What Should You Consider When Booking a Family Ski Holiday?
April 10th 2012 12:42
Getting away from it all and hitting the slopes on a family ski holiday can be a great opportunity to spend time with each other and have buckets of fun at the same time. With many ski schools in Europe's top resorts catering for children as young as three years old, there's no reason why the whole family can't take part in the action on the piste.
Generally, ski schools will offer a specialist children's ski school with qualified instructors who are seasoned in teaching a group of children. Additionally skiing kindergartens employ specially trained instructors to encourage young children to have fun and play in the snow rather than teaching them in long, structured lessons.
When making a decision on the resort you'd like to visit for your family ski holiday, there are a few key points which need to be considered:
Is the accommodation family friendly?
Are the ski areas child friendly?
How highly regarded are the ski schools and childcare facilities?
What activities are on offer? Does the resort have enough going on to keep the whole family busy?
What is the total journey time for getting to your final destination? Take into account the flight and transfer time from the airport to your accommodation, will your children become restless?
If you're staying in catered accommodation, how adaptable are the meal times for children and babies?
Analyse the piste map and determine how easy it will be to ski back to your child's nursery quickly if they are unsettled.
Check out our selection of some of the best ski resorts for a family ski holiday:
La Rosiere, France
Showcasing a warm and friendly atmosphere, this traditional Alpine village is world renowned for its outstanding childcare facilities and ski schools. The Les Club Des Galopins offers a substantial range of activities ideal for both toddlers and older children. The family ski area is impressive, right on the French/Italian border, and the pistes run straight to the resort centre, virtually to the doorstep of many of the chalets.
Family friendly activities within La Rosiere include dog sledding, snowmobiling and the cinema. The resort has been accredited with the prestigious Famille Plus Montagne quality label, certifying the resort's commitment to providing the highest standards of services to families with children.
Les Arcs, France
This enchanting and quaint village enjoys a quiet and relaxed atmosphere which is ideal for families with young children. The La Chat Botte children's club caters for children as young as 12 months old and is open seven days a week. The ski slopes offer plenty of choice for all standards and levels and the Vanoise Express double decker cable car connects Les Arcs to another highly family friendly resort, La Plagne.
The apres ski scene is fairly low key, which is best for those with young children. The resort proudly holds the Famille Plus Montagne label and is constantly working to provide families with the very best facilities in childcare and entertainment.
Chamonix, France
Great for non-skiers and skiers alike, Chamonix is a year-round sightseeing destination thanks to its excellent attractions such as the Aiguille du Midi cable car (3842m) and the red cog-wheel train of Montenvers which climbs to the famous Mer de Glace.
Snow-sure, the ski terrain is split into three areas all linked by an efficient shuttle bus service and a panoramic sightseeing train.
In terms of childcare, this is mainly taken care of by the ski schools, who offer a winning combination of tuition and childcare for children aged three and older.
Chamonix features an excellent range of activities to keep the whole family entertained, including the cinema, a sports complex and museums.
Generally, ski schools will offer a specialist children's ski school with qualified instructors who are seasoned in teaching a group of children. Additionally skiing kindergartens employ specially trained instructors to encourage young children to have fun and play in the snow rather than teaching them in long, structured lessons.
When making a decision on the resort you'd like to visit for your family ski holiday, there are a few key points which need to be considered:
Is the accommodation family friendly?
Are the ski areas child friendly?
How highly regarded are the ski schools and childcare facilities?
What activities are on offer? Does the resort have enough going on to keep the whole family busy?
What is the total journey time for getting to your final destination? Take into account the flight and transfer time from the airport to your accommodation, will your children become restless?
If you're staying in catered accommodation, how adaptable are the meal times for children and babies?
Analyse the piste map and determine how easy it will be to ski back to your child's nursery quickly if they are unsettled.
Check out our selection of some of the best ski resorts for a family ski holiday:
La Rosiere, France
Showcasing a warm and friendly atmosphere, this traditional Alpine village is world renowned for its outstanding childcare facilities and ski schools. The Les Club Des Galopins offers a substantial range of activities ideal for both toddlers and older children. The family ski area is impressive, right on the French/Italian border, and the pistes run straight to the resort centre, virtually to the doorstep of many of the chalets.
Family friendly activities within La Rosiere include dog sledding, snowmobiling and the cinema. The resort has been accredited with the prestigious Famille Plus Montagne quality label, certifying the resort's commitment to providing the highest standards of services to families with children.
Les Arcs, France
This enchanting and quaint village enjoys a quiet and relaxed atmosphere which is ideal for families with young children. The La Chat Botte children's club caters for children as young as 12 months old and is open seven days a week. The ski slopes offer plenty of choice for all standards and levels and the Vanoise Express double decker cable car connects Les Arcs to another highly family friendly resort, La Plagne.
The apres ski scene is fairly low key, which is best for those with young children. The resort proudly holds the Famille Plus Montagne label and is constantly working to provide families with the very best facilities in childcare and entertainment.
Chamonix, France
Great for non-skiers and skiers alike, Chamonix is a year-round sightseeing destination thanks to its excellent attractions such as the Aiguille du Midi cable car (3842m) and the red cog-wheel train of Montenvers which climbs to the famous Mer de Glace.
Snow-sure, the ski terrain is split into three areas all linked by an efficient shuttle bus service and a panoramic sightseeing train.
In terms of childcare, this is mainly taken care of by the ski schools, who offer a winning combination of tuition and childcare for children aged three and older.
Chamonix features an excellent range of activities to keep the whole family entertained, including the cinema, a sports complex and museums.
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