I took a full day snowboard guidance with Maxim. I'm an intermediate snowboarder.Maxim is very familiar with the VT area and took me to nice freeride locations, he also gave me a lot of feedback on my riding. the price is not cheap, but as I've been with many guides over the years, and high level ones are hard to find, it is worth it. above all he is a good person that is fun to be around, which is important since you want to have fun on the mountains, and he's very serious about safety.
Maxime is fantastic! He has worked in Val Thorens for 17 years and knows it like the back of his hand! He speaks 6+ languages, fluently!It was our first time in the alps and skiing above the tree line. The first day was a complete white out. If it weren't for Max, we wouldn't have been able to ski that day at all give the lack of visibility and not knowing our way around.The next two days, he took us on a sighting expedition. hitting all the high points (pun intended). He was a very patient instructor, taking his time to guide my wife and get her comfortable with the terrain.Before the trip, he helped provide contacts for transportation, recommended hotels, equipment rental locations, etc. He met us at our hotel, assisted with lift tickets, and more. He even suggested swapping out some equipment to better suit our skiing styles and the conditions.I can't wait to go back to the Alps and will certainly be calling Max to instruct us the entire time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
We had the pleasure of 🏂 for a week with Maxime this March… Maxime is an expert of the mountain and offered many tips for progression of our sport at all levels while we were there. Could not recommend enough!!!
Были в тине в начале января с группой друзей катаемся на лыжах и сноуборде брали Макса на 4 дня .2 дня лыжи для взрослых 2 дня сноуборд для детей . Макс супер инструктор знаем его уже несколько лет рекомендуем всем !!!!!
Maxime nous a accompagné à plusieurs reprises et mêmes plusieurs générations. J’ai pris des cours de snowboard avec Maxime il y à quelques années, et c’est un véritable pédagogue. Il a su me rassurer et me donner confiance (malgré mon appréhension)😅. Ensuite mon fils a largement amélioré son niveaux en ski grâce aux conseils et la patience de Maxime💪. Et aujourd’hui c’est notre fille de 4 ans qui à appris à skier seule grâce aux cours avec Maxime l’année dernière et en début de cette saison!C’est un moniteur exceptionnel, qui sait communiquer avec toutes les générations!On lui fait entièrement confiance 🤩⛷️Merci beaucoup 🤗☀️
Booked Max for a private lesson to help instruct a beginner skier. He was fantastic. met us at the ski rental shop and helped with the fitting and set up then straight to the slopes.He was ontime, friendly, and was mindful in hi instructions.10/10 & will be using his services next year when we go back
Mis días de clases con Maxime fueron de lo mejor me divertí y sobretodo explore toda la zona mientras me corregía la técnica de esquiar sin atacar con mucha información ... Gracias Maxime, saludos desde Costa Rica.
Maxim is without a doubt one of the best instructors we’ve ever had — and not only in Val Thorens.He is funny, extremely professional, very knowledgeable, and clearly knows everyone and everything in the area.Beyond being an excellent instructor, he is caring, helpful, and always makes sure everyone feels comfortable and confident.We were two families skiing together, and all of us had an amazing experience with him.Maxim helped us with everything, guided us perfectly, and went far beyond what you would normally expect from an instructor.We truly enjoyed every moment and felt we were in the best hands.Highly recommended to anyone looking for a top-level instructor and a great person to ski with.He made our holiday unforgettable.
Maxime is highly professional and very kind, always with a smile on his face! Great technique and gives clear tips and is very supportive throughout. He helped us for about five days in the slopes! Truly recommend him as a instructor!
I highly recommend our ski instructor, Maxime, who was simply amazing! He provided us with an unforgettable snowboarding experience, with a lot of patience and professional guidance. Maxime is someone who takes care of everything and ensures that every detail is perfect, allowing you to focus on enjoying the ride. Thanks to him, we learned new techniques and significantly improved our skills. He made the entire experience enjoyable and safe, and he was able to instill in us a love for snowboarding. If you're looking for a professional instructor who will take care of you and push you to your limits, Maxime is the perfect choice!
My son Adam skied with Maxime for 6 days.Maxime was absolutely fantastic, Adam both loves him and substantially progressed his skills level.Maxime is a great instructor, has lots of patience, and bonds well with kids and adults alike. I highly recommend him.
