Sales are open for next season 24/25. We are filling up faster than ever before, so like booking your flights, get in early to secure the best rooms on the…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

* 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…

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…

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.…

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…

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%…

The sun may be shining and the May Bank Holiday is here but now's the time to think about your winter ski holiday! Booking now will give you the best…

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…

                Ski Jacket: This needs to be a ski jacket and not just a waterproof jacket. Remember it can get very cold in…

  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…

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…

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…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

 The original article can be read below or on the Telegraphs website by Henry Druce "Take a video, Daddy, take a video,” says my excitable daughter as she slides down a…

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…