Full-Day Beginner Group Ski Lessons – Ages 4–14

🎿 Full-Day Beginner Group Ski Lessons – Children Aged 4 to 14

First glides, first turns and, above all, the joy of learning to ski!

In the heart of Les Diablerets, our Snow Garden welcomes children aged 4 to 14 in a fun, reassuring environment specially designed for their first skiing experiences.

Guided by our ski instructors, young skiers gradually learn to balance, control their speed and make their first turns.

Every child progresses at their own pace, builds confidence and discovers the joy of skiing.

📅 Lesson Dates – Winter 2026/2027

Our group lessons take place during school holidays, from Sunday to Friday, on the following dates:

  • 20–25 December 2026 – Christmas
  • 27 December 2026 – 1 January 2027 – New Year
  • 3–8 January 2027
  • 7–12 February 2027
  • 14–19 February 2027
  • 21–26 February 2027
  • 28 February – 5 March 2027
  • 28 March – 2 April 2027 – Easter: available on request only, by email or telephone

Outside these periods, discover our weekend ski lesson options or contact us with your specific request.

❄️ Lesson Times and Prices

Full-day group lessons are designed for beginner children aged 4 to 14.

Lesson times: 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:30 pm–3:30 pm.

🎿 1 Day

1 day of lessons

10:00 am–12:00 pm
1:30 pm–3:30 pm


CHF 69.–

🎿 5 Days

5 consecutive days

10:00 am–12:00 pm
1:30 pm–3:30 pm


CHF 335.–

🎿 6 Days

6 consecutive days

10:00 am–12:00 pm
1:30 pm–3:30 pm


CHF 390.–

🍽️ Lunch and Supervision

CHF 30.–

Per child, per day, in addition to the lesson price.


With the Lunch Option

Your child benefits from continuous supervision from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, including lunch and supervision during the midday break.

Meals are prepared by a restaurant, delivered and served directly in our beginners’ area.

Please inform us of any special dietary requirements, food allergies or intolerances when registering your child.

Without the Lunch Option

Lessons take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Supervision during the lunch break, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, is not included.

For the meeting time and location, as well as information on collecting the participation card, please see the “Meeting Point” section below.

For special requests, please contact our ski school directly.


BOOK FULL-DAY GROUP SKI LESSONS →

When booking, remember to select the full-day option and, if required, the lunch option.

📝 How to Book

Choose your preferred holiday period and register your child for 1 day or a package of 5 or 6 consecutive days.

On our booking calendar, select a date highlighted in green corresponding to the first day of lessons.

For Easter lessons, please contact us directly by email or telephone.

🎿 Required Ski Level

These lessons are designed for beginners and children experiencing skiing for the first time.

🏔️ The Snow Garden: The Perfect Place to Start Skiing

Our specially designed beginners’ area allows children to discover skiing gradually in a fun and reassuring environment.

  • A magic carpet lift to travel easily up the slope.
  • A beginner-friendly rope tow for their first skiing experiences.
  • A gentle slope to practise gliding, stopping and turning.
  • Fun, progressive exercises adapted to each child’s ability level.

No lift pass is required as long as lessons take place in our beginners’ area.

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📍 Meeting Point

Your child will be welcomed from 9:45 am in front of our beginners’ area, located at the bottom of the Diablerets Express gondola.

🎫 Participation Card – Collect Before the First Lesson

For  lessons :

You can collect your child’s participation card:

  • The day before, at the Swiss Ski School Les Diablerets office.
  • On the morning of the first lesson, from 9:45 am, directly at the group ski lessons meeting point.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the lesson begins.

⛷️ Ski Equipment

The equipment required for lessons can be rented from our partners:

Equipment rental is not included in the lesson price. No rental equipment is available at the meeting point.

🍎 A Well-Deserved Little Break

A short snack break is planned during lessons to help children recharge their energy.

Please inform us of any food allergies or intolerances when registering your child.

Important Information

Group Organisation

Group lessons require a minimum of 3 children registered at the same ability level.

If this minimum is not reached, the Swiss Ski School Les Diablerets reserves the right to combine groups of similar ability levels, reduce the lesson duration to one hour at the same price, or cancel the lesson.

Last-Minute Bookings

For bookings made less than 48 hours in advance, please contact our ski school directly by telephone.

❤️ A Day Full of Skiing Adventures!

Give your child the opportunity to discover skiing, progress alongside other young skiers and enjoy unforgettable moments in the mountains.

From their first glides to their first turns, every little achievement is a reason to celebrate!

Description

Course dates

Group ski lessons in our beginner area take place during school holidays, from Sunday to Friday, on the following dates:

  • 20–25 December 2026 – Christmas
  • 27 December 2026 – 1 January 2027 – New Year
  • 3–8 January 2027
  • 7–12 February 2027
  • 14–19 February 2027
  • 21–26 February 2027
  • 28 February – 5 March 2027
  • 28 March – 2 April 2027 – Easter: available upon request only, by email or telephone.

Outside these dates, discover our weekend ski lesson offers or contact us for special arrangements.

Course timetable

Full-day group ski lessons take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

With the lunch option: Your child is supervised continuously from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, including lunch and supervision during the midday break.

