Skiing Operators

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	Thomson Ski & Snowboard
King's Place, Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1JY			MAP
tel: (0870) 166 4996 (childcare hotline)

A big name offering a wide range of resorts with Thomson-run childcare in France, Austria, Norway, Serbia, Italy and Andorra. A number of properties have been designated Family Chalets offering reductions for children in resorts recommended for families. Family-friendly resorts are highlighted in the brochure with a dedicated logo, as are those where kids ski free and those particularly suitable in terms of good tuition and lots to do off the slopes.
In addition to the Thomson run care, in France at Paladien Altitude Family Hotels offer triple and quad rooms, pre-bookable all-inclusive children's clubs for 4-6 and 7-11 years and include ski lessons, early suppers and more six days a week.

No-smoking chalets or rooms

All chalets are non smoking and in Club Hotels smoking is allowed in the bar only.

Location of Care

In selected chalets.

British-qualified staff

In the cr?ches each will include at least one English-speaking qualified nanny. In the Kidzone clubs care is by English-speaking children's reps.

Staff to child ratio

In the creche under 2, 1:3; 2-4 years 1:4. In the Kidzone clubs details unavailable.

Ages to qualify

4 months to 10 years.

Childcare

Creches
For 6 months to 4 years six days a week 8.30am to 5pm in thirteen resorts. At some properties the service includes one night's free babysitting or baby listening. All children receive a gift on arrival. Cost covers snacks and drinks.Kids Clubs Kidzone Clubs operate in nine resorts 8.30am to 5pm six days a week for 4-10 year-olds who don't want to ski, or ski only part-time. Lunch and lunchtime supervision are included. There are dedicated club rooms with games, toys and arts and crafts. Arctic Ranger Ski School Escort service is available between the Kidzone Club room and ski school.
High season price is £205 for six full days (£102.50 in Serbia), £55 for ski school escort service.Private Nannies are available in chalets for groups booking the whole chalet in six French resorts, for children 6 months to four years, the nanny bringing toys, games, books and arts and crafts material and, with parental consent, organising outdoor play. Snacks and lunch are included in the price, along with one night's babysitting. One nanny can care for three under twos, or four over 2s.
Cost is £450 per week in high season.
A Slumber Club operates at two hotel clubs 7-9pm, pre-bookable at £25 for four nights for children of 3-plus while parents eat and relax in the bar. Slumber Club Plus runs to 11pm.

Baby Sitting

Yes, subject to availability at €10 per hour payable locally.
Baby Listening is available in Club Hotels in one French and one Austrian resort at £25 for five nights.

Exclusive child ski lessons in English

No.

Other

The programme includes a free ski helmet (retail price £38) for all children with prebooked ski and boots. brFree holiday insurance for children 2-16 travelling with an adult covered by Thomson insurance.
Cots are available in Thomson chalets and club hotels at £5 each, but should be pre-booked. Charges are also made in other hotels and apartments.
Ski clothing hire is available for children (from £25 per child) as well as adults.
There is a children's playroom at Chambery Airport, staffed by nannies or children's reps, though parent supervision is required. The playroom is open from 9am Saturdays and Sundays.

Adult guide price

In a family chalet in La Rosiere for a peak week in February £805

Child Offers

On a first come first served basis there are reduced price holidays of £99 for the first child, £149 for children 2-11 years sharing a room with two adults at a number of family-friendly chalets or hotels. Elsewhere discounts are from 10 to 30%, depending on dates. Under 2s pay £39 if travelling on a parent's lap, or £79 to the US.