Meet Gavin Crosby, a British-born, French and British-qualified ski instructor and ex-examiner who has been coaching skiers in Serre Chevalier since 2001 when he set up Serre Chevalier’s first British ski school.
Gavin holds the highest BASI ski teaching qualification allowing him full ‘French equivalence’. This means that he has the legal right to conduct ski lessons and private coaching with all levels and ages of skier in the French Alps.
Why choose Gavin?
- Dual national (British & French) – perfect for international skiers
- More than 37 years experience across seasons in France, California in the US, Andorra and Scotland
- Established local presence: Gavin set up the first British ski school in Serre Chevalier in 2001
- Personalised service: every lesson begins with a full-assessment of your skills, goals and terrain preferences.
“Just had the most amazing time off-piste guiding/instruction with Gavin. A truly dedicated professional with real talent. Learning to skin, fresh powder skiing, tree-skiing, couloirs, never going to forget these three days, absolutely buzzing.”
James Anderson
How to book your ski lessons with Gavin in Serre Chevalier
We will organise your ski lesson booking with Gavin and this starts with gathering the right information about you and your skiing aspirations to ensure your experience is a genuine success. Please send us an email and let us know:
- names of skiers
- children’s ages if there are children in your group
- experience (for children, detail of previous ski school awards/certificates/levels)
- confidence level
- pistes/terrain you last felt comfortable skiing on
- your aspirations for your skiing trip and beyond.
“Gavin Crosby is a BASI Level 4 instructor in Serre Chevalier. Gavin has lived here for years… He excels in getting his clients off-piste and to places they otherwise wouldn’t explore.”
Fall Line Skiing
Private Ski Lesson Options & Prices
Gavin will ski with you one-on-one, or with up to six skiers. Prices vary depending on the number of skiers wanting to share the ski lessons; we recommend that private ski coaching is limited to four skiers maximum, particularly if you are looking for focused and targeted input on your technique, confidence or winter skills for more experienced skiers.
| Start time: | 09:00 | 11:30 | 14:00 |
| 2 hours (1-2 skiers) | 175€ | 175€ | 130€ |
| 2.5 hours (1-2 skiers) | 165€ | ||
| 3 hours (1-2 skiers) | 250€ | 200€ | |
| 4 hours (1-2 skiers) | 325€ | 325€ | |
| 6 hours – full day (1-6 skiers) | 450€ |
Add 10€ per person per hour for each additional skier (not applicable for 6 hour full days)
Ski Guiding and Off piste adventures
Ready to take your skiing beyond the pistes? Gavin also offers dedicated ski guiding and off-piste sessions, click here.
Cancellation Policy
Payment in full is required at time of booking (unless alternative arrangements have been confirmed in writing).
Full refund only when cancellation is confirmed in writing four weeks or more before the first lesson’s start date
Contacting Gavin Crosby
For all booking enquiries, please use Email by clicking here.
If you prefer to contact Gavin directly:
Tel/WhatsApp +33 (0)6 84 58 37 40
Facebook: Click here
Email Click here
“Had a fantastic technical ski clinic with Gavin! In six hours cannot believe how much my skiing has improved and how much more enjoyment I am getting!”
Mandy Sims