Without the lunch option: Lessons take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Parents are responsible for their child during the lunch break.

Lunch and supervision: CHF 30.– per child, per day.

Meals are delivered by a restaurant and served in our beginner area. Please inform us of any food allergies, intolerances or special dietary requirements.

Required level

Beginners or children experiencing skiing for the first time.

Meeting place

Your child will be welcomed from 9:45 am in front of our beginner area, located at the bottom of the Diablerets Express gondola.

Without the lunch option, the meeting point for the afternoon session is at the same location, from 1:25 pm.

Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the lesson begins. The ski instructor will provide your child with their lesson participation card.

he same place, from 13:15.

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Material

Ski equipment can be rented from our local partners:

Holiday Sport – Jacky Sports – Passe-Montagne

Ski equipment rental is not included in the lesson price. Equipment cannot be rented on site.

No ski pass is required while lessons take place within our beginner area. A magic carpet conveyor lift and a rope tow are available free of charge to children during their lessons.

Further information

Full-Day Group Ski Lesson Prices:

  • 3 full days: CHF 207.–
  • 5 consecutive full days: CHF 335.–
  • 6 consecutive full days: CHF 390.–
  • Additional full day booked on site: CHF 69.–, subject to availability.
  • Lunch and supervision: CHF 30.– per child, per day.

For special requests or alternative arrangements, please contact our ski school directly.

Group Organisation

Group lessons require a minimum of 3 children registered at the same ability level.

If this minimum number is not reached, the Swiss Ski School Les Diablerets reserves the right to combine groups of similar ability levels, reduce the lesson duration to one hour at the same price, or cancel the lesson.

For more information

Several ways to contact us

Would you like more information about this course? Contact us by phone or email.

📞 Contact & Bookings

By phone

From 3 November 2026, our team can be reached at +41 79 860 22 57.

Telephone opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm.

From 05 December 2026 – Opening of our office at the bottom of the ski slopes

Office 1

  • Phone: +41 79 860 22 57
  • Opening hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

 

📧 By email : info@esslesdiablerets.ch

You can also contact us by email for information or booking enquiries. Our team will be happy to assist you.

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Where to find us

Prices

Group lessons : Ski Lesson for Kids (Children aged 4 and over)

Morning or afternoon
10.00-12.00 or 13.30-15.30

  • 1d. CHF 39.00
  • 5d. CHF 185.00
  • 6d. CHF 210.00

Day
10h00-12h00 and 13h30-15h30

  • 1d. CHF 69.00
  • 5d. CHF 335.00
  • 6d. CHF 390.00

Lunch per day CHF30.00

Group lessons : Children's skiing

Morning
10am-12pm

  • 1d. CHF 39.00
  • 5d. CHF 185.00
  • 6d. CHF 210.00

Day
10h00-12h00 and 13h30-15h30

  • 1d. CHF 69.00
  • 5d. CHF 335.00
  • 6d. CHF 390.00

Lunch per day CHF30.00

Private lessons

1 hour :

  • 1-2 pers. : CHF 80.00
  • 3-4 pers. : CHF 100.00
  • 5-6 pers. : CHF 120.00

30 minutes (2-3 years) :

  • CHF 45.00

Half-day (2h30)

  • 1-2 pers. : CHF 190.00
  • 3-4 pers. : CHF 230.00
  • 5-6 pers. : CHF 270.00

Full day (6h00) :

  • 1-2 pers. : CHF 400.00
  • 3-4 pers. : CHF 450.00
  • 5-6 pers. : CHF 500.00

Private Ski or Snowboard Lessons

School Holiday Periods :

  • From 12/20/2026 to 01/08/2027
  • From 02/06/2027 to 03/05/2027

 

  • Schedule for 2-hour lesson: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    •            Price for 2 hours: CHF 180.00
  • Schedule for 2.5-hour lesson: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Price for 2.5 hours: CHF 200.00

Package of 5 ski or snowboard lessons, each lasting 1or 2  hour (Excluding school holiday periods with 5% discount)

Periods:

  • From 05.12.2026 to 19.12.2026
  • From 09.01.2027 to 05.02.2027
  • From 05.03.2027 to 11.04.2027

Rates:

  • 1 Hour:
    • 1-2 people: CHF 380.00
    • 3-4 people: CHF 475.00
  • 2 Hours:
    • 1-2 people : CHF 760.00
    • 3-4 people : CHF 950.00

Package of 5 ski or snowboard lessons

Advice for parents

 

The smooth running of the course is being prepared. Adequate equipment and the child's enthusiasm will contribute to the success of the course.

  • Prepare your child for the ski school to enjoy it.
  • Dress your child warmly. Gloves, adapted equipment, ski goggles and sun cream.
  • Wearing a helmet is highly recommended.
  • Your child must have the participation card with the telephone number of one of the parents.
  • Be punctual for the beginning and end of the courses, Thank you!
  • Your child progresses at his own pace, he must have fun above all.
  • Trust our instructors and do not interfere in the lessons.
  • Inform us of any health problems your child may have.
  • Don't focus on the success of a level but on its progression.
  • Don't be disappointed if your child doesn't pass his or her level and doesn't get a medal. The important thing is that he had a nice holiday.