Top Tips for Safety, More Enjoyment & Value for Money
Top Tips for Families with Younger Children
- Very young babies should not be taken on upper slopes because
their inner ear cannot yet adjust properly to changes in pressure.
- Be guided by your children; do not force them to ski if they do
not want to
- Carrying a baby on your back can be fun but also represents an
element of risk
- Always check the minimum ages for ski schools and crèches
- Confirm that the resort offers a dependable and interesting crèche
- Check that the accommodation is close to the piste and general
amenities
- Will the resort nightlife disturb the kids at night?
- Does the resort offer any discounts or special lift passes for family groups?
Top Tips for Beginners
- When booking ask if there are any 'Learn to Ski or Snowboard Packages'.
This may include lessons, gear rental and a lift pass if needed.
- If you want to learn snowboarding, check if the schools in your
resort offer beginner courses for boarders.
- Check that the accommodation is close to the piste, the lifts
and general amenities
- Rent gear to start with - it's a lot cheaper!
- In many cases a full pass may not be needed for the first few days so check before buying one
Top Tips For Cheap Deals
- Travel in numbers as often there are free places and liftpasses
for groups
- For cheaper deals be prepared to stay in accommodation that is
slightly
out of town
- If you can't get a good deal on a chalet holiday then go self
catering and eat in
- Make up sandwiches for a packed lunch on the mountains
- Buy your booze from the supermarket -preferably down the mountain
- so that you can avoid spending a fortune in the often overpriced bars
