Private ski lessons in La Villa, Italy

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We're an intermediate group looking to arrange a few private lessons in La Villa in March. We've had quotes from the national Scuola La Villa (blue jackets) and the independent Ski Dolomites (red jackets) and there doesn't seem to be much to chose between them. My gut reaction is to go for the independents as they seem in general to be a bit younger so probably more up to date with teaching methods and the English on their website/FB page/emails is pretty much flawless. Before we commit though I wondered if any other SHs had any thoughts please?
Also if anyone wants to chip in with any general advice or recommendations for La Villa and the area (we're staying at Al Pigher) then that would be great too.
Many thanks.
Helen

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Hi ,
Have been skiing from St Kassian this week (next to La Villa) and had a great time . From La Villa you have access to a wide range of skiing for all abilities. The main lift at La Villa goes up to the start of the Gran Risa
which is a steep black (keep left) with a red option too. You can also do the Sella Ronda or WW1 ski tour (All day) . You can get either an Alta Badia ski pass which just covers the local area (€42 this week) or a Dolomitti Super Ski pass which covers the whole of the Dolomites (€47 this week) .....If you are going before 15 March the prices will be about €6 per day more for both.

With respect to ski-schools I think the standard in Italy is high as all the instructors have to pass at a higher level ( than in Austria for example to be able to teach) and retake an exam every year to maintain their licence.
We had a complete beginner in our group who had 1.5hours lessons for 4 days with the Schola di ski Dolomites (St Kassian) and was very pleased and progressed very well so I doubt there will be much difference between the two La Villa schools .
Sorry don't have any tips about La Villa itself.

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Really appreciate you taking the time to reply@brnttptr. Glad you had a great time. The school your beginner used is the same ski school (just a different branch) as the one I called Ski Dolomites, so that sounds promising, but great to hear that the standard should be high regardless.

Wish the ski passes were going to be that sort of price when we go - the Super Ski pass would be over £200 for 6 days! Unless you know somewhere else to buy them other than http://www.dolomitisuperski.com/en/ski-pass/prices? If so, please share!!! Very Happy

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No problem ! The ski passes will be cheaper now that the Pound has strengthened so much against the Euro in the past week!

I forgot to mention one of our favourite family run huts is La Fraina which is not too far from the top lift at La Villa (ski down to it from La Brancia on Blue 19
and its on the right ) n.b. not shown very accurately on ski map.

Hope you enjoy your Dolomites trip as much as we always do .

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Thanks @brnttptr, fingers crossed! Smile

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Private ski lessons in La Villa, Italy

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