Snow Bizz

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	Snow Bizz
69 High St, Maxey, Peterborough, Cambs PE6 9EE			MAP
tel: (01778) 341 455

Skiing holidays in Puy St Vincent, France, a resort with few British visitors.

No-smoking chalets or rooms

Yes.

Care in same chalet or hotel

Yes.

British-qualified staff

English-speakers, NNEB, BTEC, qualified nursery teachers or RGN nurses.

Staff to child ratio

Under 2, 1:2; 2 to 6 years, 1:5.

Ages to qualify

6 months to 11 years.

Childcare

Snowball cr?che for 3 months to 6 years Mon to Sat 8am-8pm, on piste in purpose-designed chalet conversion with Disney decorations, toys and activities. Meets highest French childcare specifications. Times flexible but must be booked before travel. Charges range from £16 per session to £25 full day (over 2). Baby £30 per day.

Exclusive child ski lessons in English

Yes. Toton Ski Club 3-5 years 9am-12.30pm including one hour lesson, maximum five per class £123. Junior Ski Club 6-10 years, the emphasis on having fun on skis in small groups after playing together first; £100 Flexibility to move classes the instructors will discuss children's progress. At the end of the week all children are eligible for a ski test.
Advanced ski school for 6-10 years with 5-6 weeks' experience. Snowbizz runs its own ski school, where all instructors are English speakers. New this year (2001/2) is Mini champs (6-13yrs) entry level 3* badge and Race Training classes “ski open” 3 hours daily race training. Entry level 3* / Gold / Parallel on Reds. Minimum age 10 yrs. This club is run along same lines as a French competition club. Skiers take part in an open National challenge at end of week and obtain a National ranking.

Babysitting

Yes, at nannies' discretion, £5 per hour.

Other

Evening Club - 3-10 years 6pm-7pm and 8pm-9pm, £18. Face painting, party night, treasure hunts and awards night, with an hour of videos to wind down.
Supply linen for cots and high chairs. Provide cot linen but no nappies or other baby equipment. Free children-only afternoon ski guiding happens daily.
Extended evening clubs for 10 to 16 year-olds in separate area.

Adult guide price

February from £349 per adult, £464 half board.

Child Offers

Free lift passes for under 5s, 10-50% discount on self-catering prices.