Founded in Chamonix in 2018, Skibex was ambitious to deliver the best quality lessons in the valley. Awarded TripAdvisor traveller’s choice of 2022, our team of 7 instructors is back this winter to teach you skiing or snowboarding and guide your next adventures.
Gaby
Gabriel is the most experienced instructor in the team. His students love him for his extreme patience and his intuitive way of teaching. He has been teaching in Chamonix for over 16 years now.
Before Gabriel started sharing his passion for skiing? he was competing in the Olympic Games (Giant Slalom – Nagano 1998) or flying helicopters! After the ski season, Gabriel returns to Canterbury, where he lives.
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Experience: 16 years
“Gabriel thank you so much for this day. If there was only one thing negative it would be that I became even more angry with the previous instructors that I have had from other places—they simply suck in comparison! You gave so much attention to every aspect of my wife’s and my skiing, and explaining so well. One could really see that you liked teaching. Amazing.”
Abbas, January 5, 2022
“My partner Corinne and I had the pleasure of being taught by Gabriel. He was super patient with us and was a fantastic instructor. We were stuck at our hotel and they went out of their way to organise a pick up so we didn’t miss out on our lesson. Gabriel was even nice enough to drop us off at our hotel. Overall a great experience and we highly recommend skibex.”
Shaw Miyashita 09/01/2020
“Easy reservation and very transparent! The class include a pick up to the hotel. Gabriel was punctual and from the beggining easy going to talk to. Before choosing Skibex I have personally spend myself going through different reviews of other ski schools and this guy’s got the best when it comes to having fun and learning how to ski. At the end of the class I definitely felt it was very useful in order to improve my intermediate level. Gabriel was always encouraging to be confident with myself and highlighting what could I do better. I would definitely recommend anyone who is looking for ski classes at Chamonix to contact Skibex!”
Mayte D 01/2020
“I had a great time with Gabriel who is attentive and adjust his instructions according to your response. Thanks to the team.”
Paul L. 12/2019
“Great experience, I recommend. Good and clear communication during the reservation process, and excellent lessons with our instructor Gabriel, a very experienced and friendly skier.“
João Victor Souza 08/01/2020
“It was my first time ski, obviously I booked 6 lesson. Gabriel was excellent teacher, especially he always being patience as well as supportive in beginners lesson. Eventually, I am confidence and able skiing on my own in basic slopes. However, I would definitely do it again for advance lesson. Thanks Gabriel”
Yulaika J. 27/12/2022
Theo
As a Montessori teacher, Theo is a true asset to the school.
His extensive experience with teaching kids is precious but don’t be fooled by his composure; Theo is a killer on a snowboard. As soon as the winter is over, you won’t see him much around Chamonix but surely somewhere with big waves.
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Experience: 11 years
“My daughter had her very first ski lesson with Theo and it was a great success! Theo was attentive, patient, and had many great tricks to engage the children and keep them motivated. By the end of the lesson, my daughter was already skiing confidently and wanted to have more lessons with Theo! She progressed rapidly with a few more lessons. Thank you for the amazing lessons Theo!”
“Our 4 year son took ski lessons from Theo in Chamonix during the 2020 winter break. Theo not only has a strong technical foundation but he is especially talented in working with young children. He is very patient, caring but also knows when to take the children to the next level. We had a great experience with him and thanks to him, our son is now a very big fan of skiing.”
Belde & Ali G.
“We booked a private ski lesson with Skibex and are very happy with our first skiing experience. Our daughter who just turned 4 had such a great time and didn’t want to stop even though she was already tired after 3hrs of skiing. Theo was had so much patience teaching us and making so much fun. It’s was an unforgettable fun family activity thanks to Theo!”
Lorelei H – 15/01/2022
Arthur
Son of a world cup ski racer, Arthur was naturally put on skis when he could walk. In the summer, you can spot Arthur on a roof or chopping down trees… He and his dad build houses from top to bottom.
Arthur connects easily with his students and is known for bringing the best out of them.
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Experience: 11 years
“Our 7 years old son have spent the week with instructor Arthur and he had the best time with him. It was he’s first time snowboarding and Arthur ´s teaching approach and kindness have made this experience super fun and memorable.
