Looking for the ultimate challenge for your skiers?
Join us at ISSC
12th – 18th December 2026
The ultimate challenge for your skiers… Imagine this. It’s just before Christmas. You and your most talented skiers are on some of the best slopes in Europe, ready to take on teams from around Britain in an adrenaline-fuelled week of competition that will build on your racers’ skills, resilience and confidence.
The Independent Schools Ski Championships is an annual event designed to bring together exceptional young athletes for some early-season mountain fun, race training and friendly competitive skiing.
The event offers the opportunity to fully immerse students in the excitement of winter sports. Transport, full-board accommodation, race training and an incredible programme of après-ski activities are included.
In 2026, we’ll be returning to the former Olympic resort of Sestriere. Will you join us?
The Resort
The ISSC takes place in Sestriere, Italy.
Sestriere is the highest resort in the expansive Milky Way ski area, and offers access to 400km of piste. A former Olympic resort, Sestriere is the ideal destination for skiers to hone their racing skills.
Ski Area
ISSC 2026 will be held in the former Olympic resort of Sestriere.
You’ll stay in Sestriere itself, the highest resort in the huge Milky Way ski area, offering access to 400km of piste.
Racing will take place on the famous Sansicario Fraiteve course, which was the venue for the women’s alpine downhill skiing, super-G and combined races at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
The town
One of the first purpose-built ski resorts in Italy, Sestriere underwent significant development ahead of the 2006 Winter Olympics.
It’s now one of the top resorts in Northern Italy, with a modern lift system and snowmaking facilities, as well as a village centre boasting all the amenities you could want for a school ski trip.
Programme
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
| Day 1 | Travel and arrival day | Welcome meeting Ski fit | Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 2 | Training | Après-ski activities | Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 3 | Training and racing | Après-ski activities | Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 4 | Training and racing | Après-ski activities | Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 5 | Training and racing | Après-ski activities | Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 6 | Training and racing | Awards ceremony | Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 7 | Departure day and travel |
How much?
£1,665 per person
What’s Included?
- 5 days of training and racing
- 6 nights’ full-board accommodation
- Ski hire or carriage
- Ski pass
- Prize-giving ceremony
- Return flights from the UK
- Return overseas transfers
- Après-ski and evening entertainment
- In-resort representative
- Event hoodie
Accommodation
Villaggio Olimpico, Sestriere
Experience the life of a ski racer by staying at the TH Villaggio Olimpico. This 4* hotel was built to accommodate some of the athletes competing at the 2006 Winter Olympics and offers first-class, modern accommodation that’s always really popular with our groups.
Ideally located at the base of the Olympic slopes, the lifts are just a few metres from the hotel. And you won’t need to head up the mountain for epic views – the hotel boasts panoramic views of the Montagna della Luna and the Argentera Valley.
The hotel is really well set up for groups. The accommodation itself is offered in spacious apartments, each with two sleeping areas, and a cosy seating area with satellite TV. The facilities are brilliant and include spacious public areas, a buffet restaurant, a lounge, a pizzeria, shops (including a mini-market), WiFi in public areas and an indoor swimming pool.
Insurance
In order to take part in the ISSC, you’ll need to have suitable insurance in place that covers all activities, including ski racing. For more information, please get in touch.