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WELCOME TO THE SWISS SKI SCHOOL GRIMENTZ-ZINAL

WELCOME TO THE BRAND-NEW GRIMENTZ-ZINAL ESS WEBSITE

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SNOWGARDEN

Our two snow gardens on the Grimentz and Zinal slopes are located right in the heart of the mountains, so that your children can discover their first gliding sensations in a safe area close to all amenities.

As the main actor/actress in their development, your children will experience their first accommodation in the snow with skis, surrounded by other children, in a setting where each child can develop confidently and at their own pace.

Our aim is to offer a welcome that is adapted to your child's needs.
Activities and learning on the snow are punctuated by breaks, so that children remain in the pleasure of play and discovery. A conveyor belt, fun and educational modules accompany your child's introduction to skiing.

Registration at Le Jardin des Neiges is available in the form of a daily, weekly or weekend pass.

Zinal
Group lessons, block lessons 120 min.
from 10:45 to 12:45

Grimentz
Group lessons, with a choice of times during office hours
10:15 - 12:45 // 13:30-14:45

For older children just starting out on skis, we recommend enrolling in the Blue League group course (ages 4 to 6) or in a private course to join a group with children of the same age.

Optional ESS COURS PROTECT insurance.

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THE BENDOLLA's SNOWGARDEN

on the slopes of Grimentz

The Grimentz snow garden is located in Bendolla, on the right as you leave the gondola station.

Here, your child can enjoy his or her first experience on skis and learn the basics of the sport, while surrounded by other children and under the constant supervision of our instructors.

The Bendolla Garden formula is based on a schedule of your choice, during office hours.

Every day we welcome children under the arch from 10:15 or at any time in the garden,
during office hours between 10:15 - 12:45 // 13:30 - 14:45

You can sign up for one day, for the whole week or for the weekend.

At the end of 5 days at the snowgarden, a medal is awarded to the children to congratulate them on their progress.

During the weekend, if no one is present in the garden, please contact the daycare center to reach the person in charge.

 


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THE SOREBOIS' SNOWGARDEN

on the slopes of Zinal

The Zinal snow garden is located in Sorebois at the intermediate gondola stop, on your left as you leave the intermediate station.

Here, your child will experience his or her first glide on skis and learn the basics of the sport, while being surrounded by other children and constantly supervised by our instructors.

We welcome children at the top of the conveyor belt at 10:45 a.m. for a 120-minute block lesson, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., also available on weekends.

You can sign up for the whole week or just for the weekend. Under this formula, we accept children for a "test" day on Monday only.


At the end of 5 days at the snowgarden, a medal is awarded to the children to congratulate them on their progress.

During the weekend, if no one is present in the garden, please go to the instructors' hut to contact the person in charge.

 


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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Bendolla lies at an altitude of 2133 m. and Sorebois at over 2440 m.

We encourage you to make a success of this first experience by preparing your children so that they can adapt to outdoor situations and take full advantage of the mountains and snow.

A winter sports outfit with warm, waterproof clothing and adequate sun protection will ensure that your child can evolve in the best possible conditions.

And to start learning, ski boots and gloves need to be dry and the right size.

We invite you to read the document below to help prepare your children to adapt to outdoor situations and make the most of this new experience.

 


FIRST STEPS IN THE GARDEN

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

✓ Discover snow and the environment

✓ Move, turn and climb with skis

✓ Glide down the slope and turn

✓ Glide with skis parallel and brake

✓ First change of direction from the slope line.

 


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Other great offers for kids

SKI GROUP LESSON

  • Rate: CHF 239 / week
  • Level: Beginner to advanced
  • Age: From 4 years old

From Blue League to Black League for a colorful progression on skis.

And once they've reached Black Prince/Princess level, young experts can continue their progression in group lessons at the Swiss Snow Academy.

Technical objectives based on the Swiss Snow League offered by Swiss Snowsports.

SNOWBOARD GROUP LESSON

  • Rate: CHF 239 / 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.

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