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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
, is two lifts away from the famous Trois Vallées, and Le Gets, home of the Ski Famille chalets, is connected to the Portes du Soleil.Some of the most popular off-the-beaten-track resorts, include Zauchensee and Serfaus (Austria); Vaujany, Samoëns and La
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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
Did you know that the carbon footprint of a trip by plane to a ski resort is up to ten times greater than the equivalent rail journey? Well, information about train travel to ski resorts can be found at www.snowcarbon.co.uk. The website explains how
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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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Ski selection
By Junior on 01/08/2011 15:32:37
The best ski resorts to suit every need
Whether it’s childcare or fine food you crave,
Kate Whittaker, Managing Director at MadDogSki
(www.maddogski.com), rounds up the best options:Best for babies and toddlers: La Tania, France. La Tania (www.latania.com) has nursery slopes at village
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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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Obergurgl in Austria
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 13:03:54
With its excellent snow quality and quantity, Obergurgl is one of Austria's top family ski resorts
Obergurgl is a much-loved family resort in Austria. This Tyrolean village, at the end of the Ötz Valley, benefits from having a superb snow record (quantity and quality), as a result of its high altitude, as well as a wide range of runs. Après-ski
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Slopes of Slovakia
By Junior on 24/08/2011 11:07:42
For a skiing holiday with a difference, venture to the resort of trbské Pleso in Slovakia’s High Tatra mountains
As well as slopes for skiiers of all abilities, children will love the chance to have a go at dog-sledging, while adults may enjoy ski touring – where you walk on special mohair skins to access action-packed off-piste skiing. Stay at the Grand Hotel
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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
for a short transfer time between airport and resort, and childcare, ski schools and slopes that are close to your accommodation. It’s also worth checking out ski school times – afternoons are always warmer. Older children, with endless energy
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