they'll still recognise him, shout hello and wave.
And he remembers them too.
It's such a small thing, but I think it tells you quite a lot about the kind of ski school Vision is.
Vision is a small, female-led ski school offering private ski lessons in La Plagne. They work with children, adults and families, with lessons built around the people they're actually teaching rather than a standard group ski-school programme.
If you're looking for private family ski lessons in La Plagne, particularly if you like the idea of a smaller ski school where you get to know your instructor, they're one of the teams I'd recommend looking at.
And there’s a little bonus for That’s La Plagne readers too. You can get 5% off Vision Ski School lessons using code THATSLAPLAGNE when you book.
Who are Vision Ski School?
Vision Ski School is run by Giulia and Chloé, two female ski instructors offering private ski tuition in La Plagne.
Rather than running traditional children's group ski-school classes, Vision focuses on private lessons for individuals, families and small groups.
That means you can book one instructor for your family, with lessons adapted around your skiing level and what you want to get out of your time on the mountain.
For families, that could mean children skiing together, parents and children sharing some of their lesson time, or friends and cousins joining the same session.
Vision currently accepts up to six people in a private lesson at the same single rate.
They also teach children from three years old, which makes them an interesting option if you're looking at ski lessons for younger children.
Why I recommend Giulia and Chloé
For me, this is a really easy recommendation to make because I've seen both Giulia and Chloé with my own children.
Both of my boys have skied with them and loved their lessons.
But one of the things I like most has actually happened in the years since.
We live here, so inevitably we cross paths on the mountain, and Giulia and Chloé still recognise him. They'll ski past, shout hello and wave. He recognises them too.
I know that doesn't tell you anything about lesson duration, ski-school levels or how many turns your child is going to perfect in an afternoon.
But as a parent, I think it tells you something else that's important.
They're just genuinely really nice people.
When you're handing your child over to someone on a mountain, particularly when they're little, that matters to me.
A female-led ski school in La Plagne
Another thing I really like about Vision is that it's female-led.
Both of my boys skied with Giulia and Chloé, so this isn't something I've only appreciated since having a daughter. But now that I have a little girl too, I do look at it slightly differently.
She's currently two, so we're not quite at the stage of sending her off skiing yet. But when the time comes, if I have the option of putting her with a brilliant female ski instructor, I'd jump at it.
I think there's something powerful about girls seeing women skiing confidently, teaching, leading and making their careers on the mountain.
It's completely normal here for women to be brilliant skiers, instructors, mountain professionals and athletes. But representation still matters, particularly in sport.
And there may be women and girls who simply feel more comfortable learning with a female instructor.
People learn differently. Personalities are different. The instructor who works brilliantly for one person isn't necessarily going to be the right fit for someone else.
Being female doesn't automatically make Giulia or Chloé the right instructor for you. But if having a female ski instructor in La Plagne is something that's important to you, your daughter or another member of your group, Vision is absolutely worth knowing about.
How do Vision's family ski lessons work?
One of the things I like about Vision's setup is that they've clearly thought about what skiing with an actual family looks like.
Because, as any parent knows, what you book on paper and what your children decide they're doing at 9am on Tuesday morning aren't necessarily the same thing!
Vision takes children from three years old. For younger children, they recommend starting with shorter sessions of around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, ideally in the morning when they're likely to have more energy and concentration.
They can also split a session. For example, two children could have 1 hour 30 minutes each rather than expecting a very young child to ski for three hours.
That feels much more realistic to me than assuming every child will happily ski for hours simply because that's what you've booked.
Can different levels ski together with Vision Ski in La Plagne?
Yes, within reason.
Vision says that managing different abilities within the same family group is something they specialise in. The instructor can alternate exercises and terrain so different people are being challenged appropriately.
But they're also realistic about the limitations.
If the difference between skiers is too great, they may recommend splitting into separate lessons instead.
I actually like that answer.
Sometimes the best thing for a family isn't finding a way to make everyone ski together at all costs. It's making sure everyone enjoys their time on the mountain.
If you're considering a family lesson, I'd tell Vision honestly what everyone can ski before booking. Don't just say you're all “intermediate”. Explain what each person is actually comfortable doing and let them advise you.
What if your child doesn't want to ski?
This might be my favourite answer in Vision's family FAQs because it acknowledges something every parent knows.
Sometimes children just don't want to do the thing you've paid for.
Vision's approach is that if one child really doesn't want to ski that morning, another family member can take their place. Depending on the situation, the instructor may also adapt the lesson with a game or another activity, or simply shorten the session.
Their philosophy is essentially that a shorter lesson is better than forcing a child through one they're not enjoying.
And I think that's worth knowing before you book.
