OUR TEAM
We have always been sharing the same passion of ski and mountain that has driven our lives and friendship. With OriginAls, we would like to share it with you through our values of passion, attention and authenticity.
LUIGHI ROTTIER
“For me Freeride skiing is about express yourself with your skis on the mountain, and the only rules are the one set by the nature, snow and weather conditions, and self-knowledge.”
“Ski and Mountain is a passion, that we can share with friends, family or with a group, always in the aim of having pleasure and fun.”
- Winner of First Track Freeride, Chandolin Switzerland
- Winner of Temnos Freeride at Sainte Foy Tarentaise
- France Freeride Vice-Champion 2016
- Ambassador of La Rosiere ski resort
- Ambassador of Peak Performance, Zagskis, and Julbo Eyeswear brands.
- Graduated with the state diploma of Alpine skiing National Ski Instructor
- Master degree in International Hospitality Management at EmLyon/Paul Bocuse Institute
- Spoken languages : English, Portuguese, Spanish and French
Specialty: Private ski lessons for ski freeride, ski touring, heliski
NATACHA ROTTIER
I got graduat of the snowboard instructor diploma with the specialized Swiss training, the SSBS. I got the best mark in dynamic techniques and slope control techniques. By following a mountain option during my three years of high school I increased my knowledge in off-piste and hiking.
I taught in Switzerland at Nendaz during two winters before settling in Chamonix in 2016, attracted by the high mountains.
As an artist and filmmaker I also explore the mountain and snowboard through my artwork. In 2020, I produce my movie “Le Grand Paradis”.
“The snowboarder is both a painter and part of an immense painting.”
“Freeriding for me has always been synonymous with free will. Learn to make your own choices while managing human factors, conditions and terrain to draw your own line. In the mountains I find my limits but also the strength that allows me to continue to have fun, humility. ”
- Rider team of the snowboard brand Amplid and brand ambassador of 686, Pally Hi ‘, Smith
- Graduated from a national master of plastic expression
- Graduated from the Swiss snowboard Instructor SSBS
- First experience on a steep slope, north face of La Grande Casse, 2016
- Director of the art and mountain film “Le Grand Paradis”
- ITW Snowsurf Magazine
Languages spoken: French, English, Spanish
Specialty: Private Snowboard lessons
DORIAN ARPIN
My father (also a Ski Instructor), gave me the passion for freeride / off piste skiing. I started to discover the most prestigious Tarentaise valley itineraries by following my dad’s group such as the North face of Foglietta – my first 3000M when I was 6 Years old.
Then, I practised Ski jumping during 10 years for la Rosiere ski club, and the training base was at Courchevel.
I followed my formation at la Rosiere ski club and after at the National Ski School of Ski and Alpinism in Chamonix.
Since my 17, I’ve been glad to share my passion for mountain and ski with skiers of all level.
My passion for adventure pushed me to discover the whole world through my travels into Russia, Asia, USA, Africa and Australia where I also improved my English and learned Russian.
- First 3000M Foglietta at 6 years old
- Graduated of National Ski Instructor diploma
- Spoken languages : English, Russian, French
Specialty: Private ski lessons for ski freeride, ski touring, heliski
THIBAULT PONTHIEU
I’m graduated from the French National Ski and Mountaineering School (ENSA), and it is with passion that I want to share my knowledge and experience of the mountains.
Competition has always motivated me and made makes me evolve in several disciplines: Alpine skiing, Skicross, Derby, Freeride and Ski mountaineering.
Freeride skiing is a good way to express myself with friends or family, I am lucky enough to share it with my 21 year old brother, with whom we have unforgettable memories.
The rest of the year I am a freelance craftsman in the building trade.
In winter, after my skiing days, I remain very active as a butcher/caterer with my father in La Rosière or as a DJ.
Here is my background:
- Competitor on many derby ( la Meije, Sainte-foy, Valdisere, la Clusaz
- Competitor on the Freeride World qualifier in 2014/15/16/17
- Rip’n’wud Skis / Picture Organic Clothing Ambassador 2015 and 2016
- Competitor on several Ski mountaineering races 2018 to today
- Graduated with the French state diploma of National Ski Instructor in April 2019
Specialities : Off-piste or on-piste skiing, Ski touring, Snowboarding
Spoken languages : French and English
PIERRE-LOUIS BRUN
Graduated from the National School of Skiing and Mountaineering, I combine travel and skiing with the seasons. Driven by the need to explore the world, I spend the winter in my mountains and the rest of the year abroad, guided by the pleasure of sliding in a preserved nature.
From 2014 to 2019, I experience mountaineering and steep skiing in the Mont Blanc massif. During these four winter seasons, surrounded by local professional guides and skiers in Chamonix, I had the chance to increase my knowledge in high mountains. I refine my analysis of the terrain, weather and snow conditions to evolve safely.
In 2017, I realized a winter season in New Zealand. Based in Queenstown, I was skiing at Coronet Peak and Remarkables. There, I could experiment a very changeable snow typical of the South Island, and I was able to discover the snowy peaks of Mount Cook National Parc by ski touring.
In December 2018, I made a trip to China, in the Wanlong Ski Resort on the outskirts of Chongli City (organizer of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games) to participate in the launch of an international ski school. This stay has open myself to a new culture, and to be able to evolve in a climate, with extreme weather and changing snow conditions.
Those years of traveling on different continents allow me today to share the art of skiing and the experience of the mountain, by being in the right place at the right time.
Born February 17, 1990 in Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Trained as a carpenter, I began renovating a traditional Tarine house built in 1858 with the help of my brothers.
