Mathematics Camp St. Bernard

Main Accommodation - Relais de Dranse - Autumn, Winter & Spring
This accommodation is used for our Autumn and Spring camps, for winter camp is used during the first six weeks of the season, from 20 December 2026 to 30 January 2027.
Our spacious chalet "Relais de Dranse", renovated in 2014, is situated in Liddes, in a wonderfully quiet location on the Dranse, a headstream of the river Rhone, about 5 minutes below the pass road to the Aosta Valley in Italy. Sprawling countryside and no passing traffic make it an absolutely perfect place to relax in comfort and warmth following a hard day's skiing. When it comes to sleeping, our chalet has a range of bedrooms that sleep between 4 and 8 persons in comfortable bunkbeds.

Get a better impression of the accommodation and the surroundings here:

Partner accommodation - in Liddes - Winter
This accommodation is used for our winter camp during the first six weeks of the season, from 20 December 2026 to 30 January 2027.
Located in the picturesque village of Liddes, offers a quieter option for up to 18 participants. This alpine accommodation features a selection of single and double rooms, with a mix of shared and private bathrooms, including rooms with twin beds and double beds. During the winter camp, Relais de Dranse remains the main camp accommodation. Participants staying at our partner accommodation will join the rest of the group at Relais de Dranse for language courses, meals and evening activities, combining a quieter accommodation experience with the full friLingue camp programme.
Please note that this accommodaton is available upon request only. For availability and bookings, please contact us directly by email or phone.

Main Accommodation – Coliving Petit Vélan - Winter
This accommodation is used for our winter camp from 31 January to 13 February 2027 and from 21 February to 6 March 2027.
The charming accommodation Petit Vélan is located in the neighboring village of Bourg St. Pierre and has 23 beds. It comprises two dormitories and various types of rooms with shared or private bathrooms.

Partner Accommodation - in Bourg-Saint-Pierre - Winter
This accommodation is used for our winter camp from 31 January to 13 February 2027 and from 21 February to 6 March 2027.
Located in the charming alpine village of Bourg-Saint-Pierre, the Auberge offers a peaceful and comfortable accommodation option for up to 18 participants. The family-run guesthouse features seven double rooms as well as a two-room apartment suitable for 3–4 people, providing a cosy and more private atmosphere. During the winter camp, Petit Vélan remains our main camp accommodation. Participants staying at the Auberge will join the rest of the group at Petit Vélan for language courses, meals and evening activities, combining a quieter accommodation experience with the full friLingue camp programme.
Please note that this accommodaton is available upon request only. For availability and bookings, please contact us directly by email or phone.

Main Accommodation - Maison Dolent - Winter
This accommodation is used for our winter camp from 14 February to 20 February 2027.
Maison Dolent is a welcoming mountain accommodation located in the picturesque alpine village of La Fouly, in the Val Ferret, at the foot of the majestic Mont Dolent, where Switzerland, France and Italy meet. Surrounded by breathtaking Alpine scenery and located just next to the ski slopes, it offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable winter camp. The house features comfortable shared bedrooms with 4–6 or 8–10 beds, all equipped with bunk beds and shared bathroom facilities, providing a warm and friendly atmosphere for children and teenagers to relax after exciting days on the slopes.

INTENSIVE COURSE: 100 - 150 CHF
2/3 additional afternoon languages classes per week held in smaller groups (2-6 participants on average)

HORSE RIDING COURSE: 250 CHF per week
Join our horse riding course in Martigny perfect for beginners to intermediates (not suitable for the experienced). Three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday afternoons) with expert instructors in stunning surroundings.
Note: A minimum of 3 participants per week is required for the course to proceed! The riding course is mainly conducted in French. However, the staff also have basic knowledge of English and German.

TENNIS LESSONS: 150 CHF PER WEEK
6 hours of tennis training per week
Note: The activity takes place in English.

CODING & PIXEL ART WORKSHOP – CHF 200 PER WEEK (only available during the weeks of 27.09 & 04.10.)
Bring images to life by programming them yourself! In the Pixel Art workshop with GirlsCodeToo, you’ll learn the basics of programming: how to work with the Python programming language, what pixels are, and how to use simple code to create your own images and animations on a pixel display. With the ImagiCharm kit, you’ll programme your own designs, colour gradients and small animations step by step to create your very own artwork.
Minimum number of participants: 6.
Note: All necessary equipment will be provided.

ADVENTURE CAMP AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES: 250 CHF PER WEEK
Extra afternoon activities in nature (hiking, rafting, exploring), 3 afternoons per week
Note: The activity takes place in English.

LAUNDRY SERVICE (only available for bookings of 2 weeks or more! ): 40 CHF

CHECK-IN ASSISTANCE: 40 CHF
We accompany you to the check-in desk, providing guidance and assistance. Please note, that our service ends at the desk, ensuring a smooth handoff before processing. This service is only available if you book a departure transfer.

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENT (e.g. gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, halal, etc.): 100 CHF

EXTRA WEEK
For all participants who spontaneously decide during the camp to extend their stay for one week: from 800CHF

AIRPORT TRANSFERS
(for students coming from abroad countries)
A member of our team welcomes the young participant at the airport and takes him/her to the camp together with other students. The last day, he or she is accompanied back to the airport. Please make sure you book your arrival and departure flights on a Sunday and inform us as soon as you can about the details. The flight is not included in the price.

1. Geneva: Every Sunday -  150 CHF each way

- Arrival between 10am and 4pm
- Departure between 12pm and 6pm

Transfers on Sunday outside theses hours - 400 CHF each way
Transfers any time between Monday and Saturday - 500 CHF each way

friLingue offers an UNACCOMPANIED MINOR SERVICE at the cost of 100 CHF each way for incoming minor students. Please check your airline's age restriction guidelines. You may find further information on the Unaccompanied Minor Service by clicking on the following link: here.

TRANSFER BY TRAIN FROM ZURICH OR BERN:
(for Swiss participants)
A member of our team waits for the participants in Zurich or Bern (each time at the main train station) and takes them to the camp along with other children and teenagers (by bus or train).
At the end of the week, the participants are accompanied back to Zurich or Bern (again, to the main train station) until their parents (or another adult designed by the parents) wait for them.

Price (per way): 80 CHF from or to Zurich, 60 CHF from or to Bern (price includes the train ticket)
Price (per way) for participants with a General Abonnement (GA): 25 CHF from or to Zurich, 20 CHF from or to Bern.

Please note that for any late change (10 days before the camps or less) after booking this service (cancellation or other destination), friLingue will have to charge administration fees (40 CHF).

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURES:
Arrivals are on Sundays between 5 and 6pm at the chalet where friendly members of our staff will be waiting to welcome you and show you to your room Departures are every Saturday after the excursion between 3.30 and 4pm at the train station of that week's excursion location. The exact time and location will be confirmed by the camp leader during the week. It is also possible for parents or guardians to collect their children directly from the camp either on Friday evening or on Saturday morning before 10am, we just kindly ask that you notify the camp leader in advance.