Winter Week in Andermatt

• Activity: Winter Sports Base - Andermatt
• Start date: 14 February 2027 / 16:00
• End date: 19 February 2027 / 17:00
• Location: Fuori sede
• Address: Andermatt
• Course language:
  • Italiano
  • English

A snow holiday in the heart of the SkiArena Andermatt–Sedrun ski area, designed for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders.

During the camp, participants can ski or snowboard throughout the ski area, accompanied by the USI Sport team or independently, organising their day according to their level and preferences.

For those wishing to improve their technique or try new disciplines, optional ski, snowboard, telemark and cross-country skiing lessons will also be offered. Depending on conditions and equipment availability, participants will also have the opportunity to try freeride skis.

Level

The camp is intended for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders who are already independent on the slopes.

To participate, you must be able to use ski lifts independently and confidently ski or snowboard on challenging red slopes, adapting to different snow and weather conditions.

Courses for beginners are not available.

Programme

The days will be mainly dedicated to skiing and snowboarding in the SkiArena Andermatt–Sedrun ski area.

USI Sport instructors will accompany participants in exploring the different areas of the resort, choosing slopes and routes according to snow and weather conditions and the characteristics of the group.

Participants who prefer to do so may also ski or snowboard independently, organising their day freely.

Optional technical lessons and opportunities to try different disciplines and equipment will also be offered during the stay.

The programme may be modified depending on weather and snow conditions and the opening of the ski lifts.

Technical lessons

During the camp, optional technical lessons will be offered in:

• skiing;
• snowboarding;
• telemark skiing;
• cross-country skiing.

Lessons will last half a day and will be led by the USI Sport team.

The cost of each half-day lesson is:

• CHF 10.– for students;
• CHF 20.– for staff members.

For cross-country skiing lessons, the necessary equipment is included in the lesson price.

Registration and payment for the lessons will take place directly on site during the camp.

Meals and accommodation

Accommodation is provided at the National Winter Sports Centre in Andermatt.

Depending on the selected option and availability, the following accommodation is available:

• Gotthard House, with shared bathrooms on each floor;
• Gemstock House, with private bathroom.

Breakfast and dinner are included in the participation fee and will be served at the Macolina canteen.

Lunches are not included.

Any allergies, food intolerances or special dietary requirements must be indicated when registering.

Ski pass

The SkiArena Andermatt–Sedrun ski pass for the entire duration of the camp is included in the participation fee.

Transport

Travel to and from Andermatt must be organised individually and is not included in the participation fee.

To reduce the environmental impact, we recommend travelling to Andermatt by public transport. The accommodation is approximately 5 minutes on foot from Andermatt railway station.

For participants travelling by car, a limited number of tickets for an outdoor car park will be available to students at a cost of CHF 5.– per day.

Participation

Priority is given to USI and SUPSI students and staff members.

Due to high demand and the limited number of places available, registrations from other participant categories will only be confirmed if places remain available.

Registrations will be considered in the order in which they are received, with priority given first to students, then to staff members and finally to external accompanying persons.

Participation will only be confirmed once the participation fee has been paid. Payment must be completed within 24 hours of receiving the payment link.

Personal equipment

Participants must bring suitable sports clothing for the activity. We recommend dressing in layers.

Clothing

• Base layer: technical underwear (synthetic fibre or merino wool)
• Mid layer: fleece or insulated jacket
• Outer layer: waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers (e.g. Gore-Tex)
• Snow gloves
• Neck warmer
• Headband/beanie

Other accessories

• Sunglasses or ski goggles
• Sunscreen
• Backpack
• Thermos and/or water bottle
• Towels
• Leisure clothing
• Board games

Any additional equipment required will be communicated before the camp.

Equipment provided by USI Sport

Sports equipment can be rented directly on site for a daily flat rate of CHF 20.–.

The following equipment is available:

• alpine skis or snowboard;
• poles;
• ski/snowboard boots;
• helmet;
• ski goggles.

Prices

The participation fee includes accommodation with half board and the ski pass for the entire duration of the camp.

The participant category indicated on the university ID card at the time of registration will apply.

The participation fee includes

• accommodation for the duration of the camp;
• breakfast and dinner;
• SkiArena Andermatt–Sedrun ski pass.

The participation fee does not include

• lunches;
• travel to and from Andermatt;
• parking, if required;
• optional technical lessons;
• any other personal expenses.

Registration and payment

Registration is confirmed once the fee applicable to the participant's category and rate has been paid.

As the price increases progressively as the activity date approaches, we recommend registering early to benefit from the most advantageous rate.

REGISTER BY COMPLETING THE FORM

Registrations will be accepted up to 5 days before the start of the camp. Late registrations cannot be taken into consideration.

By proceeding with the purchase, participants accept the Sport Service's instructions and rules of conduct, available in the "Attachments" section.

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Cancellation and refund policy

• 90% refund upon presentation of a medical certificate;
• 80% refund for cancellations communicated at least 2 weeks before the start of the camp;
• 50% refund for cancellations communicated between 2 weeks and 1 week before the start of the camp;
• no refund for cancellations communicated less than 1 week before the start of the camp or in case of non-participation.

To request a refund, please contact USI Sport by email, indicating the event and the reason for cancellation. The applicable refund will be determined according to the date on which the request is received.

If the camp is cancelled by USI Sport due to weather or organisational reasons, participants will receive a full refund of the amount paid.