Ski & Ride Bardonecchia

Ski & Ride Bardonecchia is the go-to snowboard school for the Val di Susa valley, based in the historic Olympic town of Bardonecchia. Born from the passion of young and highly qualified instructors, the school stands out for its specialisation in freestyle and snowpark riding, making it one of the most dynamic and well-regarded schools in Piedmont.

The heart of the teaching offering is Snowpark Melezet, one of the best-equipped parks in north-western Italy, where riders of all levels can approach kickers, rails and pipe in complete safety under the guidance of FISI-certified instructors. The school’s philosophy is to make freestyle accessible to everyone: no prior experience is required to start working on your first tricks, and the progressive method allows skills to be built up gradually without rushing ahead.

Programmes for children and young riders are particularly well-developed: lessons designed for the youngest beginners (from age 5 upwards), with instructors specialised in youth sports education, capable of creating a stimulating and safe environment where learning happens through fun. The weekly camps for young riders are among the most eagerly anticipated events of the season, with programmes that combine technique, games and socialising.

For adults, Ski & Ride offers all-mountain programmes for those who want to explore the full Bardonecchia ski area — from the groomed pistes of Colomion to the wilder off-piste zones — as well as freestyle improvement courses for those who already know how to ride and want to start getting air. Equipment rental is available on site, with boards and bindings selected for every level and discipline.

Bardonecchia, with its vast and varied ski area, Olympic pistes and consistently well-maintained snowpark, is the ideal destination for those who want to experience snowboarding in all its dimensions at accessible prices, less than an hour from Turin.