Family Ski Chalets

This week I thought I would bring to you a selection of great family ski chalets for the ski half term week to suit all budgets, from great value catered chalets, through to the super luxury catered chalets in Val d'Isere.

If you are looking for great family ski half term catered chalets, that won't cause the bank manager to have a nervous breakdown, then La tania in the coveted Three Valleys is a great option and Ski In Ski Out have a Chalet Balkiss and Chalet Titania that offer great value for money. Alternatively Les Menuires, also in the Three Valleys  Chalet Delfina, Chalet Estelle, Chalet Flora, and Chalet Gabrielle are complex of chalets, right by the ski lift, that can sleep 14, and 16 respectively, or as a group of chalets that sleep up to 70 guests for the very large family ski groups!

If you are looking for a fantastic ski in ski out luxury catered chalet in Chamonix for the ski half term break, Chamonix Exclusive are offering Chalet Prarion at just 14,500 GBP which sleeps up to 12 in six en-suite bedrooms and with its ski in ski out location, and exceptional facilities (Games Room, Projection Cinema, Hot tub, etc) has to be one of the best family ski chalets you'l come across.

Finally, if you are looking for a super luxury family ski chalet for the half term ski break, Ski In Ski Out again have something for you with undoubtably some of the finest luxury catered chalets Val d'Isere has to offer with Chalet Bergerie, Chalet Kilimanjaro, Chalet Lafitenia, Chalet Le Chardon, Chalet Mistral, and Chalet Yeti.

Ski Half Term 2011

Well this weekend sees the end of the ski half term holiday week and judging by the smiling family ski groups on Friday and the end of the ski day, this half term skiing holiday was a fantastic success with some really good skiing with the snow conditions excellent, helped by the clear skies creating cold night time temperatures.

And if you are thinking of skiing half term in 2011, you might want to get your skates on to secure the best half term ski chalets. One ski in ski out chalet in Chamonix, Chalet Prarion has already reported being booked for next year, as have other luxury catered chalets that have great family ski locations. So to secure the best, our recommendation is don't hang around unless less than the best is good enough!

Ski Half Term - Ski In Ski Out

As many family ski group return this weekend from another great ski holiday here in the Alps, many of you will be already thinking about and getting ready to book next years ski half term week. Having seen many a parent struggle with the children down snow and ice ridden paths, carrying at least two sets of skis, poles and helmets, whilst trying to avoid getting the children run over as they step on and off the paths, you might be forgiven for questioning whether there is an easier way! Well the answer to this question is of course there is, next year if you are thinking about the family ski half term holiday, try a ski in ski out property. Here the whole family can ski from the door and back again at the end of the day, avoiding unnecessary carrying, sliding, and endangering your pressure little ones!

So for ski half term ski in ski out accommodation, click on the link for one of the best specialists of such chalets and make it easier next year!

Family Friendly Skiing

This week, with the ski slopes full of half term ski guests, the importance of family friendly skiing resorts, and family friendly ski chalets takes on a new importance. Therefore over the coming months we will take a look at some of the best family friendly ski resorts and some of the best family friendly chalets.

In the mean time, particularly if you are a ski chalet operator, you may want to take a look at Chamonix Exclusive's view on what makes their chalet one of the best family friendly ski chalets in the alps by clicking on the following link: Family Friendly Skiing.

Family Ski Half Term

By now many family ski parents will be torn between the excitement of their impending ski half term  break, and the trauma and panic of getting everything ready, including the children, and packed. You probably won't, but if you do have 5 minutes Mother's you may want to take a look at the Family Ski Advice's lighthearted look at what a family ski half term holiday is like for Mum's.

But don't worry, it will be worth it as conditions are outstanding at the moment having snow on and off for the last three days prior to the half term skiing! So have a great family ski next week!

Half Term

The ski half term week is now just a few days away, and therefore the new ski outfits will have been tried and tested on the living room floors, and the family by now will have started pulling out all that's needed for a great ski half term chalet holiday. If you are pulling together the ski clothing for the children, don't forget the family ski advice blog has a great article ski clothing for children.

The main thing to remember for half term skiing being, bring lots of layers, thin is often better than thick, a good thermals, fleeces, and wind proof outer layers (coat, gloves, etc). And within reason, remember it is better they are warm than cold during than ski half term break. So a minimum of a thermal, mid layer, fleece and good jacket and trousers, possibly one more layer on colder days. Also a turtle neck and don't forget to bring or hire that all important helmet. We have two very competent children on skis, but they can still fall, and what have found is that the better they get, the faster they ski, and subsequently faster and harder they fall. So when the older family ski members suggest they are too good to need them, ask them if that is the case while so many local children have them on.

So have a great family ski holiday this ski half term week, stay warm, and ski safe!

Last Minute Half Term Ski Chalet Availability

If anyone has any last minute ski half term availability then please use the comment box below and we will post your availability below. Please advise your email, website, etc.

For family ski groups that haven't booked this year, but now wants to getaway at half term for that family ski break, please pop back regularly to get the latest updates on availability.

The Suns Shining Ahead of the Next Snowfall Prior To The Half Term Ski Holidays

As the 2010 ski half term break draws ever closer, thousands of parents will be eagerly watching the snow report for the latest ski forecast and snow depths. Well it certainly looks good at the moment with new snow forecasts Friday and early into next week.

Interestingly we are still getting enquiries for catered chalets for the half term skiing week but currently we have no accommodation to offer. If anyone has any last minute half term ski chalet accommodation available, please post us a comment with your email address, website, price, resort and how many the ski chalet accommodation can sleep and we will update on a 'Last Minute Half Term Ski Chalet Availability' blog.

For those that are looking to ski next year, keep posted on the Ski Half Term blog for ongoing updates, but most importantly, we would advise you don't leave it to the last minute!

Great Snow Ahead of Half Term Break

It certainly all bodes well for the half term skiing holiday. The snow at the weekend, with more forecast tonight, has left the slopes in tip top condition.  And with cold temperatures forecast this week, the slopes should be just right for the family ski break.

Today we skied in Les Houches in the Chamonix Valley where they have recently upgraded the children and beginner area with a new short chair lift, a new magic carpet (travelator) and were very impressed at the family friendly facilities. The area is ideal for children with beautiful pistes, few concerning drop offs for the children to disappear over, and the local ESF Ski School really geared and focused on family skiing.

If you are looking for a friendly family ski chalet, where luxury catered ski chalet accommodation is affordable, Chalet Prarion may just be the ticket. Recently the headline news for a recent celebrities visit over the New Year, Chalet Prarion boasts so of the best facilities in the Chamonix Valley, and without doubt is the number 1 ski in ski out chalet for luxury.