Book Your Trip
Step1
Use the Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area Web site to find listings of local lodging providers convenient to the slopes (see Resources below). You'll find a variety of accommodations to suit different tastes, including inns with ski instructors on staff, award-winning bed and breakfast inns and group-friendly dorm accommodations. Rates are usually inexpensive to moderate, although a couple of nights one of the best bed and breakfast inns in the area can get expensive.
Step2
Book accommodations directly with providers by calling the numbers on the Swiss Valley Web site or by clicking through to the providers' Web sites. You can phone the Swiss Valley office for more info at 269-244-5635.
Step3
Visit the River Country Tourism Bureau Web site to see accommodations listings for surrounding cities like Jones, Michigan (see Resources below). Book by calling the lodging providers directly, or book online by clicking through the links to providers' Web sites. If you'd like, you can also contact the bureau toll-free by calling 1-800-447-2821.
Step4
Hop in your automobile and find Swiss Valley, Michigan just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 40 minutes from South Bend, Indiana and only 35 minutes from Kalamazoo.
Get to Know Swiss Valley
Step1
Reserve lift tickets at Swiss Valley at an inexpensive cost for adults and at an even bigger savings for juniors ages 6 to 12. Weekday lift tickets are less expensive than reserving lift tickets on the weekends. Find more information about pricing by calling 269-244-8016.
Step2
Remember that you are not required to bring your own ski equipment to Swiss Valley. Rental equipment is available for skiers and snowboarders alike. Costs vary depending on time of day.
Step3
Enjoy the view from the Fireside Lounge as you unwind from a cool day on the slopes. Overlooking the terrain park and race hill, this relaxing atmosphere features a blazing hot fire and plenty of great food and drinks to bring your ski trip experience to the next level.
Step4
Enjoy an area that caters to beginners and intermediate-level skiers. With a vertical drop of 225 feet on a mountain that reaches 1,200 feet at its top elevation, Swiss Valley is heavy on runs for novice and moderately-skilled skiers. Fully 80 percent of runs are appropriate for those with less than expert skill levels.
Prepare for the Slopes
Step1
Enroll your child in the Valley Kids ski program and enjoy a day of skiing while your child learns the ropes from certified ski instructors.
Step2
Find updated snow reports by visiting Swiss Valley's Web site.
Step3
Be sure to arrive early at Swiss Valley, especially on weekends and holidays and look into eating lunch before noon or after 1:30 p.m. to avoid the crowds.
