Skibex was founded in 2018 in Chamonix with the goal of delivering the highest quality ski and snowboard lessons. Awarded TripAdvisor’s travellers’ choice in 2022 and 2023, our team of 7 instructors is back this winter to teach skiing or snowboarding and guide you through your next adventures!
Everyone at Skibex is fully qualified for Ski and Snowboarding. We are all fluent in English and French, and for some of us, Spanish.
Charline is originally from Combloux, but she’s skied all over the world and taught skiing in a variety of places like Thredbo in Australia, or Niseko in Japan. Today she splits her time between the mountains in the winter and the south coast of France in the summer.
Charline’s approach to teaching combines her lifelong knowledge of the mountains with her experience as a yoga teacher and focuses on three principles: boosting self-confidence, bringing fulfillment, and using kindness.
Charline speaks French and English fluently
“The best and most amazing experience!! Charline is an incredible instructor. I call her the “Zen ski master instructor.” I felt so comfortable with her & put all my trust in her. She guided me and made me feel safe. I am 41 years young skiing for the first time in the French Alps! I had the most incredible experience! I would highly recommend her and this company to anyone. For me- I will always remember this. Thank you Charline! Xx”
Kimberly – 11/02/2023
“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!”
HKT – 23/02/2023
“I was a complete beginner, and my instructor Charline was fantastic; very friendly and helpful. I was skiing down green runs after a 3 hour lesson on Day 1. Would highly recommend.”
Samuel G – 21/02/2022
“We have been lucky enough to have lessons with Gaby, Theo, Jorick and Charline over several trips to Chamonix. The whole team are fantastic. From the initial contact booking the lessons to the time on the slopes, communication has been excellent. Both adults and children in our group have had great experiences and found the team professional, friendly, and caring. Our children in particular have thoroughly enjoyed their lessons and did not want them to end.
We would not hesitate to recommend this team and can’t wait to get back!“
Louise R – 02/03/2023
“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 !”
Clover – 22/01/2022
Gabriel is the most experienced instructor in the team with over 16 years of experience.
Before he started sharing his passion for skiing, Gabriel participated in the Olympic Games in Giant Slalom in Nagano, Japan in 1998 and flew helicopters! When the ski season ends Gabriel returns to Canterbury where he lives.
Gabriel’s students love him because of his never ending patience and his intuitive way of teaching!
Gab speaks French, English, and Spanish fluently
“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 05/01/2022
“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
“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
“Gabriel is the best ski teacher – kind, patient and clear. He has helped me understand what I need to tweak to ski better, both on and off piste.“
Kate. – 11/02/2018
Arthur comes from a long lineage of world-class skiers and started skiing as soon as he could walk. In the summertime, Arthur works as a builder for the family business, and you’ll either find him working perched on a roof or immersed in tree-felling.
Arthur is an enthusiastic teacher who connects easily with his students and is known for bringing the best out of them.
Arthur speaks French and English fluently
“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
“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
“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
“That was my first time skiing.
My instructor Arthur made my intro to the skiing world so joyful and safe. After two classes 3 hours each (and two days on my own), I’ve managed to ski the red slopes. That’s the merit of my teacher. Arthur was patient and knew hundreds of exercises to correct all possible problems the beginner might have.
If you want a personalized approach and qualified instructors – my recommendation is Skibex.”
Mykhailo – 12/01/2023
Theo is both a qualified ski/snowboard instructor and a Montessori teacher, which means he has a wealth of experience working with kids. However, don’t let his composed exterior fool you – Theo is a force to be reckoned with on a snowboard or skis. When the winter season winds down, you’ll find Theo chasing big waves in another part of the world!
Theo is a patient teacher who knows how to make learning fun and is appreciated by both children and adults.
