Collineige

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	Collineige
30-32 High Street, Firmley, Surrey GU16 7JD			MAP
tel: (01276) 242 262

A small specialist chalet operator with a programme based round eight, attractive catered chalets in the Chamonix valley, sleeping between six and 14, plus apartments and simpler properties available for self-catering. One of the directors lives in Chamonix and can arrange special requests like short and long-term lets and recommend properties which meet particular requirements.

No smoking chalets or rooms

Yes.

Location of Care

In your own chalet if you book one of the recommended childminders. Otherwise at the Panda Club.

British Qualified Staff

Some, alongside French, especially for younger children. The owners, who have four children of their own, personally vet all the potential carers.

Staff to Child Ratio

Private childminder 1:2 generally. Figures not available for the Panda Club.

Ages to Qualify

Six months-plus.

Childcare

Experienced childminders can be booked to care for children in your chalet at £8-£10 per hour. Timetables in this case can be arranged to meet the parents' requirements.
Arrange for parents to meet the carer on the day of arrival so that the parents can ensure they are entirely happy with the carer.

Exclusive child ski lessons in English

No but for 3-12 years there is the Panda Club ski kindergarden offering an indoor play area and ski school provided by Ecole de Ski instructors, attendance full or half days. Bookable by full or half day with or without a meal, the daily rate is €45 to €65 and weekly €215 to €330.
Alternatively the Ecole de Ski runs the Piou Piou Club for 3-12 years of 2 hours, 2.5 hours , four hours or five hours per day, or children's group lessons on similar hours for 3-12 years. While the club costs €230 to €302 per week at half term, the lessons only are €128 to €185.
However, for a family, two families, or younger friends of similar ability they particularly recommend hiring a private instructor who will tailor a programme to suit.

Babysitting

Available on request €8-10 per hour.

Other

Cots and high chairs provided in the catered chalets. Also have pushchairs.
All the catered chalets provide an early children's supper.
There is a 25% discount if you bring your own nanny.

Adult guide price

Over the February half term £1,355 if taking the whole chalet, including flights and transfers. Self-catering with three bedrooms sleeping up to eight would be £2,800.

Child Offers

25% discount off adult price for 2-11 years. Infants £200.