Summer at the Swiss Ski Schools
GOALS
Join the “Kids Bike League”, the summer program at the Swiss Ski Schools! As part of the Kids Bike League, experienced mountain bike guides help you discover the passion of mountain biking in a fun way. Year after year, your skills are trained and improved. Soon you’ll be able to join your parents on their mountain bike outings.
Learn to ride your bike with or without pedals, but always with a lot of fun. For children aged 3 to 4.
What's in store for you
The “Marmotte” level is the first level of the Kids Bike League. Step by step, you’ll learn how to master your bike through a series of fun exercises. Your bike becomes your best friend!
For you
You’re between 3 and 4 years old.
Prerequisites
You can ride a bike with or without pedals on flat ground without falling off.
The skills you'll work on and improve
To improve your mountain biking skills on unstable terrain. For children aged 5 to 7.
What's in store for you
The “Chamois” level is the second level of the Kids Bike League. Like a chamois, you learn to move your mountain bike over unstable terrain and overcome obstacles to improve your coordination and balance. Your bike will become your best friend!
For you
You’re between 5 and 7 years old.
Prerequisites
You know how to ride a pedal mountain bike.
The skills you'll work on and improve
To improve your skills on medium-difficulty trails. For children aged 8 to 12.
What's in store for you
The “Bouquetin” level is the third level of the Kids Bike League. Like an Alpine ibex, king of the mountain, you improve your skills on medium-difficulty trails and take your technical skills to the next level. You’ll learn to master medium-slope sections, practice jumps and drops and work on your balance. Then you can join Mom and Dad on their mountain bike rides.
For you
You are between 8 and 12 years old.
Prerequisites
You have the technical skills to master easy trails, and experience in overcoming obstacles.
The skills you'll work on and improve
For cross-country and enduro enthusiasts. For advanced mountain bikers aged 10 and over.
What's in store for you
The “Bouquetin Pro Trail” level is one of three expert levels following on from the basic Kids Bike League levels. In this level, you become the ace of the trails by improving your riding technique. You’ll also learn how to do jumps and ride a pumptrack. Trails and flows are child’s play. In short, the best cross-country and enduro riders are in the right place!
For you
You’re 10 and over.
Prerequisites
You have a very good technical knowledge of riding on medium-difficulty trails or have reached the “Bouquetin” level.
The skills you'll work on and improve
To master bike park trails smoothly and safely. For advanced mountain bikers aged 10 and over.
What's in store for you
The “Bouquetin Pro Bikepark” level is one of three expert levels following on from the basic Kids Bike League levels. In this level, you improve your bike park skills by practising jumps, drops and banked turns. The emphasis is on controlling the descent. You’ll learn to manage your speed and acquire the skills you need to have fun in a bike park with the right amount of safety.
For you
You’re 10 and over.
Prerequisites
You have a very good technical knowledge of riding on medium-difficulty trails or have reached the “Bouquetin” level.
The skills you'll work on and improve
To master pumptrack safely and smoothly. For advanced mountain bikers aged 10 and over.
What's in store for you
The “Bouquetin Pro Pumptrack” level is one of three expert levels following on from the basic Kids Bike League levels. In this level, you learn to ride a pumptrack in complete safety. Bumps, tricks and banked turns are all part of the program to improve your pumptrack skills.
For you
You’re 10 and over.
Prerequisites
You have a very good technical knowledge of mountain biking, experience of overcoming obstacles or have reached the “Bouquetin” level.
The skills you'll work on and improve
