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Chic ski resorts
By Sue Bryant on 20/04/2010 10:17:02
Wonderful resorts offering first-class service for families
charming chalet-only villages. Le Grand Bornand is particularly family-friendly with a range of crèches, ski schools and non-ski activities, like ice skating, sledging, farm visits and walks in the stunning forests of the region. La Tania, also in France
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Whistler: North America's favourite ski resort
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 13:33:54
The Canadian resort of Whistler has stunning views and great outdoor adventures
Across the pond, head to Whistler, which has been voted the best ski resort in North America for eight years in a row and a firm family favourite. Snow-covered mountains provide a spectacular backdrop to the pretty pedestrian-only Whistler Village
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Snow train to Méribel
By Junior on 01/08/2011 14:14:32
Plan your rail journey to a ski resort with ease
, including Tignes, Méribel and Courchevel.The site also includes a section on changing trains in Paris, resort restaurant guides, advice on where to stay and childcare.Our Ski & activity section has many more brilliant suggestions and advice.
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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
Mountain Spirit, tel: 00 41 27 771 8300; www.swissmountainspirit.comOur Ski & activity section has lots more superb holiday suggestions.
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Swish Swiss bliss
By Junior on 05/08/2011 11:52:22
Expect an action-packed holiday at the resort of Laax
Renowned for its superb variety of adventurous ski and snowboarding parks, there’s also Snow Wonderland for younger family members with its gentler pistes and child-friendly lessons. At the base of Laax lies the Rocks Resort – a fabulous collection
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Ski selection
By Junior on 01/08/2011 15:32:37
The best ski resorts to suit every need
for low-cost flights.There are plenty more fantastic travel ideas in our Ski & activity section including our Family-friendly skiing destinations article.
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Courchevel
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 12:54:36
One of the chicest resorts in France, Courchevel has lots to offer families
Courchevel 1850 resort is the delightfully chic and sporty hotel Le Strato. With a modest number of rooms, the hotel has a friendly, family atmosphere. The piste-side ski room has its own champagne bar and on your return you can indulge in a range of blissful
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Pistes of perfection, in Meribel
By Junior on 07/12/2012 16:57:20
Liz Harper and family review the Meribel ski resort, France
since her third birthday, has had the best tuition on offer, and already, at six, shows me up in every respect of the sport. Pride? Humiliation? I tend to waver between the two.As a family ski resort Meribel, situated snugly between Courcheval and Val
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First-time family skiers take to the Swiss slopes
By Catherine Hudson on 07/12/2012 17:05:38
Sian Michaelson and family review skiing in the Swiss resort of Laax
seat at the front of the minibus transferring us from Zurich airport to the resort of Laax, to the top bunk in our self-catering apartment, to his medal-winning place in a private ski group far away from his pesky older siblings. From day one, Max
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Family Ski Season Highlights 2010-2011
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 12:31:01
Junior round-up of some of our favourite family ski resorts and destinations
be bitterly cold, especially for little ones who aren’t particularly active. Easter breaks offer warmer climates but often poorer snow conditions, particularly on the nursery slopes – unless you opt to stay in a high-altitude resort. For young children, look
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