We highly recommend Skibex and hope you ll enjoy as much as we did.”
vtb422, January 18, 2022
“Arthur is an outstanding instructor & good bloke. As a self taught skier, I had acquired some bad habits which Arthur quickly recognised & corrected. Before the lesson, I could get down blue runs but with little style. By the 2nd run of the lesson, I felt much more comfortable on blues and had corrected some of the bad habits. We did the main Cornu run (red) & I felt more confident on that than in previous attempts. As a 70 yr old Australian who rarely skis, I highly recommend skibex.fr & especially Arthur. “
Dr Kevin Moore – 20/03/19
“We really hit the jackport finding Skibex. Arthur our family’s instructor was fantastic – cannot recommend him and Skibex enough! This was our first family skiing holiday to Chamonix. We met Arthur daily and he was just perfect for our kids – age range 12-18yrs. Total beginners to start and by the end of the week they were skiing a red run and full of confidence. Arthur was patient, totally trustworthy and safe but also lots of fun. We cannot recommend this company enough and will definitely be using them again.”
Pippa – 28/12/18
“I was very comfortable in the capable hands of Arthur. He massively enhanced our holiday and we are really thankful for that.”
Mankit – 18/02/19
“Excellent coaching for beginner adults, Arthur was attentive to our needs and adapted the teachings to our actual progression. This raised our skiing levels much higher than I expected in a single lesson.”
Alexandre – 26/01/19
“I brought my wife and 2 boys to CHAMONIX for a few days. I have some ski experience but they have never been on skis. Jorick set us up with Arthur for a day of private lessons for the three of them and it was great! He was fluent in English and very patient with my beginners. He is also very kind and helpful. If we manage another trip next year I will definitely try to get Arthur to teach again.”
George 04/2019
Charline
From Combloux, France, to Thredbo, Australia, and Niseko, Japan, Charline has had the chance to teach in beautiful and diverse resorts since 2018.
Still kind of a nomad; she lives in the mountains in Winter and Provence the rest of the year.
Chaline tries to teach skiing with three mantras: boosting self-confidence, fulfilment, and kindness.
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Experience: 10 years
“After taking a few group lessons I wanted to progress and take a private lesson. I was paired with Charline who was an absolutely fantastic instructor. She was incredibly friendly and chatty from the beginning. She is a fantastic instructor who really helps to tailor her teaching style and tips to an individual. I would absolutely book with Charline in the future if I return to the area and would go through Skibex again, as they were very quick to respond, helpful and provided an instructor very last minute which was very much appreciated. Thank you so much!”
Hanna, February 23, 2022
“J’ai appris à faire du ski avec Charline. En tant qu’adulte, j’avais besoin d’un accompagnement particulier, comme je suis sujet au vertige, il fallait que je puisse démarrer en douceur. Charline m’a écouté et elle a su adapter sa méthode d’apprentissage à mes besoins.
Depuis, je suis toujours en confiance sur des skis, merci encore Charline”
Hichem. 01/22
“We had a fantastic time skiing with Charline at Skibex. Our three kids ranging from 5 to 10 all loved her and she was very patient, friendly, competent and provided just the right mix of motivation and relaxation for us to all have a wonderful time. She is a very good skier and also a very good teacher for young kids so would definitely recommend her. We look forward to our next trip to the area and will definitely look to book lessons with Charlene again if possible!”
Fahim R – 03/01/2022
“We accidentally booked for a month after our trip however Skibex were very accommodating and still managed to help us book slots for our time there. We booked private classes for 4 beginners. The lessons were great , Charlene was extremely attentive to leave no one fall behind. Would definitely recommend .”
18/02/2022 – Mat C.
“love our instructor Charline and Arthur ! Many thanks . Thank you for taking care of our little one . Thank you for all your patient and kindness . We had so much fun !”
10/01/2022 – Clover
Charlie
Charlie is a qualified sports teacher, tennis instructor, personal trainer, and badass ski and snowboard instructor.
He is our Les Houches resort expert and alpine racing consultant.
Charlie’s students highlight his kind, patient and enthusiastic personality.
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Experience: 7 years
“We had the best instructor with Charlie. He was patient, supportive and so knowledgeable. We went for private lessons as a family and he was incredible at making sure we all got the right about of attention. Our skiing abilities were all different but he still smashed it and got us all out on the slopes together.
First class! Thank you Charlie”
Liz F, March 03, 2023
“Jorick and Charlie were brilliant instructors for our group of 6 children. They were gentle, kind and patient teachers who taught and moved on each of the children in their skills. They were flexible with ski locations due to weather and abilities. Highly recommend using these guys – smooth from beginning to end.”
