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Esprit Ski
We didn't want the Ski Esprit announcement that it will not be operating next year to pass unremarked. We at Family Ski Company have been operating for 28 years now but Esprit pioneered skiing holidays with childcare quite a few...
Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions effective 24th February for season 2023/24 (The season 24/25 conditions for next season are at the bottom of the page) These terms and conditions apply to all 23/24 holidays. The following booking conditions form the basis of...
Skiing with Babies
You might initially think that taking a baby on a skiing holiday is just one of those things that can’t be done. “We’ll leave it 5 or 6 years you think, then our child can learn to ski”. That’s all...
Ski Touring in the French Alps
What happens when you combine hiking and downhill skiing? If you answered "a lot of hard work" then you probably haven't heard of Alpine Touring yet. Whilst Alpine Touring does require plenty of physical exertion, the rewards you get...
Our top 5 Ski Apps
Gone are the days of dogeared trail maps and bulky electronics that many of our seasoned Skiers would have been used to. Your mobile is now your best companion on the slopes (other than the wife and kids of course)....
Travelling from Ireland to the Alps – Easier than you might think.
When it comes to planning a memorable family holiday, few experiences can rival the joy and adventure of a ski trip in the magnificent Alps. Picture breath-taking mountain vistas, crisp alpine air, and the exhilaration of gliding down pristine slopes....
Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions effective 24th February for season 2023/24 (The season 22/23 conditions are at the bottom of the page) These terms and conditions apply to all 23/24 holidays. The following booking conditions form the basis of your contract with...
Easter Skiing
Easter is easily one of the best times to go skiing. There are many misconceptions about skiing during Easter, mainly about the availability of snow. We've written this blog to show you the many advantages of skiing at Easter, and...
Seasonaires and Snow!
As our Seasonaires arrive in the resorts, so too does the snow. Snow fell down to low elevations in the Alps leading to the season getting underway in many resorts earlier than expected. Reberty was stunning this morning basking in...
Driving to the Alps
You don't need a 4x4 to drive to the Alps What are the Benefits? The Journey. You can make the drive itself a holiday. If you're travelling with family and friends, its a fantastic opportunity to explore some truly beautiful areas...
Taking the Train to the Alps
When choosing the best way to get to the Alps with your family, travelling by rail may be an option. Why not combine it with an overnight stay in Paris on Saturday night, to break up the journey. This could...
When Should I go Skiing? Top Tips from Our Expert Team
Christmas As a child, my parents took me for one night to Lapland on Christmas Eve. The sight of snow, husky rides through the forest and a reindeer trek to meet Santa was the ultimate Christmas experience and it is...
Reberty – For Non Skiers or A Day Off the Slopes
Reberty is part of Les Menuires which is part of the larger Les Trois Vallees. Reberty is a small village with a lovely restaurant (La Ferme), a ski hire shop and a small Sherpa supermarket. For those wishing to have...
Les Coches – For Non Skiers or A Day Off the Slopes
Les Coches is a beautiful little village with all the amenities you could wish for in a ski resort. It has a small supermarket which is well-stocked so you can pick up anything you may have overlooked in your pre-holiday...
Ardent – For Non Skiers or A Day Off the Slopes
Ardent is a beautiful hamlet nestled in-between the mountains, with no shops other than a couple offering ski hire. It does have a lively bar offering après-ski drinks, snacks and light lunches and the Cosy Bar next door has a...
Our Covid Management Policy
These are the steps we have put in place to make it as safe and easy as we can for guests to enjoy their holidays. All staff are tested twice each week. Masks are worn by FSC staff and external...
Flight Guide
Please Note: Flights are not included as part of our holidays, and must be booked separately. The table below is not definitive and is subject to change, but should make finding flights easier. Times are flight departure times based on...
A handy guide to ESF Ski lessons for adults and children
Ski lesson levels and badges for children and adults At Family Ski Company, we use the ‘Ecole de Ski Francais’ (ESF) for all the children’s and adult’s ski lessons and we have built a very strong relationship with the ESF....
Booking Confirmation
We have moved to a new booking management system. You will have received an email with your login details sent around the 28th of April 2021. If you haven't received the email please contact us and we will send a...
Christmas with Family Ski
Christmas is a magical time of year especially in the French Alps - why not enjoy skiing with your family and new friends in one of our chalets. They are all beautifully decorated with their own Christmas tree so...
