SKI GROUP LESSON
A group lesson to discover all the richness of skiing as you progress through the Leagues, improving your skills and technique while respecting your individual development.
Group ski lessons are designed for children aged 4 and over.
For older children, beginners or more experienced skiers, we recommend private lessons or personalized sessions in Freestyle, Freeride or Competition.
THE SWISS SNOW LEAGUE
For beginners, the Blue League is the place to learn the basics of skiing. For intermediate skiers, the Red League consolidates what you've already learned, and for advanced skiers, the Black League is the place to go.
We also offer SWISS SNOW ACADEMY group lessons for those who have reached the BLACK PRINCE level.
As for the youngest skiers, from the age of 3, they can familiarize themselves with the snow and learn the rudiments of skiing at our snow gardens in Grimentz or Zinal.
Each level is validated after 4 to 5 days of lessons, and the student receives a logbook and a medal.
As an optional extra, you can take out ESS COURS PROTECT insurance.
GROUP SKI LESSONS
Our teaching is based on the objectives of the Swiss Snow League: learn to slide, gain confidence on the slopes, experience outdoor sports, express yourself, progress and refine your technique in a friendly atmosphere.
BLUE LEAGUE - beginner level
| PRINCE/PRINCESS | KING/QUEEN | STAR |
Master the braking snowplough and iniatial changes of direction.
Descend with ease on gentle slopes.
RED LEAGUE - intermediate level
| PRINCE/PRINCESS | KING/QUEEN | STAR |
Achieving ease in parallel turns
Descend medium-difficulty runs with parallel turns.
BLACK LEAGUE - advanced
| PRINCE/PRINCESS |
Be at ease on all types of terrain
Ski downhill dynamically and fluidly on all slopes.
SWISS SNOW ACADEMY - expert level
The SWISS SNOW ACADEMY program is offered in group lessons for teenagers who have reached the BLACK PRINCE/PRINCESS level, and also in private lessons.
To see the possibilities, click here: Teen courses.
SEE ALL LEVELS
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Gondola rides from Grimentz and Zinal take around 8 minutes. However, waiting times may vary depending on the season.
Class departure
We leave with the classes at 10:30, so please be at the meeting place about 10 minutes early to find the group easily. The same applies to the afternoon schedule, if classes open at 13:30*.
Group lessons start and finish at Bendolla on the Grimentz side and at Sorebois (intermediate station) on the Zinal side.
Each League level and sub-level is represented either by an inflatable totem pole or a sign.
Return from class
Group lessons last 145 min. The return of classes (except in exceptional cases beyond our control) ends at 12:55.
Please be at the assembly point at 12:50 to pick up your children.
Course of the week
Monday to Friday
For all Blue League classes, and in the event of extreme cold or heat for all levels, a break of around 15 minutes is organized. Children are given a small snack of syrup or water.
Every Friday, a slalom is organized by level to conclude the week in a sporty, friendly and dynamic atmosphere.
The presentation of logbooks and medals also takes place on Fridays at the meeting place from 12:45 onwards.
Medals and logbooks are issued after 4 to 5 days of continuous lessons.
SEE ALL THE MEETING PLACES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Group lessons start at 7 participants. If a class does not reach the minimum number of participants, the duration of the lesson is reduced as it becomes the equivalent of a semi-private or private lesson.
ESS Grimentz-Zinal reserves the right to reduce the course duration from the original 5 x 145 min. according to the following schedule:
1 - 4 personnes 5 x 75 min. 5 - 7 personnes 5 x 115 min.
Participants in this group have priority access to the facilities, as in private lessons.
Each level is rewarded with a logbook to validate the objectives achieved during the week after 4-5 days of continuous lessons.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
My child's course is either on the Grimentz side or the Zinal side.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR ENROLMENT BEFORE THE FIRST LESSON.
To ensure group dynamics and homogeneity, we welcome children on Mondays and new participants only until Tuesdays.
We open additional group classes during busy periods (Carnival and Easter) from Monday to Friday, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.*.
*Registration for group classes is possible for one session per child, either in the morning or afternoon, and cannot be combined into one day.
GOOD TO KNOW
Class composition and group formation
As far as possible in group ski and snowboard lessons, we create small, homogeneous classes.
We group students by level, language, affinity and age. However, we may not always be able to respect this rule.
We do our utmost to rectify any significant differences during the week.
Please let us know by Tuesday at the latest, by e-mail or by dropping by the office, if your child does not feel integrated into the right class, so that we can make the necessary transfers.
For young teenagers just starting out, we suggest starting with private lessons, so as to be able to join a class at Red League level and play with children of the same age group.
Other great offers for kids
SNOWGARDEN
- Rate: CHF 65.00 / Day
- Level: Beginner
- Age: 3-4 years
The snowgarden is a play area designed to introduce children to skiing. The snowgarden area is specially designed to ensure children's safety and well-being.
Our two snowgardens, one on the Grimentz slope and the other on the Zinal slope, welcome children aged between 3 and 4, for a time of experimentation and discovery of the world of skiing.
SNOWBOARD GROUP LESSON
- Rate: CHF 259 / week
- Level: Beginner to advanced
- Age: from 8 -14 years
From Basic I to Basic III, learn to snowboard with different levels based on the Ridersystem offered by the Swiss Snowboard School.
Snowboard group lessons are aimed at children from the age of 8 up to around 13-14.
For older children, whether beginners or more experienced, we recommend private lessons or personalized sessions in Freestyle, Freeride or Competition.
