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Vaujany
boasts an "aquatic centre" (with a swimming pool,
slide etc), organises "fairytale" evenings and free
admission to its three museums (heritage, Hydrelec, fauna).
Combloux, a pretty quiet
village resort, has long championed activities for
children, with options that include horse-drawn
sleigh treks, farm visits and tastings.
La Clusaz, a charming village
offering an extensive programme & wide range of
activities specifically geared to children.
Samoens
is unique in being the only ski resort which is
officially classified as a "town or village of art
and history". It is the perfect family
destination.
Serre Chevalier, facilities
for kids here include the inexpensive Piou-Piou clubs in Chantemerle and Villeneuve, the Jardin des Neiges in Le Monêtier, as well as
specially designated and safe "beginners' areas"
located throughout the ski area, both in the valley
and in the surrounding mountains.
Les
Gets, Le Territoire
du Grand Cry in Les Gets
(Portes du
Soleil), with its re-creation
of an Indian village (suitable for children aged
5-12).
  
Top of the French Alps 
A group of the most
emblematic French resorts, offering services that
meet the requirements of an international clientele
by skifrance.fr:
1.
Easy
access:
close to international
airports and railroad stations, with regular shuttle
services to the resorts.
2.
Excellent
reception:
many languages spoken at the
various reception areas, such as tourism offices,
lodging facilities, ski-lift companies.
3.
Ski
area features:
linked areas that can reach
up to 600 km of ski-trails, equipped with modern
ski-lift facilities, snow-guns, practice areas for
new winter sports (snow parks, cross-country skiing,
etc.) or for beginners / families (theme trails),
with infinite free-style ski possibilities (company
of a professional recommended).
4.
Large
reception capacity and comfortable lodging
facilities:
quaint hotels / renovated
spacious condos / chalets offering additional
services (e.g. daily housekeeping services).
5.
Diverse
entertainment and commercial amenities to meet
non-skier expectations - depending on the
resort:
marked snowshoe tracks /
hikers, luge tracks,
paragliding, rest areas / spas, skating rinks,
discovering the heritage, night skiing, bowling,
clubs, movies, etc.
6.
Many
international cultural and sports
events:
exhibits, shows / concerts,
festivals (e.g. international comedy film festival),
try-outs for the alpine ski world cup, ski-joering championships, car
races on ice, etc.
7.
Powerful
international promotion:
web sites translated into
several languages, easy access to information about
these resorts.
8.
These
resorts are widely booked by foreign
tour-operators:
this guarantees the quality
of these resorts offers internationally, and it
facilitates the booking of the "all inclusive"
packages locally.
Famille Plus and Top of
the Alps information can be found at www.skifrance.fr
Please note these are SkiFrance categories and not
Peak Retreats’ own opinion.
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