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Freeride Lessons
For beginners it offers the first off-piste experience, with an introduction to the different types of snow and technical explanations about safe driving with good technique.
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Season Freeride Academy
The Ordino Arcalís Freeride Academy aims to encourage and promote the sport and the values of the mountain through courses, trips and competitions. Its teaching approach is aimed at beginner and advanced groups in different areas of freeride skiing and snowboarding.
The Freeride Academy started a few seasons ago with the backing of the Ordino Arcalís ski school. The philosophy of the freeride school is clear: to enjoy winter sports while promoting values such as companionship, respect, responsibility, love for the environment and personal growth.
That is why we have perfectly specialised instructors to carry out this adventure with all the students of our school. Groups will be formed according to level and depending on the number of years the students have been freeriding.
The Freeride Academy is a programme designed for young people and teenagers who want to take their skiing or snowboarding skills to the next level by developing advanced off-piste techniques in a safe environment supervised by professionals. Through a comprehensive schedule of weekly sessions, participants will learn to move confidently in all kinds of terrain and conditions, improving their technical level and mountain safety.
Age: 12 to 18+ years Duration: 34 days Schedule: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Price:€945
The Freeride Academy Competition is the perfect programme for young skiers and snowboarders who want to take freeriding to a competitive level. In addition to intensive technical training in off-piste terrain, the programme includes physical preparation, competition strategies and participation in official events, all under the supervision of a team of professional coaches.
Age: 12 to 18+ years Duration: 34 days Schedule: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Price:€1,245
Terms of Use – Please check all service conditions here.
From the second child onwards, a 10% discount will be applied, subject to data verification. If the requirements are not met, the price difference must be paid directly at the ticket office.
Payment can be made in instalments for purchases made before 30/11/2025:
The first payment (50%) is due at the time of purchase.
The second payment (remaining 50%) is due on 15/12/2025.
Aims
To create a pleasant, optimal atmosphere for students to feel comfortable and motivated for the new season.
To acquire the necessary technical knowledge to enjoy freeriding safely and independently.
To learn to read the ground.
To take and perfect turns on a gradient.
To start and/or improve acrobatics (jumps, backflips, etc.).
To learn to assess risk, whether alone or in a group.
To trust and respect the group leader on a descent.
To become familiar with and understand the safety equipment (shovel, arva, probe).
Respect for team members and the trainer, as well as for the mountain environment.
Content
Communication and collaboration between all members of the group.
Active participation within the group and tolerance of other team members.
Understanding of the environment.
Mountain conditions, weather conditions and their impact on the snow.
Characteristics and types of snow.
Types of avalanche and their characteristics. How to act and rescue techniques.
Advanced-level technique for skiing on slopes.
Performance of exercises to improve each technical element.
Performance of additional exercises applied to each technical aspect in the different phases of turning.
Control of speed.
Technique for skiing off-slope: exercises and practice on untouched snow.
Working on the three phases for safe freeride turning.
Navigating and improving on a gradient.
Jumping and speed as a safety measure.
Orientation and anticipation with the freeride skier flexing/extending.
How to prepare for a descent.
Safe descents and exposed areas.
Assessment of the difficulties and escape routes.
Assessment of the descent.
Descent lines.
Assessment of personal skills and the group’s skills.
Risk assessment.
Advance safety protocols.
Recordings and corrections on different descents.
Video correction for correcting errors on descents.
Working on different acrobatics on the slope, on Peretol, or on the 360º.
Starting and/or improving the backflip.
Jumping from rocks and controlling it.
Visiting some of the resort’s departments to find out how the mountain is made safe.
Depending on availability, opportunity to see how the PIDA (Avalanche Intervention Plan) is created.
Finding out about the weather forecast reports.
Freeride Academy Calendar
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is freeride snowboarding? Freeride snowboarding is practiced off-piste, on natural and often challenging terrain. At the Ordino Arcalís Freeride School, we offer programs for both beginners and advanced snowboarders. Beginners learn to identify snow types and practice safe riding techniques, while experienced riders explore the wildest areas and best off-piste lines in Arcalís. All lessons include essential safety training such as alpine route planning and the use of avalanche beacons (DVA), shovel, and probe.
What is ski freeride? Ski freeride means skiing outside the marked slopes, across varied and natural terrain. At the Ordino Arcalís Freeride School, lessons are tailored to all levels. Beginner skiers learn specific techniques for different snow types and how to use safety equipment correctly, while advanced skiers discover the most remote and challenging areas of the resort. Safety is a top priority, with a strong focus on route planning and managing off-piste situations.
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