Where to practise for the eurotest ?

The Eurotest, formerly known as the ‘Ability’ test and now referred to as the Technical Test (CTT), remains firmly anchored in the ski vocabulary under its historic name.

This test is a key stage in obtaining a ski instructor's diploma.

At Evolution 2 in Tignes and Val d'Isère, we offer a tailor-made preparation programme to help you pass the Technical Test. This intensive training course, organised in the pre-season and throughout the winter, is specially designed for trainee ski instructors. It allows you to perfect your skiing techniques in ideal conditions, thanks to optimum supervision.

What is the CTT technical test (formerly known as the Eurotest) and what are the expectations?

The Technical Test (CTT), formerly known as the Eurotest, is an essential stage for trainee instructors preparing for the State Alpine Ski Diploma (DE). Designed to assess the candidates' technical mastery and precision, it takes place after they have passed the technical test and validated the preparatory cycle.

This test, based on a timed giant slalom, is particularly demanding, as only the time achieved can validate this key stage.

The technical test (CTT), Eurotest, is a real challenge that requires physical, technical and mental preparation and assiduous practice to meet the demands of precision and speed. Serious preparation is therefore essential. 

The Technical Test (CTT), formerly known as the Eurotest, is a crucial step for trainee ski instructors preparing for the State Diploma in Alpine Skiing (DE). Designed to assess candidates' technical proficiency and precision, this test takes place after passing the technical test and completing the preparatory cycle.

This demanding event focuses on a timed giant slalom, where only the achieved time determines whether this key stage is successfully completed.

The Technical Test (CTT), or Eurotest, presents a significant challenge, requiring physical, technical, and mental preparation, as well as consistent practice to meet the demands of speed and precision. A serious and dedicated preparation is therefore essential.

Eurotest training at Evolution 2 Tignes and Val d'Isère is based on a unique environment and exceptional training conditions:

• Exceptional training conditions with a permanent training stadium
• The organisation of regular simulations (mock tests) of the Technical Test
• Excellent teaching and competition expertise from our trainers
• A complete schedule: technical ski training, preparation and maintenance of equipment, physical preparation and the possibility of mental preparation.
• Dedicated training rooms
• Coaches at your disposal

This year, training began in mid-November on the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes, offering ideal conditions from the very first days. This means our students can train very early on and maximise their chances of being ready and passing the Eurotest.

Evolution 2 also allows you to take advantage of low-cost accommodation in Tignes.

Arthur, a student preparing for the Euro Test, gives us his typical day:

‘We start with a static warm-up, followed by a warm-up on skis at around 9am. After that, we work on different routes each day under the guidance of our coach, Cyril. He makes us work individually according to our level. During the lunch break, we have a video review of the morning's session. In the afternoon, we get back on the skis to work on what we've seen on the video and correct our technique with some educational exercises and free skiing.

If the weather doesn't allow us to ski, we find alternatives with physical and mental preparation, indoor theory lessons, team sports, etc.’ For Arthur, continuing his preparation for the Olympic Games is a priority.

For Arthur, continuing his preparation for the Eurotest with Evolution 2 was an obvious choice. He passed his technical test thanks to Evolution 2, has always been satisfied and has continued to make steady progress.

Here's Léonard, an instructor at another school. We asked him how he found out about this course and what the advantages of the Evolution 2 course were:

‘I'd heard a lot of good things about this course from friends, so they recommended it to me. In my opinion, the real pluses of this Evolution 2 course are the small number of trainees and the proximity with the coach. Evolution 2's premises are very comfortable for video feedback and group teaching.

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