Childcare
Nursery (17 weeks–40 months; 6 days a week; extra cost; in-house).
Snow Club (ages 3–8; 6 half-day activities including lunch; extra cost; in-house).
Cocoa Club (ages 6–12; 6 evenings a week; extra cost; in-house).
Baby-listening/child patrol service (evenings; free; available at selected chalets).
Nannies are qualified and English-speaking.
There are various childcare sessions to chose from, depending on age range, time of day, number of days required and ski ability, etc. Check direct with Esprit Ski when you book. Childcare should be booked at time of booking as places are limited.
Accommodation
Chalet McKinley (Altitude Residence) - Direct access to the slopes and you can pretty much ski back to the property entrance. Ski lift is just 100m away and the childcare is taken at the chalet next door. Open-plan living area and ensuite bathrooms make this ideal for families, as do the communal facilities which include an indoor pool, sauna, boot room and bar. Located on the sixth floor.
Chalet Himalaya (Altitude Residence) - As above but sleeping 8 people on the top floor with fantastic views.
Chalet Fitzroy (Altitude Residence) - As per Chalet Himalaya, sleeping 8 people, but on the forth floor (road level).
Chalet Aravis (Altitude Residence) - As above but located on the sixth floor.
Chalet Matterhorn (Altitude Residence) - Sleeps 8 people (as per above) on the sixth floor.
Hotel Les Mélèzes - Sleeps up to 435 guests in a huge hotel, offering 7-night stays on a full board basis. Located in the heart of the pedestriansed resort, the slopes and childcare stations are just a short walk away. It has a hotel-run kids' club, spa and in-house ski hire centre.
Facilities
Childcare (see above).
Meals - you will be provided with meals 6 days a week, including breakfast, afternoon tea and a either a 3-, 4- or 5-course evening meal with drinks.
Children's high tea - daily menu for under 13's; 3-13 years supervised by Esprit staff; under 3 years to be supervised by a parent. Service available at selected chalets.
Opportunity to pre-book your ski essentials (equipment hire; ski lift passes).
WiFi.
Airport transfers.