English-Speaking Ski School in Champéry

SnowPros is an English-speaking Swiss ski and snowboard school based in Champéry, on the Swiss side of the Portes du Soleil. We run private and group lessons in skiing, snowboarding, and telemark for individuals, families, and groups.

Our Champéry Ski School is the perfect choice if you want expert instruction and quick access to some of the most famous terrain in the Portes du Soleil. Whether you’re improving technique or looking for a challenge, our Ski Instructors in Champéry adapt each lesson to your level.

Our main ski lesson meeting point in Champéry is outside Le Gueullhi restaurant, opposite the lift ticket office. However, unlike many ski schools, our team is flexible and happy to meet you elsewhere across the Swiss side of the Portes du Soleil.

Why Choose Champéry?

Champéry is a traditional Swiss mountain village with authentic charm and fast access to the French sector of the Portes du Soleil. It’s a fantastic base for intermediate and advanced skiers who want to cover serious mileage.

• Great for intermediates – wide pistes and excellent progression runs.

• Iconic for experts – home to the legendary Swiss Wall (La Chavanette).

• Easy access – just 15 minutes from Monthey’s motorway exit, with large parking areas at both the Planachaux and Grand Paradis lifts.

• Train connection – direct train from Aigle to Champéry station, just steps from the cable car.

Beginner Skiing in Champéry

Champéry offers some blue runs and quieter beginner pistes, but it isn’t the best choice for complete beginners. That’s why SnowPros Ski School often recommends first-timers meet us in Les Crosets or Morgins, where the learning terrain is more suitable.

Once you’ve found your balance, however, Champéry is a brilliant place to progress to the next level. Semi-beginners and early intermediates love the wide, cruisy slopes that make learning more enjoyable. Families will also appreciate that ski passes are free for under-5s.

Intermediate Skiing in Champéry

Intermediates will love Champéry’s red and blue runs, which are both numerous and relatively quiet. Conditions are often excellent in the mornings, softening in the afternoons when the sun warms the slopes.

In recent years, Champéry and Les Crosets have invested heavily in snowmaking, ensuring reliable coverage all season. One of the must-ski runs is the Grand Paradis piste, a stunning descent under the Dents Blanche that winds from the drag lifts above the Swiss Wall all the way back to Champéry. It’s a bucket-list run not to be missed.

Expert Skiing in Champéry

For experts, Champéry is home to one of the most legendary runs in the Alps: La Chavanette (the Swiss Wall). This mogul-filled monster is nearly 2km long with gradients reaching 50 degrees in places. It’s the stuff of ski folklore — but also a serious challenge.

Many skiers underestimate it, and every season there are accidents. We recommend only tackling it if you’re confident in both steep terrain and large moguls. For those not ready to take it on, the good news is there’s a two-way lift alongside it, so you can watch the brave (and sometimes the foolish) attempt their descent.

Ski Lessons in Champéry

At SnowPros Champéry Ski School, we offer:

• Private Ski Lessons in Champéry – one-to-one instruction tailored to your goals.

• Group Lessons – shared learning with friends or family, suitable for mixed abilities.

• Snowboard & Telemark Lessons – available with experienced instructors.

• Flexible meeting points – our Ski Instructors in Champéry can meet across the Swiss side for continuity in your lessons.

Eating & Après in Champéry

Champéry has built a strong reputation as a foodie destination, with excellent restaurants and welcoming après-ski spots:

• Morning coffee – Le Gheullhi opposite the Planachaux lift is our go-to before lessons.

• On the slopes – Le Toupin, near the drag lifts for Grand Paradis, is a classic choice. The croûte and pommes frites are favourites with our instructors.

• Après-ski – Mitchell’s Sports Bar (just up from the télécabine) and At Home on the high street are both lively places to unwind after skiing.

Distance to SnowPros Ski School in Champéry

• 35 minutes from Montreux

• 55 minutes from Lausanne

• 1 hour 30 minutes from Geneva

• Direct train – from Aigle to Champéry station, just steps from the télécabine.

Why Book Ski Lessons in Champéry with SnowPros?

• Professional, English-speaking Ski Instructors in Champéry.

• Flexible private and group lessons for all levels.

• Ideal for intermediates and experts, with direct access to iconic runs.

• Authentic Swiss village charm combined with world-class skiing.

SnowPros Champéry Ski School is here to help you improve your skiing and enjoy one of the most iconic corners of the Portes du Soleil. Book your Ski Lessons in Champéry today and experience the best of Swiss skiing.