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Early-Season Technical Snowboard Camp

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Location

Cervinia, Italy

Duration

1 weeks

Style

technical

Ability

Intermediate

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Expert

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Milan Linate, IT

Kickstart your winter with an early-season ride in the high-altitude terrain of Cervinia. Tucked into Italy’s Aosta Valley and linked with Switzerland’s Zermatt, this snow-sure resort delivers wide-open slopes, glacier riding, and laid-back Italian vibes. With five days of pro coaching and video analysis, this is the perfect way to get your legs moving and your riding dialed for the season.

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Course Spec

Terrain

Groomer

Powder/Trees

Backcountry

Freestyle

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

Ability

Ability Guide

Novice

Intermediate

Advanced

Expert

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

Age

18-29

30-39

40-49

50+

Open to anyone with a love for snowboarding 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 boarders 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 strap in and start your season strong, our Early-Season Camp in Cervinia is the reset you’ve been craving. Nestled high in the Italian Alps and connected to Zermatt’s iconic terrain, Cervinia offers some of the most reliable early-season conditions in Europe. Think crisp corduroy, mellow groomers, glacier laps, and panoramic views — all perfect for refining your technique and getting your confidence back on snow.

Over five days of coaching, you’ll ride with a crew of like-minded snowboarders in small, supportive groups. Whether you’re carving trenches, smoothing out transitions, or working on balance and edge control, our expert coaches will guide you every step of the way — blending technical drills with fun, flowing laps across both the Italian and Swiss sides of the resort.

Long alpine lunches, scenic gondola rides, and classic mountain-town après round out the experience. You’ll finish with fresh technique, good vibes, and a crew of new snowboard friends to ride with on future trips.

Accommodation is in relaxed, well-located hotels with breakfast, airport transfers, and a 6-day lift pass all included — everything set up so you can focus on your riding, 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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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 snowboard 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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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

Like the pros, we use early season to lock in fundamentals and shake off the rust. With supportive coaching and perfectly groomed slopes, you’ll reset your technique, reconnect with your board, and leave feeling confident and motivated for winter.

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By Ability

Coaching Days

Video Analysis

Yes

Sessions
Video
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You’ll ride five full days with your Nonstop coach, with one rest or freeride day midweek. We’ll make the most of Cervinia and Zermatt’s wide-open pistes, using them to drill edging, weight transfer, carving lines, timing, and terrain reading — all tailored to your riding style and progression goals.

To elevate your learning, on-snow sessions are supported by video analysis. Watching yourself ride is one of the most effective ways to spot strengths and fine-tune technique. In the evenings, we’ll review clips together in a relaxed, feedback-driven environment — helping you make faster, more effective changes each day.

You’ll be part of a small, supportive group of riders — 6 per coach — matched by ability and focus. Group energy is upbeat and inclusive, with loads of one-on-one attention and shared motivation. Whether you’re rebuilding confidence or chasing sharper turns, you’ll feel encouraged every step of the way.

Our snowboard coaching team is drawn from the Scandinavia and beyond — passionate, experienced, and dedicated to helping you progress. All our coaches are highly qualified and bring a blend of technical expertise and great energy to every session. Past coaches include Clarance Gagnon (CASI 4), known for his eye for detail and ability to transform your riding quickly.

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Activities

It’s not just about getting your riding sharp — this week is a full-on mountain reset. You’ll carve fresh lines, link up with other riders, and soak in the views from one of the Alps’ highest peaks. With glacier access and a laid-back crew vibe, it’s the ultimate season warm-up.

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Hop on the glacier cable car and cross into Switzerland for a day shredding the slopes of Zermatt. With wide pistes, long descents, and iconic alpine scenery, it’s a next-level experience that mixes technical training with all-time turns.

Après in Cervinia is all about that relaxed, good-times energy. Expect shared meals, a few beers by the fire, and plenty of laughs with your crew. From casual drinks to mountain-town adventures, it’s a social scene that comes naturally.

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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 Snowboard Camp

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