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Planning a family ski holiday?

Many parents worry at the prospect of organising a family ski holiday, especially if the children are too young to hit the slopes themselves. But skiing with children is not only possible, but can be great fun with a little bit of forward thinking. A family’s priority on holiday is making sure that the children are having fun, and with sledging, hot chocolate trips and snowballs, never mind husky dogs, ice caves and climbing walls, children can love their snowy holiday and everything that goes with it.

We’ve built our family skiing packages with you in mind. We hope this information will help you plan the perfect luxury ski holiday for you and your family.

If you have any further questions or queries regarding your family ski holiday please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0203 892 4060.

VIP SKI holidays with children...

A VIP SKI ski holiday is perfectly suited to families, allowing children access to communal areas and facilities unknown in hotels. If you call us with the make up of your party, including ages and number of children, we will be happy to recommend the family friendly luxury ski chalet that is best suited to you, with catered options available.

Children of all ages are welcome in any of our chalets when a chalet is booked in its entirety.

Children in shared chalets - We accept bookings with children and infants on all dates in, on a room by room booking basis in Bear Lodge in Arc 1950

We also accept children in all chalets during school holidays, for the 2023/24 season school holiday dates are 13, 20 & 27 Dec 2023, 3 Jan, 11 & 18 Feb, 24 & 31 Mar, & 7 Apr 2024.

Any family bookings outside of these dates/chalets will be considered and accepted at our discretion.

Child discounts
Children aged 2-12 on return date of travel and sleeping in a normal adult bed receive a discount of £75 on the adult price. If children are occupying a third or fourth bed in a room they will normally be eligible for a discount of up to 50% off the adult price. (Child discount not applicable with group discount)

Everything your little one needs...

We understand travelling with young children can be stressful. We often get asked ‘What should we take?’, ‘What equipment will be in the chalet?’, ‘Do you have children’s cutlery?’

We endeavour to make your family ski holiday as seamless as possible. So, to ensure your little ones have everything they need, we can provide a number of items free of charge upon request.

We can provide:

  • Sterilisers 
  • Changing mats 
  • Potties 
  • Bed guards 
  • Buggies 
  • Toilet steps 
  • Toilet seats 
  • Table booster seats 
  • Stair gates (available in selected chalets)

All of these items are subject to availability and should be requested before you travel.

Children’s cutlery and crockery are available in all chalets.

 

Travelling with tots...


We charge
£125 for infants, under 2 years on the return date of travel. This price includes a cot, bed linen and highchair. Breakfast and high tea as per our flexible children’s menu are available to older babies who can manage normal solid foods.  We do not provide jars or formula milk, but your chalet host will happily make a fresh puree to your baby’s liking, or powdered formula can be pre-booked.

Unfortunately baby seats are not available on our coach transfers. However, baby seats are available on private taxi transfers and an adult taxi supplement applies.

Sterilisers, nappies, wipes - we've got it covered
To ensure your infant has everything they need, we can provide the following items free of charge upon request:

  • Sterilisers
  • Changing mats
  • Potties

These items are subject to availability and should be requested before you travel. 

Nappies 
We want your family ski holiday to be as hassle free as possible, so shopping for nappies on arrival is best avoided! You can pre-order nappies, sacs, wipes to be delivered to your chalet for your arrival. This also saves you the inconvenience of having to find space in your suitcase for bulky items like nappies. Items must be booked at least 2 weeks before travel. 

Nappies £25
Pampers Premium Protection 1-6 or Baby Dry Nappy Pants Sizes 4-6. Nappy sacs and Pampers sensitive baby wipes included. 

*Please note; Alternative products/brands may be supplied subject to availability.

Childcare
Our private nanny service is available for little ones as young as 12 weeks old. Our nannies are all qualified with NNEB or equivalent qualifications, and our Childcare Manager will allocate the most suitable nanny to care for your little one.

Our family friendly ski resorts...

Choosing the right ski resort for your family holiday can be quite daunting. Whilst you're there to ski, there are plenty of other activities to keep your family entertained. Here are a few ideas of the things you can do in some of our family friendly ski resorts.

Family ski holidays in Val d’Isere

  • BEST FOR...Ski school. We have a very good relationship with Oxygene ski school and know the instructors well.
  • There's a working farm where children are welcomed into the shed to meet the sheep, pigs, a goat, and geese in addition to the named cows, calves and even a Highland cow
  • The funicular train is a popular way to get up the mountain, but deserted on the way down again, so children can sit at the front of the train and pretend they are the driver as they shoot down through the tunnel
  • Three years ago a soft play area was built in the sports centre for younger children with slides, ball pits and matting. For older children there is an indoor climbing wall in the same complex.
  • Tignes Val d'Isere is both incredibly beautiful and packed with potential activities.

