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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 skiing or snowboarding in Zermatt in front of the Matterhorn

The ski resort of Zermatt fascinates with endless slopes and a unique panorama.

Especially popular in Zermatt are these three ski resorts:

Make your turns on slopes with a total length of more than 300 kilometers. You will encounter slopes of all levels of difficulty. Whether beginner or expert, everyone will find the perfect ride down to the valley. Over 30 ski lifts and chairlifts take you to the numerous locations on the slopes. At some of these mountain stations there are also small restaurants and cafés where you can regain your strength. While you're cruising down the slopes and learning new techniques, you'll be gazing out at the region's stunning mountain panorama. You'll be surrounded by snow-capped four-thousand-meter peaks and wintry forests. Of course, the world-famous Matterhorn is also part of the fantastic panorama, which you can admire excellently from the slopes during the ski school.

Skifahren MatterhornSkifahren mit Matterhorn im Rücken (Foto: Zermatt Tourismus Pascal Gertschen)
Sprung SkifahrenSprung beim Freeriden (Foto: Zermatters)

Lessons with experienced ski instructors according to all levels of the Swiss Snow League

If you want to make fast progress in skiing or snowboarding, then one of the many ski schools in Zermatt is worthwhile. In these courses you will receive individual support from experienced ski instructors. The offers range from private lessons to group courses for children and adults. The lessons are based on the levels of the Swiss Snow League. This means that you always know exactly where you stand and can build on this. These levels, which apply 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 must achieve. Once you have mastered all the necessary techniques, you advance to the next level. So make your desired progress in the ski school Zermatt in the level that suits you.

Ski school also for adults in Zermatt

Not only children benefit from the professional ski school in Zermatt. Adults can also participate. So you can improve your skills in adulthood and learn the necessary techniques to master the next difficult slope. Of course you have the choice between private and group lessons and can start exactly at your level.

Skischule ErwachseneSkischule für Erwachsene (Foto: Zermatters)
Skilehrer ZermattSkilehrer in Zermatt (Foto: Zermatters)

Fast progress with the support of the Carv App

At the Zermatt Ski School you can benefit from a unique technology. The Carv App. You will be supported during the lessons by the modern app, which gives you insight into your technique. The app is connected to a special sole in your ski boot, which is equipped with 36 pressure sensors and a motion sensor. This sole sends the data from these 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 with the Carv app. These offers include 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 Skifahren DiagrammSkischule mit Hilfe der Carv App (Foto: Zermatters)
Carv App Ski IQSki IQ in der Skischule (Foto: Zermatters)

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 in the Snowli Kids Village

Young visitors to the ski area will get their money's worth at the Snowli Kids Village. The small area at the bottom of the Zermatt ski resort is perfect for beginners. On the flat hill you can try your first turns on skis. Learn quickly how to ski parallel and how to brake easily with the skis. Several small lifts and a conveyor belt will take you up the hill. In this way you will also learn how to use a simple ski lift.

The ski school Zermatt teaches the children completely in the sign of the popular snow bunny "Snowli". The children are thus accompanied by a funny mascot on their first skiing trips. Enter the small area and immediately feel welcome in Snowli's home.

Zauberlift Kinder SkifahrenZauberlift in der Snowli Kids Village (Foto: Zermatters)
Skischule KindSkischule für Kinder mit Snowli (Foto: Zermatters)

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

Option for freestyle and telemark course for adults

Do you feel very confident on skis or snowboard and would like to try something new? In Zermatt exciting courses for freestyle and telemark are offered. In the freestyle courses you will learn from experienced ski instructors to learn and improve new moves in a safe way. This includes boxes, walls, rails, pipes and many more. Learn this either on the slopes or in the fun park.

Another challenge is the Telemark course, the origin of skiing. In this technique, which originated in Norway, only the tips of the ski boots are fixed to the skis. Telemark skiing is quite demanding at first, but at the same time unique. The experienced ski instructors guarantee quick success.

Rail Snowboard TrickRailslide mit Snowboard (Foto: Zermatters)
Telemark Ski FahrenSkifahren mit Telemark Technik (Foto: Zermatters)

Ski school camp for teens

The Cool Teens Camp in Zermatt is a great skiing experience for all teenagers who want to learn something new. During three days they will be taught different exciting areas of skiing. This includes discovery rides, a day in the fun park, an avalanche course and a freeride day with an experienced mountain guide. So not only will your teens get better at skiing on the slopes, but they'll learn new moves and techniques for freeriding.

Skikurs Gruppe KinderTeen Camp Skigruppe (Foto: Zermatters)
Skifahren UnterrichtSkiunterricht in Zermatt (Foto: Zermatters)

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.

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