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10 reasons why you should visit a ski school in Zermatt

The ski resort of Zermatt offers slopes for every level of difficulty. Do you still ski on the easier slopes and would like to do the higher, more difficult runs? Or do you already feel confident and want to learn a completely new technique? Then the Ski School Zermatt is perfect for you.

Choose from a wide range of lessons for every age and level. Let experienced ski instructors teach you new techniques and enjoy great ski vacations in Zermatt. Here are 10 reasons why you should visit a ski school in Zermatt.

Learn to Ski or Snowboard in Zermatt by the Matterhorn

The ski area of Zermatt enchants with endless slopes and a breathtaking panorama.

These three ski resorts are particularly popular in Zermatt:

• Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
• Gornergrat
• Sunnegga

Carve your turns on over 300 kilometers of slopes, encountering runs of every difficulty level. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, there's a perfect run for everyone here. More than 30 lifts, including drag lifts and chairlifts, will take you to numerous locations on the mountainsides. At some of these mountain stations, you'll find small restaurants and cafés where you can recharge.

As you weave down the slopes and learn new techniques, you'll be treated to the stunning mountain views of the region. You're surrounded by snow-covered peaks of over 4,000 meters and wintery forests. The breathtaking panorama includes the world-renowned Matterhorn, which you can enjoy beautifully from the slopes during ski school.

Lessons with Experienced Ski Instructors for All Levels of the Swiss Snow League

If you want to make quick progress in skiing or snowboarding, one of the many ski schools in Zermatt is definitely worth checking out. In these courses, you'll receive personalized support from experienced ski instructors. The offerings range from private lessons to group courses for kids and adults. The lessons follow the levels of the Swiss Snow League, so you always know exactly where you're at and can build on that. These levels, recognized throughout Switzerland, are as follows:

• Snowli & Bambini
• Blue Prince / Princess
• Blue King / Queen
• Blue Star
• Red Prince / Princess
• Red King / Queen
• Red Star
• Black Prince / Princess
• Black Academy

Each level has specific goals that you need to achieve. Once you've mastered all the necessary techniques, you’ll move up to the next level. So at the ski school in Zermatt, you can make the progress you want at the level that suits you best.

• Kids (4-16 years) Ski School Zermatt Group Lessons
• Private Ski Course for Kids Zermatt
• Kids Beginner Snowboard Course Zermatt Group Lessons
• Kids Advanced Snowboard Course Zermatt Group Lessons
• Private Snowboard Course for Kids Zermatt

Adult Ski School in Zermatt

It's not just kids who benefit from the professional ski school in Zermatt. Adults can join too! This is your chance to improve your skills and learn the necessary techniques to conquer the next challenging slope, no matter your age. You also have the option of private or group lessons, allowing you to start right at your level.

• Zermatt Private Ski Lessons for Adults
• Adult Beginner Ski Group Lessons in Zermatt
• Adult Intermediate Ski Group Lessons in Zermatt
• Zermatt Private Snowboard Lessons for Adults
• Adult Beginner Snowboard Group Lessons in Zermatt
• Adult Intermediate Snowboard Group Lessons in Zermatt

Make Quick Progress with the Carv App

At the Zermatt ski school, you can take advantage of a unique technology: the Carv app. It supports you during lessons by giving you insights into your technique. The app pairs with a special insole in your ski boot, equipped with 36 pressure sensors and a motion sensor. This insole sends data from the sensors directly to your app. With the help of your ski instructor, you can analyze the data and improve your technique.

This app is part of specific offers that include the Carv app. These offers consist of both private lessons and group lessons. You can either bring your own Carv equipment or rent it for the duration of the lesson.

• Carv App First Try Ski Group Course in Zermatt
• Carv App First Try Ski Private Course in Zermatt
• Carv App Pro Ski Private Course in Zermatt

Choice between private lessons and group lessons in Zermatt

With each of the above offers you can choose between private and group lessons. With a private lesson, you will benefit from individual support and will be able to progress especially quickly. The lessons will be tailored to your needs and your teacher will be able to help you with the techniques where you still need help.

In group lessons you will benefit from fun group activities and the participants can support each other. The lessons are based on the level of the participants and each rider gets individual tips. Especially for children, group lessons can be particularly motivating and useful.

No matter which lesson you choose, you will always be accompanied by a professional ski instructor with a lot of experience. This guarantees that you will make fast progress and will soon be able to ski on most of the slopes in the ski area.

Perfect Terrain for Beginners at Snowli Kids Village

Young visitors to the ski area will enjoy the Snowli Kids Village. This small area at the bottom of the Zermatt ski resort is ideal for beginners. On the gentle hill, you can try out your first turns on skis. Quickly learn how to ski in parallel and how to brake simply with your skis. Various small tow lifts and a conveyor belt will take you up the hill, teaching you how to use a basic ski lift.

The Zermatt Ski School teaches kids with the help of the beloved snow bunny “Snowli.” The kids are accompanied by this fun mascot on their first skiing adventures. Enter this little area and feel right at home in Snowli’s world.

• Snowli Kids (3-6 years) half-day ski school Zermatt
• Snowli Kids (4-6 years) full day with lunch ski school Zermatt

Accompaniment of the ski school for children by mascot Snowli

The mascot Snowli not only provides you with his home for the first turns. In the ski school Zermatt for children he accompanies the little ones on their first descents. The wonderful creature speaks encouragement to the children and makes the ski school even more fun

In the process, the children also learn the exciting story of how Snowli came to earth from an alien planet. This story is told in a total of 12 chapters.

Supervised lunch break for children incl. lunch available

If you like to plan your day independently from your kids, then the ski lessons with supervised lunch break is a great option. In the morning your children will learn new skiing techniques in the lessons. At noon they enjoy a supervised lunch in the mountain restaurant with the other participants. This will help them regain their strength and be ready for the second part of the ski school in the afternoon. It's the perfect opportunity to meet other kids and make new friends.

Meanwhile, you can go on full-day excursions in the region. If you are an avid skier or snowboarder yourself, you can enjoy a full day on the more difficult slopes. Otherwise, there are many hikes and other excursions in the mountains surrounding Zermatt.

There is also the option to pick up your child after lunch and spend the afternoon together in Zermatt

Options for Freestyle and Telemark Courses for Adults

Feeling confident on skis or a snowboard and eager to try something new? In Zermatt, you can participate in exciting courses for Freestyle and Telemark. In the Freestyle courses, experienced ski instructors will help you learn and improve new moves safely. This includes boxes, walls, rails, pipes, and many others. You can practice this either on the slopes or in the fun park.

Another challenge awaits you in the Telemark courses, which is the origin of skiing. In this technique from Norway, only the tips of your ski boots are attached to the skis. Skiing with Telemark skis can be quite demanding at first, but it's also a unique experience. The skilled ski instructors ensure you see quick progress.

• Private Freestyle Snowboard Lesson for Adults in Zermatt
• Private Freestyle Ski Lesson for Adults in Zermatt
• Private Telemark Lesson for Adults in Zermatt

Cool Teens Ski Camp

The Cool Teens Camp in Zermatt offers an exciting skiing experience for teenagers eager to learn something new. Over three days, they'll explore various thrilling aspects of skiing. Activities include discovery tours, a day at the fun park, an avalanche course, and a freeride day with an experienced mountain guide. This way, your teens will not only improve their skiing skills on the slopes but also learn new moves and techniques for freeriding.

• Cool Teens Camp Ski & Snowboard Zermatt 3 Days

As you can see, there are more than enough reasons to visit a ski school in Zermatt. The offer is diverse, so that everyone can find something suitable.