JEAN-FRANCOIS CHEDAL-BORNU
Jean-francois Chedal-bornu
Activities
Alpine skiing
Spoken languages
Portuguese - French - English

« The Pleasure of Ski»

About

Originally from Savoie, I started skiing at the age of 3 and I was immediately hooked. I became the French school and university champion but it was the love of the snow and the mountains that made me want to become a ski instructor and to share with others my love for this sport. I particularly appreciate spending my days with scenic views of the snowy mountain.

I have been teaching for 44 years and I arrived at La Tania at its creation in 1992.

I enjoy teaching beginner skiers because there is always such a large margin of progression.

My best memory (which is always relived) is when beginner skiers realise in 2 days that they have already accomplished what they did not think possible in a week! I help my students to feel confident and control their speed whilst skiing, so that they can enjoy and improve without apprehension.

My favorite spot: la combe des pylônes in Courchevel.

I have skied in other resorts in both France and abroad and what I have learn’t is; that we live and work in a wonderful and exceptional place, but we must not be complacent as we are not the only ones and the competition will only get larger.

The 5 most beautiful tracks in the world for me are:

Lognan Les Grands Montets in Argentiere

La face de Bellevarde in Val d'Isere

Streif in Kitzbuehel

Saslong in Val Gardena

Les Jockeys in Courchevel

Besides being an instructor I am a also a company manager, but skiing is so much more enjoyable ...

My other passion is to travel and discover the world and different civilizations.