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Chalets with their informal relaxed atmosphere are the perfect choice for a family skiing holiday. At Ski Activity, we give you and your family the very best value for money. We offer straight forward discounts with no complicated formulas to work through: HALF PRICE places for children in our family rooms when sharing with 2 adults in a number of our chalet hotels. Discounts for children in chalets all season on all resorts 10% off in European catered chalets, applies to single parent families too. Free insurance for up to 3 children for 1 and 2 parent families if 1 or both parents take Ski Activity insurance, the first child pays half price and 3 others (not necessarily related) can go free. Infants under 2 pay just £30 in Europe and £99 in North America Cots and Highchairs We have a limited number of cots and highchairs to rent at £15/£20 per week. Please order yours at the time of booking and indicate this on your signed booking form. (Please note: we do not supply cot linen) High Tea Children are welcome to take an early high tea so that parents can enjoy their evening meal in peace, safe in the knowledge that their little ones are tucked up, cosy in bed. Just advise our reservations staff at the time of booking so that we can pass the information onto your chalet hosts. Creche & Kindergartens
All of our resorts have locally run creches and kids clubs operated by the resort or local ski school. Some resorts also have privately run creches, private nannies and babysitting services. Below is a list of some of the companies that we work with throughout the Alps.
Les Gets - Snowkidz www.snowkidz.com This is a British run company offering high quality childcare for children from 3 months to 8 years. They offer a private nanny service and a purpose built creche i Les Gets that operates from 9am to 5pm. Snowkidz also offers skiing lessons as part of its programme through ESF. All Snowkidz staff are fully qualified and operate on a ratio of 1 nanny to 3 children. A variety of different activities are offered both indoor and outdoor. A babysitting service is also available for use in the evenings and is paid locally. · 6 days full days (0900-1700) - £200 · 6 half days (0900-1300/1300-1700) - £175 · Private nanny service (0900-1700) - £450 per 2 children · A cooked lunch is provided.
Les Gets - Hillwood creche The creche operated by Ski Hillwood is based in Hotel Sabaudia and is available to guests staying in any of our properties. The creche will take children from as young as 6 weeks to 3 years and the Owl Club will cater for children aged 3-6 years. Games, arts, crafts, sledging and a ski school pick up service are included.
· 6 days in the owl club (1145-1700) -TBC · 6 days in the creche - TBC · 6 half days in the creche - TBC · Lunch, drinks and snacks included. Meribel www.merinannies.co.uk
This is a private nanny service, evening babysitting, hire of small equipment items and child packs.
Meribel & La Tania www.kidsetc.co.uk An English childcare organisation operating throughout the Meribel Valley and La Tania. They offer a Private Nanny Service, Evening Babysitting, Equipment Hire and a Playgroup with a new purpose-built chalet in Meribel Les Allues. A pick-up and drop-off service is available.
Val d Isere, Tignes, Les Arcs, La Plagne, Courchevel, La Tania, Les Menuires www.lesfaradets.com
A private babysitting / nanny agency based in France. They operate in many resorts and offer a flexible service from a minimum of 2 hours up to a full week. Many of the carers are British or English speaking and the Les Farfadets offi ce is manned by English speaking staff. The price varies depending on the resort to allow for travel costs.
Les Carroz - Famille Plus Montagne Club des Loupiots For children aged 3-12yrs, situated 5 minutes from the town centre. The club works with both skiing schools. The club has its own minibus, which takes the children to and from their skiing lessons. Opening time: 8.30am-6.00pm. Good English is spoken by at least two members of the staff anytime. 00 33 450 90 24 58 Baby Club La Souris Verte (3mths-5yrs). Situated in the centre of the village, near to the cinema. There is one member of the staff who speaks basic English. Please note that the number of children is limited. Opening Times: 8.30am to 5.30pm. Lunch costs 4euros. Pre-booking strongly advised email lasourisverte5@wanadoo.fr or call 00 33 450 90 08 00
St Martin de Belleville Club des Piou-Piou Part of the ESF ski school this club accommodates children between the ages of 30 months to 6 years. Situated in the Grangeraies, led by professionals in a secure environment. There is a restaurant, rest and play area. Mini-club hours: 9am-12.15pm and 2pm-5.15pm- Closed Saturdays. Tel: 0033 (0)479 08 91 15 / 0033 (0)4 79 00 61 43 fax 00 33 (0)4 79 01 17 59, e-mail esf@lesmenuires.com Verbier
Les Schtroumpfs A creche for children aged 3 months to 4 years. Open from 8.30am to 17.30pm Monday to Saturday and 9.30am on Sundays.You can leave the children there for mornings, afternoons or all day with lunch. To pre book you can contact Les Schtroumpfs directly on 0041 27 771 6585 or e-mail brigitteschtroumpf@netplus.ch. Kids Club - Run by Maison du Sport This club is for children aged 4 to 6 years and has its own ski slope, travelator and lift. Here children are introduced to skiing through FUN and GAMES with the emphasis on fun. Children spend time in the club house as well as outside on the snow under the supervision of qualified instructors. To pre book you can contact Maison du Sport directly on +41 27 775 3363 or visit their web site www.maisondusport.ch
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