YOUR 2021 NEW YEARS RESOLUTION: LEARN TO SKI OR SNOWBOARD IN SWITZERLAND
by Alexandra Osváth
Have you been thinking about learning to ski, but it seems so daunting? Before you say it’s not for you, have a look at these special offers for beginners we’ve found at beautiful Swiss ski resorts near Geneva. Spend a weekend in the mountains and…yes, maybe try a bunny slope or two.
Let’s face it, winter in Geneva is so much better when you can get up to the mountains!
Check out these great beginner ski offers in Nendaz/Veysonnaz, Villars and Crans Montana.
NENDAZ OR VEYSONNAZ
Nestled in the breathtaking 4 Vallées ski area in the canton of Valais, about 2 hours from Geneva, Nendaz and Veysonnaz are great places to learn to ski in Switzerland – and your partner or friends who do ski will be in heaven.
In March, these ski resorts are offering special learn-to-ski weekends for adults or teens ages 16 and up.
You might like our article about skiing in the 4 Vallées.
What’s included:
- Neckwarmer
- Ski or snowboard rental, including boots and helmet
- Lift pass for the Printse ski area
- 2 hour class with a ski instructor from 10 am to 12 noon, in a group with 2-4 people (due to current COVID-19 restrictions; previously 2-8 people)
- The groups will be split into two levels: those who’ve never skied before and those who would like a refresher
- Lunch is currently unavailable due to COVID-19
- Check back for updates at the end of February to see if their spa package will be included again (currently unavailable due to COVID-19)
Price:
Get it all for CHF 116 per person per day (instead of CHF 200)
Dates:
- 6 or 7 March 2021
- 13 or 14 March 2021
- 20 or 21 March 2021
- 27 or 28 March 2021
Sign up here up to noon the day before.
VILLARS/LES DIABLERETS
This beautiful resort is another great place to learn to ski in Switzerland, and you can also visit stunning Glacier 3000 while you’re there! About an hour and a half from Geneva, Villars is easy to get to.
If you’re really serious about learning to ski, this offer is more expensive but will get you to the level you’ll need to go on that ski trip your friends have been talking about.
They make a big promise: after just 3 days, you’ll be able to confidently ski down easy blue slopes… with your skis parallel! No more “pizza” or “snowplow”.
What’s included:
- 12 hours of ski instruction
- Ski rental for 3 days
- Lift pass for 3 days
- Accommodation for 2 nights
Price:
CHF 1038 per person
Dates:
Until 11 April 2021
CRANS MONTANA
Just over 2 hours from Geneva, sunny Crans Montana offers great skiing and in non-COVID times, great après ski, too. While you’re in your ski lesson, your skier friends can explore the slopes, snowpark or even the superpipe.
What’s included:
- Ski or snowboard rental, including boots and helmet
- 2 hours of skiing with a ski instructor
- Lift pass
- Transfer with Arnouva gondola
Price:
Starting at CHF 210 per person (discounts on additional skiers)
You can rent ski pants at Zermatten Sports.
Dates:
Until 18 April 2021
Main photo credit: Artiom Vallat on Unsplash
