Frequently Asked Questions

What level do I need to participate?

/For beginner camp:

• No prior experience is required; if you’ve never tried snowboarding before, that’s perfectly fine.
• You may also be riding on green slopes and beginning to make turns.

/For intermediate camp:

• You should be able to ride red slopes, make turns and break on slopes

 

👉🏼 Any doubt, feel free to contact us at evoq.experience@gmail.com

 

What is the age requirement to participate?

Participants must be at least 18 years old, but there’s no maximum age limit. Whether you’re 18 or 50, don’t hesitate to give it a try!

 

How do I get there?

By train
From Geneva airport or Zürich airport, reach Aigle with CFF. (www.cff.ch)
At Aigle, take the AOMC (www.tpc.ch) towards Champéry. Get off at the terminus, last stop is in Champéry.
Le Petit Baroudeur is on the ground floor of the building on the right, when you get off the train, under the Restaurant le Gueullhi.

By car
Reach the A1 motorway, in the direction of Martigny-Grand St Bernard or Montreux-Vevey-Lausanne.
Take exit 18-St Triphon-Pas de Morgins-Monthey Nord, follow right, direction Pas-de-Morgins, Monthey. Follow the Tunnel de Collombey -> Rte de Morgins -> Rte de Troistorrents -> Rte de la Vallée to Champéry.
In Champéry, follow the direction of the cable car, the Petit Baroudeur Backpacker is located on the left hand side of the road, just 200 meters from the Palladium, in front of the Holiday Sport store and beside the COOP supermarket.

Address:
Le Petit Baroudeur Backpacker
Route de la fin 11
CH-1874 Champéry | Switzerland
See in Google Maps

 

When should I arrive?

Arrival day is flexible as it’s dedicated to welcoming you, helping you settle in, getting your rental gear and sharing the first half board dinner together.
The best is that you arrive before 4pm.

 

When should I leave?

There is no activity plan on the last day. There will be breakfast then check out at 10am. However if you need to leave after this time, we’ll be able to keep your luggage at Le Petit Baroudeur.

 

Can I arrive before or leave after the camp days?

If you wish to arrive before the camp or extend your stay, it is possible. Please contact Le Petit Baroudeur by mail at info@lebaroudeur.ch. Don’t forget to specify that you are taking part in the snowboard camp to benefit from a special discount on the accommodation. Ski pass, Snow gear will be at your own charge and arrangement.

 

Can I come with someone who is not taking part in the camp?

Unfortunately, the camp is designed to foster a cohesive group dynamic where everyone feels included and comfortable. For this reason, we cannot accommodate non-participants during the camp. However, if your partner or friend is staying nearby, they are welcome to join us for a dinner in the evening at their own cost. Please let us know in advance so we can arrange the reservation. This way, you can still share part of the experience while keeping the camp atmosphere intact.

 

ROOMS :

Dorm Rooms are mixed.

There are 2 twin rooms, we’ll do our best to assign them by gender but this will depend on the reservations we receive. If you come with a friend, let us know the name of the person you’d like to be in the room with.

Private Rooms : due to limited number of spots and rooms available in the camp , we don’t normally offer a private room option but it may be possible upon request. It costs 50% more of the total package price.

 

BATHROOM :

The camp offers shared shower facilities. Please note that there are no private ensuite bathrooms available in the rooms.

 

Where do I eat lunch?

There are several options for lunch:

• Eat in restaurants on the slopes (https://www.lered.ch/ https://restaurant-coquoz.ch)

• Eat in restaurants or snacks in Champéry (Les Jonquilles, le Nord, Alta, At’Home, you have a discount at Joe Burgers, le Palladium)

• Cook your own meal at the Backpacker Le Petit Baroudeur, there is a kitchen and a supermarket Coop next door.

• Make your sandwhich

    Therefore, you can choose where and what to eat depending on what you’d like to do.

     

    What are the amenities of the accommodation ?

    • Shared bathroom
    • Several rooms dorm or twin
    • Fully equipped kitchen
    • Lounge
    • Parking spaces

     

    Cancellation

    5.1 Cancellation by the Participant

    • The 50% deposit is non-refundable.

    • If you cancel more than 30 days before the start of the camp, the remaining 50% will not be due.

    • If you cancel 30 days or less before the start of the camp, the full amount of the camp is due. No refund will be granted, for any reason (including force majeure). We strongly advise participants to purchase travel cancellation insurance to protect against the risk of being unable to attend the camp.

    However, your place is transferrable so you can find someone to take your place and you let us know by contacting us by email evoq.experience@gmail.com.

    5.2 Cancellation by the Organizer

    In the event that the retreat is canceled by the organizers due to unforeseen circumstances, participants will be eligible for a full refund.

    5.3 Interruption of the Trip

    In the event of early departure, no refund will be issued for any reason (including justified medical reasons). We strongly recommend that participants purchase cancellation and trip interruption insurance to cover the risks associated with an early departure, for any reason.

    5.4 Weather Conditions and Activity Cancellations

    Winter sports activities, including snowboarding, are subject to the inherent risks of variable weather and snow conditions, which may include, but are not limited to, wind, rain, insufficient snowfall, or any other conditions that make the planned activities impossible or unsafe. These risks are natural and predictable in a mountain environment.

    If certain days or activities need to be canceled during the camp due to unfavorable or extraordinary weather conditions, no refunds, compensation, or indemnification will be granted.

    The organizer commits to acting in good faith and will make reasonable efforts, where possible, to propose adjustments to the program or alternative activities. However, these alternatives, if provided, are not guaranteed to be equivalent in value or experience.

    By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, participants acknowledge that such circumstances fall outside the organizer’s responsibility and accept not to make any claims or take legal action on these grounds. Participants are also strongly encouraged to purchase specific insurance to cover such eventualities.

     

     

    Cancellation Due to Insufficient Participants

    The minimum number of participants required for the camp to take place is 14 people. If this number is not reached 30 days before the start date, the organizer reserves the right to cancel the camp. In this case, participants will be informed of the cancellation and will receive a full refund of the amounts already paid, without penalties. No other compensation may be claimed by participants in case of cancellation due to insufficient participants.

    For full details, please read  https://evoqexperience.com/sales-terms-and-conditions/

     

    Snowboard gear

    Rental snowboard, bindings, boots, and helmet are included in the price so you can practice with high-quality gear according to your size and level.

     

    I have my own gear, can I bring it?

    If you wish, you are welcome to bring your own gear but it’s not necessary as it is included in the camp price.

    Please note that for the beginner Camp, no discount will be granted if you bring your own gear as this camp is designed as a complete package.

     

    Snowboard clothes

    In March at 1800-2000m high, the weather can really affect the temperature. In general, we recommend that you bring warm clothes.

    For snowboarding, you will need:

    • Ski pants
    • Ski jacket
    • Snowboard mask
    • Gloves
    • Underlayers

     

    What else should I bring?

    • Towels (a bath towel & a swimming pool towel)
    • Swimsuit
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun screen
    • Beanie
    • Snow gloves
    • Scarf
    • Winter shoes : snow-appropriate shoes, warm, with good grip
    • Extra money for lunches, drinks or other extra activities you may want to do.

     

    Money:

    The camp takes place in Switzerland. The local currency is Swiss Francs. Most places accept payment by bank card, and there is also a bank in the village if you need.

    For intermediate camp, as the ski domain is across two countries, France and Switzerland, you might use two currencies during the week, Swiss Francs and Euros. It’s best to have a bit of cash with you. However, Swiss Francs and Euros are widely accepted, so you shouldn’t need cash in both currencies.