Located in Verbier in the French-speaking Swiss Alps, Les Elfes operates from June to August offering two to four week sessions. English is the official language, with students encouraged to communicate in English both in class and during activities.

Classic courses provide eight weekly lesson hours in English, French, German, or Spanish. Intensive programs offer fifteen hours weekly in small groups of up to seven students, with mornings for language study and afternoons free for activities.

Accommodation is in traditional Alpine chalets minutes from Verbier center. Students share three-bed rooms with en-suite facilities. Common areas include lounges, dining rooms, terraces, and internet cafes. Three daily meals are served.

Mountain activities include biking on downhill trails, rock climbing on natural cliffs with professional guides, and rope courses featuring forest adventures. Hiking explores 950 kilometers of trails past lakes, forests, and villages. Overnight camping excursions include mountain hut stays for younger students and wilderness camping for older groups.

Ball sports include tennis, golf, football, volleyball, basketball, and badminton. Water activities on Lake Geneva feature sailing, water skiing, and wakeboarding. Creative arts clubs develop skills in cooking, theatre, and visual arts. Evening programs include discos, tournaments, campfires, and talent shows.

Cultural excursions visit Geneva's United Nations, Lausanne's Olympic Museum, Bern's UNESCO old town, Gruyères cheese factory, and Chillon Castle. International trips explore Evian in France and Aosta in Italy.

Specialized programs include etiquette courses, leadership training, Swiss watchmaking workshops, and first aid certification. Additional optional activities include horseback riding, music lessons, and tennis instruction.

Discovery (ages 7-10), Explorers (11-14), and Pioneers (15-17) programs are tailored to different age groups with appropriate excursions and activities.