Children
Whether your children are first-timers or seasoned pros, it is still vitally important that they have the time of their lives and that you are confident that they are in safe hands.
We are happy to provide, at no extra cost, stair gates, cots and high chairs as well as a children’s menu and earlier dinner sitting. This normally takes place at 6 o’clock but we will, of course, be flexible to fit in with your usual routine as far as possible.
To allow you some time to enjoy the mountain on your own there are many different forms of childcare and ski school available to you.
Our Advice – reserve early as both ski schools and nanny agencies get fully booked far in advance, especially during school holidays.
Daily childcare and ski school options
| Option | Under 18 months | 18 months to 2 | 3 to 5 | 6 to 9 | 10 to 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private nanny | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Half day playgroup | yes | yes | yes | yes | - |
| Full day playgroup | yes | yes | yes | yes | - |
| Half day playgroup/ski | - | - | yes | - | - |
| Full day playgroup/ski | - | - | yes | - | - |
| Little Ones ski school | - | - | yes * | - | - |
| Half day ski school | - | - | yes * | yes | yes |
| Full day ski school | - | - | yes * | yes | yes |
| Private lessons | - | - | yes | yes | yes |
* Please check with individual ski schools as age requirements vary within this bracket.
These options are offered by the following companies. Please contact them directly for full details.
Nannies
Merinannies
Merinannies is a small English qualified agency established in Meribel
in 2003 by Katia Pozerskis, a qualified teacher and mother of two
children. They provide 9am-5pm nannying (times are flexible) and
a babysitting service if reserved in advance.
Tel. 01858 468820
www.merinannies.com
Kids Etc
Kids Etc are exclusively based in Meribel and La Tania, and run
a weekly nanny service for children of any age with English qualified
nannies. They also provide a babysitting service – bookings are taken
in resort.
Tel. +33 479 007139
shirls@kidsetc.co.uk
ESF
The Meribel ESF offers two programs for children, Les Saturnins
and Les Jardins ‘Piou Piou’. ‘Les Saturnins’ is aimed at children
aged between 18 months and 3 years, including both indoor and outdoor
activities. Bookings can be made from a half day to a full week.
Les Jardins ‘Piou-Piou’ are aimed at beginner skiers between 3 and
5 years old where children can discover the joys of skiing through
games and play.
Tel. +33 479 086031
www.esf-meribel.com
Ski Schools
Parallel Lines
Parallel Lines provide ‘Safari’ courses for children, ranging from ‘Mini Green’ (beginner 4-5 year olds) and encompassing children up to the age of 12.
Except for the ‘Mini Green’ (which is for 2 hours only), ‘Children’s
Safari’ courses run Sunday-Friday for 4 hours each morning.
Tel. 01702 589580
www.parallel-lines.com
Magic
The Little Ones start in ‘The Magic Garden’ (a safely enclosed area with special equipment) and progress into the ‘Altiport’ ski area.
For Levels 0 (beginner) - 6 (Freestyle) they run a week-long children’s
course which includes lunch in a mountain restaurant; leaving plenty
of time for family skiing in the afternoon.
Tel. +33 479 003140
www.magicfr.com
New Generation
With courses from ‘Whippersnappers’ to the ‘NewGen Freeride Team’, New Generation caters for all ages and abilities – including off-piste, park or bumps training.
Ski courses for children are run during the school holidays and
on request.
Tel. 0844 484 3663
www.skinewgen.com
Marmalade
Marmalade provide courses only for ages 13 and over – they specialise
in children who have progressed in ski school through the years and
are looking to ski the whole mountain whilst improving their technique
in on and off-piste and into the park.
www.skimarmalade.com