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Les Gets in the French Alps
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 in Ski & activity
Les Gets is a firm family favourite for skiiers of all ages
In the French Alps, Les Gets is a family favourite, having won numerous awards for its excellent childcare and junior skiing facilities. The slopes around Les Gets are fairly gentle, making it a great choice for children and beginners alike. Don
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Have an Alpine adventure
By Junior on 10/08/2011 in Europe
Have fun and get fit this summer in the fresh air of the French Alps at La Tania
This resort was created for the 1992 Winter Olympics, but after the snow has melted, activities available include a circus school, swimming, basketball, volleyball, football, boules, fencing, tennis, walking, climbing, cycling, mountain biking and canyoning. The choice of accommo...
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I want to ride my bicycle
By Catherine Hudson on 21/09/2011 in Shopping
Get pedalling with Raleigh's fantastic new range of stylish children's bikes and accessories
Check out some of our family holiday suggestions that would be ideal for 'getting on your bike', in places like the French Alps, the Cotswolds or the Lake District.Are you a fan of our official Junior Facebook page yet? An easy way to receive
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Highly Commended Best Family Tour Operator 2012 - Ski Famille
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 in Travel Awards
Meet the experts who will whisk your family away to an exciting destination, and look after you in fine style from the moment you arrive
If you’re skiing with young children, being close to the slopes is a must. Ski Famille’s 11 chalets, situated in the resorts of Reberty Village and Les Gets in the French Alps, are just a snowball’s throw away from all the action. Ski Famille staff
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Delicious meals at Descent
By Junior on 11/08/2011 in Ski & activity
Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall has created the healthy and mouthwatering children's menu for the ski operator, Descent
with pea smiles.Descent’s fabulous Yellowstone chalet at Sainte Foy in the French Alps costs from £6,036 per week for a family of four, including outdoor hot tub, chauffeur-driven 4x4s, breakfast, dinner and drinks.Tel: 020 7384 3854; www
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Val d’Isère...France
By Junior on 05/08/2011 in Europe
There is so much to love about Val d’Isère from husky-sledding for the kids to skiing for the parents
Where? A pretty village high in the French Alps.Why go there? Linked to neighbouring Tignes, it forms the Espace Killy area with over 300km of pistes and is one of the best ski areas in the world. Children will love... Take your pick – whether it
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Luxury on the slopes
By Junior on 11/08/2011 in Ski & activity
Bespoke ski holidays have scaled new heights thanks to VIP
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
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Skiing Holidays
On 24/09/2009 in Ski & activity
Junior's guide to family skiing holidays
scones and decorate their shepherd’s pie with pea smiles. Descent’s fabulous Yellowstone chalet at Sainte Foy in the French Alps costs from £6,036 per week for a family of four, including outdoor hot tub, chauffeur-driven 4x4s, breakfast, dinner
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Family Ski Season Highlights 2010-2011
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 in Ski & activity
Junior round-up of some of our favourite family ski resorts and destinations
resorts:* Les Gets in the French Alps * Courchevel, part of the Trois Vallées region of France* Obergurgl, in Austria, is another much-loved family resort* Grindelwald, in Switzerland is simply stunning* Rocksresort, Laax, Switzerland* Tivoli Lodge, Davos
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Chic ski resorts
By Sue Bryant on 20/04/2010 in Ski & activity
Wonderful resorts offering first-class service for families
of Ted Bentley Chalet Holidays, is joined to Verbier, while La Rosière, featured by small specialist operator Morealps, connects to La Thuile in Italy. The Massif des Aravis in the French Alps is only an hour’s drive from Geneva airport and has four
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