ADAPTIVE SKIING
Oxyski is committed to making snowsports accessible to everyone. That’s why, for over 20 years now, we have been offering adaptive ski lessons tailored to you and your needs. Today, Oxyski is one of the leading providers of adaptive ski instruction, with lessons designed for both standing and seated skiers, whether they are discovering skiing for the first time or returning to the slopes.
Adaptive skiing is, above all, a unique and thrilling experience for both students and instructors.
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OUR ADAPTIVE SKIING DISCIPLINES
Sit skiing
Sit-skiing is for wheelchair users or people who have difficulty coordinating their lower limbs. This is the ideal option for anyone wishing to eventually ski independently. Our Oxyski instructors will accompany you on your journey, using Tessier sit-ski equipment, with their tried and tested techniques that build your confidence perfectly.
Piloted sit-skiing
Piloted sit-skiing is for anyone who is partially or totally dependent. The sit-ski is fitted with a bar for the instructor to ‘drive’ the sit-ski around the slopes. It offers all the sensations of skiing, and the skier can participate as much or as little as they want. We can also train individuals to become sit-ski pilots.
Stand up adaptive skiing
Stand-up adaptive skiing is for anyone who has good coordination while holding themselves upright on one or two legs. Whether you are visually impaired, have hearing difficulties, are an amputee or partially paralysed, we can help you discover (or rediscover) the pleasure of skiing. We also have experience teaching children on the autism spectrum who may find group ski lessons overwhelming.
Tandem skiing
The Tandem’Flex sit-ski from Tessier makes sit-skiing a pleasurable experience for anyone who isn’t able or doesn’t want to ski on their own. Seated in a large, comfortable seat, let yourself be guided by an Oxyski ‘driver’ and enjoy all the thrills of sliding around our mountains whilst taking in the spectacular views at the same time!
WHY CHOOSE OXYSKI?
GAIN INDEPENDENCE
For anyone who has the ability to ski unassisted, we have all the right equipment and the best teaching techniques to help you gain your independence on snow. We’re sure you’ll love every moment of your sit ski experience, especially your Oxyski instructor!
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
We are confident we can offer you the best ski approach thanks to our knowledge and experience. All our Oxyski adaptive ski instructors know exactly how to use the equipment, they know the local terrain and they also have thousands of hours of teaching experience.
ADAPTIVE SKIING SPECIALISTS
We hold annual sit-ski training courses for our instructors covering the equipment, skiing technique and adaptive skiing teaching methods. Kind and patient, our instructors know the mountains by heart and have the perfect understanding and experience to teach and accompany you.
We can also offer high-end equipment adapted to your needs! Yes, we have a fleet of modern Tessier sit-skis, including the Uniski and Dualski models with various seat sizes and outriggers. We have helmets with radios available for partially sighted skiers too. For more information, contact our teams in the resort directly and they will guide you.
ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT US
Need more information? Contact our resorts directly using the details below. Our reservations team is available year-round and always happy to assist!
GRAND BORNAND
Oxyski Ski & Snowboard School Grand Bornand
Résidence les Amborzales – 7195 Route du Chinaillon
74450 Le Grand Bornand