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Early-Season Technical Ski Camp

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Location

Cervinia, Italy

Duration

1 weeks

Style

technical

Ability

Intermediate

Advanced

Expert

Travel To

Milan Linate, IT

This early-season camp in the Aosta Valley is a great way to start your season and kick your mind and body into gear. Nestled high in the Italian Alps, snow-sure Cervinia connects to Switzerland's Zermatt to form a massive ski area. With open slopes, glacier access, and perfectly-graded groomers, enjoy full-day coaching and video analysis, plus Italian culture and a social vibe.

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Course Spec

Terrain

Groomer

Powder/Trees

Backcountry

Freestyle

An early-season camp to sharpen technique. Focused on carving and piste performance to build a foundation for the season ahead.

Ability

Ability Guide

Novice

Intermediate

Advanced

Expert

For intermediate to expert skiers keen to dial on-piste skills. Ski in ability-matched groups for faster progression.

Age

18-29

30-39

40-49

50+

Open to anyone with a love for skiing and a taste for adventure. Whether travelling solo or with friends, you'll fit right in.

Nationality

UK + Europe

AUS + NZ

N. America

Other

A global cohort. This camp welcomes skiers from around the world, united by a shared love of mountains, travel, and good turns.

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Full Course Story 1 Weeks in Cervinia, Italy

If you’re itching to click into your skis and get your season rolling, our Early-Season Camp in Cervinia is the perfect reset. Set in Italy’s stunning Aosta Valley and linked to Switzerland’s iconic Zermatt, this high-altitude resort is known for its reliable early-season snow, glacier access, and long, rolling pistes — ideal terrain to tune your technique and build confidence.

Across five days of pro coaching, you’ll ski in small, supportive groups, with expert tips to sharpen your skills and get your legs back in the game. Whether you’re refining your carving, smoothing transitions, or chasing flow, our coaches will help you dial in the fundamentals — all in a relaxed, sociable environment.

You’ll break for lunches in mountainside restaurants, ski both Italian and Swiss slopes, and wrap each day with mellow après, great food, and good conversation. Expect a week of epic Alps views, smooth corduroy turns, and a crew of like-minded skiers who love the mountain life as much as you do.

Accommodation is in laid-back, friendly hotels with breakfast, airport transfers, hosting, and a 6-day lift pass all included — everything set up so you can focus on your skiing, connect with great people, and start your season strong.

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Timeline

Here’s how the week unfolds — from first turns to final après. This is a sample itinerary and may flex with weather, conditions, and group vibe.

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Days 3-4
Day 5
Days 6-7
Farewell

Touch down on Saturday in Milan and meet the crew for a group transfer into Cervinia. After a scenic two-hour drive into the Alps, it’s time to settle in. If you’re up for it, we’ll head into town for our first Italian meal together — grab a drink, get to know your new crew, or take it easy before the adventure begins.

Wake up to crisp mountain air and your first full view of the Matterhorn — it’s go time. The first day on snow is all about settling in: dialling your gear, easing back into turns, and getting a feel for the terrain. You’ll link up with your coach, set your goals, and start building momentum for the week.

With your ski legs back, it’s time to step things up. Across the next two days, your coach will help you dial in technique, build confidence, and push into new territory. You’ll ride with a tight crew, get personalised feedback, and track progress with video reviews. Evenings bring hearty meals, vino, and laid-back hangs in town.

Midweek, the schedule opens up. Rest your legs, book into a local spa, or link up with others to clock up more vertical across the Italian-Swiss slopes. Whether it’s mellow laps, lazy lunches, or Matterhorn selfies — this is your time to explore at your own pace.

The last two days bring it all together. You’ll be in the groove by now and enjoying the opportunity to progress. Expect focused coaching, dialled-in technique, and the chance to push into steeper terrain. You’ll leave feeling sharper, smoother, and ready to enjoy the rest of your season. Evenings are for toasts, trip talk, and maybe some last-night drinks.

Time to pack up, jump on the transfer, and part ways — or start planning the next chapter. Whether it’s a Canadian powder mission or a spring camp, you’ll leave with fresh skills, new friends, and legs that don’t want to stop.

