The Anzère snow garden: first steps on the snow from age 2
Are your little ones discovering snow this winter? In Anzère, the snow garden offers gentle beginner areas: a free magic carpet on the village square, and a large snow garden at Pas-de-Maimbré, supervised by the ski school. From age 2, for real first glides.
Two areas to get started gently
In Anzère, little ones have two places to get used to the snow. In the heart of the resort, the Mini Kids Village offers a free magic carpet and a gentle slope for first sensations, from age 2, with a sledging run and an ice rink nearby. Higher up, at Pas-de-Maimbré (2,360 m, at the top of the cable car), the Swiss Snow Kids Village unrolls a 700 m² beginner area with a magic carpet, blue runs and then a small ski lift, supervised by Swiss Ski School instructors. Plenty to start sliding with complete confidence.
What your children will discover
The youngest take their very first steps on the snow: they let the magic carpet carry them, glide down a gentle slope and learn to keep their balance, in complete safety. At Pas-de-Maimbré, beginners progress to the first blue runs, supervised by instructors. A gentle introduction to sliding sports, without pressure.
What you do and the atmosphere on site
On the village square, you enjoy the magic carpet and the gentle slope for free, a stone's throw from the ice rink and the sledging. To go further, you take the cable car up to Pas-de-Maimbré, where the Swiss Ski School supervises the children. The atmosphere is reassuring and family-oriented, perfect for a first snow holiday.
Before you go
- Recommended age: from age 2
- Price: the areas are free; supervision by Swiss Ski School instructors is extra
- Locations: Mini Kids Village (village square); Swiss Snow Kids Village (Pas-de-Maimbré, cable car)
- What to bring: ski clothes, gloves, a hat, goggles
- Getting there: village square or Pas-de-Maimbré cable car
- Best season: winter (depending on snow cover)
Parents' tips
- For the very first steps, the village-square Mini Kids Village (free) is perfect.
- At Pas-de-Maimbré, Swiss Ski School instructors supervise beginners.
- Dress warmly: waterproof gloves, a hat, goggles.
- Check the snow cover and opening hours on the official website.
- Combine it with the ice rink and sledging on the village square.
Useful information
- Address: village square and Pas-de-Maimbré, 1972 Anzère
- Official website: anzere.ch
- Price: the areas are free; courses and instructor supervision are paid
- Getting there: village square or Pas-de-Maimbré cable car
- Season: winter, depending on snow cover
Why we recommend it
Because it's the ideal place to introduce children to the snow: a free magic carpet right in the village from age 2, and a large supervised snow garden at Pas-de-Maimbré. Gentle gliding, with complete confidence, for a first mountain holiday.
In a nutshell
Anzère's beginner areas for discovering the snow from age 2: a free magic carpet on the village square and a large supervised snow garden at Pas-de-Maimbré.
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Location
Anzère
Valais
Place du Village / Pas-de-Maimbré, 1972 Anzère
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