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I’m planning to take my daughter on her first ski trip this winter. She will be having a few days out of school, so crowds shouldn’t be an issue. She is a complete beginner, and is really excited to go skiing after a couple of lessons in the chill factor. She will need lessons when there too.
I’ve found great flights to Geneva 12-16th feb for £200 return including seats and bags. I’m looking for some help where to go what she will get the most from our 3/4 days on the slopes. Ideally I want ski in/out or as close to as possible. Also located within the village so we can do other activities too. I’ve always stayed in a catered chalet, so ideally would want to do this to ease the cooking/eating aspect.
Can anyone recommend a resort/accommodation this fits the bill?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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What sort of skiing do you like? Where have you stayed before that you liked? Any budget restrictions? Would you have a hire car from Geneva?
Your dates are February half term. Could be difficult getting catered chalet accommodation for just 4 nights then in major winter sports destinations.
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Yes, @PeakyB, is right. You will struggle with those dates which are French school holidays and not a full standard week.
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You might find a Swiss hotel is the best option in French holidays.
I know folk who have found places in La Thuile in French holidays for non full weeks as well.
I suspect catered chalets may be tough to find.
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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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Hmmmm, I thought half term was from the Saturday but i may be wrong. I also wasn’t aware it was French half term so I will look at alternative dates.
Everything else above still replies regarding requirements. She is 5 which I forgot to include in my original post.
I will most probably hire a car from Geneva or arrange a transfer.
I have skied in Portes Du Soleil which I really enjoy, and makes most sense due to distance, but the places I stayed didn’t really for the above criteria.
I really enjoy La Plagne/Les Arcs too
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She will be having a few days out of school, so crowds shouldn’t be an issue.
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Crowds will be an issue - a big issue. You are going during half term, one of the busiest times of the season. Getting into a ski school midway through the week will also be a big issue.
If you are looking at skiing in France then half term goes from 8/2/25 to 8/3/25 . I avoid those weeks.
If the dates are fixed then go somewhere other than France, Poland or Slovakia might be good choices.
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If you're taking her out of school anyway go in March. Less busy, warmer, longer days. All a bit more fun for a tiny skier.
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I don’t have anything much to add to this except I’m also looking to do something similar with my 5 year old daughter in the coming season. She’s had two days of private lessons earlier this year and seemed thoroughly unfazed by the whole ski boots/skis thing and is excited at doing more.
March looks much better timing wise. If your daughter is anything like mine I would also consider self-catered. That way you can make simple food that you know she’ll eat. Nothing worse than having a tired kid who won’t eat the only thing that is on offer if it’s catered. You then also have the option of eating out one or two nights as a treat.
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Grächen in Switzerland. Its brilliant for little ones, tiny resort, not busy even at half term. Enough for you to scoot about on for a few hours whilst she is in ski school. Activ Hotel is good and has a pool. Nice car free village. Massive playroom/ soft play at mid-station restaurant oh and 2hrs per day free creche (upto 6) if you want more slope time.
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@Ricklovesthepowder, sounds like terrific advice from @Nadenoodlee, who knows her stuff with two small people.
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@Nadenoodlee, great info I’ll take a look into this.
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