TEST : WHAT KIND OF SNOWBOARDER/SKIER ARE YOU ?

ARE YOU MORE OF A CARVER, FREESTYLER, FREERIDER OR LIFESTYLER ?

HAVE A GO AT THE TEST AND DISCOVER YOUR TRUE NATURE ON THE SNOW.

1. What do you do when it snows lots in the resort ?

△ – I make the most of this time to go and get my equipment waxed and edges done
X – I stay in the warm with a coffee/tea/hot chocolate watching the snow fall
○ – Get my bag ready with transceiver / shovel / probes and a smile on my face
☐ – I get my shovel and I go and dig a kicker

2. Before the start of the season, you wait whilst :

△ – Following the ski world cup
○ – Watching ski or board videos
☐ – Trampolining
X – Choosing some stylish ski wear

3. In your bag, there is :

○ – Safety equipment (shovel, probe, ABS)
X – Sunscreen and a book
☐ – Nothing, I don’t have a bag (but I do have large pockets)
△ – A picnic and a piste map

4. Your skiwear is mainly :

X – Chic and comfortable outfit, sunglasses
☐ – Gore-Tex layer, overalls and helmet
○ – Shirt and baggy trousers, headphones in ears
△ – Matching jacket and trousers, helmet with integrated visor

5. For lunch you eat :

○ – In the warmth, some pasta or tartiflette
△ – Healthy and quick
X – On a sunny terrace
☐ – Beer, pizza and music

6. Who is your favorite high level skier ?

○ – Travis Rice
☐ – Candide Thovex
△ – Tessa Worley
X – No idea, I don’t know who they are

7. Your dream ski trip:

X – Adventure Dolce Vita Package
○ – Tasting the best powder in the world in Japan
△ – Assist in the world cup in Kitzbühel
☐ – Doing a tour of the American snowparks

8. The best thing that could happen to you in the resort:

X – Relaxing in a Spa with a view of the mountains
△ – Being the first on the slopes
○ – Having more than 1m of freshly fallen snow
☐ – Having an amazing snowpark with lots of different modules

9. After a day of skiing, you:

△ – Do some stretching
○ – Watch a video of your day’s action
☐ – Have a drink with friends
X – Go to the Spa

Result

Majority of △ : You’re more of a Carver

On your skis, you like speed and carving the groomed slopes. Just like a world cup competitor, you’ll be able to beat your downhill record on the François Berthod run on the Italian side. This slope is used for world cup stages and is a very well-groomed and competitive slope that really shreds. On the French side, the five new red level ski slopes on the Mont Valaisan sector allows you to let rip from one turn to another, clocking up the kilometers. To benefit from a perfectly groomed run, be the first there and check out our First Track VIP experience between 7:30am and 9am. And why not have a change and finish the day with some downhill sledging on the new multi-season Xtreme monorail sledging track.

Majoriy of ☐ : You’re more of a Freestyler

For you, riding symbolises adrenaline and airtime. If skiing on the ski slopes bores you then head to the Poletta snowpark! Accessible by chairlift, the park lets you enjoy one rotation after another and find your ideal line with rails and kickers that become progressively more difficult as you head down. There is even a Big Air Bag to safely dial in your next tricks. To grab a bite to eat or a drink whilst enjoying some music, the high-altitude bar/restaurant “Le Plan du Repos” ensures a great atmosphere with a DJ and a large south facing terrace.

And why not tempt yourself with an introduction to snowkiting with a trained instructor, at the Col of the Petit Saint-Bernard; letting you get to new heights from a different angle.

Majority of ○ : you’re more of a Freerider

Since December 2018, the Espace San Bernardo has expanded its ski area. Don’t miss the new freeride possibilities on the Mont Valaisan sector, at an altitude of 2800m. Another spot where the snow’s good: the Ziitieux snowcross. Accessible by the Roches Noires chairlift this ungroomed space is especially reserved for skiers wanting to get a taste of the freeride experience in a safe environment. For the more advanced, the Italian side has a reputation for having some magical off-piste routes. Equip yourself with a transceiver/shovel/probe/air bag, don’t ever go alone and let the ski patrol team know where you are heading. You go entirely at your own risk.

For those who don’t dare adventure out, maybe think about a supervised outing with the freeride instructors from the ski schools. It’s always good to train regularly in order to keep the right reflexes in case of an emergency: every Monday morning, a transceiver training session is organised, don’t miss it!

Majority of X : You’re more of a Lifestyler

You like to ski but above all you enjoy the après-ski, those moments when you can relax with a drink amongst friends or be in a steam room. Check out the unique Dolce Vita adventure experience between France and Italy. As well as enjoying 2 days of skiing in the La Rosière – San Bernardo ski area, you can also relax in the superb thermal baths of Pré Saint Didier in Italy. For more information: https://reservation.larosiere.net/

On the slopes, don’t miss the opportunity to toast with a Spritz on the wonderful Antigel terrace. Head up to the top of the Fort Express chairlift for the amazing Panoramic Experience; a walkway above a sheer drop of several dozen meters which allows you to enjoy the breathtaking 360° views. Use the PhotoPoint to capture the moment!