St. Bernard Language Camp
Route de la Dranse 2, Liddes-Vichères, Valais, Switzerland
St. Bernard Language Camp
French, English and German language study holiday in Switzerland with friLingue!
Learn English, French or German in our very own chalet in the Valais 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 8 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, English or German 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.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 6 students |
Maximum | 7 students |
Age range | 8 - 17 years old |
Average | 15 years old |
Learn languages in the Valaisian Alps. In the Val d'Entremont, close to the French and Italian borders, we‘ll be holding this extra-special language camp in the first ever friLingue-owned chalet!
This camp in Vichères-Liddes (VS) is aimed at young people aged between 10 and 17. Language lessons are held in small groups of 6 participants. Our enthusiastic and dynamic teachers are sure to make learning French or German an absolute pleasure. You can stay with us for 1, 2 or 3 weeks!
Accommodation in 4, 6 or 8-bedded rooms
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 a relaxed language stay in the Valaisian Alps!
The nationality and age mix at St. Bernard Language Camp varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15. In the summer, the average age is 15.
St. Bernard Language Camp teaches students from all over the world, including:
St. Bernard Language Camp does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Vichères-Liddes is about 55 minutes from Montreux and only 20 minutes from Martigny, the Great St. Bernard Pass and the Aosta Valley in Italy. Vichères-Liddes is a small paradise for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts, with its mountains, ski resort, varied hiking trails and nature reserves.
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!
The region around the Great St. Bernhard
The Great St. Bernhard Pass has been connecting the north and south of Europe for thousands of years. The region saw numerous pilgrims pas through on their way to Rome, as well as traders and soldiers, including Napoleon's army, who marched to Marengo around 1800. Liddes is situated on a magnificent viewpoint, facing the rising sun at the entrance of the nature reserve, “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 Lake Toules for energy production. The Dranse d'Entremont crosses a height difference of 800m in the Val d'Entremont, west of the Grand Combin.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying German in Liddes-Vichères. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 10 - 17. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about student residence accommodation
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Liddes-Vichères based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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