Family Chalet

If you are looking for a great family chalet, Chamonix Exclusive are offering a great six bedroom luxury catered chalet for the ski half term break. Situated on the piste, all bedrooms are en-sute and the ski chalet sleeps 12 in spacious luxury. High definition cinema projection, a large south facing decking, a luxury hydro therapy hot tub sunk into the terrace, and a Games Room are just some of this great family chalet luxury.

Family Ski

If you are looking for an alternative to the ski half term holiday, and putting to one side the obvious ski Christmas and New Year ski holiday, a great alternative to the ski half term week is the March ski weeks, schools allowing of course. For family ski chalets the price is typically exceptional value and many ski resorts offer great ski deals for family ski passes, but more importantly, the snow is typically great after the snowfalls of January and February, but with the sun that little higher in the sky, its a lovely warm sunny month to ski.

So, assuming schools permitting,  why not save some money and ski the best month there is to probably ski for family skiing holidays.

Half Term Family Ski Holidays

If you are looking for a great ski half term holiday for the family, you really do need to choose carefully. In our view there are certain key factors that to look for in making a great family ski chalet choice. Here are our top 10 that hopefully will make sure your half term ski holiday with the family is a great one:

1. Make sure the ski resort you are choosing has a good snow record and ideally has skiing in the region above 2,500m for the best ski conditions
2. Check that the resort has family friendly skiing. This can be done by using ski resort reviews and also by assessing the runs and surveying the official pages of the main resort sites. On the latter, does it have a family friendly feel to it or is it really more for the expert skier
3. Is the chalet a family friendly ski location, either a ski in ski out chalet, or one that is close to the slopes, ski lift, or ski school
4. Is the local ski school family friendly in terms of their reputation (people's reviews if available) and again on the ski school's local website
5. Does the ski chalet operator have a family friendly site with lots of informative family friendly ski information
6. Is the ski chalet family friendly in terms of its facilities (garden to play, games or even better, a dedicated children's room or games room, as well as one that you can relax in without worrying about the children knocking over the priceless antique vase
7. When you speak to your chosen half term ski chalet operator, were they both helpful and knowledgeable regarding family ski advice
8. If you are skiing with younger families, do they offer children's menus, especially if it is a luxury catered chalet which might serve rich food that is unsuitable for younger ones
9. Are private airport transfers included, this might sound a strange one but when arriving with the family, a dedicated driver and vehicle to help with your luggage and whisk you away is a god send
10. Are the staff experienced in dealing with family ski groups, and don't be afraid what this experience really is

Luxury Catered Chalets Val d'Isere

For the ultimate holiday for the truly discerning family ski group, a Val d'Isere luxury catered chalet has to be top of the list for the ski half term holiday. Val d'Isere has it all, sophisticated bars and restaurants, fabulous luxury chalets frequented by the rich and famous, and probably one, if not the best ski resorts in the form of the Espace Killy.

Whilst Val d'Isere isn't a low cost option, it retains that certain j'ne sais quoi as a consequence and really is a great family ski chalet destination as a consequence. So if for your half term family ski holiday, you don't need to ask the price, choose Val d'Isere for all the right reasons.

Chamonix Ski Holiday

A half term family ski holiday in Chamonix might seem a strange choice with Chamonix's reputation for extreme skiing, but if you choose your location well, it will be a surprisingly good option. First things first, yes Chamonix does have the best off-piste skiing in the world, and yes it does deserve its reputation as being the mecca for extreme skiing, however, this is only half the story.

Chamonix is a very large valley with peaks that shoot over 4km into the sky, it has four main ski areas that are Les Houches, Flegere, and Brevent, the Grands Montets, and Le Tour.  So if you are skiing Chamonix, and want to be close to the slopes that suit your family ski group, you may want to read on in terms of choosing the best half term ski chalet.

Les Houches

Starting with Les Houches, this has to be probably the favourite family ski destination for family ski groups. The skiing is best suited for younger family ski groups with great nursery slopes, including a travelator (moving carpet), blues and reds, which make it ideal for beginners and intermediates of all ages. Les Houches is a big area and some chalets are some way from the slopes. If ski in ski out isn't an option, make sure you choose something around the Bellevue or Les Chavants area to avoid long walks or annoying transfers.

Flegere and Brevent

Flegere and Breevent, close to the centre of Chamonix is great for older family ski groups where the group are competent skiers and this is probably their sixth or seventh half term ski break as the runs are a step up from Les Houches in respect of the technical aspect and mainly of a 'red' standard. If this sounds ideal for the half term ski break, look for chalets either in Chamonix centre, close to the Brevent or Les Praz, the latter close to the Flegere cable car.

Grands Montets

Then there is the Grands Montets in Argentiere, not for faint hearted and not typically the ideal family ski  chalet location. That is unless the children are now teenagers, have several weeks skiing behind them, and don't mind their slopes steep and challenging. So whilst Argentiere isn't the ideal location for young family ski holidays, it can be a good half term ski choice for older family ski groups with truly confident and competent advanced intermediate skiers. If this sounds ideal for your half term break, look for catered chalets and apartments in Argentiere.

Le Tour

Le Tour isn't ging to win a beauty contest in comparison to Les Houches, but it is a great family ski resort. The skiing has a great mix of blues and reds and is ideal for beginners up to good intermediates. As it isn't the prettiest location, catered chalet prices are typically good if you search on Le Tour. So, if functional, at a good price is you ticket, rather than style and good looks, Le Tour might be a great family ski holiday for the half term ski week.