Theo speaks French, English, and Spanish fluently
“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 15/01/2022
“We hardly ever write reviews, but our experience with Skibex deserves one. The two half days that our family spent with Theo (2 adults, 2 preschoolers) was fantastic and money extremely well spent. Theo has endless patience with little kids and is the perfect instructor, introducing concepts through play and making kids enthusiastic about skiing. For adults too, Theo is patient, kind, and encouraging – all must haves when you’re an wobbly beginner 🙂 And the booking process was the smoothest, with Jorick being very kind too. If you’re looking for people who truly take an interest in you learning how to ski, book with these guys!”
Mdanelaite – 14/03/2022
“My Kids had Theo as their instructor for 5 days and he was just fab, they already want to go back next year. Well done Theo, 5 stars. Excellent service from start to finish.”
Neal – 08/03/2023
We made a last minute booking for a half day for our kids, who had not skied before.
Started well, with almost instant replies to emails, and everything dealt with efficiently including advice on best place to meet etc.
On the day, Theo was very friendly, and managed to get our twin boys very efficient after their afternoon together. He also looked after them when they got a little too tired, and gave them loads of interesting info about the area which they shared with us over the next few days.
All in all, the perfect ski school experience, and highly recommend both Skibex and Theo.
“My lesson was with Theo. I was anxious and he was able to quickly ease my fears. He is warm, clearly very experienced, and helped me gain my confidence. Theo also helped to improve my technique, movements, and mindset on the slopes. He is very calm on the skis and explains each technique patiently. Very valuable instructions enabled me to progress in skiing and have fun. Thanks Theo!”
Lauren – 15/03/2023
Pierre is a multi-talented Chamonix native who combines his job as an architect with his other passions: skiing,tennis and road biking. As soon as winter arrives, Pierre transforms into your friendly, knowledgeable ski and snowboard instructor and will show you around to all the best spots.
Pierre’s calm and cheerful nature shines through during lessons, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for his students. He’s a patient instructor, always ready to provide guidance and support so that his students can focus on building their skills and confidence.
Pierre speaks French and English fluently
“Amazing lesson with Pierre – he catered very well to a group of 4 with varying abilities. He took us down slopes, progressing the difficulty at a good pace and explaining the fundamentals of skiing.”
Harsimar S – 20/01/2023
“It was our first time learning how to snowboard and Pierre made it a really good experience! We snowboarded for 3 hours in Flegere and time went by quickly because we really had fun. Pierre was a nice and patient instructor despite us struggling to learn it at first. He was very accommodating and guided us every step of the way, even holding our hands while we snowboarded down to keep us stable. Perfect for beginners!”
Joey C. 12/12/2023
“I have had a very pleasant experience with my instructor, Pierre. Would recommend”
Vlada – 26/01/2023
“Awesome experience. Pierre was technical and pushing me to improve while keeping the lesson fun.”
Francis Yang – 31/12/2023
“Best snowboard coach ever. Will definitely recommend this to other people.”
Robin H. 26/12/2023
Charlie’s the real deal! He’s a certified sports teacher, tennis ace, personal trainer, and a downright awesome ski and snowboard instructor. He’s the person to ask for anything about Les Houches, and he’s also really knowledgeable about alpine racing.
Charlie’s teaching style is characterised by his kindness, patience, and contagious enthusiasm, which his students greatly appreciate.
Charlie speaks French and English fluently
“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 – 03/03/2023
“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 – 01/2022
“Excellent ski experience with both Arthur and Charlie from Skibex. Great ski guiding and instruction”
GE M – 16/02/2023
“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!”
Joanne – 30/12/2022
“Charlie was an excellent instructor who took us through from nervous & hopeless to loving it. He was very fun and just right. He made our trip memorable and enjoyable. Highly recommend!”
Dawn – April 2023
Jorick. Over at Skibex, we’ve been friends for one, two, and sometimes even nearly three decades, which made it easy to write about everyone else on the team. But when it comes to writing about oneself, it’s a whole different game.
When winter sets in, you’ll find me on skis day in, day out – either teaching or exploring the slopes with friends. And if skiing isn’t on the agenda, I’m likely climbing, immersed in a good read, or working hard to make sure your ski lessons go smoothly!
“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!”
