The name may sound unusual, but rudechalets – with ski chalets in Morzine and Chamonix – has some excellent extras for families. Airport transfers from Geneva are free and you can check in any time of day; what’s more, the all-inclusive wine service

To find a good family holiday chalet, ask a few questions… Have you seen the chalet? If not, how can they help with your needs? How easy is it to get to and from the pistes, restaurants, ski school or children’s club? Are the staff qualified

Ski Verbier has launched its brochure featuring a collection of exclusive, ultra-luxurious ski chalets, all sumptuously appointed and staffed by experienced chalet hosts and fully-trained chefs from Europe’s top restaurants. Chalet facilities

If you are worried about missing your annual skiing holiday this year due to the credit crunch, the new website www.holidaylettings.co.uk has an excellent range of chalets for families with varying budgets.Blacksmith Lodge at Big White in Canada

There’s also an in-house nanny service. The chalet has a sauna and outdoor hot tub and accommodates ten adults and four children. Châtel is 75 minutes’ drive from Geneva airport and a week costs from £649 for adults and £199 for toddlers, including

, will appreciate a good selection of après-ski activities.Your options for accommodation include catered chalets, hotels or apartments. While catered breaks can appear to be a pricier option, they are certainly the most relaxing – do you really want to take

Bespoke ski holidays have scaled new heights thanks to VIP.  The luxury ski chalet company has just launched the Platinum Ski Collection in the French Alps with a range of bespoke options. For families with fussy eaters, there are personal chefs who

Apprehensive would be the best way to describe my feeling about our imminent first trip to the mountains en famille.I was excited about getting back on the snowboard again, but sceptical about staying in a family specialist chalet hotel. What would

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

windows offering stunning views of the mountains. From £1,089 per person for seven nights. Visit www.vip-chalets.comOur Ski and activity section and Europe section have more travel suggestions that will delight your family.