ski trips for schools – Switzerland
For more than 30 years, Les Elfes offer one-week fully supervised ski trips to well-known mountain resorts in Switzerland, while guaranteeing the highest quality and safety standards in the industry.
Ski & Snowboard
From absolute beginners, some of whom have never seen snow, to young athletes training as part of the school ski or snowboard team. Les Elfes offers a lively and enthusiastic approach...
SKI & SNOWBOARD
During the week-long winter trip to Niseko, your students will be divided into groups according to their skiing/snowboarding level into beginners, intermediate and advanced.
In each group, of a maximum of 7 students per instructor, our qualified ski tutors will teach skiing techniques for 3 hours in the morning and a further 3 hours in the afternoon.
A lunch break is provided from midday until one o'clock in one of our private restaurants.
With such a low ratio, level improvement is guaranteed within a week's stay.
Our goal is for students to learn and improve their skiing techniques in a relaxed environment.
At the end of their stay, students are given a ski/snowboard certificate describing the level they have achieved.
ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS
SKIING LEVELS | SNOWBOARDING LEVELS | |||
1. | Balance effectively on sliding skis Perform a variety of balancing exercises on the flat and gentle slopes Vary their speed using the edges of the ski Walk up a gentle slope using herringbone and slide step | 1. | The snowboarder is able to stop effectively, demonstrate that they can slide confidently using different amounts of edge to vary their speed. | |
2. | Do linked plough turns on the nursery slope Control their speed and line Traverse across a slope safely Side slip Use the drag lift | 2. | The snowboarder is able to perform basic "falling leaf" turns confidently on a blue slope, using both the toe edge and the heel edge but independently and is beginning to turn from one edge to another. They can ascend confidently using a drag lift and have some experience of using a chair lift. | |
3. | Do linked plough turns down a blue slope with skis parallel Control their speed and line down a blue slope Ski backward in a plough Perform a variety of balancing exercises whilst skiing Shuffle their feet back and forward whilst traversing | 3. | The snowboarder is comfortable in using consistent linked edge-to-edge turns on a blue slope but may use the "falling leaf" technique on more difficult terrain. They are confident in using a range of different lifts to ascend and can demonstrate a range of turns with different turn radii and widths. | |
4. | Perform parallel turns on a blue consistently Control their speed and line down an easier red run Do linked plough turns backward Ollie their skis from a stationary start Do bunny hops whilst skiing Carve across a slope with two clean lines | 4. | The snowboarder can effectively use consistent linked turns and is working towards developing their carved turns. They have also begun to develop their ability to navigate pistes for themselves in a resort and can confidently read a slope and snowboard accordingly. | |
5. | Do parallel turns on a red run Control their speed and line on all red runs Use a pole plant for turning and rhythm Do a turn of a thousand steps Do a falling leaf Carve the end oof the turn in both direction | 5. | The snowboarder can confidently snowboard using linked turns on all pistes and can confidently carve on red pistes. They can also effectively navigate using a piste map and have experience in riding itinerary routes. |
The classic Les Elfes ski trip includes 6 days of skiing, with fully supervised après-ski and evening activities. The Program includes a ski race with BBQ on the mountain and prize-giving show.
Educational Component
Ski trips do not always get the right consideration regarding the educational component they bring to students, but ski trips actually bring a lot of various positive and good skills...
Educational Component
Ski trips do not always get the right consideration regarding the educational component they bring to students, but ski trips actually bring a lot of various positive and good skills:
Social Component & Team Building
Students will learn how to live together in a big group, possibly also with students from other schools, from other countries and from other cultures.
Team spirit within a group is increased by an “out of classroom experience”
Sports
Students will learn a new exciting sport. The best time in life to start skiing or snowboarding is when you are young! Students will rapidly familiarise themselves with the material (ski, boots, binding and poles) and gain balance and timing enabling them to make proper turns through well-prepared snow slopes. They will keep these skills for the rest of their lives.
Personal Development
A ski trip is a unique experience that does not only allows children to improve their skiing skills but also helps them to maximize both personal and group development and to enhance their self-confidence and interpersonal skills.