Food & Drink
Our Food Food and wine is a vital aspect of any ski holiday and we pride ourselves on providing great quality food and wine for you to enjoy. Our food is well thought out, freshly prepared and cooked in the...
Family Meal Option
At Family Ski we cater for all family sizes and ages. We understand that after a busy day in the snow at altitude, little people are often very hungry and like to eat their supper a little earlier than older...
Family Skiing Holiday Advice (Part 3/3)
Welcome to the third and last of three part with our very best advice on how to get the most out of your family skiing holiday. Last time we focused on choosing the right accommodation. This time we look at...
Family Skiing Holiday Advice (Part 2/3)
Welcome to the second instalment helping you get the most out of your family skiing holiday. We have been providing family-only skiing chalet holidays with childcare for over 20 years and we will share what you want to know and what...
Family Skiing Holiday Advice (Part 1/3)
Welcome to the first of three blog articles with our very best advice on how to get the most out of your family skiing holiday. We have been providing family-only skiing chalet holidays with childcare for over 20 years and...
What’s Included
High quality chalet accommodation close to pistes and lifts in family-friendly villages, ski in/ski out or within 200m Transfers to and from Geneva Children’s dinner served around 5.30pm on 6 nights. Adult 3-course evening meal with unlimited quality wine on...
Departure day
Here's our approach. First we help smooth the way by taking your hire skis back to the ski shop for you, if you have prepaid for them and have nothing to pay the shop – one less thing to worry...
Taking a baby on a ski holiday
* WE ARE NOW OFFERING COMPLIMENTARY NAPPIES AND WIPES IN OUR CHALETS * You might initially think that taking a baby on a skiing holiday is just one of those things that can’t be done. “We’ll leave it 5 or...
Who Would You Take?
What better way to celebrate Christmas or New Year than with family or friends in picture perfect Chalet la Ferme!
Skiing with Nature in Ardent
Nature in Ardent has been amazing this week as the first snows hit the high peaks. A rare black woodpecker visited the trees next to the Ardent bubble, a pair of dippers were busy in the river. No Golden Eagles...
Hot-tub-tastic!
Great news - Chalet Les Falaises in Ardent now has an outdoor hot-tub! This gem of a small chalet has flexible accommodation that sleeps minimum 5 to maximum 9 people. An open plan living/dining and kitchen area has fantastic views...
Chalet La Chalande
We are very excited to share the news that we have a fabulous family chalet in everyone's favourite resort of Ardent! Chalet La Chalande is our 9th chalet in this perfect little ski village in the centre of the huge Portes Du...
Come Ski With Us…Let’s Ski, Let’s Ski Away!
There are some great flight offers around - now's the time to book your Family Ski holiday. Use our availability checker to find your perfect option. easyJet up to 30% off and Jet2 10% off Geneva flights (and half price...
Book early for best rooms and flights
The sun may be shining and the May Bank Holiday is here but now’s the time to think about your winter ski holiday!
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Availability Results
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Ski the Three Valleys in Peak Season
Its Snowing Buckets!! Conditions are amazing and so is our Offer Reberty 2000 Week commencing 18th Feb 2017 only £599 per adult & £499 per child. Childcare must be booked to take advantage of this amazing offer. Call us now...
Family Ski Holiday Prices and Deals
Our Age Categories A child is classed as anyone aged between 2 and 13 at the time of the holiday. Children younger than 2 are charged as an infant. Children 14+ are charged at the adult rate. Infant Price £319...
Health & Safety
Health and Safety Document Family Ski want you to enjoy the thrill keeping harm to nil. A skiing holiday in the winter of the French Alps is a great experience and we know that you will have a fantastic time with...
Directions To Resort
The following information is included in our Holiday Information Pack which we send to guests in printed form before departure. Click here to download directions to each resort.
Babycare Packs Order Form
Nappies and wipes are complimentary throughout your stay with us. If you wanted to ensure a certain size is available then you can manage this via your Online Booking (which is available via your booking confirmation). If you have any...
Booking Adult Private Lessons
The following ski schools are those we use for group lessons and are recommended for private lessons too. Private lessons are booked by guests directly at the time that suits them. Ardent – Portes du Soleil In Ardent we recommend...
Booking Adult Group Lessons
Children’s ski lessons are included in our childcare clubs (for children under 14 years old at the time of the holiday). Guests wishing to book adult group ski lessons (as distinct from private lessons, see below) can reserve them before...
