Instructors who are passionate and experts in their discipline
At ESi Génération, quality instruction begins with the selection of our instructors. We pay special attention to their recruitment, qualifications, experience, and teaching skills. Their local expertise and foreign language proficiency enable them to provide attentive guidance to every student, regardless of their profile.
Our goal is simple:
To offer high-quality instruction tailored to each individual and their specific goals. Whether starting out, building confidence, refining technique, or discovering a new discipline, every lesson is designed around our students’ skill levels, expectations, and pace of progress.
Meet our instructors
Philippe GILBERT
Alpine ski
Snowboard
School founder and manager, certified Alpine Skiing and Rock Climbing Instructor (B.E.E.S.),
"Souris" is a snowboard instructor trainer for the ESI Syndicate and the Educational Coordinator for rope access training at CRET.
Corinne BIGREL
Alpine ski
Corinne is also a canyoning instructor and a mountain leader. She is responsible for supervising children's activities.
Julien FREITAS
Alpine ski
Snowboard
Julien "Le Parisien" is also a state-certified kayaking instructor and leads rafting trips on the Guisane in the summer.
Volène ATTOU
Snowboard
Alpine ski
When the snow has melted, Volène swaps skis and snowboard for a skateboard and surfboard.
Ludovic BOUTEAU
Snowshoeing
Alpine ski
Snowboard
Ludovic holds certifications in skiing, mountain biking, and mid-mountain guiding. He also leads snowshoeing excursions.
Clément JAVENEAU
Snowboard
Alpine ski
Clément can do it all: skiing, snowboarding, paragliding, motorcycling... And on top of that, he's handsome ;) ...
Niels CAILLON
Alpine ski
Snowboard
Mountain bike
As a trainee instructor, Niels leads mountain biking sessions at the Serre Chevalier Bike Park during the summer.
Gaspard FOULAZ
Alpine ski
Snowboard
Gaspard also loves coaching snowboarding.
Thibaud ALBERT
Alpine ski
Snowboard
A passionate freerider and cyclist, Thibaud joins the team.
Benoit MARTIN
Alpine ski
Snowboard
Montain bike
Mountain Leader
A qualified alpine ski instructor, mountain leader, and mountain bike instructor, Benoit will help you appreciate the tranquility of the mountains.
Clément MOUNIER
Alpine ski
High Mountain Guide
Snowboard
Alpine Ski Instructor and High Mountain Guide,
Clément is also an instructor at the prestigious ENSA in Chamonix.
Guillaume LABESSE
Alpine ski
Snowboard
Mountain bike
Guillaume also works as a mountain bike guide in the summer. Whether it’s skiing, snowboarding, cycling, or driving a Fiat Panda, the main thing is that he has fun.
Elliot ANDRE
Alpine ski
Snowboard
A fan of ski derbies in winter and cliff jumping in summer, Elliot is one of the team’s all-rounders.
Titouan DEGRENELLE
Alpine ski
Snowboard
After skiing, Titouan divides the rest of his time between traveling and tattooing.
Jérémi LANDRE
Alpine ski
Snowboard
A former competitive skier and snowboarder and a certified alpine ski instructor (B.E.E.S.), "James" spent a long time coaching the Serre Chevalier snowboard club before taking over his father's carpentry business during the summer.
Julien QUEYSANNE
Alpine ski
Snowboard
A co-founder of the school, passionate about snowboarding and Telemark skiing,
"Ju" is also the singer and musician for the band "Watcha Clan." A seasonal worker on the slopes and a full-time musician…
Olivier RICHON
Alpine ski
Snowboard
A co-founder of the school and a qualified instructor (B.E.E.S.) in alpine skiing and kayaking, Olivier is also a music teacher during the rest of the year.
Philippe DUVAL
Alpine ski
Snowboard
Holder of the B.E.E.S. (State Diploma) in Alpine Skiing and Judo, "Dudu" is seconded to the Les 4 Saisons Village Club.
Pascal GILBERT
Ski technician/secretary
Pascal, our ski technician and secretary, will welcome you throughout the winter with pleasure and friendliness... In the summer, he will introduce you to the joys of whitewater sports. www.eaurigine.net
Thomas PARFAIT
Snowboard Specialist
In-store sales and customer advisor
A ski technician and salesperson with a background as a high-level snowboarder, Thomas is in charge of the snowboard department.
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Beyond technical skills, our instructors are first and foremost educators and mountain enthusiasts. They pass on their expertise, share their practical experience, and guide your progress, always with a special focus on safety. Come and discover the activities offered by our instructors.
The resort
Nestled between the peaks of the Écrins and the valleys of the Hautes-Alpes, Serre Chevalier offers an exceptional setting for enjoying winter. Its diverse ski area caters to every level, ranging from slopes accessible to beginners to more technical routes for experienced skiers. Whether with family or friends, the resort also invites visitors to enjoy a variety of activities and discover a vibrant mountain landscape bathed in the light of the Southern Alps.
