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Snow Time Fun: Safe tobogganing for children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/01/2013 17:13:55
Whizzing down a snowy slope is brilliant fun, but make sure your child plays safe too
Whizzing down a gentle slope on a toboggan can give your child a wonderful thrill, but it can also cause injuries, so it’s always wise to follow some basic safety tips.* Choose a sled that is the right size for your child One that can be steered
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Snow luxury in Verbier
By Junior on 09/08/2011 10:40:17
The ski resort of Verbier in the Swiss Alps is recognised as one of the finest off-piste destinations in the world, and now it can add world-class family facilities to its reputation
The Verbier ski schools offer skiing classes for children aged five and upwards. And for younger children and toddlers, there is also plenty to enjoy, including husky sledge rides with Swiss Mountain Spirit and toboggan rides on the nursery slopes
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Six super-cool snow toys
By Fiona McKim on 10/01/2013 14:26:53
We hear an icy front is on the horizon so treat your child to a slick snow accessory
Penguin and Polar Bear Inflatable SledgesWhat's black and white and fun all over? Why it's an inflatable penguin sledge! The cute waddling chappie is joined by a polar bear chum in these modern toboggans, perfect for easy storage and travel
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Swiss room with a view
By Kate Donoughue on 19/04/2011 12:22:40
A summer visit to Gstaad – what happens when the snow's all gone
experience in its ample spa and great children’s activities, including summer tobogganing. But arguably the biggest draw is an overnight stay at the Walig Hut. Perched 1,700m above the village of Gsteig, the chic mountain retreat offers families breathtaking
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Heidi-high adventure in the Alps
By Junior on 02/08/2011 16:14:57
Visit the awesome mountain in Switzerland
, with the option to shorten routes by taking a cable car, gondola or bus. Highlights include an exhilarating ride on the summer toboggan course and a trail on the ‘cheese route’ to Allmenalp to see how the holes are put into Swiss cheese. From £795 per adult
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Austrian adventures
By Junior on 23/08/2011 17:07:55
If you fancy a skiing holiday with a few more exciting winter sports thrown in for good measure, then visit the beautiful Brand Valley in Austria
Edelweiss or the cosy Romantik. As well as 55km of pistes on your doorstep, there are 40km of hiking trails and a 4km-long tobogganing run. There’s also ice skating on the nearby natural rink on Tuesday and Thursday nights and a spa offering massage
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Postcard from... Lapland
By Kate Donoughue on 17/11/2011 10:46:05
Meet Father Christmas in SAariselka
Where?The northern Lapp village of Saariselka.Why go there?To really feel that festive spirit and visit the home of Father Christmas, of course! Children will love...Rides on reindeer-pulled sleighs or snowmobiles, husky dog sledding and tobogganing
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Les Gets in the French Alps
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 12:31:01
Les Gets is a firm family favourite for skiiers of all ages
at the end of the day. For après-ski, you’ll find an outdoor ice rink, tobogganing, and dog sledding. Ski Famille has eight fabulous chalets in Les Gets. A week in the stylish ski in/ski out Chalet Mouflon, complete with its roof-top hot tub, costs from £795
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Skiing Holidays
By on 24/09/2009 18:27:24
Junior's guide to family skiing holidays
to its reputation. The Verbier ski schools offer skiing classes for children aged five and upwards. And for younger children and toddlers, there is also plenty to enjoy, including husky sledge rides with Swiss Mountain Spirit and toboggan rides
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Awesome Austria
By Mathew Hancock on 04/06/2008 11:41:09
Avoid the bucket-and-spade brigade and head to the stunning Austrian Alps this summer
We are perched at the top of the toboggan run with a 1,000ft descent in front of us. We brace ourselves for a breathtaking ride downhill, yet there is not a spot of snow in sight and the sun is beating down on six
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