 Accomodation & Food
*NEW* All our accommodation is now in central Verbier. We have a large apartment situated right beside Place Centrale - there isn't a better location in Verbier! It's next to the shops, bars and you can easily walk to the lift in 5 mins. Our other apartment is a 5 minute walk to Place Centrale and a 5 minute bus to the lift station. There is WIFI access within both apartments. A recent addition to the accommodation is the fabulous Vieux Valais hotel, which was a huge success with trainees this year. All of our accommodation normally includes twin rooms, and shared bathrooms. Breakfast and 5 evening meals per week are provided. Lunch is not included.
Verbier Village
Après is big in Verbier and no matter where you are there are always plenty of bars and cafes, loud or quiet to start and finish the evening. The world-famous Verbier night-life of Casbah, the new and hugely popular Coco Club, T-Bar, where we have discount cards available and Pub Mont Fort are just waiting to be discovered. Click here to see profiles of Verbier based pro-skier Beanie & photogragher Camilla.
 Qualifications & Certifications
The BASI Ski or Snowboard Instructor qualification is offered in Verbier. BASI is a dynamic, foreword thinking, members’ association whose Snowsport Qualifications are recognised world-wide. BASI qualifications are amongst the most respected and in-demand qualifications in the world. The BASI Mission is: “To create a National and International reputation for excellence through the provision of the highest quality of training and support services for Ski and Snowboard instructors"
BASI offers a full range of training courses in all disciplines - giving a clearly defined path of learning, leading to some of the most respected and in-demand qualifications in the world. The Leader Training module is designed to help everyone improve their performance either in charge of or with a team. Whatever you choose to do in the future, this module gives you skills to enhance your C.V.
The Emergency First Aid course delivered by the British Association of Ski Patrollers covers: emergency action principles; airway and breathing emergencies; cardiovascular emergencies/strokes; CPR; bleeding management; shock and prevention of disease transmission.
 Verbier Mountain
Swiss Tourism describes Verbier as a true paradise for winter sports fans. It is a world class resort located in the midst of the high Alps with the Mont Blanc Massif barely 20 miles to the west and the Matterhorn 20 miles to the east. From anywhere in Verbier the views are spectacular. It has some of the most challenging runs in Europe with the steeps of Tortin, Gentianes and Mont Fort to test the most experienced skier or rider. The ski area extends between 1500 and 3300 metres above sea level in a spectacular mountain landscape, with summer skiing available on the Tortin glacier. The town is full of Alpine charm and situated at 1500m has enviable snow and sun records.
 Job Opportunities
In Verbier we offer the British Association of Snowsport Association (BASI) qualifications. The qualification is recognized worldwide and is crucial if you want to teach in France later on in your career. BASI level 1 is the introductory level taken early on in the course, with BASI 2 (more advanced) taken towards the end of the course. In 2007 and 2008 we had 100% pass rate for BASI 1 and 2! Other qualifications on offer are the first aid course, avalanche awareness & backcountry Module, ILM Management certificate, SNSC resort guiding award.
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