Zermatt Glacier Summer Ski Race Camp

Join Excel Race Academy for an elite alpine ski race summer camp on the breathtaking Zermatt Glacier, Switzerland. Designed for competitive skiers aiming to sharpen their slalom and giant slalom skills, our camp combines world-class ski race coaching with fun afternoon activities and full board accommodation. 

Camp Overview

Dates: 27th June - 4th July 2026 

Location: Zermatt, Switzerland 

For: Junior alpine ski racers aged U10 - FIS

Price: £2,260

🎿 Ski Race Training

Our high-performance coaching team provides 6-days of comprehensive training in slalom and giant slalom, including:

• ⏱️ Timed training sessions to track and improve performance
• 🏂 Free skiing drills to develop agility and confidence
• ⛷️ Slalom and giant slalom gates practice
• 📈 Technical and tactical development
• 🎥 Video analysis for immediate feedback and improvement
• 🛠️ Ski prep and tuning guidance
• ⛷️ Athlete to coach ratio of 5-8:1 

🌄 Afternoon Activities

When not on the slopes, athletes enjoy a variety of fun fitness and team-building activities:

• 🥾 Hiking on scenic glacier trails
• ⚽ Football matches for fitness and teamwork
• 🌳 High ropes and adventure courses
• 🏅 Team games to develop leadership and collaboration
• 🏋️ Olympic lifting sessions for strength and conditioning

🏨 Accommodation & Facilities

Stay at comfortable alpine apartments in the heart of Zermatt with ski room and swimming pool. 

✅ Includes

• 🎿 Expert ski race coaching
• 🍽️ Full board accommodation
• ⛷️ Ski lift pass
• 🏁 Training lane fees
• 🚐 Airport transfers & Tasch-Zermatt train
• 🛠️ Ski tuning with Snowglide machines
• 🏋️ Fitness training
• 🌳 Additional activities (e.g. high ropes)

❌ Excludes

• ✈️ Flights & baggage
• 💶 Spending money
• Travel Insurance

👥 Who Should Attend

• Alpine ski racers U10 to FIS
• Junior or competitive racers
• Skiers looking to improve their slalom and giant slalom skiing

✈️ Travel Arrangements

Outbound Flights from the UK:

• 27th June Heathrow LHR 8:45 Zurich ZRH 11:45 Swiss LX317
• 27th June Machester MAN 8:55 Zurich ZRH 11:55 Swiss LX391
• 27th June Edinburgh EDI 8:45 Zurich ZRH 12:00 Swiss LX8293

Inbound Flights to the UK:

• 4th July Zurich ZRH 15:35 Heathrow LHR 16:25 Swiss LX324  
• 4th July Zurich ZRH 16:55 Machester MAN 17:55 Swiss LX380
• 4th July Zurich ZRH 15:45 Edinburgh EDI 17:00 Swiss LX8290

If you are travelling to/from another country or would like to book an alternative flight, please contact us to discuss travel arrangements.

💳 Booking & Cancellation Policy

• A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on the camp by 8th May. 
• This camp requires a minimum number of 10 athletes to run. If we do not meet the minimum attendance, the camp will be cancelled and all deposits will be returned in full. 
• The remaining balance will be invoiced and is due 30 days prior to the start date (27th May). 
• Cancellations within 30 days of the camp start date are not permitted, and no refunds will be issued.
• All participants must have valid travel insurance that covers alpine ski racing.
• In the event of cancellation within 30 days of the camp start date, or curtailment of the camp due to injury or illness, no refunds will be given and any costs incurred must be claimed through your insurance provider.