Mountains & Culture
Students will gain important knowledge about mountain safety and mountain geography, for example experiencing quickly changing weather conditions, which are typical for high altitude environments. In addition, Les Elfes students will find out a lot about Swiss culture and local food.
All these components put together to make a ski trip a very valuable educational experience for the students, for the teachers who see the students evolving all throughout the week and for the parents who will find their children in very good physical and mental condition after coming back from their ski trip with Les Elfes.
Why choose Les Elfes
Highest safety and supervision standards. Les Elfes has full control over all departments such as kitchen, drivers, animation, ski lessons, bed allotments, etc...
Why Choose Us
- Highest safety and supervision standards
- Instructor – student ratio for skiing/snowboarding: 1:6
- Les Elfes has full control over all departments such as kitchen, drivers, animation, ski lessons, bed allotments, etc…
- Total staff-student ratio of 1:2 with all departments combined (resort manager, instructors, animation staff, drivers, kitchen staff)
- Fully supervised après-ski and evening activities. Less work for teachers
- Fully qualified guides, trained by Les Elfes
- Unique philosophy: Our ski trips are well-balanced and ensure Security, Quality and Fun (SQF)
- 1 teacher free for 10 paying students. Discount for additional teachers
- World-class Swiss ski resorts of international renown in Verbier, La Tzoumaz and Crans-Montana
- Private chalets designed for kids and teens only. No hotel accommodation!
- Bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Private altitude mountain restaurant for lunch breaks
- All ski equipment owned and renewed by Les Elfes. Less stress through on-site ski rental on arrival day
- All levels of skiing/snowboarding taught in different groups
- Pioneer in ski trips since 1987
We offer your students fully supervised, organised and guided ski trips for the entire trip, usually 1 or 2 weeks.
Excursions
Each of our cultural excursion days is a little different, with new options each year for those returning campers who are ready to see something new! Whether it is souvenir shopping...
Excursions
What better way to really appreciate the culture of Switzerland than to dedicate a day to visit some of the most iconic cities and some of the famous organizations.
Schools can decide to add one or more days excursions to their program.
Each of our cultural excursion days is a little different, with new options each year for those returning campers who are ready to see something new! Whether it is souvenir shopping that interests you or the science exhibitions of CERN the options are endless. Sample some of the finest swiss chocolates and cheeses at the factories in Gruyere, learn a little about global cooperation with a guided tour of the United Nations or Swiss Red Cross museum in Geneva, an interactive tour of the Olympic museum in Lausanne the home of the International Olympic Committee, walking inside a glacier at the nearby ice caves in Chamonix, visiting many of the beautiful castles in the area, experience the tranquility of the natural Bains de Lavey hot springs, take a stroll through the winding cobbled high streets of Zurich, see how some of the most exquisite and delicate watches in the world are built and many many more options.
Lausanne
A trip to the Olympic Museum with its wealth of memories will keep your passion for the Olympics burning, followed by a walking tour in the old town to one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Europe.
Geneva
With its humanitarian tradition and cosmopolitan flair, the European seat of the UNO and headquarters of the Red Cross is known as the “capital of peace”. Visit the old town, the heart of Geneva with its shopping and business quarter.
Bern
The capital of Switzerland – the old town of Bern has been entered into the list of UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Sites. The Houses of Parliament (Bundeshaus) rise above the city just a stones throw away from the railway station. Bern and bears, the city’s heraldic beast, are inseparable. When visiting the city we will take a trip to the Bear Pits.
Gruyere
The Gruyère region, with its rolling green landscape and peaks of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, is home to the world-famous Gruyère cheese. While visiting the famous cheese factory you will see how the tasty Gruyère cheese is made and the tour of culinary delights will be followed by a guided tour of the Cailler chocolate factory.
Montreux
Visit the town of Montreux that nestles in the shelter of Lake Geneva, surrounded by vineyards, with the breathtaking backdrop of the snow-covered Alps, followed by a visit to Château de Chillon.
