01/10/2024 | Kim
Travelling with children to a ski resort can often be rather daunting and we are often contacted by parents with young families who are wanting to come out to ski but need some help with looking after their little ones while they are up the mountain.
Val d’Isere happily has numerous childcare options
PLAYGROUPS & CRECHES:
Brand new for 2024, and run by the experienced nannies from Jelly and Ice Cream, Popsicles is a fully staffed creche for children aged 2-6 years. Based in the Portillo building close to the resort centre. You can book in your children for 6 days of your holiday or, in quieter weeks, for a 5-day package or by the day. As part of the package, the team can also take children to or collect from ski school. Lunch is included.
The Chalet des Aiglons is affiliated with ESF ski school and welcomes children from 12 months to 11 years old.
For the more outdoors focussed kids, the Oxygene afternoon Kids Club (2pm to 5pm) uses the facilities of the village for your children to enjoy the resort.
PRIVATE NANNY SERVICES:
The ultimate care package for the younger members of your family or group is a private nanny. Typically one nanny can look after 1 child under the age of 1 year and up to four for older age groups. Nannies are usually available for half or full days for the week, evening babysitting or more bespoke options as required. Check out the different options below:
Jelly & Ice Cream are a favourite and has a long history in the village having started in Val d’Isere in 2012. You can also hire childcare equipment such as travel cots and pushchairs when you book your nanny.
T4nanny offers full nanny services for children from 4 months to 18 years. You can also book swimming lessons, children’s yoga or music classes with the t4 team.
VIP Ski Nannies – We offer family chalet holidays through VIP Ski and with an in-house nanny or babysitting service for children from 12 weeks to 2 years old. These book up quickly, so ask us about availability when you book. A supplement is payable for the nanny service.
LUNCH CLUBS:
For children booked into morning lessons, some ski schools (e.g. Evolution 2 and Oxygene offer a lunch club after lessons have finished at 12 until 2pm as an optional extra for ages 3 to 12. The team will take the children to for a supervised lunch and keep them occupied, allowing you to enjoy a few more hours of ski-time or a lunch of your own up the mountain.
SKI LESSONS:
All of the ski schools in Val d’Isere will run group and private lessons or clinics for children during the UK school holidays. You can choose between half days (morning or afternoon) up to full day options including, for those who have progressed beyond beginner level, lunch with their instructor on the mountain. See our Ski lessons page for contacts.
For children aged 3 or 4 years – a number of schools - ESF, Oxygene , Evolution 2 , New Generation - offer specialist group sessions. ESF will allow you to book a single ‘taster session’ in their Kindergarten. Oxygene & New Generation run shorter 1.5 to 2 hour sessions
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE RESORT:
There is so much to do with children in Val d’Isere over and above the skiing.
- For the younger children, consider a trip to the swimming pool, boulder room or soft play area in the Centre Aquasportif.
- Ski passes are free for the under 8s, so a trip on one of the gondolas is always popular.
- Take a trip up to the farm to see the cows, goats and chickens in their winter home.
- The Cinema in the Maison de Val has English speaking films (advertised as VOST).
- Every week during Christmas and February holidays. The fabulous ski instructor’s torchlit descent down Le Face with fireworks.
- Take a look at the village whats on guide “Valscope” from the Tourist Office for a full list organised activities and tours for children of all ages.
Do not hesitate to contact any of the above or ask us directly if you have any questions or wish to make a reservation. We totally understand that getting the children organised ensures the adults can relax and enjoy their stay.
Contact Simply Val d’Isere to book.
0044 (0) 345 021 0222
Many thanks for taking the time to read this blog. I really hope you find it useful.
Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to be covered.
I’ll see you on the slopes!
Kim
Kim Rippin is the owner of Simply Val d'Isere, working with most of the accommodation in resort, offering catered chalet holidays, apartments and hotel stays. Having been in resort since 1999, she knows the area extremely well and is an established & respected agent. All bookings are fully financially protected . www.simplyvaldisere.com
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