BARDONECCHIA | DBSJ

Follow DBSJ live on their exciting ski adventure in Bardonecchia!

January 27^th, 2026

Day 1 | Ready to start

DBSJ students are ready to start their ski session, they can’t wait! After a long flight from Dubai to Milan, we got unpacked and sorted into our rooms. Due to the time difference, we were up early for breakfast, which gives us plenty of time to get skis fitted and ready for a big week!

A group of students from Dubai British School Jumeira stand in the snow, holding their school banner. Behind them are snow-covered trees and a mountain under an overcast sky.

Day 1 | Ski Time!

After getting our boots and skis together, it was time to hit the slopes! Our groups got to meet their Italian instructors and we were off on our adventures. There has been plenty of snowfall since we were last here, so the group are in for a treat!

A young skier in pink and white skis down a snowy slope at Bardonecchia. Other skiers are scattered on the hill, with bare trees in the background.

A group of skiers stands on the snow-covered ground, ready to ski. Behind them, a building and a mountain are visible under a clear blue sky.

Group of children in ski gear stand on snow-covered ground in Bardonecchia, Italy. Mountains and buildings are visible in the background. The children are smiling and holding skis.

Day 2 | Snowman Competition!

After a great night sleep, we were up early enough to make the most of the perfect morning conditions - ideal for a snowman competition!

Snowman stands in snow wearing a ski helmet and jacket, with an apple at its base.

Five smiling children pose in the snow next to a snowman. The snowman wears a knit hat and has twig arms and button eyes. The children wear winter coats and hats. Tall trees stand in the background.

Four boys pose with a snowman in Bardonecchia. One boy gives a thumbs up. Another boy lies in the snow. The snowman wears ski goggles and a hat. Snow-covered trees and a white fence are in the background.

Five girls stand in a snowy field, building a snowman. The girls wear colorful winter clothing. Behind them are pine trees, a white fence, and a building. A mountain is visible in the distance.

A person kneels, packing snow onto a snowman in a snow-covered field. In the background, other people play near a snow fort by a forest.

Day 3 | Ski Time

After dragging the students away from the snowman competition, we were raring to go for day 2 of ski! Plenty of progress made in the lessons yesterday, so the students are looking to build on that again for the next few sessions!

Young girl in ski gear smiles at the camera on a sunny, snowy slope. She wears a black helmet, pink goggles, and a pink and white snowsuit. Other skiers stand in the background.

Skier in Bardonecchia stands on snow-covered ground with ski poles. A mountain range is visible in the background on a bright, sunny day.

Two smiling children stand in ski gear, holding skis and poles, in Bardonecchia. Snow covers the ground, with mountains and parked cars in the background on a sunny day.

Day 4 | Fresh snow!

Today we woke up with over 30cm of fresh snow! After some playtime, we had another amazing session of ski lessons.

A young girl in snow gear sits in fresh snow, looking up at a snowball she has tossed in the air. Trees covered in snow are in the background.

Two smiling girls in ski gear lie face down in fresh snow. Red helmet and light blue jacket on the left, pink goggles and pink jacket on the right. Skiers visible in the background.

Day 5 | Snow team activities

Today we started our day with 2 different snow activities: build the tallest snow structure and create a snow tunnel where a orange can pass. So much fun!!

A child in a colorful jacket sits in the snow next to a snow mound, giving a peace sign. Another child in a blue jacket stands in the background, trees covered in snow surround them.

Child in red snowsuit carries a large snowball in a snow-covered yard. A white fence and snow-covered trees are in the background.

Person in winter clothes stands behind a snow sculpture in Bardonecchia. Snow-covered trees fill the background under a clear blue sky. The person holds a snowball.

Children play in the snow near Bardonecchia, Italy. A boy in a colorful jacket sits in the foreground, while others stand and play in the background under a bright sun.

Three children sit in the snow next to a tall, lumpy snowman. The child on the left wears a magenta snowsuit. The child in the center wears a white and blue snowsuit, and the child in the back wears a white hat.

Day 5 | Ski time

Double session of training, all the kids are improving their skills. It was a perfect day, with warm sun and dramatic blue sky. After the snow of yesterday, locals say it was “the best day of the season”.

A group of skiers descends a snowy slope towards the

A skier in white and gray gear stands on a sunny slope in Bardonecchia. She wears a black helmet and holds ski poles. Bare trees and a snow-covered mountain are in the background.

A group of people ski down a snow-covered slope on a sunny day. A snow cannon stands on the hill behind them. Clear blue sky.

Three skiers stand on a snowy slope, preparing to ski down. Tall, bare trees line the background. The skier on the left wears a light blue suit and red helmet. The middle skier wears black, and the skier on the right wears blue.

Skiiers stand on a sunny slope in Bardonecchia, Italy. A snow-covered hill rises in the background with sparse trees. Several people are skiing down the slope. A large pine tree stands to the left.

Day 6 | Alpine Coaster

Morning adrenaline, with a very fun ride on the most exciting and thrilling coaster of the Alps!

A group of children pose in the snow in front of a sign that reads

Two children ride the Bardonecchia alpine coaster down a snowy track. The metal coaster track winds through the snow-covered landscape. One child wears a black jacket, the other a purple jacket.

Person rides an alpine coaster down a snowy hill. The rider wears a blue jacket and face covering. The orange coaster car is on metal rails.

A person rides a green alpine coaster down a snowy track. The coaster is on a metal rail system. Snow covers the ground and sides of the track. The person wears a grey hat, white jacket, and grey vest.

Child rides the Bardonecchia alpine coaster on a snowy day. The blue coaster car is on a metal track, with a dinosaur figure covered in snow visible nearby. A yellow sign reads

A child rides the alpine coaster at Bardonecchia, Italy, on a snowy day. The coaster car is bright green, and the track winds through a snow-covered landscape. A red safety barrier is visible.

Alpine Coaster at Bardonecchia: A green car descends a winding metal track through a snowy forest. An

Day 6 | Ski School final ceremony

Beginners, Beginners+, Intermediate, Advanced: all the classes got their official certification with the evaluation of the coach. The ceremony took place at Pian del Sole (Sunny Plane), elevation 1600m asl.