France
Get a taste of France with a visit to Evian and the famous water factory, with also a walk along the world famous Lake Geneva.
Italy
Discover the famous Italian city of Aosta, visit the old town and enjoy some Italian shopping.
Les Elfes Camps, a Swiss Ski Camp Perfect for School Trips, is located Directly opposite Le Grand Combin which rises to 4300m, located in Verbier, Crans-Montana & La Tzoumaz, Switzerland on a south facing plateau that guarantees an exceptionally sunny climate.
Campuses
Our four different, privately owned campuses are located in some of the most popular ski resorts in Switzerland: Verbier, La Tzoumaz and Crans-Montana.
CAMPUSES
Our three different privately-owned campuses welcome over 100 international schools coming from more than 30 countries for ski trips to its campuses in Switzerland.
Each resort is just 2 hours away from Geneva airport. We arrange your airport transfer included in the price.
Our Chalets are exclusively run by Les Elfes.
NEW! La Poste Campus in La Tzoumaz!
Campus in Verbier Perrin
Our two purpose built wood and stone chalets follow the Swiss Alpine tradition and offer charm and comfort to our guests. Both chalets are situated in green, peaceful surroundings and only five minutes from the center of Verbier. The girls and boys are separated in each of the two chalets, which are completely equipped for ski trips:
- High standard accomodation in the Swiss Alpine tradition
- Beautiful setting in the Swiss Alps & very close to the center of Verbier
- 2 chalets, 1 for boys and 1 for girls
- 70 beds in each chalet
- Friendly rooms with 2-4 students per room
- Ensuite bathrooms in each room
- Cinema, games room, internet room, fireplaces…
- Ski-fitting in the chalet
Campus in Le Chable (10 min gondola from Verbier)
- 17 friendly 2-4 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Direct access from the accommodation to the cable car
- One of the best ski resorts in Europe
- Only 7 minutes to Verbier by cable car (open during evening hours)
- Many après-ski activities
- Spacious dining room
- Roof terrace for sunbathing
- Sauna, Hammam & Jacuzzi for relaxing
- Only 1 hour and 45 minutes from Geneva Airport
- Run by Les Elfes resort manager, activity manager and instructors
Campus in La Tzoumaz (Verbier north)
- Space for 60 students. Exclusive use for groups above 30 students
- 2-6 bedded rooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Walking distance to cable car. Only 5 minutes
- Ski fitting in the campus
Campus in Crans-Montana
- Space for 50 students. Exclusive use for groups above 30 students
- 2-6 bedded rooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Just 200 m from the center of Crans
- Ski in & out: 20 m from cable car
- Ski fitting in the campus
VERBIER CAMPUS
Locations
Les Elfes ski trips are organized in 3 of the most famous ski resorts of Switzerland, Verbier, Crans-Montana and La Tzoumaz.
LOCATIONS
3 Resorts in the Swiss Alps
Verbier
- One of the most popular ski resorts in Switzerland
- In the heart of one of the most popular regions of the Swiss Alps
- Located at 1500m with lifts up to the Mont-Fort glacier (3300m)
- Snow guaranteed from Dec.1st to Apr.30th
- 450 km’s of ski runs connecting four valleys via 120 ultramodern lifts
- Ski fitting in the campus
Verbier, set in a breathtaking panorama, is one of the most famous resorts in Europe and offers the best in sporting and leisure activities all year round in a cosmopolitan and relaxed atmosphere. The domain comprises more than 450 km of skiing and 3300 meters and has more than 100 ski lifts connecting the four valleys. The high altitude guarantees that there will be snow from December to April. Verbier also has many shops and restaurants, from the most informal to the most sophisticated.
Verbier is in the French part of Switzerland, 1 hour and 45 minutes from Geneva, 2 hours and 45 minutes from Zürich and 30 minutes from the Italian and French borders.
La Tzoumaz
La Tzoumaz, also referred to as Les Mayens de Riddes or Verbier North, is located in the beautiful French speaking part of the Swiss Alps, at an altitude of 1500m and over- looking the Rhone Valley. With a year round population of 300 inhabitants and many more in the winter, La Tzoumaz offers all the charm and comfort of a typical Swiss Alpine village.
