Private
Race training year round

One trainer is hired daily by one racer or an already formed group of racers for a 4 hour morning session or a full day with a double session morning and afternoon.

By hiring a Ski Zenit coach privately, racers are ensured a totally personalised ski race training plan that adapts 100% to their specific goals and current skills.

Since 2008, Ski Zenit offers intense private ski training to facilitate improvement and increase race performance quickly!

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Private race training

Summer, Autumn & Winter

Dates

Year round

Level

All Levels
All age groups, also Master racers.

Location

Switzerland
El Colorado, Chile

By having the best resources available, such as reserved training lanes, timing systems, video analysis and specific conditioning coaches, we will exceed your expectations. Racers benefit from personalised exclusive ski race sessions with top quality conditions, both for free and gate skiing. Our private training sessions are true performance boosters for racers of any age or racing level.

During the summer and autumn, the Saas-Fee glacier is the best ski training location in Europe due to its altitude and snow conditions. The pedestrian village allows for a very healthy lifestyle and provides everything needed for optimal conditioning training and activities on off-snow days.

During autumn and winter, we move our race training to Zinal, where racers can train in three different disciplines: SL, GS, and SG. There is also great off-piste skiing that will enhance all-around skills.

A private training day includes:

Personalised training plan.
4 h morning or full day training.

Reserved pistes and gate courses.
Video Analysis and video files.

Optional afternoon activities.
Ski tuning.

* On camp dates, athlete’s hotel with constant supervision for under-age minors is available. For other accommodation, please enquire.

Meet our highly-skilled Team of Coaches

Activities and Athlete development

Private ski racing sessions in Saas-Fee and Grimentz-Zinal mean days packed with activity.

In Saas-Fee, you will benefit from long days filled with activities both on and off the snow. Mornings are dedicated to improving technical ski skills, and during the afternoons, participants engage in various activities designed to develop their physical and mental abilities while having fun in an environment that fosters teamwork and friendship.

Grimentz-Zinal opens exclusively for racers in mid-November, as soon as the cold temperatures allow for the use of their powerful artificial snowmaking system, and natural snow begins to fall. During the winter, when it is open to all skiers, and even during the high season, there are still excellent runs reserved for race training.

6:00h.	Breakfast
7:15 h.	Go to Slopes
8:00 – 12:00 h.	Ski Training with 15min break
13:00 h.	Lunch
15:30 – 18:30 h.	Video, equipment maintenance, physical and mental conditioning
19:00 h.	Dinner
20:30 h.	Bedtime

* in autumn and winter the day begins later and ski training sessions are longer

Ski Training

Age 8-11. Especially designed for the youngest ski racers. Focused on developing their basic technical, mental and physical skills and helping them grow as healthy athletes who love this sport. Great off-skiing activity program.

Age 12-15. Intended to develop U16 racers into self-organised athletes that can perform in their level of racing. Ski training will focus on reinforcing and further developing their technical and tactical skills with fun and stimulating sessions. Great off-skiing activity program.

FIS AGE. Training methods that will boost confidence and increase performance for FIS racers whatever their competitive level, with programs adapted to any goal. Great off-skiing activity program.

ski camp europe ski tuning

Taking good care of ski bases and edges is a must in order to perform during ski training. Every afternoon racers age 12 and older will learn and carry out all the necessary tuning of their skis with the help of the trainers, who will also take care of younger athletes’ skis.

ski camp europe video-analysis

Video analysis is an important tool for our coaches to help racers understand and improve the areas they are trying to develop while ski training. Technical and tactical concepts that are important to performance will be well explained during these sessions so that they are clear for next day’s training. One session of video analysis will be done after every 2 or 3 days of training.

Children and adolescents who are not accompanied by their parents will have round-the-clock supervision from our camp leaders. Our philosophy is to give children freedom in exchange for showing responsibility. Saas-Fee is an ideal location for this. From September to November, afternoon study times will be set aside for school-aged racers as needed.

Ski Zenit Hotel supervisors are available to receive phone calls every day between 7 pm and 8:30 pm at the phone number that will be provided on arrival to the camp.

SUMMER AND AUTUMN SAAS-FEE AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES:

Yoga in Saas Fee

We have included stretching, yoga and meditation as part of our training to help athletes calm their body and mind. It is an excellent way to relax, stretch and strengthen muscles after a long day of training. It also teaches them how to ease their mind and delve into their inner stillness and peace for full recovery.

Yoga is a great way for our athletes to work on physical conditioning, gain the agility that comes from deep stretching and is also highly recommended for muscle recovery. We have fully certified yoga instructors that adapt the difficulty and intensity of each session to the different skill levels and ages.

