Family ski holiday in the 4 Vallées: first turns in Les Collons
Skiing with children is about short distances and easy first days. From Les Collons: free lift passes for small kids, a beginner area and a ski school in English.
Lift passes: kids born in 2020 or later ski free
Children born in 2020 or later ski free in the 4 Vallées. So do adults born in 1949 or earlier.
Ticket office prices for winter 2026/27, as of 15.10.2026:
- 4 Vallées, 1 day: child CHF 47, youth CHF 80, adult CHF 94
- 4 Vallées, 6 days: adult CHF 409
- Buy online at least 10 days ahead: 10% off
First turns: Petit Vallon and the Jardin des Neiges
Petit Vallon in Les Collons 1850 is a beginner area. Check the hours and rules on thyon.ch.
ESS Thyon runs the Jardin des Neiges on the Thyon 2000 plateau, a learning area for the youngest.
ESS Thyon: lessons in English, German and French
The Swiss Ski School in Thyon teaches in English, German and French. Group lessons for ages 3 to 6 and 6 to 16 run every morning of the season.
There are group lessons for children and adults and private lessons. The school lists course dates and prices on thyon.swisskischool.ch.
From the chalet to the slopes in 4 minutes
The Les Masses chairlift is 1.8 km by road, about 4 minutes by car (calculated 15.10.2026). The covered Parking des Masses is free by day.
ESS groups meet in Thyon 2000. Theytaz Sport in Les Masses rents skis, snowboards and sledges.
Days off skis: sledging, ice rink, spa
At Léteygeon, near Pralong, there is a sledge run and snowtubing, and Les Collons has an ice rink. Check hours and prices on thyon.ch.
Check the rules for children at Les Grands Bains d'Hérémence on lesgrandsbainsdheremence.ch.
A 1.5 km dog sled ride costs CHF 20 per child.
A house for three generations
The entrance has no steps and a lift serves every floor. Grandparents do not climb stairs, and the buggy rolls straight in.
There are 5 bedrooms, a mezzanine with two single beds and 5 bathrooms with showers. We have a high chair, potties and sledges.
Everyone eats at one table for 12.
Our chalet takes up to 12 guests, with an outdoor hot tub all year and an infrared sauna. The Les Masses chairlift is 1.8 km by road, so the house is not ski-in/ski-out.
Asked before booking, answered straight
Do children ski free in the 4 Vallées?
Yes, if born in 2020 or later (season 2026/27). A child day pass for the 4 Vallées costs CHF 47 at the ticket office.
Where do beginners start near Les Collons?
At Petit Vallon in Les Collons 1850, the beginner area. Check the hours on thyon.ch.
In which languages does ESS Thyon teach?
English, German and French. You book on thyon.swisskischool.ch, the school's official platform.
From what age can children join ski lessons?
The youngest start at the Jardin des Neiges in Thyon 2000. ESS Thyon lists ages and group dates on thyon.swisskischool.ch.
Is the chalet suitable for grandparents?
Yes. The entrance is step-free and a lift connects all floors.
Is the chalet ski-in/ski-out?
No. The Les Masses chairlift is 1.8 km by road, about 4 minutes by car (calculated 15.10.2026).