Overview

The school takes place in Champéry, Switzerland, from January 27th to January 31th, 2025.

Champéry is a charming alpine village located in the Valais region of Switzerland, nestled at the base of the Dents du Midi and the Dents Blanches mountain ranges. Known for its picturesque wooden chalets and stunning natural scenery, Champéry is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. In winter, it offers access to the vast Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the largest ski domains in the world. The village maintains a traditional Swiss ambiance while providing modern amenities, making it a perfect blend of rustic charm and contemporary convenience.

You can find more information about Champéry using this link

How to get there ?

  1. By train

    From Geneva Airport 1 switch, from Zürich Airport 2 switches and Basel Airport 3 switches.

    Timetables and infos on: www.cff.ch

  2. By car:

    • From Geneva: 120km, 1h30 drive. Highway A9 direction « Simplon / Grand-St-Bernard”; exit n°18 « St-Triphon / Portes du Soleil »; follow « Portes du Soleil / Champéry »
    • From Basel: 217 km, 2h30 drive. Highway A2 direction « Vevey » and then switch to highway A9 direction « Simplon / Grand-St-Bernard”; exit n°18 « St-Triphon / Portes du Soleil »; follow « Portes du Soleil / Champéry »

Accomodation

The venue Hotel Suisse is a family-owned hotel in the center of the village and in walking distance from the train station and ski-gondola. The 150 years old edifice has been built in the old traditional ways of Swiss chalet. Renovated mostly in wood, you will find a warm and convivial atmosphere, very typical of Valais.

Ski domain "Les Portes du Soleil"

Les Portes du soleil is one of the largest ski domains in the world, straddling the border between Switzerland and France. The ski area boasts over 600 kilometers (373 miles) of interconnected slopes, suitable for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The region offers a diverse range of terrain, from gentle beginner slopes to challenging off-piste runs, as well as snow parks and halfpipes for freestyle enthusiasts. With its stunning alpine scenery, extensive lift system, and charming mountain villages, Les Portes du Soleil provides a quintessential Swiss ski experience that caters to a wide array of winter sports enthusiasts.