The Camp
International Summer Camp Montana is a privately owned and operated camp in the Swiss Alps for boys and girls from all over the world, from 8 to 17 years of age.
For over 50 years, International Summer Camp Montana has employed European traditions in the development of physical and intellectual achievement.
The philosophy of the camp is to provide both an outdoor and healthy living experience, through sport, in a creative and wholesome environment.
Through the wide range of activities offered, our campers are enriched in both mind, body and spirit.
Being an international camp, each child has the opportunity to broaden his outlook by meeting people from different countries and varied backgrounds.
The combination of recreational, educational and social activities with co-operative living enables each camper to acquire a maturity and independence essential to their own well-being. By respecting others, our campers develop a better understanding of democratic ideals and responsible citizenship.
International Summer Camp Montana provides a unique opportunity to understand oneself better by living with others in beautiful surroundings which are full of happiness and learning.
Accommodation
The Summer Camp’s main building is the solid stone Moubra House, overlooking playing fields, rich alpine forests, a mountain lake and the Rhone Valley. Six additional buildings include a large chalet for Juniors and accommodation is available for a total of 380 campers.
Rooms are sunny and well-equipped, most with wide balconies. Each floor has a several showers and WC’s. The main building includes a panoramic dining hall, a clubroom, a camp lounge and seven classrooms.
Health and Safety
The health, safety and general welfare of the individual camper are meticulously cared for. Every precaution is taken wherever campers eat, play or sleep; activities take place in which undue risk is involved. Four nurses are in charge of the Camp infirmary and a doctor is available at all times. There is a fully equipped hospital nearby in Sion.
Travel to Camp
Geneva Airport Transfer
If requested, members of our staff meet and escort campers to and from Geneva Airport on arrival and departure days. On their departure, campers are helped with check-in and customs formalities and are accompanied to the aircraft if travelling as unaccompanied minors. The cost is CHF 150.– (US$ 165.–/€ 125.–)* one way and CHF 300.– (US$ 330.–/€ 250.–)* return, by car or deluxe bus, this includes a snack or meal as well as confirmation of the return flight.
As the organization of collective travel requires time, parents must confirm arrival and departure arrangements in writing to the camp administration at least two weeks before the date of travel. Individual arrangements, as well as last minute changes, are subject to extra billing.
Arrivals and Departures by Train
Campers who arrive by train in Sierre (or Sion for trains not stopping in Sierre) will be met at the station and driven to Camp. The cost is CHF 50.– (US$ 55.–/€ 40.–)*, Sierre-Montana return.
There are direct trains from Geneva, Geneva Airport, Zurich, Basel, Rome and Milan. For campers arriving in Lausanne from Paris by TGV, the cost is CHF 200.– (US$ 220.–/€ 165.–)*, Lausanne–Montana return.
Camp Location: Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana is an internationally known health and sports resort in the heart of the Alps, 1500 meters above sea level in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, it is easily accessible by road and rail. The nearest airport is Geneva, a journey of approximately two hours.
Crans-Montana is known as the ‘Sun Terrace of Switzerland’, set on a sun-drenched plateau high above the vineyards and orchards of the Rhone Valley, surrounded by magnificent pine forests and snow-capped mountains. Discover more of Crans Montana at
