# Ski instructors in Puy-Saint-Vincent

> A compact, snow-sure resort facing the Écrins massif, north-oriented and quiet, in the Vallouise valley.

- Region: Vallouise, Hautes-Alpes
- Country: [France](https://alpinepal.com/en/ski-instructors/france)
- Time zone: Europe/Paris
- Currency: EUR
- Coordinates: 44.83, 6.48722
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1086218

Page: https://alpinepal.com/en/resorts/puy-saint-vincent
Last reviewed: 14 September 2026

## About Puy-Saint-Vincent

Puy-Saint-Vincent looks straight across the Vallouise valley at the Écrins massif, and its north orientation is what keeps its snow: it holds condition well for a southern Alps resort.

It is small and compact, with the modern base at 1,600 m and 1,800 m above the old village, and it is one of the quietest resorts of its size in France.

## Where lessons start

Compact and calm, with reliable snow at the learning slopes. A sensible choice for a family week away from the big names.

## Getting there

Turin is around two hours through the Montgenèvre pass; Briançon is 30 minutes.

## Instructors at Puy-Saint-Vincent

_No instructors have joined here yet._

## Qualifications required in France

Teaching for payment in France requires the Professional card (diplôme d'État de ski), issued by Ministère des Sports.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Puy-Saint-Vincent hold its snow well?

Well, for a southern Alps resort. It faces north across the Vallouise valley towards the Écrins, which protects the snow from the sun, and the learning slopes at the modern base at 1,600 and 1,800 m stay in condition. It is also one of the quietest resorts of its size in France.