DESTINATIONS FAMILY CHALETS | SKI & SNOW


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“When it comes to family ski holidays, we’re seeing lots of interest in France. Avoriaz is a great option because of its convenient ski-in ski-out


accommodation, and Andorra offers excellent value for money. February half-term


was traditionally the time families went skiing, but nowadays, they


are also booking Christmas, New Year and Easter. We are also seeing more younger families with pre-school children than in previous years and offer deals


Chalet Les Cimes Blanches in La Plagne, France


33 The villas are ideally located, close to the resort centre where lively restaurants meet wide, tree-lined slopes that are perfect for beginners


younger children, Crystal Ski recommends the four-star Chalet Les Cimes Blanches in La Plagne. Spread across nine Swiss-style chalets, it features 145 apartments with a shared hot tub, pool, spa and sauna, with the slopes, main lift and ski school all nearby. There’s also a Crystal Childcare service available for kids up to eight years old, and it’s all surprisingly wallet-friendly, with a


week starting at £524 per person, including flights from Gatwick to Chambery and transfers, on a catered basis. crystalski.co.uk


Chalet Dahu, Les Arcs, France: For those wanting their own private spot, look to this four-bedroom chalet in Les Arcs, France. Built in traditional Alpine style, it boasts a glass-fronted log fire, a balcony and a sauna, and there’s a play area where kids can sledge under the watchful eye of their parents. It’s fully hosted, with daily breakfast, afternoon tea and three-course evening meals, and guests can ski back to the chalet via a blue run at the end of the day. Ski Beat offers a week catered from £669 per person, including UK flights and transfers. skibeat.co.uk


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to cater to them. For example, there’s free kindergarten for children under six years old for clients who pre-book ski school. My top tip would be to arrange


everything in advance to save time in resort – our rep will deliver lift passes on arrival for clients who have already booked them.”


Melvin Westlake,


senior product manager, Inghams


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