Frequently Asked Questions

The Valais Ski School in Grächen offers group lessons with a guaranteed maximum of six people. Small groups allow for personalized tips and tailored instruction. At Zenklusen Sport, you can also arrange your ski lessons and rent the right equipment all in one place.

In our ski groups, which have a maximum of six people, the instructor can observe each participant’s skiing ability and provide targeted support. Your child will receive personalized feedback and practice alongside others. The small group size allows for more opportunities to ask questions and receive individualized assistance.

At Bobi’s Snow Kindergarten in Grächen, children as young as 2½ years old can have their first experiences on skis. The program is designed for children ages 2½ to 4. They get to explore the snow and skiing in a playful way. In addition to age, your child’s development and well-being are important factors.

Yes. Bobi’s trial lesson (55 min.) is designed for children ages 2½ to 4. We also offer private lessons on Saturdays and Sundays. This gives you a chance to get a feel for the lessons before you book a longer ski course.

Yes. At the Valais Ski and Snowboard School in Grächen, you can book private lessons on skis or a snowboard. The lessons are tailored to your skill level and goals—for example, learning to make your first turns, gaining more confidence on the slopes, or improving your technique.

The package for five sessions of two lessons each (115 min.) of group instruction includes a snack break, a final race, a medal, and a certificate of completion with a test. The course week combines group learning with a finale where the children can showcase their skills.

Yes. When you book a ski lesson with us, you’ll receive a 15% discount on equipment rentals at Zenklusen Sport. This way, you can arrange both your ski lesson and equipment in Grächen in one place and have a single point of contact for any questions about skis, snowboards, and boots.

No. When switching to the Valais Ski School in Grächen, your child will build on their existing skills. Please let us know the last course level they completed and their current comfort level on the slopes. That way, we can work together to choose the right program.

Once the Blue Prince/Princess course is completed, Test 2—Blue Slope Beginners+—is generally an option. Here, your child will practice, among other things, skiing at an angle, side-slipping, and snowplow turns on an easy blue slope. When registering, please indicate that the previous level has already been completed.

Once the Blue King/Queen course is completed, Test 3—Blue Run for Slightly Advanced Skiers—is the next step. The curriculum includes skiing over bumps and hollows, a short slalom course, and snowplow turns on a varied blue run. Your child’s current skiing ability is the determining factor.

Once the Blue Star level is completed, Test 4—Red Slope for Advanced Skiers—is generally an option. At this level, your child will practice, among other things, parallel braking, edging, and sliding parallel turns. When registering, please let us know which level your child has completed and mention any areas of uncertainty.

Test 5 – Red Slope (Advanced) is comparable to Red King/Queen. You’ll practice short turns on an easy slope, parallel turns with varying radii, and small jumps. Test 6 – Red Slope Advanced+is comparable to Red Star and expands your skills to include short turns on intermediate slopes, one-legged turns (
), and slid parallel backward turns.

The meeting point for all courses is at Hannigalp. It is within easy walking distance from the mountain station. It is located on the left side as you exit, near the Talentschmiede.

We prefer that you book a full week of classes, from Monday through Friday, since our groups are limited to a maximum of six people. You can also select individual days on the booking portal. If you make such a booking, we will contact you to coordinate your participation.

Regular group classes are held Monday through Friday, with two lessons (115 min.) per day. The typical class size is four to six students. If there are fewer than four students, the class time may be reduced to one lesson per day.

Yes. The Valais Ski School in Grächen offers lessons up to Test 7—Black Run Pro. Among other things, you’ll practice short turns using your poles on difficult slopes, parallel turns in ungroomed snow, and carving turns on wide, easy slopes. We also offer preparation courses for aspiring ski or snowboard instructors.

Yes. You can request a preliminary reservation without online payment by emailing us. Please send your request to info@zenklusensport.ch. This preliminary reservation is made directly with us and cannot be processed through the booking portal.