La Tzoumaz is 1 hr 45 from Geneva, 2 hrs 45 from Zürich and 30 minutes from the Italian and French borders.
Crans-Montana
- In the heart of the beautiful Swiss Alps
- Opposite the spectacular Matterhorn glacier (4200m)
- Above the medieval city of Sion
- Stunning views of the Mont-Blanc and the French Alps with a lively village full of boutiques from all the top names in fashion
- 140 kms of skiing runs, 25 cable cars, Year round access to the Glacier Plaine Morte at 3000m
In the heart of the beautiful Swiss Alps. Opposite the spectacular Matterhorn glacier (4200m). Stunning views of the Mont-Blanc and the French Alps with a lively village full of boutiques from all the top names in fashion. Year round access to the Glacier Plaine Morte at 3000m.
We are School Ski Trip Professionals.
Unlike many similar camps, over half of our staff are employed for the full year to ensure that the standard of activities we offer is consistently high.
Teacher step by step checklist
Find out the step by step timeline for teachers. This guideline will help you with the ski trip organisation.
TYPICAL DAY
Preparation Timeline and Checklist
STEP 1
At the end of your current trip, or as early as possible for new schools, please fill in the pre-booking form.
→ Link to the pre-booking form
STEP 2
We shall then send you a quotation and our cancellation policy to be validated within 3-weeks.
→ Link to supporting documents for the school’s perusal
STEP 3
Once the quote is validated and the school’s management has approved the trip, we then send you all the marketing material for trip promotion and visa information.
→ We suggest you first send a parent's letter (including the payment plan). Download the parent's letter here.
→ You should then arrange two presentations, one for children and one for parents
accordingly. We are happy to assist where needed. Download PowerPoints and videos here
STEP 4
As early as possible and by the latest mid-April, you have to update us on the viability of the trip and on the approximate number of students, and we shall send you a deposit payment invoice of CHF 3000.– to be paid by end-June.
This amount will be deductible from the final invoice in case the trip takes place, and will not be refunded in case of cancellation of the ski trip.
In case your school is not ready to pay the deposit of CHF 3000.–, we will not be able to guarantee the places for your ski trip, and we will deal on a first-come, first-served basis.
STEP 5
At the beginning of the school year, we would suggest you do another parent meeting to offer the trip to new students, remind parents of the 2nd instalment to be paid (we suggest 1st instalment to be paid prior to the summer break), and start filling up the following documents that we will need at latest 1-month before your arrival:
Please do not fill up the forms online, but download them and send them back to us:
→ Info sheet and regulations
→ Your ski trip Google Form or Names/medical/options list
→ Consent form
→ Risk assessment
→ Choice of program
STEP 6
Beginning of September, you receive the proforma invoice with your updated students' number. We then require the payment of 30% of the total amount by the end of September.
Once received, we will then be able to assist you with visa applications and provide invitation letters and insurance certificates.
Typical day
A typical day at les Elfes will start with an early wake-up at 7.30am followed by a large continental breakfast until 8.45am. All skiers and snowboarders...
Typical day
Morning: A typical day at les Elfes will start with an early wake-up at 7.30am followed by a large continental breakfast until 8.45am. All skiers and snowboarders will leave to go skiing with their ski guides; departure from campus is with our private mini buses.
Afternoon: From 12.00-1.00pm, a warm lunch will be served in our private mountain restaurants. From 1.00pm to 4.00pm, the campers will practice what they have learnt in the morning and enjoy the skiing with their guides. At 4.00pm, all campers will return to camp, enjoy a hot chocolate and relax until 5.00pm, when they will be signing up for the after ski activities, which are fully supervised by our animation staff. These activities will be indoor & outdoor activities, such as swimming, visiting the town of Verbier, going ice skating and many more. From 9.00-12.00 the students will be on the slopes in order to get their ski lessons and discover and practice new exercises.