Meditation is a great way to relax and focus on your inner-self and helps athletes to “get in the zone”, that special place that enables competitors to ski to their potential even in the most stressful situations. This activity will be done with other athletes of similar age after every third day of training.

Ski camp europe training

All athletes taking part in our training will take part in physical workouts throughout the week. These workouts will always be age appropriate and based on the condition of each athlete. They are designed to be challenging and demanding as well as fun and creative.

These post-ski workouts focus on recovery from the training sessions and protection against injury; the aim is also to improve strength, coordination, balance, agility and flexibility.

Saas-Fee is the ideal setting to engage in a wide range of sports and physical training. For these activities, athletes doing private training will join others of a similar age.

ski camp europe hiking

Team sports and mountain treks will also be a part of the activities during the afternoons and non-skiing days. Saas-Fee is the ideal setting to engage in a wide range of sports and physical training. Saas-Fee is a paradise for all these activities, offering amazing paths for all ages and levels as well as many field sports.

ski camp europe bouldering

Bouldering in the Swiss Alps during the summer is an exciting and challenging outdoor activity. The alpine terrain offers a variety of rocks and boulder formations that test the skills and endurance of climbers. The breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys are an added bonus. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or just starting out, the Swiss Alps provide a unique and unforgettable experience for all levels of bouldering enthusiasts.

ski-camp-europe-roller-blading-saas-fee

Rollerblading improves your skiing in several ways. Both activities require similar skills such as balance, coordination, and control. It will help develop your leg strength, agility, and endurance, which are all important for skiing. Additionally, the repetitive motions of rollerblading can help improve your muscle memory and reaction time, making it easier to adjust to the demands of skiing.

balance training

Balance is a crucial component in ski racing. A skier’s ability to maintain a stable position and adjust to changing terrain is critical in alpine skiing. Not only does good balance provide better control and precision, it also helps reduce the risk of injury. In ski racing, every fraction of a second counts, and working on your balance through targeted exercises can make all the difference in your results. Ski Zenit’s program helps ski racers improve their balance, increase stability, and achieve their goals on the mountain.

PRIVATE TRAINING

170 CHF

per person / 4 hours / 3 skiers

245 CHF per person / 4 hours / 2 skiers

370 CHF per person / 4 hours / 1 skier

Afternoon activities available

Year round

Ski Pass

49 CHF

per 1 day, Saas-Fee U-16

Saas-Fee 5 days U-16: 203 CHF

Saas-Fee 10 days U-16: 382 CHF

Saas-Fee 15 days U-16: 568 CHF

Grimentz-Zinal 1 day U-16: 30 CHF

Hotel

130 CHF

per night, meals included

5 minute walk to ski lift

Permanent supervision

3 meals plus snack per day

Available during camp dates

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Most frequent questions & answers
FAQ

Just press any « Book Now » button and select the product you are interested in, or send us an email via our Contact page. We will be pleased to assist you.

When booking ski training with us it is very important that we are provided with enough information about each athlete via our online booking form which includes the following:

– Personal information (Name, contact details and date of birth).
– Languages spoken.
– Skiing skills.
– Racing experience.
– Physical condition.
– Allergies or food intolerances.
– Illness or physical limitations.
– Brand, model and length of skis and boots to bring to the training.
– Skiing videos.

Our booking personnel will provide you with all information needed in order to attend training and send you an invoice for the total cost.

Full invoice must be paid within 4 days in order to confirm the booking and secure the place.

Please read our General Terms and Conditions carefully before booking.
Feel free to enquire about accommodation in a variety of hotels and apartments or about airport shuttles if you require these.

– Racing suit (not mandatory).
– Training shorts when using a race suit.
– Training windbreaker jacket.
– Long ski pants.
– Warm ski jacket.
– Thermal base layers.
– Ski socks.
– Neck warmer.
– Underwear.
– Tee-shirts for condition training.
– Sport pants and sweater.
– Street clothes.
– Sport shoes for running.
– Soap and shampoo.
– Bathing suit.
– Suitcase with wheels (pedestrian town).

THE TOWN: Saas-Fee is a pedestrian-only town where only certain electric vehicles are allowed. The atmosphere is very serene, clean, and the town is surrounded by an impressive landscape of forests and glaciers with peaks reaching 4400 metres. It has all necessary services and a wide range of sports facilities. These safe and relaxed conditions make it an ideal place for any athlete to enjoy and have productive training.

THE GLACIER: The Saas-Fee glacier, where the camps are held, is at an altitude of between 3200 and 3600 metres. It has four T-bar drag lifts providing access to 3 free skiing runs and 5 gate training runs. In order to access the glacier in summertime, you must take two cable cars and an underground funicular train. The trip takes a total of 35 minutes.

In a normal year, the vertical skiable area increases by 700 metres by the beginning of November adding many more skiing options.

