Ski Verbier

One of the great luxury ski resorts is undoubtably Verbier in the 4 Vallees which with its high altitude skiing, varied runs, and its great nursery slope at the Savoleyres which includes a magic carpet (travelator) and drag lift is also one great family ski resort that has a variety of great chalets.

Easter Ski

Easter skiing next year will for families vary depending on region and whether public or private schools. Although Easter falls on the weekend of the 23rd April 2011, many schools are on holiday the weeks between 2nd April and 16th April, with the remainder the 7th to the 23rd.

With Easter being that little bit later, high altitude luxury ski resorts such as Chamonix, Espace Killy, and the Three Valleys will be key for good snow conditions.

Family Chalet

Chamonix is world famous for its off-piste skiing and is is often seen as just an experts ski resort as a consequence. But whilst Chamonix is quite regarding as the mecca for expert skiing, people miss the fact that if choose carefully it is also has one of the best ski areas for family skiing.

Les Houches is an exclusive ski village just outside Chamonix, and home to the Kandahar World Cup downhill race. Whilst frequented by rich the famous (a certain golfers wife was seen at New Year with her children enjoying this picturesque ski resort), it remains warmth and family friendly appeal.

At the bottom  of the resort the 'Jardin de Niege' (childrens snow garden) offers creche facilities, and avery gentle nursery slope with a ski tow and great inflatable toys to ensure young children have a great ski experience. At the top of the Prarion Gondola, there is a great ski nursery area and green slope with its own magic carpet (travelator - slow moving rubber mat) and a slow moving chair that has been adapted for added safety for the smaller children. On the Prarion you not only get stunning views, you also get great, confidence building blue and red slopes for great family ski days!

And fot that ultimate family ski holiday, one of the outstanding ski in ski out luxury catered family chalets that sleeps 12 in 6 en-suite bedrooms.

Situated just above the Prarion Gondola and ESF Ski School, it offers unrivaled ski in ski out luxury with its own Games Room which includes a full sized pool table, Wii, and home cinema, high definition projection cinema, a large luxury jacuzzi, a large south facing sun terrace, to name just some of its features. This Family chalet also has its own professional chef,on call driver, children's  entertainer, and optional nanny service.

Family Ski

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