Evening: At 7.00pm, dinner will be served including a fresh and healthy 3 course menu. The evening activities will take place from 8.00pm until 10.00pm. Some of our classics are the torchlight walk through the forest, ice hockey / ice skating, music video, private disco and many other activities. During the week, the campers will go on an exciting excursion in Switzerland
07h30
Students are woken by Les Elfes monitors for Breakfast
08h45
Groups meet their ski guides outside to take the Les Elfes private buses to the lift station
09h00 – 12h00
Ski & Snowboard sessions, learning new skills and practicing through a range of drills and activities or Intensive Language Lessons
12h00 – 12h45
Lunch on the Mountain in a Les Elfes private restaurant
12h45 – 15h45
Afternoon skiing & Snowboard session, practicing the skills learnt in the morning and enjoying the slopes with their groups
16h00 – 17h00
Hot Chocolate & Snacks, shower time & possibly even some marshmallows
17h00 – 19h00
Conversation Language Lessons or Optional Activities: swimming, visiting the town, relaxing at camp, snowman or igloo building, torchlight sledging, snowball fights or games at the camp.
19h00 – 20h00
Dinner at camp, perhaps Fondue Night, Peppered Beef Ragout with Rosti or Cheese burgers with Juan’s secret sauce
20h00
Evening Activities: ice skating, disco night, torchlight walk, music quiz or the famous Les Elfes music video.
Bedtime – Room Checks – Tidy Room Competition
Typical day
Equipment
Having the proper ski equipment is essential for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. We propose equipment and clothing rental, so you don't need to worry about that. Here's information on ski and snowboard equipment needed for a day on the slopes...
EQUIPMENT
All equipment can be hired at Les Elfes camp on the arrival day and ski/snowboard equipment is included in the package. 1/3 of our equipment is renewed every year in order to be able to provide the newest equipment to our campers.
Ski
Choosing the right skis depends on a number of factors, such as age/gender and skiing ability.
All manufacturers make junior skis, some make expensive race skis or freeriders, as well as powder skis. You can spend a lot of money on junior skis or you can get good recreational models at moderate prices. Once you determine the right length and style for your child, you can find really good ski deals online.
Ski Boots
Having a pair of ski boots that fits and makes feel comfortable is essential. Ski boots transfer the movement, the “instructions” to the skis and are very important for safe and enjoyable skiing. Ski boots are the most important part of the skiing equipment. Aside from the fact that your child definitely will not enjoy his/her time on the slopes if the feets hurt or are cold, it is important to understand that boots are the key of the skiing performance.
Poles
In downhill skiing, ski poles are important. In order to be effective, ski poles need to lightweight and flexible, yet strong and sturdy as well. They also need to be sized correctly.
Snowboard
In general, an all-mountain snowboard is the best bet for beginners, rather than a specialty board, which is harder to turn and balance on. Also, the longer a board is, the more difficult it will be to control. Choose a board that is the right length for your child’s size and snowboarding ability.
Snowboard Boots
As the connecting point to the snowboard, boots are a vital piece of equipment. Make sure to get real snowboard boots (not moonboots or hiking boots) that fit correctly to keep the feet comfortable and warm. For most beginner snowboarders, soft snowboard boots are easier to control than hard boots. Boots have to be laced up tight to give your feet and ankles the support they need.
Helmet
Compulsory. As is the case with many sports, a helmet is the most important piece of equipment when it comes to preventing life-threatening injuries. Our campers must wear one any time they go on the slopes. We will make sure to rent a helmet that fits properly and keep the chin strap fastened to keep it securely in place.
Ski clothes and Equipment package (goggles, gloves, hoodies and socks) are available at the campus for an extra charge.
Clothing
Jacket: a good ski jacket must keep warm and dry on the slopes. It must be at once weatherproof, breathable, durable and comfortable.
Pants: Chances are, they are going to be worn sledding, tubing, building snow forts and playing in the snow. Because of that, kids’ ski pants need to be warm and weatherproof enough outlast both a lengthy ski day and a lengthy snow day.
