The international KIDS ON SKI project aims to give children aged 3 to 5 the opportunity to experience snow and skiing free of charge. This programme gives young children the chance to learn the basics of skiing together with other children in a group course.
The costs of this offer are covered by the official ski schools of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiesch, Aletsch Bahnen AG, participating sports shops and accommodation providers, Aletsch Arena AG and sponsors from the winter sports industry.
5 half-day ski lessons from Monday to Friday
Rental equipment
Ski pass for the entire duration of the course
Accommodation costs
The child has never skied before
The child is between 3 and 5 years old
The child stays with at least two adults in one of our participating accommodations
The accommodation is booked from Saturday to Saturday during one of the predefined weeks.
12–19 December 2026
9-16 January 2027
16–23 January 2027
23–30 January 2027
6-13 March 2027
13–20 March 2027
Our daughter enjoyed a wonderful week at the ski school on Bettmeralp. She made progress every day. Even today, she still talks about that week and sings the songs that were played. We highly recommend Kids on Ski.Daniela Marrer, mother of a participant
Riederalp:
Bettmeralp:
Fiescheralp:
On Riederalp: Aletsch Sport West, Aletsch Sport Mitte, Intersport Bürcher Alpin Ost.
On Bettmeralp: Derby Sport, Mattig Sport.
The rental equipment can already be collected on Sunday.
Participation in Kids on Ski is possible at the Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Riederalp and the Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Bettmeralp.