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looking for child friendly resort, near geneva so short transfer or drive..... decent nursery slopes, small ski area so not big lifts prices for an area we won't be able to ski..... any ideas, i have a few but am looking for inside knowledge as we are usually espace killy
cheers
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I would suggest Les Saisies which is a beautiful resort with lots of gentle slopes nearest the village. We went there when our children were 5 and 8 and it is very family orientated. We stayed in Le Hameau de Beaufortain which was good but out of the main village. If I were returning I would be tempted by the new residence in the centre Les chalets des Cimes. We booked through Peak Retreats and went by train to Annecy and hired a car for the final part of the journey up to the resort.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@snowymum, cheers will check it out!
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In Les Carroz there are free nursery bits at village level (needs to be cold and snowy thouhg) but the main learning area is at the top of the telecabine. So upload in the morning, they can use the magic carpet and progress to the button lift, then you can move them on as you see fit. There is a restaurant there and also a picnic area and public toilets at the telecabine.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Look for resorts that have the ski famille accolade, La Rosiere is one that I know of, would also suit you as the lift pass costs are considerably less than larger resorts nearby.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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arc 1800. free kids areas, no transfer as can arrive by eurostar, bars all friendly to kids, nursery available. lots of blue slopes as they progress
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Praz de Lys is close to Geneva and fits your description very well. Sits on a high plateu with tree line and above skiing along with some great views across the Alps.
Very relaxed with really good beginner slopes right in village. Usually less than half price ski pass of larger areas, it has blue slope return to village right from highest point.
Village has a number of café restaurant etc right on the snow and facing the nursery slopes. There's usually a very child orientated atmosphere here with from toddler age wandering about, toboggans and beginners skiing, extremely family focused and safe.
It's more French focused rather than UK pointing, so info is a little sparse from here but it's well worth considering.
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La Chapelle D’Abordance is ideal for what you are after and you can access Chatel village and PDS shold you want to broaden your skiing during your stay. Less than 90 mins from GVA.
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Les Saisies might be a bit far from Geneva compared to some other suggestions but probably more snow sure. Better range of skiing too but it will be crowded at half term (as will all French family resorts).
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Les Gets is pretty good. Red bubble on Chavannes side up to massive blue pistes, two magic carpets and several restaurants. Nice village with loads for kids to do
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Les gets is v busy at half term.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Where does it say that this is half term week? 
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@snowymum, it doesn't... but it should have  my bad!
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