Goggles and sunglasses
The sun’s rays are considerably stronger at high altitudes than they are at sea level, and when they bounce off the gleaming white snow, they can be a serious threat to your eyes. There’s no question that good ski goggles should be an essential on everybody’s skiing checklist, especially in the cold and high wind of mid-winter. Save those cool sunglasses for a little later in the season, and make sure your goggles and lenses are clean and clear.
Gloves or mittens
Many ski or snowboard gloves include pockets for hand warmers to keep fingers nice and toasty.
Wrist guards
Be sure to wear rigid wrist guards designed for snowboarding to protect yourself when you fall.
School Ski trips do not always get the right consideration regarding educational Component they bring to students, but ski trips actually bring a lot of various positive and good skills.
Staff & Safety
Each Camp is supervised by a Resort Manager, an Activities Manager and a Head Organizer. Les Elfes runs the camps with all appropriate staff, including monitors, organizers, kitchen staff, secretaries...
STAFF & SAFETY
At Les Elfes we have a huge responsibility for the safety of the students in all of the activities.
Safety is our highest priority. All of our staff must have a valid First Aid Certificate and a current Criminal Records Check before beginning their training at Les Elfes.
Unlike many similar camps over half of our staff are employed for the full year to ensure that the standard of activities we offer is consistently high at all campuses.
We also find that maintaining a core team of staff who work each year with the same groups enables us to build a repertoire with schools and with their students to provide better a better service and a better experience.
STAFF
Organisation: Each Camp is supervised by a Resort Manager, an Activities Manager and a Head Organizer. Les Elfes runs the camps with all appropriate staff, including monitors, organizers, kitchen staff, secretaries, drivers, cleaning staff etc.
Monitors: The organizer to student ratio is 1:5, however including all Les Elfes staff the ratio falls to 1:2.
All our monitors have been carefully selected in accordance with Les Elfes criteria for skills and experience in working with children. On top of this, Les Elfes uses sports experts for some activities.
STAFF SUPERVISION
Our Activity Managers supervise the work of our monitors and instructors all day long. In the winter, all our ski and snowboard instructors are accredited by the official Swiss Ski School, and in the summer each instructor is specialized in the different sports offered at Les Elfes.
KIDS SUPERVISION
All our Spring camps, Summer Camps, Winter Camps, have a nurse and a 24 hour reception and night guard, which together with our monitors work, allows us to offer a 24 hours supervision of the children.
video & photos here
SAFETY
TRAINING WEEKS
All our summer and winter staff monitors, instructors, core staff and managers undertake a two-week training course before the start of each season combining one week of technical training and one week to learn and become acquainted with the Philosophy of Les Elfes.
Our training for each season includes a First Aid refresher course, Lifeguard training, Fire Safety, Child Protection awareness and Training in our SOPs and EAPs.
In the Winter all of our ski and snowboard instructors hold relevant ski and snowboard teaching qualifications and are accredited by the Official Swiss Ski School after a week of training and assessment with one of their trainers.
Our summer training includes and intensive training in our core activities including: orienteering and safety in the mountains, rock climbing, mountain biking and paddles sports.
We also hire specific staff with teaching and leading qualifications in these areas to ensure the students not only get the best out of their activities and learn from the Staff, but are safe throughout.
DAILY MEASURES
Throughout the year, wether it is skiing or snowboarding in Winter or Mountain Biking and Rock Climbing in Summer, the students take part in what we call activities containing certain risk elements. We therefore have strict procedures in place to ensure that during these activities, the students are exposed to as little risk as possible. To ensure this, we make sure our staff are fully qualified and well trained according to the time of year, and whatever time of year the day has to begin with a meeting identifying these risks. In the Winter there are many things to consider when looking at thse points, here is an idea of the safety measure taken:
07h45 WEATHER CHECK AND NURSE REPORT
Groups Leave for the Mountain with Instructors, supervised by the Activity Manager and Head of Snowsports.
08h00 INSTRUCTOR MEETING
Activity or Resort Manager delivers all critical information to the instructors for the day, discussing the weather, the condition of pistes, suitable slopes for the groups according to their level. The location for lunches and transport times.
