This winter we’re all about the blissful ease of all-inclusive ski holidays, and more specifically, Club Med all-inclusive ski holidays in the French Alps.
Freedom just to have fun, Club Med all-inclusive ski holidays
Club Med takes all-inclusive ski holidays to the next level with ‘Seamless Skiing’
Like most parents, you probably don’t reach for the word ‘seamless’ that often when you’re talking about family travel. So you may be surprised to hear it’s having a revival in the French Alps this winter, thanks to Club Med all-inclusive ski holidays where a seamless skiing experience isn’t just a promise, it’s a guarantee.
We aren’t exaggerating when we say everything has been thought of to make sure that the only thing you have to think about this winter is having the best possible time, on and off the slopes.
Under-fours stay free on Club Med all-inclusive ski holidays
Thinking of everything this winter, so you can focus on family fun
Saturday-to-Saturday holidays are out, replaced by Sunday-to-Sunday, letting you avoid holiday traffic and enjoy the best of weekend skiing. All resorts are ski-in-ski-out, with slopes right in front of the ski-room, plus you can book equipment in advance so it’s ready and waiting for you on arrival. And it’s also comforting to know that, although Rossignol is Club Med’s main partner, you have the choice of another four leading ski brands too.
Of course the convenience of having family ski passes included in Club Med all-inclusive ski holidays can’t be overstated either, particularly as you receive them at check-in and they’re valid until the day before you leave. But, in terms of innovation, we think the Club Med Snow Guarantee will be the one to beat this year, not least because it’s in play throughout the season, at all 13 resorts in the French Alps.
ESF children’s ski lessons, Club Med
Club Med all-inclusive ski holidays include 25-hours of ski lessons
With just about every practicality covered, you’ve plenty of scope to give the serious business of skiing your full attention, and obviously that’s something Club Med take seriously too. If you need proof of that, can we draw your attention to the 25-hours of group ski lessons per week included in all-inclusive ski holidays in the French Alps this winter. How you arrange your tuition is up to you and your kids, but again, Club Med make it incredibly easy to do, right down to having Ecole Ski Français (ESF) desk and teachers inside each resort.
Children’s ski lesson start from age four, and young snowboarders of the future can begin lessons as early as age eight. The signature easy-going atmosphere that Club Med is known for couldn’t be more perfect for first time ski breaks with kids, not least because under-fours stay absolutely free, and you also have the option to add private Saturday morning ski lessons to your holiday too.
Teenagers love Club Med family ski holidays
Every Club Med family ski holiday comes with free and easy childcare
Keeping kids happy on holiday is another clear Club Med mission. For a start there are kids’ clubs for children aged between four and 17 and even notoriously difficult to please teens can’t fault Club Med’s approach to keeping them entertained.
Club Med Teens for 11 to 13 year olds is all about giving older kids space to be themselves, make new friends, join creative workshops, discover new talents and basically have the type of holiday that might convince them family holidays aren’t such a bad plan after all. As for the 14 to 17 year olds, a Chill Pass makes sure boredom isn’t an option, with everything from shows and events to games, themed nights and pretty much endless opportunity for hanging out, day and night, with ‘kids’ their own age.
Everyone feels at home on Club Med holidays
Nobody is left out or left behind at age-appropriate clubs for younger kids
Dedicated space and carefully created activity programmes define the outstanding range of kids’ clubs for younger children aged between four and 10 years. Divided into different groups (Baby, Petit, Mini and Junior Club Med), nobody is left out or left behind and, like Club Med Teens and Chill Pass, all kids’ clubs and childcare are included in all-inclusive ski holidays.
Also, all kids’ clubs run all-day, 7-days-a-week and they’re fully supervised by professional GO (Gentle Organisers in Club Med speak). So parents can indulge in some child-free, carefree skiing this winter or simply take a little time to themselves.
French conviviality and fantastic food at Club Med
Long snow days start and finish with exceptional food
Wanting to pack as much skiing and off-piste activities into a winter break is understandable, but time to take a breath is just as important and Club Med have that covered beautifully too.
Mountain food is almost a reason alone for a ski break in the French Alps and Club Med are big on the tradition of fresh ingredients, local specialities and hearty re-fuelling before and after long snow days. Vegetarians are well fed too. Although, if you want to stretch your culinary horizons, you can also look forward to a wide range of international options as well.
Every day starts relaxed and happy at Club Med
Club Med all-inclusive ski holidays are big on French conviviality
Again, all food and drink is included, including an excellent choice of wines from resort cellars: perfect opportunity to sample the local vintages. And all important ski holiday snacking isn’t forgotten either, so expect plenty of hot chocolate, crêpes and teatime treats.
But food isn’t just about re-fuelling on Club Med all-inclusive ski holidays, it’s big on conviviality too, which in the French Alps means respecting the custom of evening aperitif, as well as relaxed barbecues on the terrace and even outdoor fondue: local cheeses, good company and stunning views.
Heated indoor pool, Club Med Tignes
There’s more to Club Med ski holidays than skiing
Naturally you want to ski as much as possible on a winter break, but in between time in the snow, Club Med resorts like to keep you busy with an astonishing number of activities. You can practically try anything on holiday this winter from guided snowshoeing and Nordic walking to dog sledding, fat biking, snowmobiling and even – for the truly adventurous – ice diving.
Although downtime can just as easily mean indulging in the resort spa, yoga classes, an hour in the fitness and cardio training rooms, or some quiet time in your resort’s heated swimming pool. And of course, no matter how experienced a skier you are, aches and pains happen, so you’ll be pleased to know that hammam, saunas and hot tubs are on hand to gently soothe those away too.
Enjoy a truly Christmassy family Christmas at Club Med
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Club Med has that covered
Waking up to snow on Christmas morning is a bit of dream for most UK families, one that seldom comes true at home, unfortunately. Meanwhile, up in the French Alps, a glittering white landscape is a promise you can make to your kids without hesitation. That’s why we love the idea of Festive Weeks at Club Med this winter.
Apart from the excitement of real snow, the spirit of the season is strong so you can expect heartwarming après-ski parties, themed evenings, workshops, children’s shows and the type of fantasy fulfilment your kids will be talking about until next Christmas.
Another perfect snow day, Club Med Alpe d’Huez
Don’t forget Club Med all-inclusive ski holidays come with a Snow Guarantee
Club Med now have 13 resorts in the French Alps, eight of which sit at over 3,000m offering some of the longest, snow-sure seasons in Europe. Although the Snow Guarantee we mentioned earlier means you can relax a little if the weather isn’t at its winter best in your chosen resort because as soon as 50% of ski lifts are closed due to lack of snow, you can change Club Med resort at no extra charge: even if the alternative resort is more expensive.