We had the absolute pleasure of spending five full days with Maxime, and we highly recommend him. As a family with two children, we were looking for someone who could make skiing fun, safe, and educational for all of us—and Maxime exceeded every expectation.His warm and friendly demeanor put everyone at ease from the very first day. He was incredibly patient with the kids, tailoring his teaching style to suit their ages and skill levels while keeping them engaged and motivated.For the adults, Maxime provided expert guidance and helpful tips to refine our techniques, making skiing more enjoyable and less daunting. He also recommended changing our skis according to the weather, which allowed us to fully enjoy skiing in the powder—a truly unforgettable experience! His knowledge of the slopes and ability to adapt to different abilities ensured that every day was both challenging and rewarding.Not only is Maxime an exceptional teacher, but his enthusiasm for skiing is contagious, making the whole experience unforgettable for our family. We left with improved skills, wonderful memories, and a newfound love for skiing.Thank you, Maxime, for making our ski holiday so special.
Максим спасибо за удивительное время в Куршавеле, советуем его как для детей так и для взрослых индивидуальных обучающих тренировок по лыжам и сноуборду! Best instructor! Professional and friend! Очень было весело спасибоBex and Kamilya, Little Iskander.
I’ve skied with lots of off piste & touring guides over many years and Max is the best. Knows the mountains inside out, is great fun and always safety first. Top top guide.
I had an amazing week with Max in January. He is really the best and I book him every time I come to Val Thorens. We did some incredible off-piste, Max really knows the terrain inside out, he can found the best powder in some really secret spots ;). Super safe too!
Absolutely the best ski instructor!!!After 1 day skiing with my daughter, I see great results and confident skiing.I definitely can recommend Maxime, like a great professional.
I first met Maxime several years ago when I was looking for a snowboard instructor for my son.Maxime’s approach to people of all ages, and all nationalities and his ability to speak (almost) any language makes him the best choice for a ski/snowboard instructor.By now, Maxime has instructed all three of my children and all are successful at snowboarding.
Maxime is our absolute favourite!He was our son’s first skiinstructor for more than 11 years ago .Since then we have booked him several times over the years.This last time we did a Ski Touring in the evening, an absolutely amazing experience.Maxime always gives the best service, finding the best snow and adventures.A great personality , always in a good mood and a fantastic guide.He gets the highest rate from the whole family 🌟.See you again next year!
We were mixed group including kids and had 2 days with Maxime.First day he came with SkiSecond day with Snowboard.He gave us all needed equipment for offpiste. And the best was his availability for the whole day.We had lots of fun with Maxime.I highly recommend.
מקסים הוא תותח סקי!מדריך מעולה, עם אינטראקציה מעולה לילדים.הדריך את הבן הקטן שלי בפעם הראשונה שלו ותוך שעתיים הילד כבר גלש בכוחות עצמו..והכי חשוב בכל בוקר הילד קם משתוקק לגלוש ולפגוש את מקסים.קלישאה אבל מקסים באמת מקסים !!!
Com toda certeza fazer minhas primeiras aulas com o Max, foi a melhor decisão para aprender o ski. Ele é um professor muito experiente, dedicado e incentivador! Eu amei meus dias em Val Thorens e sem contar que ele fala português 🥰🥰 Obrigada Maxime, a neve foi minha aventura preferida ❄️
Maxime is een instructeur die verder gaat dan anderen om de week zo comfortabel mogelijk te maken. Met zijn flexibiliteit en toewijding is hij de ideale instructeur om met een groep of familie te zijn, hij kon iedereen een stuk verder helpen
Максим прекрасный инструктор! Замечательный сопровождающий, и очень хороший человек! Прекрасно готовит по-русски, и еще лучше умеет привить любовь к горам! Поставил на лыжи человека, который никогда не катался, так, что на 5-ый день поехали из Валь Торанса в Куршавель на параллельных лыжах. Спасибо огромное за опыт, удовольствие, прекрасное настроение и все, что ты делаешь для своих учеников!
Maxim is a rare ski guide!!! Thanks to his professional and interpersonal skills, he made our son fall in love with skiing and connect with the snow as if it was the only thing he did all his life.Every morning our son just looked forward to getting on the skis and discovering the wonders of skiing.Thank you very much, you are the best, there is nothing like you!!!
Always fantastic freeride with Maxime. He is a super experienced and friendly instructor to learn the mountains, technique and go off piste. And a great guy overall. Will definitely come back, Maxime!
Maxim is by far the number 1 instructor on the slopes. We were a group of different level skiers and he had the patience, knowledge and inteligence to guide each one of us in accordance with their own level.His tips and corrections were priceless. We all have much more confidence and techniques after the days we spent with him.Above all that, Maxim is a very easy going and kind human being.Thank you Maxim.
In one word - AMAZING!!Maxim is one of the best snowboard (and ski) instructor I have ever seen. Super mindful of the people he teaches, super nice and funny, and a true professional!! We had a full day experience with him, and we enjoyed every minute. Even when we got tired, Maxim knew how to encourage us and guide us though the right path with less people and easier slopes.Thanks Maxim for a great experience we will never forget 🙂 🏂
We had an unbelievable ski week with Maxime. He knows the ski site like the palm of his hand and therefore knows exactly which way will be better for you, to challenge you but also strengthen your confidence and ski skills.He is very responsible and worthy of trust, even with very young children just starting their way in skiing.He is a true professional!Thank you Maxime for the best ski vacation!Efrat, Dudi and the kids.