Here’s how the week unfolds — from first turns to final après. This is a sample itinerary and may flex with weather, conditions, and group vibe.

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Resort

Cervinia is Italy’s most snow-sure resort. Known for its high-altitude slopes, silky snow and Matterhorn views, Cervinia mixes an authentic Italian atmosphere with varied skiing and snowboarding.

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Vertical

7,425 ft

Skiable Area

360 km

Runs

150

Connected To

Zermatt

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Culture
Nightlife

Cervinia is one of the largest ski areas in the Alps, connected to Zermatt in Switzerland. Known for its high-altitude slopes, silky snow and Matterhorn views, Cervinia mixes an authentic Italian atmosphere with varied skiing and snowboarding.

Cervinia is Italy’s most snow-sure resort, boasting a great snow record with 4 metres of annual snowfall and glacier riding all year round, linked to Zermatt’s equally snow-laded slopes. Cervinia’s impressive altitude means top-to-bottom snow coverage is consistent and high quality.

Situated at 2,050m, the village of Breuil-Cervinia is centred around a car-free, cobblestoned main street. There’s a relaxed atmosphere here, but a lively one too when you know where to look.

The town isn’t rock ‘n’ roll, but when the bars get going at weekends the nightlife livens up considerably. Après ski is pub-based and occurs throughout the village, with happy hours kicking off after the lifts close. From the slopes, you can ski to the terraces of a couple of piste-side bars in the base area, like the chic hotel Principe delle Nevi.

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Coaching

This camp is all about ski fundamentals — the building blocks that set you up for a strong season. Like the pros, we use the early season to reset, dial in technique, and shake off the rust. With expert coaching and incredible terrain, you’ll fine-tune your skiing and hit winter running.

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By Ability

Coaching Days

Video Analysis

Yes

Sessions
Video
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You’ll ski five full days with your Nonstop coach, with one day off midweek to rest or freeski. Sessions take place across Cervinia and Zermatt’s pristine slopes, using their wide, varied terrain to sharpen technique and flow. Expect a focus on edging, balance, timing and flow — all tailored to your level and goals.

On-snow coaching is supported by video analysis — a powerful tool for breaking down your skiing and spotting areas to improve. After skiing, we’ll review clips back at the hotel in a relaxed, collaborative setting, helping you visualise your progress and lock in changes the next day.

You’ll ski in a small, sociable group with 6 skiers per coach, matched by ability and goals. The vibe is always positive and supportive, with a strong group dynamic and plenty of one-on-one attention. It’s a fun environment where progression comes naturally.

We bring in a handpicked crew of elite coaches from across the Alps and Canada — each one highly qualified and seriously passionate about helping you improve. Past coaches include Jens Mende (CSIA 4), Anna Steckle (CSIA 4), and Alex Chapman (BASI 4), all known for their eye for detail, great energy, and ability to elevate your skiing fast.

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Jens

Ski Coach // Fernie

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Anna

Ski Coach // Banff

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Alex

Ski Coach // Les 2 Aples

Activities

This camp is more than just early-season training — it’s a full alpine experience. From glacier turns to Italian café stops, it’s the perfect mix of technical focus and mountain lifestyle. You’ll ski epic terrain, share stories over dinner, and start your season with the kind of energy that carries all winter.

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Socials

You’ll ride across borders, linking Italy’s Cervinia with Switzerland’s iconic Zermatt. Cross the glacier by cable car and ski one of the highest pistes in the Alps, under the shadow of the Matterhorn. Long runs, big views, and international turns — it’s a bucket-list day, built into your week.

Evenings are all about good food, chilled drinks, and mountain-town vibes. Join group dinners, explore cosy alpine bars, and relax with your crew in the chalet lounge. Whether you’re flying solo or coming with friends, it’s a social week with great energy and new connections baked in.

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Ski in Zermatt

Ride over the border into Switzerland — glacier skiing, steeper lines, and next-level views.

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Early-Season Technical Ski Camp

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