Swiss Alps Ski: Verbier or Zermatt with your class
For a secondary group ready for the very best, the Swiss Alps deliver a ski week on another level. Verbier and Zermatt rank among the finest resorts in the world, vast, beautifully maintained ski areas set amid some of Europe's most dramatic mountain scenery. This is a premium programme for groups who want the complete Alpine experience, with the quality of snow, terrain and instruction to match.
The choice of resort shapes the character of the week. Zermatt is car-free and unforgettable, skiing beneath the iconic pyramid of the Matterhorn with access to high-altitude glacier runs that hold snow superbly. Verbier anchors one of the largest linked ski areas in the Alps, offering enormous variety and terrain to suit every level. Both pair world-class slopes with classic Swiss mountain villages.
At the core of the week is daily professional instruction. Groups are taught by qualified instructors and split by ability, so complete beginners progress quickly on the nursery slopes while stronger skiers are stretched across more challenging terrain. With a picnic or mountain lunch between sessions and full days on the snow, the improvement over a week is striking, and the sense of achievement considerable.
Off the slopes, the trip offers Alpine village life and an evening social programme that builds real camaraderie. A ski week in the Swiss Alps asks for effort and resilience and rewards it generously: students return fitter, more confident, closer as a group, and with a sport, and a set of memories, that many will carry for life.
Trip highlights
Skiing beneath the Matterhorn in Zermatt, or across the vast linked area around Verbier
Daily professional instruction for every level, from beginner to advanced
Classic Swiss mountain-village life and an evening social programme
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Practical information
- The programme is based in Verbier or Zermatt in the Swiss Alps.
- Suitable for all abilities, including beginners.
- Warm layers, gloves, goggles and high-factor sun protection are essential.
- Switzerland is not in the eurozone, local currency is the Swiss franc; spending money recommended, and note that prices in Switzerland are high.
- On the Move is the officially accredited school trips provider for the European Schools in Belgium; every trip has a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.
A day by day
✏️ This is an example timetable — we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.
Students come home with…
- strong new ski skills, a real boost in fitness, confidence and resilience, sharper teamwork, and the shared memories of a premium Alpine week.
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Ski Trips - your questions
Our ski trips work for pupils from around 10 years upwards. Valmeinier is designed specifically for primary-age beginners (P5–P6); our other resorts suit secondary groups of all levels. Lessons are grouped by ability, so everyone progresses at their own pace.
Yes. Ski hire (skis, boots, poles and helmet) and lift passes are included in your package. Pupils only need warm clothing — we send a full kit list well in advance.
Every group travels with qualified instructors and meets regulation chaperone ratios. On the Move holds ABELIO safety certification and we provide full insurance, 24/7 emergency support and a detailed risk assessment.
Popular winter dates fill up fast — we recommend booking 6 to 9 months ahead. Get in touch early and we'll hold provisional places while you confirm numbers.