Ski holidays are exciting, but they're also tiring for children. They've got cold fingers, ski boots, early mornings, unfamiliar environments and a lot of physical activity to deal with.
Sometimes changing the plan is the better plan.
Can friends or cousins join a private lesson?
Vision's private family lessons can include up to six people at the same single rate, so friends or cousins can join too.
This is worth looking at if you're travelling to La Plagne with another family.
Private ski lessons obviously cost more than an individual place in a group lesson, but the maths starts to look quite different when several people can share one private instructor.
That doesn't necessarily mean putting six people together will be right for your group. Ability levels and what everyone wants from the lesson still matter.
But if you've got siblings, cousins or family friends who ski at reasonably compatible levels, it's worth asking Vision whether skiing together would work.
You can deep dive more into what the differences are between private and group ski lessons here.
Having the same instructor matters
Vision's approach is to have one instructor accompany your family throughout your lessons rather than continually changing instructors.
For children especially, I can see the value in that.
They don't have to start again with someone new each time. The instructor gets to know how they ski, what they respond to and when they need pushing or backing off.
And this is where Vision's description of their approach feels particularly true to my own experience.
They talk about the relationship that develops between children and their instructor.
Where do Vision ski lessons start in La Plagne?
Vision can meet you close to where you're staying in La Plagne.
If you've never done a ski-school morning with children, this might not sound particularly exciting.
Once you've tried getting everyone fed, dressed, into ski boots and out of the door while also carrying skis, poles, gloves and the one thing someone inevitably forgot, you'll understand why lesson logistics matter.
La Plagne isn't one single village, so always tell Vision exactly where you're staying when you enquire and confirm where you'll meet your instructor.
Are Vision lessons only for children and families?
No.
My experience with Vision is through my children, which is why families are the focus of this review, but their private lessons aren't limited to kids.
They also work with adults, including people wanting to improve their technique or work towards specific skiing goals.
So if you're looking for private ski lessons in La Plagne for yourself rather than your children, they're still worth speaking to.
This could also work well for a family where the adults want some tuition as well as the kids, because you can discuss your different abilities and goals with Vision and work out how best to use your lesson time.
How much do Vision ski lessons cost?
I'd check Vision's website for their current La Plagne lesson prices rather than relying on a figure you find in an older article.
Their private lessons can include up to six people at the same single rate, which is the important detail I'd consider when comparing the cost with other options.
Whether that represents good value for your family depends on how many people are skiing, their abilities and what you want from the lesson.
If you're comparing Vision with children's group ski school, remember you're comparing two quite different things.
For traditional group lessons, have a look at my full La Plagne ski-school guide.
Get 5% off Vision Ski School lessons
If you decide Vision sounds right for your family, That’s La Plagne readers can get 5% off their lessons using code THATSLAPLAGNE.
I also receive a 5% commission when you book using my code, at no additional cost to you. This doesn’t affect who I recommend. My boys skied with Giulia and Chloé long before we had a commercial partnership, and they’re instructors I was already very happy to recommend.
Who would I recommend Vision for?
I'd particularly look at Vision if you want private ski lessons in La Plagne and like the idea of a small, personal ski school.
They're also an interesting option for families wanting to ski together, siblings or cousins sharing lessons, families with younger children, groups with different abilities, or anyone who values having continuity with the same instructor.
And if you, your daughter or another person in your group would particularly like a female ski instructor, that's another very good reason to have Vision on your list.
If what you're looking for is a traditional week of children's group ski school, with your child skiing alongside a larger group of other kids at the same level, I'd look at La Plagne's larger ski schools instead.
Neither setup is automatically better.
It's about what works for your family.
Why Vision stays on my La Plagne ski school list
There are plenty of ski instructors and ski schools in La Plagne that I recommend for different reasons.
Vision is one I have a particularly easy time recommending because my own children have skied with them, enjoyed and progressed masively iwth their skiing.
My boys loved their lessons with Giulia and Chloé.
And now I've got a little girl coming up behind them, I also really like knowing there's a female-led ski school here where she'll be able to see women teaching, skiing and leading on the mountain.
For me, that's what makes Vision stand out.
Yes, the lesson structure matters. The price matters. The logistics matter.
But when another parent asks me who I'd trust with their kids, the people matter too.
And Giulia and Chloé are genuinely lovely people.
If you're looking for private family ski lessons in La Plagne, I'd absolutely put Vision on your list.
You can check Vision Ski School's current La Plagne lessons, prices and availability directly on their website. If you decide to book, use code THATSLAPLAGNE for 5% off your lessons.
And if you're still deciding between private tuition and group ski school, read my full La Plagne ski-school and instructor guide next.
