St. Bernard Autumn
Liddes-St.Bernard
Key points
● Alpine Location
● Outdoor Activities
● German, French and English Courses
● friLingue Owned Property
● Classes in groups of 6 in average
● 3 weekly excursions / 2 workshops
● Optional: homestay
School details
Levels: A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
Accommodation: 8-bed room, 6-bed room , 4-bed room
More accommodationsArrival : on Sunday
Departure: On Saturday (for children without airport transfer) or on Sunday (for children who have booked an airport transfer for the return journey)
Age range: 9 - 17 Years
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German, French & English language Study holiday in Valais with friLingue for children & teenager - Autumn 2025
Learn German, French and English in our very own chalet in the Valaisian Alps, located in the Val d'Entremont, between France and Italy.
This camp in Liddes, Saint Bernard is aimed at young people between the ages of 9 and 17. Language lessons are held in small groups of 6 participants in average. Our sympathetic and dynamic teachers ensure that you will learn French or English with pleasure.
THE REGION AROUND THE GREAT ST. BERNHARD
The Great St. Bernhard Pass has been connecting the north with the south of Europe for thousands of years. The region saw numerous pilgrims on their way to Rome, but also traders and soldiers, including Napoleon's army, who marched to Marengo around 1800. Liddes is situated on a magnificent vantage point, facing the rising sun, at the entrance of the nature reserve of Combe de l'A.
THE DRANSE (DRANZE)
The 25 km long spring river Dranse d'Entremont has its origin in the area of the Great St. Bernhard Pass. It flows northwards and is collected in the Lac of the Toules for energy production. Then the Dranse d'Entremont crosses a height difference of 800 m in the valley of the Val d'Entremont, which lies west of the Grand Combin. In the Talkessel of Orsières, she takes the third head stream from the left, the "Dranse de Ferret", and then flows further northwards to Sembrancher.
- Course duration:
- 1 - 4 Weeks
- Levels:
- A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
- Age group:
- Juniors
- Start dates:
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Autumn
04.10 / 11.10.2026
French Course
- Language Courses:
- French
- About this course:
French classes in small groups
Small groups of 6 participants in average create an efficient learning environment that is catered towards the individual.
Classes take place from Monday to Friday from 9 - 12.30 am.
- 20 language lessons (15 hours) per week
- young, highly motivated teachers
- communication and practical language usage at the core of the syllabus;
- small class sizes (approx. 6 students) so that each student can be helped individually.
- Our teachers use modern methods such as role play, theater, games and audiovisual tools. The focus lies on Communication skills and modern language usage.
Also included in this price:
- full-board accommodation
- activities and excursions
- 24-hour supervision
English Course
- Language Courses:
- English
- About this course:
English classes in small groups
Small groups of 6 participants in average create an efficient learning environment that is catered towards the individual.
Classes take place from Monday to Friday from 9 - 12.30 am.
- 20 language lessons (15 hours) per week
- young, highly motivated teachers
- communication and practical language usage at the core of the syllabus;
- small class sizes (approx. 6 students) so that each student can be helped individually.
- Our teachers use modern methods such as role play, theater, games and audiovisual tools. The focus lies on Communication skills and modern language usage.
Also included in this price:
- full-board accommodation
- activities and excursions
- 24-hour supervision
German Course
- Language Courses:
- German
- About this course:
German classes in small groups
Small groups of 6 participants in average create an efficient learning environment that is catered towards the individual.
Classes take place from Monday to Friday from 9 - 12.30 am.
- 20 language lessons (15 hours) per week
- young, highly motivated teachers
- communication and practical language usage at the core of the syllabus;
- small class sizes (approx. 6 students) so that each student can be helped individually.
- Our teachers use modern methods such as role play, theater, games and audiovisual tools. The focus lies on Communication skills and modern language usage.
Also included in this price:
- full-board accommodation
- activities and excursions
- 24-hour supervision
Relais de Dranse
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 absolutely perfect for relaxed language stay in the Valaisian Alps!
Get a better impression of the accommodation and the surroundings here:
This is a sample programme. Activities and excursions may change depending on weather and other factors beyond our control.
LANGUAGE LESSONS
Language lessons take place in small groups of 6 students on average. This allows our teachers to respond individually to the needs of each participant.
WORKSHOPS
In the afternoon, you can look forward to a varied selection of workshops—ranging from sports like soccer, basketball, or tennis to creative activities such as painting, dance, or graffiti, as well as cooking and teamwork workshops. There’s something for everyone.
EVENING ACTIVITIES
You’re guaranteed not to get bored in the evening either! Look forward to discos, karaoke, casino nights, movie nights, campfires, Werewolf, Sardines, board games, and many more fun activities with your new friends.
EXCURSIONS
Half-Day Excursions
During the week, we’ll explore the region around the Great St. Bernard Pass together. Depending on the program, we’ll visit places such as:
- Champex-Lac—the idyllic mountain village with its beautiful lake.
- Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard – the famous Alpine pass home to the legendary St. Bernard dogs.
- La Fouly Adventure Park – climbing fun and action right in the middle of the mountains.
- Hikes through the impressive Valais mountain landscape.
- Aosta (Italy) – Stroll through the charming old town and enjoy an authentic Italian pizza for dinner.
Full-Day Excursions
On Saturday, we’ll take an exciting day trip to one of the region’s most beautiful attractions, such as:
- Sion, with its historic castle.
- St-Léonard, home to Europe’s largest natural underground lake.
- Lausanne, featuring the Olympic Museum or Aquatis.
- Martigny and the St. Bernard Museum (Barryland).
- Montreux with Chaplin’s World.
- Chillon Castle, the famous moated castle on Lake Geneva.
At the camp in St. Bernhard, two half-day excursions during the week and one full-day excursion on Saturday are included in the stay. Together, we’ll explore the most beautiful landscapes and attractions of Valais and French-speaking Switzerland.
INTENSIVE COURSE: 100 - 150 CHF per week
2/3 additional afternoon languages classes per week held in smaller groups (2-6 participants on average)
HORSE RIDING COURSE: 250 CHF PER WEEK
In our camp, you have the option to participate in a professional horse riding course for 3 x 2 hour sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons after lunch. All under the supervision of trained equestrian instructors provided by our partner in Martigny.
Levels: Beginner - Intermediate
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
In special cases, we allow laundry service for stays of only 1 week. Please contact us via email or phone!
SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENT (e.g. gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, halal, etc.): 100 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.
EXTRA WEEK
For all participants who spontaneously decide during the camp to extend their stay for one week: from 800 CHF
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).
ARRIVALS/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.
