Ski Switzerland West Runton
Group of young people on a snowy ridge with the Jungfrau peaks behind

Ski Switzerland 2027

A youth ski trip to the Swiss Alps each Easter, run by West Runton Holidays.

About West Runton

We're West Runton Holidays — a Christian charity that's been running youth holidays for decades. Ski Switzerland is our youth ski trip, taking around 65 young people and leaders to the Alps each Easter.

It's about big mountains, real friendships, and a week that does something good in young people's lives. Some come for the skiing, some for the chalet evenings — most leave saying it was the best week of their year.

Each evening includes a short Bible talk and a story from one of the leaders about what knowing Jesus has meant in their life. We're warm and inclusive, never exclusive: young people from any background — Christian, other faiths, no faith — are welcome. We do ask that everyone joins the evening meetings; what they take from them is up to them.

Whether your young person has skied since they could walk or has never seen snow, there's a place for them.

Group of youth on a sunny piste with the Eiger and Jungfrau in the background

The trip

We're based in Chalet im Rohr in Lauterbrunnen — one of the most postcard-perfect valleys in the Alps, surrounded by the Jungfrau region's biggest peaks.

Ages 13 to 17, from Year 8 upwards. Skiing from beginners to experts — we mix abilities into groups that work. Snowboarding available alongside skiing if enough people book.

A typical day:

  • Early breakfast and packed-lunch making
  • Train up the mountain by 8:30
  • A session of lessons with our Gold Hill Holidays instructors
  • A session of free ski in ability groups, always with a leader
  • Lunch on the slopes (yes, with chocolate)
  • Back to the chalet for cake and downtime
  • Three-course dinner, evening meeting, small groups, sleep

It's full-on. It's also pretty wonderful.

Skier descending a slope with sun flare and Alpine peaks behind

What's included

The trip price covers everything we can pack in:

  • Coach travel from Chalfont St Peter, Clacket Lane, and Dover, with the Channel ferry crossing
  • Chalet accommodation at Chalet im Rohr, Lauterbrunnen
  • All meals from arrival to departure (including packed lunches on the mountain)
  • Lift pass for the week
  • Ski or snowboard lessons with Gold Hill Holidays' qualified, English-speaking instructors
  • Equipment hire — skis or board, boots, poles
  • Insurance for the trip

You'll need to bring a helmet (not provided), spending money for the journeys, and a few francs if you fancy a hot chocolate halfway up a mountain.

Evening session in the chalet, stage lighting

Frequently asked questions

Get in touch

To register interest in the 2027 trip, drop us an email.

Register interest for 2027