Family ski holidays in Arc 1950

  • BEST FOR...our amazing Bear Cubs playroom by the side of the piste
  • Wandering around in the snow at dusk. When the lifts shut in Bear Resort you are surrounded by empty pistes, amazing for late night bum boarding or play
  • Economical family bunk rooms in both Bear Lodge and the Suites.
  • Access the slopes from the frontdoor; simply head to the ski room, clip in and head out!

Family ski holidays in Morzine

  • BEST FOR...short transfer and lower altitude for young babies
  • Morzine’s activities are mostly clustered around the centre of town, where the outdoor ice rink and carousel are in the main square, harnessed trampolines are by the Pleney lift and the little train runs in between. You may also be able to catch a game involving the local ice hockey team, the Morzine-Avoriaz Penguins.

Family ski holidays in Avoriaz

  • BEST FOR...no cars !
  • Short transfer and high altitude
  • With snowy pedestrianised streets, you can explore the village on foot or on a horse-drawn sleigh! Within the village there is a fantastic indoor water park, a bowling alley, ice rink, a cinema and much more to keep the kids entertained. 

Family ski holidays in Les Gets

  • BEST FOR... wandering around in the snow at dusk. When the ski lifts shut outside Altitude Lodge you are surrounded by empty pistes, amazing for a late night stroll, or bum boarding on the piste
  • Short transfer from Geneva, family rooms in our chalet and of course the unbeatable ski in-ski out location

Some top tips from our Childcare Manager...

Planning your family skiing holiday can be quite a task, but we're here to help; 

  1. Don’t underestimate how much more difficult it is to walk in ski boots, especially for children. Accommodation with a short walking distance to the slopes, or a shuttle service is essential for tired little legs. (Don’t worry, at VIP SKI we’ve got this covered)
  2. Travelling with children can be stressful at the best of times, so think about a resort with a short transfer time, and a company where you won’t be sitting on the coach waiting for other flights to arrive.
  3. With small babies, a baby carrier is often easier than a buggy at the airport, leaving your hands free. Check if you can borrow a buggy in resort to save bringing your own through the airport. If you do bring your own don't forget you can take it right to the gate when boarding the plane.
  4. Young children can need a lot of kit which can make all the difference to your stay. We can provide potties, bed guards and baby monitors to make packing that little bit easier.
  5. Minimise your packing and pre-order bulky nappies and baby formula. These are expensive or often not available in supermarkets in resort.
  6. Children’s ski kit is expensive and kids grow out of it quickly, so borrow or share kit with friends from home. They need to be warmer than adults and one piece suits or salopettes with braces will assist in keeping out the cold!
  7. Cold hands will ruin a child’s day, so bring 2 pairs of gloves as they will get wet at ski school or playing in the snow and may not dry in time for the next trip outside.
  8. There’s no need to pack too many clothes, just base layers as kids will be happy to run around inside in their thermals or tights. Do remember to bring slippers or indoor shoes for the chalets as the floors can be slippery.
  9. The sun’s rays are strong and reflect off the snow, so children need sunglasses for being out and about, as well as goggles for skiing (sunglasses can hurt under their helmet). And don’t forget sunglasses for babies too - ideally wraparound so that they can’t be pulled off and lost!
  10. Family of 4 or more?  Purchase a Family lift passes for extra saving (min and max age applies)
  11. Suncream is expensive in resort, so remember to bring it from home. Children need easily applied sun block and a lip salve with a sun screen.  Don’t forget you will need a separate one for you and the children if they are in childcare or have ski school.
  12. Children get free lift passes under a certain age, so younger children can still come up the mountain to meet you and will love the bubble trip up.

And a top tip from us

  • Don’t wait. Our childcare services are heavily subsidised and only available to our own guests in combination with a full price accommodation booking. We have a limited number of nannies and so are often sold out, particularly during school holidays. When this is the case, we will try our very best to source an additional nanny from a reliable agency and pass this service on to you at cost, nonetheless external childcare is considerably more expensive than our own in-house supply. It is essential to book this service as early as you possibly can to avoid disappointment or bankruptcy (!) Call our sales team on 0203 892 4060 for advice on current availability.

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