With a little planning before you arrive, skiing can be a fantastic family holiday. Childcare facilities and ski school do get very busy so if possible book well in advance. Childcare in Les Arcs is plentiful, and ski schools cater for a wide range of ages. Private nannies are available. Otherwise there are crèches available through some British holiday companies but this is only offered to those who have organised accommodation through them.
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Where to stay
Alpenhotel Flims is a family friendly, all-inclusive hotel at the edge of Flims Dorf on the main road into the village. For kids three years old and above the hotel offers a children's entertainment program and a kids' buffet in the evenings. The
Arena Hotel is great for its location - diagonally across the street from the lift station in Flims Dorf - and thus has great access to everything you might need.
Crystal tour operators offer a wide range of accommodation, some with family rooms and free child places.
Top ski school tips
- Children generally can start skiing from around four years old (older for snowboarding)
- Young children, or those new to skiing, may only manage half a day - it can be very tiring when they're not used to it
- Plenty of high factor suncream is essential - factor 30+ and water resistant
- Younger eyes are more sensitive so it is important to make kids wear good quality sunglasses or goggles all the time. If you only plan to buy one or the other, buy goggles.
- If possible, book with an instructor who speaks good English so your child can understand the instructions and if there's a problem, they can understand it