- 2019 Spencer Corridor, Chamonix, France
- 2018 Graduated with the state diploma of Alpine skiing National Ski Instructor
- 2018 North Face of Turia Haute Tarentaise, Barre des Ecrins, Massif des Ecrins
- 2017 Winter Season in New Zealand
- 2016 First ascent of Mont Blanc
- First descent of the north face of the Grande Casse, France
Spoken languages: French and English.
Specialty: Private ski lessons for ski freeride, ski touring, heliski
HÉLIAS MILLERIOUX
For 10 years I have spent most of my time climbing mountains all over the world, mainly in the Himalayas to practice the alpine style.
What motivates me mainly are the big faces that have a certain aesthetic, I have made several first climbs in Nepal, Pakistan and Alaska …
My greatest success was to receive the Golden Ice Axe in 2018 for the opening of a new route on the south face of Nuptse in alpine style with my partners Frédéric Degoulet and Benjamin Guigonnet.
I am also a good skier, I have traveled the steepest slopes in Chamonix and specialized in ski expeditions to Pakistan (Karakoram) and the Yukon, Alaska… I have also skied the Diama glacier on the Nanga Parbat from its 7800 meters and made the first descent on skis from the eastern ridge of Mont Logan.
Diploma: FMGA mountain guide
- 2018: Golden Ice Axe for the first ascent of the South face of Nuptse, Nepal
- 2019 – First ski descent of the eastern ridge of Mount Logan 5959m, the second highest peak in North America. 3500m of descent on skis. Coast to coast without support, Yukon
- 2017 – First ascent south face of Nuptse Nepal 7742m alpine style. After 3 consecutive attempts in 2015/2016/2017
- 2016 – Ski descent of Nant Blanc, Aiguille de la Verte, Chamonix, France
- 2016 Nanga Parbat, Pakistan 8125 m: attempt at Diama on skis from 7800m by the Kinshofer route.
- 2014 – First alpine style ascent in Siula Chico, Peru 6300m “in search of the void” Cordillera Huayhuash
- 2014 – New route “Le Reactor” on the north face of the 3954m Ailefroide, Ecrins, France
Languages spoken: French, English
Specialty: Private ski lessons for ski freeride, ski touring, heliski, high mountain expeditions
JOANNA STOCK
I have been graduat by a University Sport degree in Chambéry, I decided then, to specialize myself in snowboard teaching with the SSBS training (swiss diploma), and spent several winter seasons in Switzerland, in Verbier and Villars, in order to get experimented at teaching my passion.
Later I discovered my passion for freeride and its virgin slopes.
I bought a splitboard and went on a series of tours in the Alps to perfect my approach of mountain. I travelled for several months in Chile and Argentina, where I discovered how to evolve in the mountain in total autonomy. I took the opportunity to discover the local ski resorts: El Colorado, Farellones, Pucon, San Martin, Bariloche…
The mountain is for me an exceptional ground of expression and freedom, which I continue to discover through trips and expeditions around the world.
- Competitor on the Freeride World Qualifier tour for several years
- First experience in steep slope at the Becca du Lac, Haute Tarentaise in 2016
- North face of Turia
- Mont Blanc du Tacul
- Snowboarding down Mont Blanc
Languages spoken: French, English, Spanish
FABIEN GAIDE
After 10 years in the ski club, I decided to become a ski instructor in order to pass on my passion for skiing and to help you progress whatever your level.
Living all year round in the Haute Tarentaise valley, I love these mountains in winter as well as in summer, which naturally led me towards more free skiing.
Today, I specialize in ski touring and off-piste skiing, and I’d like to help you discover and enjoy both a climb on the side of a ridge and a descent on a virgin slope.
My most beautiful memory: 1st summit in off-piste realized with my dad at the age of 10 years.
Ambassador Plum, Auclair gloves, Craft, Bliz eyewear
Languages spoken: French, English, Italian
- lafamilledabord92
Grâce à OriginAlps, à travers l'expérience, le professionnalisme et la grande gentillesse de Fabien GAIDE notre fils a pu découvrir les plaisirs de la glisse et progresser rapidement, en confiance.
5 March 2023999myasu Une sortie hors des sentiers battus pour découvrir la montagne autrement. L’expérience a été topissime pour tous les participants (2 ados de 13 ans et une « maman »)! Merci à Fabien... read more
3 March 2023Lilie_73A Super école de ski!!! Moniteur (Fabien) très pédagogue et à l'écoute.
Je recommande à 100% OriginAlps
24 February 2023Flopnews Très belle sortie ski de randonnée avec le très sympathique Fabien. Un bon tour du Petit Bois au restaurant du Plan du Repos.
On recommande.
18 February 2023
“ Fin décembre 2016, pas beaucoup de neige mais c’était sans compter sur Luighi qui nous a trouvé 2 jolis runs en ski de randonnée parfaitement exposés. Belles pentes et bonne poudre ! ”
“ I did my first ski week with Dorian and Luighi during private ski lessons, and I cannot wait to come back to ski with them again. I discovered such beautiful places, kind people and passionate teachers ”
“I did several session of heliski and ski touring with them. I will say it’s a very professional and safe environment. Good local guides that leads to a great experience. I would recommended them to anybody wanting to ski in the alps”
“ I have had several private ski lessons with Dorian. He’s a great teacher and always gives constructive advice. Highly recommended ! ”
“ Luighi knows La Rosière forest and off-piste by heart ! I had a real and authentic ski freeride experience with a ski and mountain passionate teacher ”
“ Nous confions nos enfants à Dorian depuis 6 ans en cours de ski privés, aujourd’hui ils sont adolescents et leurs niveaux de ski leur permettent d’aller où ils veulent ! ”
“ Une journée 100% fun et sur les hors pistes du col du Petit Saint Bernard ! Souvenir au top ! A bientôt à mes amis moniteurs de ski ! ”
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