Advice needed - single mum of 7yr old. Beginner/Intermediate

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alyefs,

I have been with esprit for the past 2 years and have booked again for next year to La Rosiere.
We have a 7 year old and like you we like to spend time with her on the holiday!
What worked best for us was to book her into the Kids lessons in the morning with the addition of supervised lunch with the friends they undoubtedly make. This finishes about 1pm and you have to pick them up by 2pm. You are then free to spend all afternoon skiing etc with them. I really would recommend this as they have a great time with the kids and snow rangers from Esprit.
We also booked in for lessons ourselves. This was for the first 3 days only for 2 hours each morning and cost £90 all in. Which I thought was reasonable. It enables you to socialise with others an get a good guide around the area. The ski school is Evolution 2 and they are pretty good with small classes.
You would easily do it for £2k.
In La Rosiere there is a free ski lift straight outside the Esprit Chalets on the beginner slope so you can potter up and down close to home.
Don't book your ski hire with esprit as its much cheaper in the Skimium shop next door especially if you book in advance and get a decathlon card.

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Hi theretyke2, this final post echoes the views of many others. I'm extremely grateful for everyone's comments, advice and help. It seems...on reflection we will definitely go with an operator, and will look nearer the time at either Esprit or Club Med. I think somehow we might benefit from Esprit. That would give us a holiday experience somewhere in between self catering and all inclusive. I certainly don't want to separated from my son the whole day...nor do I want him to become accustomed to a culture of child care and being farmed out during a time we should be enjoying together, as a micro family.

With this choice, I imagine we will both get what we need out of a ski holiday. Saving madly! Although just been told my contract ends in June...so am fearful of what the future holds financially. I'd have to be honest and say a holiday won't be priority. Oh, and for those of you suggesting we ditch the Chill Factore...believe you me it's a cheap option with regard to lessons, enjoyment, hobby, and I really don't spend on much else aside from keep Ruby the VDub alive and well!

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alyefs

I understand what you mean with regards to Chill Factore. My daughter goes to Xscape. They have a kids club on a Sunday and if you book 8 sessions it costs £80 including skis and boots etc. so only £10 per week for 2 hours. There's about about 12 or so kids and 3 instructors, based on fun and getting ski hours under their feet. We let her go about once every 3 weeks and she enjoys it, plus it keeps her advancing in her skill levels. Our 3 year old will start later in the year if he shows willing.

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Advice needed - single mum of 7yr old. Beginner/Intermediate

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