How to Know Your Ski Level Before You Ski

Whether you're already comfortable on the slopes or getting ready for your next trip, knowing your ski level matters. It keeps you safer, puts you in the right lesson group, and shows you exactly what to work on next. Here's why it matters, whatever your age or discipline.

Why your level matters

Safety first

Some slopes and lifts are harder to access depending on your ski level. They can be risky for less experienced skiers. Knowing your level is a genuine safety net on the mountain.

For the group

Group lessons are organised by level. That lets your instructor pick the right exercises and the right slopes to help you progress quickly, alongside skiers at a similar stage.

For you

Knowing your level helps you judge your own ability. It shows you where to improve and gives you something to aim for.

A level for every age

For children

Knowing their strengths and weaknesses helps young skiers picture the skills they still need to build. Once a child knows their level, they ski with more confidence and get more out of every lesson. Our children's lessons are built around exactly these benchmarks.

For adults

Ski lessons aren't just for kids. Taking lessons means learning the right technique, progressing faster with advice tailored to you, having more fun as you try new terrain and disciplines like freestyle or freeride, and avoiding bad habits that slow you down or raise the risk of injury.

What about snowboarding?

Whatever your ski level, if you're after something that delivers a bigger thrill, snowboarding could be for you. It gives you more freedom of movement and style to express yourself on the mountain.

Find your level

The best way to know exactly where you stand is to check before your trip. Take a look at our level guide or answer a few quick questions with our level finder quiz so you start your holiday on the right slopes.