Ski & Boot Hire
Our experience has been that pre-ordered equipment almost always fits perfectly, saves time and is highly convenient especially when skiing with children. We have arranged a pre-order service in all our resorts as well as discounts with local hire shops....
Lift Passes
You can pre-order lift passes so that they are ready and waiting for you when you arrive at your chalet. This will save you the hassle of queuing at the Lift Pass Office and contribute to a relaxing start to...
Reberty – Les Trois Vallees
Travel day contact address and telephone numbers for Reberty are: Family Ski Company Ltd, Chalet Claudia, Reberty Village, Reberty/Les Menuires, 73440 FRANCE Resort Manager Mobile: 0033 612 22 62 12 Travel Day Contact: 0033 652 11 71 68 Holiday info:...
Ardent – Portes Du Soleil
Travel day contact address and telephone numbers for Ardent are: Family Ski Company Ltd, Chalet L’Eau Vive, Ardent, 74110, Montriond, FRANCE Mobile: 0033 610 41 87 91 Travel Day Contact: 0033 (0) 652 11 71 68 Holiday info: For more details about...
Ready To Book Your Family Ski Holiday?
Booking Please let us know if you would like to hold an option for 48 hours (less at peak times) whilst you look into organising your travel/flights – it is vital you check out the transfer timings on our transfer page...
General Information Sheet
When you arrive at Geneva airport Pick up your bags and make your way to the Arrivals Hall. Our staff will be monitoring your flights, they’ll know you’ve landed and will be looking out for you. They’ll be wearing their...
Chalet Imogen
There is a large sun terrace where you can enjoy those wonderful mountain views from the hot tub. Chalets Imogen sleeps up to 13 guests and has been recently refurbished with all new ensuite facilities. The first floor has a lounge and...
Chalet Susanna
Chalet Susanna sleeps up to 13 and has been recently refurbished with all new en-suite facilities. The first floor has a lounge and dining area with separate kitchen. In the lounge area there is a DVD player & Bluetooth speaker. Off...
Chalet Jazz
A welcome addition to our portfolio of Chalets in Reberty. This Chalet provides four beautifully refurbished and spacious family suites all with interconnecting rooms and ensuite bath/ shower room facilities. Some of the suites can accommodate extra beds, please give us...
Insurance Indemnity Document
Insurance Indemnity Document I confirm that I understand that it is important that all members of my party are fully covered by travel and medical insurance appropriate to a skiing holiday with children. I therefore undertake to ensure that such...
Health and Safety Document
Health and Safety Document Family Ski want you to enjoy the thrill keeping harm to nil. A skiing holiday in the winter of the French Alps is a great experience and we know that you will have a fantastic time with...
Financial Protection for your Holiday
We have ABTOT membership, so you can book with piece of mind, and worry about much more important things like which resort to visit instead. 100% Financial protection secured by an ABTOT Travel Bond We have ABTOT membership, so you can...
How to prep your child for their first day of skiing
There is plenty of ‘prep work’ you can do to help your child get an idea of what to expect when they are on the slopes. Here are a few pointers to help make that first step a little bit...
What to pack for your skiing holiday
Ski Jacket: This needs to be a ski jacket and not just a waterproof jacket. Remember it can get very cold in the mountains Ski trousers: These need be be warm and...
Ski and Boot Hire
Hiring skis, boots and helmets is a straightforward process that we at Family Ski will help you with. It can usually be best to hire in advance safe in the knowledge that when you arrive into resort the equipment...
Which Lift Pass should I buy?
General information Here are some facts you should know about lift passes before we get down to the nitty gritty: You won’t need a photo. The three Family Ski resorts have a "hands-free" liftpass system so you never need take...
Get Fit to Ski – Your 8 Week Programme!
So your skiing holiday is booked and you’re starting to look forward to it but you know there’s some work to do before you go if you are going to get the best out of your holiday. It's not just...
How to choose the right resort for your Family Skiing Holiday
There are lots of things to consider when choosing where go for your family skiing holiday! So where do you start? We have compiled a top 10 list to help. Here are our Ten Top Tips! The resort must...
Budgeting for a family ski holiday
You’re probably aware that a skiing holiday is never cheap and although it may seem that you have to take out a second mortgage, you shouldn’t skimp on the essentials, especially when you are with children. The more you try...
