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4.8
Based on 29 reviews
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Yama no En
11 months ago
It's great to have a website dedicated to important communications and everything you need to know about the ski school. It helps both instructors and clients navigate the ski school, both organizationally and in terms of reliability and professionalism.

The only downside, in my opinion, is the complex design of the menu interface, which isn't particularly intuitive, although this is a problem that resolves itself with consistent use of the website.
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Meret
11 months ago
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Chiara Berner
2 years ago
We had a wonderful experience with both our children (9 and 5); the school (and particularly Prem) is responsive, organised and flexible when required. We have found every teacher to be very kind and friendly which has made the whole difference!
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Giovanna M.
2 years ago
Top! I've been using them for over two years, and the results are incredible. At 40, and afraid to let go of my board, it was a real challenge for me. But Nicola is the best! Technique, talent, and kindness: he helped me push my limits. If you want real results, trust him and Giorgio Rocca's school! And Veronica is second to none for all the office management: always available and smiling. I adore you!
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Amy Dunn
2 years ago
Marco is the man! To say my friend and I had an extraordinary time would be an understatement! He is incredibly skilled and patient - and also kept me relaxed.

We had the best time today and want to come back to take lessons again. So happy with this experience, thanks to Marco! He came highly recommended and lived up to his reputation for being the best.
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Gaia Gera
2 years ago
Outstanding ski school - used for 5 year old girl who immediately fell in love with skiing.
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Giordana Moresi
3 years ago
St. Moritz
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Adriano Casadei
3 years ago
Giorgio Rocca Ski Academy confirms to live up to expectations. In addition to the friendliness of the entire team, I found the professionalism, safety and communication skills that I was looking for
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Giusi Filippelli
3 years ago

Master the Powder,
Ride with a Plan

Riding raw mountain snow is completely different from carving down groomed runs. If you lean too far forward, you nose-dive; if you panic-brake, you get stuck. We show you how to change your stance, maintain your speed, and find a natural flow through open powder and tighter tree lines.

“In deep snow, you don’t use your edges to turn—you use your base to surf. Once you feel that shift in balance, everything changes.”

What You Learn

  • How to shift your weight back to keep your board floating naturally
  • Steering with your lower body to make quick adjustments in deep snow
  • Reading mountain terrain to spot hidden rocks, drops, and changing snow
  • Managing speed correctly so you don’t get stuck in flat sections
  • Essential backcountry mountain safety and using avalanche gear
  • Finding untracked lines days after a storm with a local guide

Choose Your Terrain Track

Intro to Powder

For confident on-piste riders ready for fresh snow. Learn how to drop off the side of the groomed trails, adjust your stance to stay afloat, and make smooth, flowing turns in light powder.

Backcountry Technique

Head deeper into untracked terrain. Learn how to plan your line, manage steeper faces, safely navigate around tree clusters, and handle heavy or wind-crusted snow smoothly.

Steeps & Couloirs

For experienced freeriders looking for a challenge. Focus on technical jump-turns in narrow chutes, managing your sluff on steep faces, and finding the best big-mountain lines in the region.

Coaching from Local Mountain Guides

Our off-piste instructors know the St. Moritz backcountry inside out. They don’t just guide you down—they break down how the snow behaves, teach you how to use safety gear properly, and give you practical technique tweaks that save your leg stamina on deep days.

The Best Powder Faces in the Valley

From the high alpine bowls of Corvatsch to the massive open faces of Diavolezza, St. Moritz holds incredible freeride terrain. Riding with an instructor means you bypass the scraped-out resort tracks and go straight to the best snow pockets safely, without losing your way on the mountain map.

Dedicated Backcountry
Guiding

Private off-piste sessions mean your day is built entirely around current snow safety and your riding limits. Your coach maps out a route that matches your experience level, giving you step-by-step guidance so you never feel out of your depth.

Book an off-piste session if you:

  • Want to transition from groomed trails to deep powder safely
  • Want to learn how to read backcountry snow conditions and terrain drops
  • Want to learn how to use an avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel correctly
  • Want a local specialist to show you the best open powder runs in the area
  • Prefer riding untracked mountain faces away from resort lift traffic

Experience Real Freeriding

Leaving the marked resort slopes completely changes your connection to snowboarding. Our focused off-piste lessons strip away the uncertainty of the backcountry, giving you a clear, structured track to build your deep-snow skills. Whether you want to surf wide powder bowls or explore hidden technical terrain, we are here to help you ride safely in St. Moritz.

Start Exploring

Ready to hit the deep snow? Drop us a line with your current riding experience, your holiday dates, and what kind of backcountry terrain you want to tackle next.