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If you are looking for great skiing, lively après-ski and comfortable ski chalets, La Tania in the French Alps just may be for you. Your days of a quick couples’ weekend jaunt to the snow may be slightly curtailed by the presence of children, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up the idea entirely. This is one resort where children are most definitely welcome.

We all have to start somewhere

When thinking about skiing holidays, those of us that have skied before and achieved a reasonable standard sometimes forget that once upon a time we too were beginners. That probably involved looking a little less than glamorous and sophisticated than we do now, with more than a few spills as we progressed! For families with children, the choice of a ski resort is, ultimately, the most important part of planning the holiday – even more so than focusing on great slopes, social activities and ski chalets. La Tania has one big advantage in that respect – its internationally recognised ski school – Ecole du ski Français – so you can rest easy knowing that newbies will be well looked after by professionals.

Something for everyone

The school has fully certified instructors, but is also built around the notion of coping with skiers of all ages. It even has provisions for the under-fours and a range of snow activities that focus on fun as well as learning. This is important, because although many children intuitively enjoy being ‘out and about’ in the snow, an excessive concentration on technique and achievement can sometimes be counter-productive. Younger children, even in an environment as attractive as snow, may have a relatively short attention span, and the school specialises in getting them to develop their skiing in a natural and fun-filled way.

No ski passes or poles

The younger children start on almost flat ‘slopes’, and the initial training includes some automated strips where the children develop their balance and confidence. There is no need for ski passes and the lessons can even include fully supervised lunches. It is a great way to learn, and there are incremental stages where the children can pass a test (including a medal if you wish) that allows them to progress onto the next stage.

If you are travelling as part of a group and you would prefer your children to have private lessons with other children in the group, it is also possible to arrange these with a dedicated instructor. This form of professional introduction is so much better than a ‘DIY’ approach, and it can also free up some precious parental time!

Getting the balance right

In terms of conventional considerations such as great slopes and ski chalets, La Tania and the Three Valleys resort area offers incomparable facilities and the possibility of a truly great skiing holiday. Yet for families, a ski resort needs to offer a little bit more and to show itself to be aware of the needs of younger skiers and their parents. In terms of the little people, skiing opportunities and a range of fantastic ski chalets, La Tania scores a resounding 10 out of 10!

Karen El Bir is Marketing Manager for Ski Amis, a specialist ski travel agency and booking service offering bonded holidays staying in catered or self-catered ski chalets, La Tania and other fantastic destinations. For a luxury or good-value skiing holiday in the best ski chalets, La Tania is an ideal location.

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