Champéry, Switzerland
A year-round school for figure skating
Young skaters from around the world train in Champéry with Stéphane Lambiel and his team, in a school recognised since 2019 as a Center of Excellence by the International Skating Union.
What we do
A full-time training centre for competitive skaters
Our coaches work as a team, and every coach works with every skater — at the rink and at competitions. The week has a set schedule of on-ice and off-ice training, adapted through the season around each skater's own competitive calendar.
Year-round training
Groups from pre-national level up to skaters competing internationally, training during the season Tuesdays through Sundays.
Camps
Intensive camps through the summer and during the season, open to visiting skaters. We also run bespoke camps for visiting teams, built around a dedicated programme.
Choreography
Programme creation and performance work with Stéphane Lambiel and our choreography team.
Beginners and adults
Weekly classes for children from ages 4 to 8, on and off the ice, Tuesdays and Thursdays from October to April. We also teach adults.
Recognition
Recognised by the bodies that set the standards
Each designation sets standards for coaching, safety, and athlete development. We are assessed against them, and they are renewed periodically.
International Skating Union
ISU Center of Excellence
Recognised by the ISU as a training centre meeting its standards for facilities, coaching, and athlete development. We host and contribute to ISU development projects, including the CoE Joint Camps and the Step of the Month series.
Swiss Ice Skating
Centre de performance pour la promotion de la relève
Recognised by Swiss Ice Skating, together with Swiss Olympic, as a performance structure for developing talent in figure skating and ice dance. Financial support is available to holders of Regional or National Swiss Olympic Talent Cards.
Federal Office for Sport
Jeunesse+Sport
A registered organiser of J+S courses, Switzerland's national youth sports programme, meeting its educational and safety standards. Our J+S-certified coaches follow its continuing education, and we fund the J+S training of older students who want to coach.
Where we are
A quiet place in the mountains, with everything in one building
The Palladium is a national centre for ice sports. An Olympic-size rink open year-round, halls for off-ice conditioning and dance, a fitness centre, pools, and a hotel all sit under one roof. The village around it is quiet and small enough to walk.
Find us on Google Maps Palladium de Champéry
Champéry is a village of wooden chalets at 1,050 m, at the head of the Val d'Illiez, facing the seven summits of the Dents du Midi — you can see them right from the ice. Skaters and their families live within walking distance of each other and the centre. Geneva Airport is around 1 h 30 away by car, or 2 h 45 by train.
Contact
Write to us about a place, a camp, or a visit
Tell us the skater's age, level, and what you are looking for, and we will get back to you.
contact@skatingschool.com The Skating SchoolRoute du Centre Sportif 1
1874 Champéry, Switzerland