Weather conditions can vary quite drastically, even during the summer, and we therefore recommend that you pack clothing for both warm and cold conditions.

All athletes participating in the Camp must have current ski accident insurance valid in Switzerland covering at least civil liability, rescue on the slopes (including helicopter), medical treatment and repatriation. We recommend insurance which also reimburses you for services unused due to injury (ski pass, training, lodging, etc.).

Photocopies of participants’ insurance card must be given to Ski Zenit leaders upon arrival or a digital copy can be sent ahead of time.

Switzerland has agreements with EU Member States for medical assistance at public hospitals. In order to take advantage of such agreements, you must have the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). You need to apply for this card well in advance at your local medical centre in the EU.

THE TOWN: Grimentz and Zinal are small villages with a very Alpine atmosphere. It is surrounded by stunning peaks which reach up to 4200m. In the town you can find all services and a variety of accommodation in hotels, apartments and chalets.

THE SKI AREA: Grimentz-Zinal is a medium-sized ski area with a great variety of terrain and reserved training runs. Due to its altitude and orientation it usually opens in mid-November with the first snowfalls and the artificial snow produced by its powerful snow-making system, enabling high quality training before the winter season properly starts and until the very end of it. We consider Grimentz-Zinal a true training paradise in which we can benefit from great free skiing terrain and a variety of training runs for course setting.

Switzerland is a member of the Schengen Area meaning that travellers from EU countries which are party to that treaty may enter the country with their identity card. However, minors must always travel with a valid passport. Travellers from other countries must check the conditions for entry into Switzerland before embarking on their trip.

We offer single, double, triple and quadruple bedrooms, all with a private bathroom. The hotel is a 1 minute walk from the town centre and 5 minute to the lift (cable car).

The hotel has a restaurant, refreshment bar, living room, wi-fi and a ski room. Rooms are cleaned and sheets and towels changed once per week. Each athlete is responsible for keeping his/her room tidy at all times. The beds have Nordic comforters so bed-making is fast and simple. Towels are included.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared by the hotel staff. Any special dietary needs must be communicated to Ski Zenit in advance.

Collaboration among all participants and teamwork are requirements for successful co-existence in the Hotel.

Ski Zenit offers its athletes and their chaperones a transfer service in comfortable mini-buses from/to the Geneva, Zürich, Basel or Milan airports. Transfer by motorway takes about three hours. All airport transfer drivers are authorised to check-in all young athletes traveling alone.

Proper water intake is an important factor for all athletes. Athletes taking part in our camps must take even greater care because of the altitude on the glacier and the low relative humidity. For training on the slopes and post-ski workouts, athletes must carry at least one litre of liquid in their training backpack and this liquid must be consumed during the course of the training session.

Sun protection using high factor sun cream is also indispensable. You must also carry quick-energy, salty snacks with you to glacier training (energy bars, nuts, fruit, and sandwiches). There is always a break during glacier training to eat snacks. Athletes staying in our hotel will be offered a variety of snacks to choose from at breakfast time every morning.

A well-balanced and abundant breakfast before training is also of vital importance and we will insist that all our athletes heed this recommendation.

While athletes are training with us, their diet should be varied, healthy and sufficient and must include fruits and vegetables. Our ski camps include instruction on healthy eating habits.

Convenient train service is available from the Zurich, Geneva, Milan and Basel airports to the town of Visp taking about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
From the Visp train station you must take a bus to Saas-Fee (two buses per hour) which takes about 45 minutes. You can purchase both legs of the trip on a single ticket through the SBB website.

– Race-quality ski boots with appropriate size and flex index.
– GS skis of appropriate length and with good edges and base.
– SL skis of appropriate length and with good edges and base (starting from age 11).
– GS ski poles.
– SL ski poles with slalom hand-guards (starting from age 11).
– Slalom shin-guards protection (starting from age 11).
– Good quality helmet approved for ski racing.
– Slalom chin guard (starting from age 11).
– Back protection.
– Sun goggles.
– Low light/ fog goggles.
– Ski gloves.
– Training backpack with enough space for ski boots, jacket, goggles, helmet, water, snack…
– Water bottle to take up to the slopes.
– High-factor sun cream.

Ski Zenit can provide athletes with Nordica race skis and boots and Komperdell racing poles and accessories at a special price. Equipment must be ordered and paid for at least 10 days in advance. We can assist you in choosing the most appropriate length, size and model.

Athletes who have made purchases will pick up their new equipment at the local Intersport Glacier shop upon arrival.

There they can also find helmets, goggles and other accessories with a 10% discount. The shop also offers professional boot fitting and ski tuning with the most modern machine.

For our younger racers we have several pairs of race skis for rent in different sizes. Limited stock is available, so make sure you reserve well in advance.

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