The Ascent of Descent Ultra-luxury ski operator Descent has hired Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall – mother of television chef Hugh and author of The Good Granny Guide – to devise the children’s meals served in their chalets even more

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

Even though Easter falls quite late in the season this year, due to its high altitude, the Kulm Hotel St Moritz in the Engadine is still expecting the Easter bunny to be wearing skis. And the hotel is offering plenty of activities to keep both

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

There is nothing like seeing your child whizzing down their first nursery slope. Staggering how, in such a short space of time, they crack it – low centre of gravity and no fear seems to be a winning combination.The pleasures of a family ski trip

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

Non skiers, or experienced adults who have yet to attempt a trip with children, can often be daunted by the prospect of taking young children to the Alps. However, a well planned family ski trip can be relaxing, enjoyable and memorable for everyone

There is nothing like seeing your child whizzing down their first nursery slope. Staggering how, in such a short space of time, they crack it – low centre of gravity and no fear seems to be a winning combination.The pleasures of a family ski trip

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 private airport transfers and a...