Zinal
Winter ski racing camp

Enjoy our performance training ski camp in Switzerland for the early season, designed for racers of all ages. Discover race skiing in the heart of Europe with top training conditions and Ski Zenit coaches.

Ski Zenit’s early season training camps in Switzerland offer prime skiing conditions, excellent snow quality, diverse and lengthy courses, and an outstanding experience with experienced trainers.

Our international ski racing camps in Switzerland are the best formula for you to kick off the early winter season in the strongest position possible!

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Early Winter season race ski camp in Switzerland

Dates 2026

5 – 24 January.

Level

All Levels
From 10 years old to FIS Age

Groups

Maximum 7 racers per trainer, according to age and level.

Since 2008, Ski Zenit has been offering its ski racing program. We provide private ski race training year-round and host ski racing camps during the summer and fall in Saas-Fee and Chile. In January, we offer our winter camps, bringing together athletes from around the world.

Switzerland is known for offering some of the finest ski training conditions in Europe. Our winter home resort features excellent artificial snow production and substantial natural snowfall, creating a haven for ski racers. We’ve selected some of the prime training periods of the season for our camps; the conditions are excellent, and the resort isn’t too crowded, ensuring fantastic ski runs and very short queues.

This camp is ideal for competitive racers who have undergone rigorous training in recent months and are seeking race training conditions, as well as athletes from the Southern Hemisphere looking for a top-notch race training program during their summer break. Travel arrangements to and from Switzerland are not included, but we can assist with organizing your flight. Parents or other companions are welcome to join for a truly unforgettable experience.

Each camp includes:

6 days on snow training.
Training GS+SL option of SG.

Max. 7 racers / coach.
Video Analysis and video files.

Lunch on the slopes included.
Ski tuning.

* For companion’s accommodation, ski pass and airport shuttles, please enquire.

January ski camp in Switzerland with a highly-skilled team of coaches

Best Winter ski training in Europe
Activities and Athlete development:

Ski race training in Zinal involves long, full days on the slopes. Proper winter conditions provide athletes with productive training sessions.

8:00h.	Breakfast
8:45 h.	Go to Slopes
9:00 – 13:00 h.	Ski Training
14:00 – 16:00 h.	PM session will vary depending on number of athletes
16:30 – 20:00 h.	Equipment maintenance and dinner
22:00 h.	Bedtime

Ski Zenit’s racing camp in Zinal, held every January, is an ideal training ground for athletes from both hemispheres. Northern hemisphere athletes can strengthen and refine their skills ahead of the winter season, benefiting from world-class facilities and expert coaching. Concurrently, southern hemisphere athletes enjoy a prime preseason environment, maintaining peak fitness during their off-season.

The camp provides SL, GS, and optional SG training, featuring on-slope sessions and video analysis. It also fosters a collaborative environment where athletes can interact with international peers, exchange techniques, and build lasting friendships. In summary, Ski Zenit’s camp in Zinal prepares athletes with the skills and confidence required to succeed in their upcoming seasons.

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Video analysis is an extremely valuable tool for our coaches to help racers understand and improve their performance during ski training. Technical and tactical concepts crucial to performance will be explained in detail during these sessions, ensuring clarity for the next training day. The timing of the video analysis sessions will be decided by each group’s coach.

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Athletes need to maintain their equipment in top condition for each training session. If they need help, they should reach out to their coaches. We expect all athletes to take responsibility for their equipment.

We offer supervised accommodation for athletes aged 14 and older, providing them with a secure and supportive environment during their stay. We expect participants attending the ski camp in Zinal to behave responsibly, showing maturity and independence by managing their own needs. While we take care of their meals and overall well-being, it is important to emphasize that we do not act as babysitters. Our focus is on supporting their growth and development as athletes, encouraging them to be accountable for their actions and choices throughout the camp.

Ski Camp

970 CHF

per Camp / Week

6 skiing days

Lunch on the piste included

Dates 2026: 5-24 January
Extended dates and FIS races possible

Ski Pass

30 CHF

per day, child under age 16

1 day adult 40 CHF

Season pass: Magic Pass

Variable prices in other ski resorts
Ski pass and race entry fees

Hotel

85 CHF

per night, breakfast and dinner

10 minute drive to ski lift

Same lodging as coaches

Available during camp dates
Only for U-16 and older

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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: 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.

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.

We offer affordable and comfortable accommodation tailored specifically for athletes who are 14 years old and above. Our dedicated Ski Zenit coaches are committed to overseeing the well-being of the young athletes, but we also encourage them to develop independence and self-reliance during their stay. Our team prepares healthy, nutritious, and abundant meals to ensure that the athletes have the energy they need for their activities. We make it our mission to ensure that everyone staying with us is not only happy but also feels well taken care of and supported throughout their time here.

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.

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.

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.

– 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.

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.

Click here to Read our General Terms and conditions.

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