Travelling to resort with children
Going on holiday is so different now you have children in tow! Getting to the Alps is no exception, and the last thing you want is to arrive tired and stressed before you even start your well-earned break. Skiing is...
Chalet Claudia
Chalet Claudia sleeps 15-18 in two beautiful family suites and two en-suite family rooms. The chalet is seconds away from the piste and ski school. The spacious open plan living and dining area has large wide galleried windows showing off...
When should your child start skiing?
So, your children are nagging you to take them on a skiing holiday or perhaps you think it’s about time you got your family on the slopes. Your first thought is, “Are the kids old enough to ski?”. You ask...
How to avoid a bad experience: Your first Family Skiing Holiday!
Let me tell you about my first skiing experience, not a happy one, in the hope that you can avoid some of the pitfalls I fell into head first! It was my husband’s suggestion “Why don’t we take the kids...
Lift Passes and Equipment
Lift Passes You can pre-order lift passes so that they are ready and waiting for you when you arrive at your chalet. This will save you the hassle of queuing at the Lift Pass Office and contribute to a relaxing...
Chalet Perce-Neige
This Chalet was recently refurbished to a very high standard to our specification and is now a luxury chalet providing very comfortable accommodation for two families that know each other. There is lots of lovely detail, including a feature wood...
Family Ski article in the Telegraph Ski & Board Magazine
“Take a video, Daddy, take a video,” says my excitable daughter as she slides down a gentle blue run in the Alps.
Of course I oblige. This is a moment I’ve been looking forward to ever since Zoe was born, doing a ski run together for the very first time. It’s a moment her proud father is keen to capture for posterity.
Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions for season 2024/25 These terms and conditions apply to all 24/25 holidays. The following booking conditions form the basis of your contract with Family Ski Company, Bank Chambers, Walwyn Road, Colwall, Malvern, WR13 6QG UK. Registered in...
Prices & Offers on Family Skiing Holidays
Great childcare ratios, dedicated support in ski gardens for inexperienced children, week-long fun childcare clubs, great quality wines and evening meals, superbly located chalets in world's leading resorts, excellent guest satisfaction. Family Ski company chalets in Ardent, Les Coches and...
How to pick the right Family Ski Company
Here at Family Ski, we are very used to welcoming families who might have had a bad experience before coming to us, and so, from their feedback we have compiled the following tips for you. We recommend smaller, independently owned...
Chalet Camille
Chalet Camille has the same high level of accommodation as Chalet Anna and features panoramic lounge windows and a spacious sun terrace. There is a hot tub where you can sit down, relax and take in the wonderful mountain views....
Chalet Anna
Chalet Anna adjoins Chalet Camille and is the larger of the two. This chalet offers guests a high standard of accommodation featuring panoramic lounge room windows, opening up onto a spacious sun terrace with a hot tub and wonderful mountain...
Privacy Policy
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Chalet Rulens
Ski Chalet Rulens is beautifully located next to the stream and pine forest and is close to Chalet L’Eau Vive and Les Falaises. This chalet sleeps up to nine guests in four rooms (two doubles, and two bunk rooms), and...
Chalet Plagnat
Chalet Plagnat is a spacious, traditionally timbered chalet that sleeps 12 guests. It offers one of the best locations in the village almost next door to the telecabine, ski-hire shops and bar . Chalet Plagnat is the most conveniently situated...
Chalet La Ferme
This chalet has been superbly refurbished to our specifications, from a tumble down old farmhouse into a beautiful luxury chalet. Chalet La Ferme will sleep 2 families or up to 11 guests in great comfort. It still comprises of its...
Chalet Les Grolets
Les Grolets is located close to the heart of the village within 100m of the telecabine and this comfortable ski chalet offers very spacious flexible accommodation on three floors for three/ four families (14-16). You can ski back to the...
Chalet Genevieve
Chalet Genevieve comprises of newly refurbished family and suite rooms on the first and second floors. Making Chalet Genevieve a great choice for families with younger children. The spacious open plan living and dining area has large wide galleried windows...
Chalet L’Eau Vive
Chalet L’Eau Vive sits next to the stream at the entrance to this quiet village and sleeps 12-14. On the first floor there are three beautifully refurbished and spacious family suites. Each one accommodates a family of 4-5 in a...
Food & Wine
Our Food Our food is well thought out, freshly prepared and cooked in the chalets on 6 evenings. Where possible we use local butchers, bakers and greengrocers and we offer a cheese board with locally sourced cheese. We can provide...
