Aiglon Cup 2026: Record Participation at Swiss Alpine Skiing Competition

The 12th annual Aiglon Cup Ski Competition welcomed 470 ski racers representing 19 international schools to our local ski resort, Villars-sur-Ollon.

From 8-10 March this premier, multi-day, alpine skiing competition served as a high-level event for the under 10 to 19 (U10-U19) age groups to compete in Giant Slalom (GS), Slalom, Parallel Slalom and Combi races. Throughout the year, some of the racers compete at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) level, regional and national level in Switzerland and across the world. 

International Schools Participation: a record number 

Each school entered up to five racers per category, with additional racers on the reserves list. The Aiglon ski team was represented by 45 skiers each day. 

The other schools that competed: Collège Alpin Beau Soleil, Geneva English School (GES), Ecolint: International School of Geneva, Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, ICS Inter-Community School Zurich, International School of Lausanne, International School of Zug and Luzern, JFK International School, La Garenne International School, Le Régent International School, Leysin American School, Neuchâtel Junior College, Préfleuri International Alpine School, St. George's International School, International School Basel, St. Gilgen International School (Austria), Verbier International School, and Zurich International School.

Highlights of the Programme 

The Aiglon Cup has been taking place for over a decade and serves as a major fixture in the competitive calendar for international schools across Europe. It’s a massive logistical feat, requiring dozens of volunteers, professional coaches, and collaboration with the local Villars community.

On Sunday, to kick start the programme, Aiglon hosted the first night parallel slalom on the slopes of the Villars Palace. A highlight was when a Year 5 student took the initiative to prepare the plan for the Year 11-13 racers. 

On the first day on the slopes of Bretaye, the racers participated in U10 & U12 Combi on Chaux-Ronde Rouge, U14-U19 Girls Giant Slalom on Les Vernes ski slope and the U14 & U19 Boys Giant Slalom on Chaux-Ronde Stade. The sun shone throughout the day, with spectacular views of the Dents du Midi and the surrounding mountains. To close the day all the racers and coaches gathered for the Prize Giving at the Finish Hut of Chaux Ronde to celebrate the camaraderie and sportsmanship. 

U10 Girls Combi Race 

1st  JFK International School: Emilia G (1:11.71)

2nd Verbier International School: Ashley C (1:12.60) 

3rd  Verbier International School: Phoenix D (1:12.72) 

U10 Boys Combi Race 

1st  JFK International School: Josef G (1:07.04) 

2nd Verbier International School: Filip F (1:07.49) 

3rd Aiglon College: William T (1:08.76) 

U12 Girls Combi Race 

1st  Verbier International School: Chantel V (1:07.64) 

2nd JFK International School: Pauline L (1:08.78) 

3rd Zurich International School: Yael G (1:09.74) 

U12 Boys Combi Race 

1st Verbier International School: Felix F (1:04.78) 

2nd St. George's International School: Rudolf S (1:05.72) 

3rd JFK International School: Suleiman S (1:05.74) 

U14 Girls Giant Slalom (Les Vernes) 

1st Aiglon College:  Sienna K (1:25.61)

2nd Aiglon College: Ilaria L (1:26.85)

3rd Aiglon College: Charlotte C (1:28.96) 

U14 Boys Giant Slalom (Chaux Ronde Stade) 

1st International School of Zug and Luzern: Evan P (1:23.45)

2nd Verbier International School: Henry H (1:25.14)

3rd  St. Gilgen International School: Igor W (1:26.26) 

U16 Girls Giant Slalom (Les Vernes) 

1st Aiglon College: Noemi R (1:32.41)

2nd Zurich International School: Luz V (1:34.57) 

3rd  St. Gilgen International School: Lily H (1:35.50)

U16 Boys Giant Slalom (Chaux Ronde Stade) 

1st Collège Alpin Beau Soleil: Parker D (1:23.32)

2nd Haut-Lac International Bilingual School: Luca C (1:24.69)

3rd  St. Gilgen International School: Kalle W (1:24.94)

U19 Girls Giant Slalom (Les Vernes) 

1st International School of Zug and Luzern: Lisanne T (1:32.06)

2nd Collège Alpin Beau Soleil: Hennie H (1:33.02)

3rd Collège Alpin Beau Soleil: Alicia D (1:33.27) 

U19 Boys Giant Slalom (Chaux Ronde Stade) 

1st  St. Gilgen International School: Martin D (1:22.42)

2nd Collège Alpin Beau Soleil: Michael S (1:22.84)

3rd Verbier International School: Dmitrii M (1:23.67)

“This year, the Aiglon Cup has given us all an incredible opportunity to race on some beautiful slopes and very nice conditions” stated Blake B (Year 11). “ It is also great to meet lots of new people.” 

