Bastien wants to pass on his love for the mountain to his learners.

Ever since he was a child, Bastien has always been immersed within the mountain environment. In fact, he started skiing when he was two with his parents, themselves passionate about the mountain. Originally from Tignes- a place where he enjoys the different off-piste areas- Bastien also practiced competitive skiing through the resort’s sports club; actually, he has always been a big fan of skiing and sliding sports related to the mountain. Bastien especially likes telemark and enjoys practicing sports in various conditions and on multiple grounds, in France as well as abroad, as he did in Toubkal, Morocco. That was a disorienting experience with his colleagues from which he keeps a wonderful memory, surrounded by splendid landscapes. Over all his treks, a slope especially drew his attention: La Face de Bellevarde, which he considers as one of the most beautiful in the world.

For 14 years, Bastien has been training his learners for competition. He also teaches skiing, snowboarding and telemark to children and adults in Tignes, a resort that he knows like the back of his hand. This instructor shares the solidarity conveyed by the ESF and likes the image reflected by the resort, as well as the skilled instructors working there. Motivated by his desire to pass on his love for the mountain, Bastien offers classes in French and in English. For him, the best teaching method is by showing patience and by being attentive to the customer, so that he feels confident and better improves.

Apart from this first activity, Bastien works as a water-skiing, wakeboarding and towed machinery trainer in the summer, an occupation he likes to combine with that of ski instructor. For him, he practices these two activities ‘at the right moment’ and always shares a good time with holiday-makers, whose main watchword is relaxation. During his free time, this trainer is also fond of mountain bikes, endurance races, squash and DIY, leisure activities which allow him to make the most of life!