Here in the Ski in Luxury office we are frequently asked by our clients to recommend luxury ski chalets that offer the crème de la crème in wow features and facilities, such as swimming pool, ski in ski out, helipad etc. However most of the time it is unsurprisingly the more practical features that rank more highly on the priority list when selecting a luxury ski chalet. For those with children, luxury family ski chalets are perhaps the number one priority when choosing the right property for your ski holiday. After all what use is a luxury chalet to a family if the owners don’t want sticky fingers smeared on their antique furniture?!
Here is a selection of our favourite luxury chalets with childcare services available as an optional extra:
Chalet Le R, Courchevel Village 1550
A new addition to our portfolio this season, Chalet Le R boasts an array of fabulous facilities as well as a beautiful, contemporary interior. To put parents minds at ease this operator prides itself on its excellent childcare and actually pioneered luxury chalets with childcare as an indispensable optional extra for the chalet holiday. Taking children from 4 months old, they will take your children to their ski lessons, provide an imaginative activity programme and you can also opt to have a private nanny service should you wish.
Chalet Kalliste, Meribel
Proving to be a very popular luxury chalet this season, Kalliste is a charming property in the hamlet of La Gittaz in Meribel. The level of childcare offered with this operator is second to none with their own dedicated crèche; they will pick up your children in the morning and drop them off at night. Or if you’d prefer they will look after your children in the chalet too. With babysitting, private nannies and a special menu specifically devised with children in mind, you’ll be secure in the knowledge your children are being well cared for whilst you’re enjoying the vast terrain of the Three Valleys.
Chalet Berger, Morzine
Another popular chalet this season, this luxury chalet features a cinema room with DVD library to keep the kids entertained whilst you’re having a glass of wine upstairs! The operator of Chalet Berger offer a variety of services to suit all your childcare needs, including their own crèche and nanny service with a guarantee to take the hassle out of arranging childcare for you.
Alternatively there are some excellent companies offering childcare in many major resorts. Here are some of our personal favourites:
Operating in Meribel, Courchevel, Val Thorens and many other large resorts, Merinannies have built up an excellent reputation over the 11 years they have been in operation. You only have to read a couple of the testimonials on their website to realise they are true experts in their field. Offering a flexible service plus babysitting, they promise to ensure your child will enjoy their time without you!
Operating in Val d’Isere and Tignes Jelly and Ice cream offer a flexible service with excellent resort knowledge and promise to keep your child engaged all week, with a variety of activities including themed weeks and snow activities and plus they’ll even bring your children up the mountain to meet you for lunch.
Snow Angels were born out of a need to provide a flexible service to families when skiing and offer their services all over the French Alps including Morzine, Les Deux Alpes, Alpe d’Huez and the Three Valleys. They guarantee to engage your child in a range of age specific activities including traditional alpine activities, arts and crafts and cookery and above will provide that valuable flexible service to allow the whole family to enjoy their ski holiday.