Sarah 22/12/2022
“We had two guides (Charlie and Arthur), both of whom were excellent skiiers who knew the mountains and slopes all over the area. They were also a pleasure to be with, and so accommodating. There was not a lot of snow in Megeve, where we were staying, so they picked us up and drove us to different mountains in the area to get the best skiing in. Each day they would check with others to see the best spot for us. We could not have had such a great vacation without them! I couldn’t recommend them more highly! Thank you Skibex!”
30/12/2022 – Joanne B.
“The teacher is very nice, I was just a beginner, with 3 times of skiing experience, and after 3 days(1-5pm) of learning, i can do a black run twice, done a red on the second day, it feel safe to learn with the tutor”
Rick 20/01/2023
“Excellent ski experience with both Arthur and Charlie from Skibex. Great ski guiding and instruction.”
GE M. 16/02/2023
Pierre
Born and bred in the Chamonix valley, Pierre is a true Chamoniard.
Architect for a living and teach skiing and snowboarding as a passion, you will be delighted by Pierre’s relaxed attitude.
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Experience: 7 years
“What an excellent group of instructors! We have used skibex over our last 2 visits to Chamonix. What separates this team from the other ski schools is that they effortlessly and intuitively tailor their services to you or your family’s abilities, whether that be basic instructions to advanced off piste. Their love for the job really shines through so you can get the best out of the mountain and yourself. Super friendly, fun, always punctual, polite and attentive. Icing on the cake for a superb skiing experience in a fantastic location.”
Ash. 04/01
Hi, I’m Jorick
At Skibex, we’ve all known each other for one, two, or almost three decades. Therefore it was easy to write their short bio. I then realised it is much harder to write about yourself.
I will be on skis every winter day, teaching or touring the mountain with friends.
If not skiing, I’ll probably be climbing, reading or busy answering your ski lessons enquiry!
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Experience: 14 years
“best ski instructor we’ve ever had. Jorick was with us for all 5 days of the trip he came earlier than expected every day so we can get more time on the slope. He was patient, friendly, full of energy and passionate about skiing with the kids which is why they also loved him. He helped organize the ski gear rental. . To us Jorick was not just a ski instructor but rather a friend during our trip to megeve which is why we will be with him every year and would definitely strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a great ski instructor in the area. We Miss You Already Jo !!”
Omar A, December 30, 2021
“Jorick was an amazing instructor he had a hard task taking us on! I had not skied for 17 years, my youngest Freddie had never skied and my eldest Jack had only skied once with the school. On our first day Jo spent two hours and at the end of the session we were all confident and ready for the mountain. At the end of our second lesson Jack completed a red and Freddie was skiing difficult blues. Highly recommend, he made our holiday”
Jane F. – 05/04/2018
“This was our second year skiing in Chamonix and one of the main reasons we returned was to have lessons with Jo. He’s so lovely and patient and really goes the extra mile to help and make your experience amazing. We’ve progressed doll so well and quickly with Jo’s guidance and can’t wait to return next year! Thanks so much Jorick!”
Shila – 03/03/2018
“Jorick or Jojo is a great instructor. I have had lessons for the last few years and he has really helped me with technique and confidence on more difficult terrain. Jojo is incredibly laidback for a French instructor and easy to get on with, but don’t think he will take his eye off your progress for a minute and is careful to keep slowly pushing you in the right direction! Speaks perfect English and knows the slopes like the back of his hand. Can’t recommend enough. Both my children now want to ski with him when we come to Chamonix!”
Estelle L. – 16/02/2018
“Cannot recommend higher! We are a family of 5 people with mixed ski experience and expectation. Jorick did what is needed and beyond to make sure all of us enjoyed this amazing holiday. Safety always comes first, we experience crispy sunny days and heavy windy snowy days, Jojo has an excellent local knowledge and always knows where to go (or not to). Jo is an absolute star with children, a ton of patient and technic really helped Alex developing his skills and introduce ski to Henry for the 1st time. Thanks a lot to Jo, my family is hooked in, we will soon be back for another ski holiday. “
Tom Z. 02/01/2018
“I can only highly recommend Jorick – he was professional, engaging and friendly. His level of English was very good so that the technical aspects of the lesson were easy to understand. He used positive reenforcement and encouragement well. The lessons were for my teenage son – he enjoyed the three days of skiing with Jorick. His feedback for Jorick is 6 stars out of 5!”