Maxime is an absolutely incredible instructor!!We've had a wonderful time. He is patient, accurate, responsible and very fun to be with. He managed to guide children in different levels of ski, and was always available for any question.Maxime, thank you for such a fantastic experience!!Looking forward to the next time,Gilad & Nurit
Max eh maravilhoso. Eu estou hospedada em Val Thorens, mas ele fez comigo todos os vales, ensinando tudo das montanhas, com direito a almoço num restaurante bom demais que, segundo Max, e um lugar secreto e para fechar o dia fomos para Corchevel, tiramos fotos e depois voltamos. Além de um ótimo profissional , Max eh uma pessoa linda que amei conhecer nesta viagem. Ele mudou a minha semana de esqui para mais do que nota 1.000. Obrigada pelo carinho s pela paciência. Eu, realmente , recomendo 😍😍😍😍
I had a crazy experience!!!!!! I didn't know how to ski and Maksim is one of the best teachers there is!!!!! Teaches accurately, patient, the funniest, just a champion!!! I will not forget the experience, I already want to surf again ❤️❤️
מקסים מדריך מיקצועי, מבין מהר מה הבעיה שלך בתור גולש ונותן עיצה מדוייקת לשיפור הגלישה, מאוד ענייני וקולע למטרה, יכול להדריך בו זמנית גולשים על אף שיש הפרש גדול ברמות הגלישה . ממליץ בחום על מקסים
Maxim was our snowboard instructor and we couldn’t ask for someone better!!My friend who never snowboard was able to finish blue slopes in his second day !!Maxim just make our trip much better, small things make the difference.Thank you Maxim !See you next time for sure
Maxime is the perfect instructor in Val Thorens. Always a smile on his face, nothing is a problem only solutions! The whole family have hade the enjoyment to ski with Maxime from Pist to harsh off pist. Looking forward to ski with him again in the Easter 2022.
This was our fourth year with Maxime and I cannot rate him highly enough. We have a mixed ability group of four adults and four kids who he skis with and everyone raves about him. Whether it be off piste with the adults, a proper ski lesson for one of us or taking the kids out for the afternoon you always get high energy, great tips and a fun time. We will be using him every time we go to the 3 Valleys.
Maxim was an absolute STAR! we booked a full day with him on the mountain - and even when the offpiste snow wasn't what we hoped it to be - he knew how to make the most of it and took us to places we would have never found without him.He also made sure that each one of us got some personal tips and attention - to get better in our riding -2 snowboarders and a skier - and everybody came out of the day better riders - and extremely happy.I highly recommend .
We had an amazing afternoon with Maxim!He took us to the best slopes of offpiste in Val Thorens and taught us how to improve our technique.Maxim is a great teacher, amazing person that lives the slopes and extreme sport and I would 100% recommend to do a session with him.Appreciate the time and effort Maxim!
10/10! Great professional with great communication skills! It was the best decision to start our vacation in the mountains with Maxim, though we had a group session we all got individual attention, he has a great sense of humour it was fun and 100% efficient and of course safe. Highly recommend!
We booked half a day with Maxime on our first day of arrival and that was the best decision ever! Even though we already knew a little bit about snowbaording, we went through some of the basics which helped us to gain confidence and start of correctly to snowbaord in the mountains. On the second day we could snowboard independantly and avoid traumas or dissapointment. Maxime really cared to teach us and even though we took group lesson he spend time with each of us individually as well. But the nicest thing was his personallity and sense of humour, we really felt comfortable to learn with him. Also after the lesson he helped us to get to know more about Val Thorens and answered any questions we had about anything! 10/10 experience! Thank you Maxime!
Tout simplement génial ! Professionnel et tout aussi à l’aise en Anglais qu’en Français le cours avec Maxime était excellent ! Nous avons énormément progressé et en plus de ça le tout dans une superbe ambiance.Je recommande donc à 200% et espère pouvoir skier à nouveau ensemble ;)
Un moniteur au Top 👍 ! Maxime a su s’adapter aux niveaux de chacun et a su répondre avec patience 😉 et pédagogie aux besoins individuels des membres du groupe. Instructeur très à l’écoute, disponible, bienveillant qui inspire très vite la confiance ! Un très bon formateur…Nous sommes enchantés par cette belle rencontre et n’hésiterons pas à le recontacter lors de notre prochaine venue à Val Tho !Encore un grand Merci de la famille Maxime 👍