Imagine the energy (and the prep!) required to host 249 hungry guests for dinner. Our talented catering team pulled off a culinary feat, welcoming eight visiting schools to the school restaurant in our Moghadam Campus Hub. 

On Tuesday, the sky was overcast but spirits were not dampened. Throughout the day the U10 & U12 competed in the Giant Slalom on Chaux-Ronde Rouge ski slope and the U14, U16 & U19 Slalom on the Chaux Ronde Stade. 

U10 Girls Giant Slalom (Chaux Ronde Stade) 

1st Verbier International School: Phoenix D (44.11)

2nd Verbier International School: Ashley C (44.15) 

3rd Haut-Lac International Bilingual School: Emma B (45.62)

U10 Boys Giant Slalom (Chaux Ronde Stade) 

1st Verbier International School: Filip F (40.70) 

2nd Aiglon College: William T (40.83)

3rd Verbier International School: Forest AF (41.36)

U12 Girls Giant Slalom (Chaux Ronde Stade) 

1st Verbier International School: Chantel V (40.49) 

2nd Ecolint: International School of Geneva: Sophie D (42.76) 

3rd Aiglon College: Florence W (42.91)

U12 Boys Giant Slalom (Chaux Ronde Stade) 

1st St. Gilgen International School: Rudolf S (38.51)

2nd Verbier International School: Felix VR (38.69) 

3rd Verbier International School: Leopold L (40.18)

U14 Girls Slalom

1st Aiglon College: Illaria L (1:11.60) 

2nd Aiglon College: Sienna K  (1:12.06)

3rd Zurich International School: Silvia C (1:20.05)

U14 Boys Slalom

1st International School of Zug and Luzern: Evan P (1:18.01) 

2nd St. Gilgen International School: Igor W (1:20.01) 

3rd Verbier International School: Henry H (1:21.36)

U16 Girls Slalom 

1st Aiglon College: Noemi R (1:24.19)

2nd Aiglon College: Sophie R (1:29.10)

3rd Zurich International School: Haya G (1:29.26) 

U16 Boys Slalom 

1st Collège Alpin Beau Soleil: Parker D (1:16.58)

2nd Verbier International School: Otto L (1:18.86) 

3rd Ecolint: International School of Geneva: Leo G (1:19.26) 

U19 Girls Slalom

1st  St. Gilgen International School: Sadie L (1:25.35) 

2nd Aiglon College: Ava Bagshaw (1:28.35) 

3rd St. Gilgen International School: Lizzy E (1:29.05)

U19 Boys Slalom 

1st  Aiglon College: Tyler K (1:14.41) 

2nd Collège Alpin Beau Soleil: Michael S (1:16.17) 

3rd Verbier International School: Dmitrii M (1:17.07)

Aiglon Cup Team Champions 

The Aiglon Cup 2026 Team Champions title was awarded to Verbier International School. The winning team is awarded to the school who achieves the highest total team points from their top 10 results over the 2 days, split across boys and girls and a maximum of 3 in any one age category. This ensures that the overall prize is a real team effort. Congratulations! Aiglon was in 2nd position, followed by Collège Alpin Beau Soleil (3rd) and St. George's International School (4th). 

In addition, there were age group team prizes up for grabs with the top 3 racers from each team in each category being scored. These team prizes were split between College Alpin Beau Soleil, Aiglon College, Zurich International School, Verbier International School and St Georges International School.

Community Engagement 

We are grateful for the support of the Villars Ski School (ESS), Bretaye 1808, Télé Villars-Gryon-Diablerets (TVGD), Studio Patrick, 5 Elements Production and Nicolas Dulex. A special thanks to our four event sponsors - Villars Ski School (ESS), McBoard (U16&U19), SportsHouse (Juniors), and Datwyler (U14). And thank you to the Boulangerie Charlet in Gryon for creating delicious chocolate medals!

"This event could not happen without the support of the twenty-six Villars Ski School instructors, Télé Villars-Gryon-Diablerets, volunteer Aiglon staff, and all the coaches” stated Maruša Ferk Saioni, Head Ski Coach and four-time Olympian. “Well done to all the racers for their enthusiasm and sportsmanship. We look forward to welcoming you back next year."

A shoutout to the Aiglon staff: Maruša Ferk Saioni, Ski team Head coach; Mike Barker, Snowsports Assistant Coach; James Dyson, Head of Physical Education & Sport; Jamie Willcock, Head of Competitive Snowsports and Performance Athletes; Steve Cook Director of Character Education; Geneviève Kohli, Character Education Executive Assistant; Rebecca Procter, Associate Director, Communications & Marketing; Simon Hayden, Head of Junior School Physical Education; Estelle Koszali, PA to the School Director and many more volunteers. 

See you in 2027

Save the Date! The 2027 Aiglon Cup is tentatively set for 7–9 March. Keep an eye out for more information heading to your school soon. We can’t wait to see you all back on the slopes next year!