09h00 GROUPS LEAVE
Groups Leave for the Mountain with Instructors, supervised by the Activity Manager and Head of Snowsports.
12h00 LUNCH, CHECK OF GROUPS BY HEAD OF SNOWSPORTS
The Head of Snowsports will check and see how the groups are doing throughout the day, and if any changes or issues, to act accordingly.
16h15 INSTRUCTORS MEETING & NURSE INFO
A debrief will take place with the Activity Manager and Head of Snowsports, any changes or issues of the day, will be noted and discussed where needed. Should the Nurse need to look after any students, the information is passed on accordingly.
We are fully aware of the enormous responsibility of taking care of students and are completely focused on their well being. That being said, in case of illness or accident, we are only minutes away from world class professional help.
Given all the factors to consider when choosing a program, parents should look at the security of the Summer Camp. There are several things that must be considered: Location, facilities, staff, medical support and activities are points to consider as safe.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Risk assessments are designed for each activity and are signed by all our monitors and head instructors during daily morning briefings and daily evening debriefings.
We have 3 up-to-date medical clinics in Verbier, and both campuses have access to a regional hospital and two University hospitals only 40 minutes and 75 minutes away respectively, or just 10 minutes by helicopter.
Given all the factors to consider when choosing a summer program, parents should look at the security of the Summer Camp. There are several things that must be considered: Location, facilities, staff, medical support and activities are points to consider as safe.
STAFF & SAFETY
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Our students had a fantastic time! their staff looked after us extremly well. i have already booked the same week in La Tzoumaz for next year...
Gems Official Provider
"Our students had a fantastic time! Their staff looked after us extremly well. I have already booked the same week in La Tzoumaz for next year... Our day of skiing together was the best ever, I dont think that I have ever skied that well or enjoyed lunch so much, so thank you very much for your friendship and genesority."
AT LES ELFES WE INTRODUCED A LOYALTY PROGRAM !
FIND OUT HOW TO COLLECT POINTS AND HOW TO WIN FANTASTIC GIFTS.
LOYALTY PROGRAM HOW DOES IT WORK?
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The tour leader will earn one point for each full-paying participant for each night of the tour. Travelling with 20 students on a 10-day tour? That's 200 points!
You can also earn extra points for:
- Sending us a new group due to your recommendation. In this case, you will earn 50 % of the points earned by the new tour leader on their first trip.
- Travelling with a group as an accompanying teacher. In this case, you will earn 10 % of the points earned by the Group leader
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reviews from schools
We have now returned to school following our hugely successful trip to Verbier at the beginning of the month. I would just like to thank you and your team for such a wonderful trip. Our girls (and staff) loved every single moment, truly, nothing could have been better. The accommodation was clean, warm and cosy and Rosa was such a fantastic cook, she really looked after us and we all ate so well. The ski instructors were brilliant and built up such a rapport with our students, they helped build their confidence but still challenged them to become better skiers. The animation team were so kind, funny and caring, they made all the après ski activities fun and enjoyable. Finally Jenny was so helpful, nothing was too much trouble and she made sure that we were looked after from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. We have received so many lovely comments from parents and students excitedly telling us what a great time they had and they cannot wait to come again! Thank you to everyone at Les Elfes.

I would like to say thank you to you and all your staff who made our trip so enjoyable. The students have come back from the trip absolutely buzzing and keep asking about next year already.
I thought every member of staff was fantastic, the ski instructors helped to challenge and push our students, whilst Iggy and the animation team were brilliant at keeping students entertained in the evenings.
We were really impressed by you guys and how you managed to run everything so smoothly. We thought staff were very professional at all times, being really caring and supportive to our students. It was also nice to see staff encouraging students to mix. Our students defiantly made some new friends and had lots of fun.
We would like to say how grateful we are to have come to Les Elfes and had such a wonderful time and how patient you were with us being our first time. Thank you for always being about and answering all of our questions.
Thank you,


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