Freeski instructor: getting the adrenaline flowing in complete safety
Published on 12/12/2025 - Written by Amélie
Originally from the Pyrenees, Clément Picart took a liking to freeskiing when it first appeared in the resort of Font-Romeu. It was there, and then in Courchevel, that he gradually contributed to the development of this discipline, which combines freestyle and freeride.
From gliding techniques to understanding mountain terrain, the Team Freeski course at ESF Courchevel 1850 brings together all the knowledge you need to enjoy this sport in complete safety.
A love affair with freeskiing
It was in Font-Romeu, in the Pyrénées-Orientales, that Clément Picart first hit the slopes and developed his passion for skiing. When he discovered freeskiing, he was fascinated and quickly developed a taste for this sport, which combines technical demands with great freedom.
With his friends, he decided to develop the sport in Font-Romeu. They developed the snowpark, found the first sponsors and even created a web series, What's your name.
For around 8 years, the team often filmed their videos in Font-Romeu and helped to raise the profile of the facilities ; the Pyrenean resort is now renowned for its top-level freeski training. After working as a freeski coach and winning podiums in the instructors' challenges, Clément decided to move to Courchevel to discover other facets of skiing.
For around 8 years, the team often filmed their videos in Font-Romeu and helped to raise the profile of the facilities ; the Pyrenean resort is now renowned for its top-level freeski training. After working as a freeski coach and winning podiums in the instructors' challenges, Clément decided to move to Courchevel to discover other facets of skiing.
Take a freeskiing lesson with Clément!Perfect your skiing in a different way with freeskiing in Courchevel
He began his ski instructor training during the 2012-2013 season and, in collaboration with Christophe Normand, then Director of the ESF Courchevel 1850, worked on developing a course focusing on freeskiing.
The main aim is to bring together skiers of a very high standard who want to improve their skills on the slopes while having fun. The teenagers from the Competition courses particularly appreciate this format, which is both technical and fun.
"What are the best weather conditions for off-piste skiing? On which side of the mountain can I ski? Why and when should I adjust my speed? The Team Freeski course gives young people the keys to understanding the mountain environment," explains Clément. "Enthusiasts often go off-piste without knowing the basics about how to limit the risk of accidents. This course helps to prevent accidents".
"What are the best weather conditions for off-piste skiing? On which side of the mountain can I ski? Why and when should I adjust my speed? The Team Freeski course gives young people the keys to understanding the mountain environment," explains Clément. "Enthusiasts often go off-piste without knowing the basics about how to limit the risk of accidents. This course helps to prevent accidents".
Team Freeski: a course for your teenage skiing enthusiast with the ESF Courchevel 1850
Open to holders of the Flèche d'Argent from the age of 13, the Team Freeski course offers a different approach to traditional alpine skiing courses. Over the course of a week, in a group of no more than six people, students learn how to use the avalanche pack (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe), read the terrain and adapt their skiing to their environment.
After supervising this course for 12 years, Clément now devotes his time to his other professional activities and divides his year between Courchevel and Biarritz. But he can assure you: Team Freeski is the ideal package for all ski enthusiasts looking to improve their performance in a relaxed atmosphere, without compromising on safety.
After supervising this course for 12 years, Clément now devotes his time to his other professional activities and divides his year between Courchevel and Biarritz. But he can assure you: Team Freeski is the ideal package for all ski enthusiasts looking to improve their performance in a relaxed atmosphere, without compromising on safety.
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