Professional but Fun
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM FOR WINTER 2024-25 If you are interested in being considered for more than one role please submit an application for your top choice role and then outline in your responses to our questions...
Resort Nature Guide
There is so much to see when you are out in the mountains skiing with your family including lots of exciting birds and animals that you will never see at home as well as some that will be familiar to...
Making Family Skiing Affordable
Pick your Time of Year This is the single biggest factor in keeping costs down. The pressure on good quality skiing accommodation suitable for families at peak times is immense and there is no escaping the fact that prices are...
Skiing with Children
Despite the apparent difficulties a ski holiday presents it can make one of the best and most memorable family holidays provided that you do your research and find a company set up for families. Even the keenest skiers often accept...
New to Skiing
The recommendations on clothing refer to both children who ski and those who will be in full day care in Powder Pups. If you want to learn more about ski chalet holidays click here. Outdoor Equipment You don’t need to...
Family Ski Transfer Service
Planes, trains or automobiles, you decide! To take advantage of our complimentary transfer service, either fly into Geneva Airport or get the train to a mountain station. Our transfers are direct to your resort - no tedious drop-offs on the...
Will there be snow?
All of Family Ski Company’s chalets are situated in resorts that have independently been awarded four or five stars out of five for snow-sure, (snow-forecast.com). We have selected only three resorts we know are as close to perfect as possible...
Compare Family Ski Resorts – Reberty & Ardent
The information below includes all the factors we know our guests look for and details how all of our Family Ski resorts match up to them. We have challenged ourselves to bring out the relative merits of each resort, and...
Les Trois Vallees – Reberty
In detail The Three Valleys is an outstanding ski area combining excellent snow quality and magnificent skiing for all levels. Our ski chalets in Reberty village are ideally situated at a snow-sure 2,000m; on the edge of a blue piste...
Portes Du Soleil – Ardent
In detail Ardent 1,260m is a small, charming and traditional village set in the heart of the vast Portes du Soleil ski area with direct access to Avoriaz. Nestling between tree-lined cliffs Ardent has its own modern 10-man bubble lift...
Ski School Helpers
Some of the most enthusiastic and grateful comments from our guests are about our Ski School Helper who co-ordinates all our children’s ski lessons. The Ski School Helper: is a friendly face each morning encourages the youngest and least able...
Adventurers Club (children aged 7-13 years old)
You have the options of taking: Full Childcare Ski Lessons and Lunch Lunch and Afternoon Childcare Morning Ski Lessons What we offer The club includes 6 mornings of ski school with the ESF and is inclusive of all ski abilities...
Powder Hounds Club (children aged 4-6 years)
You have the options of taking: Full Childcare Ski Lessons and Lunch Lunch and Afternoon Childcare Morning Ski Lessons What we offer The club includes 6 mornings of ski school with the ESF and is inclusive of all ski abilities...
Powder Pups (3 months to 4 years)
What we offer We offer a full day of activities, 6 days per week Your children are collected from your chalet by 9am by our team, leaving plenty of time for you to get older children to the Ski School meeting...
Children’s Ski Lessons
Ski school is extremely important for any family skiing with kids. We want your children to develop the same passion for skiing that you have. This is why we have forged very strong relationships with the ski schools in our...
Staff Comments
The comments below are made by our fantastically dedicated staff, of which we are immensely proud so we thought we would share them with you... If you are interested in working for Family Ski Company please visit our Recruitment page....
What to expect in your Chalet
Arrival & Welcome You will find a warm welcome to your skiing holiday– on your arrival you will be greeted with a glass of vin chaud as you meet other guests and your chalet host briefs you with essential information....
Now Booking for next season 2024/2025!
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Our Holidays Explained
How We Get The Very Best From A Chalet Skiing Holiday With Children Everything we do is focused on making your family skiing holidays as perfect as possible: Our resorts are in the family-friendly villages with highly convenient ski in access...
Family Friendly Resorts in the Middle of the Alps’ Best Ski Areas
Ardent and Reberty are among the top family friendly ski resorts in Europe with direct access to two of the world's most extensive ski areas and you can get your children straight to ski school hassle free to make the...
Why Family Ski?
Top 10 Reasons To Go With Family Ski Company Our resorts – Ardent and Reberty - are perfect for families and have excellent snow-sure records. It has been possible to ski back to the villages all season for every one of...