School ski trips to Les Crosets
£1900 to £2500
A typical school trip to Switzerland cost is £1900 to £2500 per person, depending on destination, time of travel, transport, accommodation and inclusions.
Les Crosets is a purpose‑built alpine village in the Val d’Illiez, Switzerland, ideally suited to school ski trips. Sitting at 1,660 metres, the resort offers excellent snow reliability and direct ski‑in, ski‑out access to the Portes du Soleil, one of the world’s largest ski areas with over 600km of pistes. Its compact layout makes supervision easy, while a wide range of gentle nursery slopes and progressive terrain support confident learning and development. Les Crosets is particularly valued by schools for its safe environment, efficient lift system and welcoming atmosphere. Combined with stunning mountain views and straightforward logistics, it provides an outstanding setting for educational and enjoyable school ski experiences.
Features
Skiing in Les Crosets offers an exceptional experience for school ski trips in Switzerland, combining high‑altitude snow reliability with access to the renowned Portes du Soleil ski area. Located at 1,660 metres, Les Crosets provides direct ski‑in, ski‑out access to over 300km of interconnected pistes, ideal for progressive learning and skill development.
The area features a strong mix of wide beginner slopes, confidence‑building blues and accessible reds, allowing groups to ski together while progressing at different levels. Efficient lift links reduce waiting time and maximise slope time, making Les Crosets skiing particularly well suited to educational, safe and rewarding school ski programmes.
PISTE DISTANCE
330
RESORT HEIGHT
1670m
DIRECTION OF SLOPES
Main aspect North-East,East and South -East
NUMBER OF LIFTS
36
LIFT PASS
Swiss area of Portes du Soleil area.
NUMBER OF RUNS
22 
19 
6 
HIGHEST LIFT
Pointe des Mossettes 2277m
SNOWMAKING
35% covered by snowmaking
TRANSFERS
1hr 30-1hr 50 mins from Geneva Airport
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Telecabine in Les Crosets offers comfortable alpine hospitality at the heart of the Portes du Soleil. Located beside the cable car, it provides easy ski-in, ski-out access, cosy rooms, welcoming dining, and a relaxed base for school groups and mountain adventures.
- Wifi throughout
- Games room
Hotel Telecabine in Les Crosets offers comfortable alpine hospitality at the heart of the Portes du Soleil. Located beside the cable car, it provides easy ski-in, ski-out access, cosy rooms, welcoming dining, and a relaxed base for school groups and mountain adventures.
- Wifi throughout
- Games room
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FAQs for School Ski Trips to Les Crosets, Switzerland
Why is Les Crosets a great destination for a school ski trip?
Les Crosets is a popular choice for school ski trips thanks to its outstanding skiing, traditional Alpine village atmosphere and direct access to one of Europe's largest ski areas. Situated within the vast Portes du Soleil region, students can enjoy an incredible variety of slopes while teachers benefit from a well-established resort that welcomes school groups.
What makes Les Crosets unique for school ski groups?
Les Crosets provides direct access to the Portes du Soleil ski area, which spans both Switzerland and France. This gives students the exciting opportunity to ski across international borders during their trip, exploring different resorts and experiencing two countries in a single ski adventure.
Is Les Crosets suitable for beginner skiers?
Les Crosets offers excellent beginner facilities, including dedicated learning areas and gentle pistes that help students develop confidence quickly. Professional ski instructors guide students through each stage of their progression, making it an excellent resort for first-time skiers.
Can experienced skiers enjoy Les Crosets too?
While beginners are well catered for, intermediate and advanced skiers have access to hundreds of kilometres of pistes across the Portes du Soleil. This variety ensures that students of all abilities can enjoy appropriate levels of challenge throughout their school ski trip.
Why do teachers choose Les Crosets for educational ski trips?
Teachers appreciate Les Crosets for its combination of excellent skiing, safe resort environment and manageable village layout. The resort's strong reputation with school groups helps party leaders organise a memorable ski experience while maintaining confidence in supervision and logistics.
How reliable are the snow conditions in Les Crosets?
Les Crosets benefits from a high-altitude position and excellent access to the wider Portes du Soleil ski area. Combined with extensive snowmaking facilities across the region, this helps provide reliable skiing conditions throughout the school ski season.
Are there evening activities available for school groups?
Yes. After a day on the slopes, students can enjoy a range of organised evening activities such as quizzes, team challenges, presentations, games and social events. These activities help strengthen friendships and create lasting memories beyond the skiing itself.
Is Les Crosets a safe choice for a school ski trip?
Safety is one of the key reasons schools return to Les Crosets year after year. Well-maintained pistes, experienced ski schools, modern lift infrastructure and established procedures for group skiing all contribute to a safe and enjoyable environment for students.
How large is the skiing area accessible from Les Crosets?
Les Crosets forms part of the famous Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the largest interconnected ski regions in the world. This provides access to an extensive network of pistes, ensuring plenty of variety and progression opportunities throughout a week-long school ski trip.
Is Les Crosets suitable for mixed-ability school groups?
Very much so. The huge variety of terrain across the Portes du Soleil means beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers can all find suitable runs. This makes Les Crosets an excellent choice for schools taking students with a wide range of skiing experience.
Why choose Equity for a school ski trip to Les Crosets?
With more than 90 years of experience organising school travel, We provide expert support from enquiry through to travel. From accommodation and ski arrangements to risk management guidance and 24/7 emergency assistance, we help teachers plan and deliver a successful, stress-free school ski trip.
What will students remember most about a school ski trip to Les Crosets?
Many students remember the sense of achievement from learning new skills, the breathtaking views across the Swiss Alps and the excitement of skiing between two countries in a single day. Combined with time spent with friends, these experiences create lifelong memories and inspire a love of travel and outdoor adventure.
