Ardevaz Summer Camp

Ovronnaz "The Natural and Thermal"

At the entrance into Valais, located exactly between Sion and Martigny, Ovronnaz enjoys a sweet and tonic climate at a height of 1'350 m. Its plateau, facing south, spreads in a wonderful mountain circus, offering sunshine and sight over the Alps from Valais.

In addition to the thermal activities, the resort offers several sports and leisures. This chairlift brings you to an altitude of 1940 m. Ovronnaz offers all the amenities of a resort combining tradition and modernism.

Nendaz " a homage to the mountains "

The 3-Valleys domain with its 92 ski lifts and 412 km of pistes presents a unique and varied sorts ground. The exposure and the high altitude (Mt-Fort, 3’300m) guarantee very good snow.

Crans-Montana "140 km of downhill adventure"

You will discover the most beautiful panorama in the Alps. The views over the "Imperial Crown" are striking. At Crans-Montana, you can ski at altitudes ranging from 1'500 right up to the glacier at 3'000m. The ski area includes 28 ski lifts - amongst them, the brand new "Nationale Express" chairlift.

Anzere "a sunny balcony "

A lovely resort, a few minutes from Sion, with 40 km of skiable slopes in the Alps, where you can discover typical Swiss chalets. The village has a square exclusively reserved to the pedestrians. It’s a charming place for the afternoon break.

Thyon "space and Freedom"

This resort has hidden secrets. Its facilities will thrill you, high on pure air, you will admire the most famous 4’000 Matterhorn and Dent-Blanche. Ideally situated the slopes of the Alpage of Thyon have all the perfect conditions for winter-sports.

Veysonnaz "World Cup Ski spot"

By coming in Veysonnaz, you will have the opportunity to ski over the famous "Piste de l'Ours", one of the most important world cup ski cup resorts. Lovers of the sliding and gliding sports can be certain to find that they have looking for.

At the heart of the Alps, in the Valais region, you will be staying in the sunniest region of Switzerland. You will discover breathtaking sceneries stretching out over the valley and, the 4'000m high mountains that dominate it. You will stay in the Capital of the holiday kingdom : Sion, so far for the transfers between the different ski-resorts.

Sion a multitude of facets, wishing to satisfy as far as possible all those who come for visiting the area. The town offers a vast range of sports and culture and his located in the heart of many beautiful and famous international ski resorts.

In the accomodation, all has been conceived to make you feel better and more comfortable. You will live in luxurious apartment 2 or 4 bedded rooms, with bathroom, phone, internet access and television. We are located at 1 minute from the rail way station and at 5 minutes from the old town and the shopping areas.

Your day will start with a copious breakfast (buffet), which permits you to get a great reserve of energy ! For lunch, you will have a hot meal and drinks. In the end of your ski afternoon, we will share a good snack. The dinner is gorgeous and the drinks are included.

This program includes a half day ski or snowboard lesson with a professional instructor (coming from ESS, Swiss ski and snowbord school) and guiding with one Ardevaz teacher, too. The staff can all the time be contacted by mobile phone.

During your stay and after your day skiing, we suggest a variety of après-ski activities :

> swimming pool in a warm thermal water	> theme nights
> fitness	> dance floor parties
> ice-skating	> video session
> torchlight walk	> and amny other surprises

We are fully aware of the dangers of the mountain. So, you will trained by professional monitor of ESS (Swiss ski and snowboard school) and an Ardevaz teacher. Skiing and snowboarding are only allowed in good conditions and our staff keep us informed on snow conditions and all the slopes are perfectly marked out and packed down. And in case of damage, the regional hospital is located in Sion. And the reputation of Swiss medical treatment guarantee the best in all situations.

You want improve your French knowledge or discover a new foreign language ?

The program includes 18 lessons per week (3 lessons per day). Our teachers are dynamic, patient, they will give you the passion of the languages. They are well experimented, more than 10 years in Ardevaz College.

We can guarantee very good progress in short time. We benefit of a modern material for teaching (we use the latest technology). Our courses are giving in a small group.

Optionally we can propose 15h per week for an intensive course, who will be substituted by other activities. Our teachers will give speaking courses or particular lessons, depended of your needs.