Happy Kids = Happy Parents!
With the vast size of the Portes du Soleil (PDS) ski area, it is split into different areas in relation to passes available. Therefore, with the different locations of the chalets, specific lift passes and ski schools will be required in each of our chalet locations:
FAMILY CHALETS
Helping you to select the right chalet for your family is important to us. So please do get in touch to discuss the different options further.
CENTRAL MORZINE
GRAND SAPIN, PETIT CHAM & IBEX
All our chalets have guide books with family-specific information and ideas of things to do. To give you a taste, a short walk from the chalet there is… outdoor ice skating, a traditional merry-go-round, indoor ice skating, indoor swimming pool, playgrounds, sledding… etc
Our Morzine town centre chalets are all within a very short walking distance of the main square in Morzine with shops, bars, restaurants, and family activities. They are all very well located to enjoy the mid-week fire display from the chalet before popping the kids into bed.
Grand Sapin
The Sapin is a popular choice again for it’s location and price. The chalet is on a very quiet cul de sac so the kids can play outside and there is a great small sledging hill in the garden! The chalet has a couple of unique features, the ground floor boasts a huge family room with 4 beds and enough room to successfully play tag! The chalet also has a single occupancy room which is popular with Grandma or Grandpa!
Chalet Ibex
Chalet Ibex with 8 beds is a great size for 2 families of 4. Sleeping 8 also means that everyone can fit into 1 transfer van which helps with logistics and finance! Every bedroom has a bath which is great for the kids. The town centre location also makes it easy to pop out for the never-ending items that children need!
Apt. Petit Cham
Great proximity to the centre of Morzine on foot. Or the free and frequent bus to other areas of the resort is within a snowball’s throw of the apartment. The indoor and outdoor ice skating rink and well as an indoor swimming pool are all within a 5-minute walk from this location.
PRODAINS/AVORIAZ
GRAND HIBOU & ATELIER
Around 500m from the lifts and with a private shuttle service both ways! The chalets are a short walk from the lift and also on the main bus line (every 10 minutes) however, as we all know carrying the kids skis is not much fun so we will offer to drop you off and pick you up too.
The Prodains area is just one cablecar away from Avoriaz. In Avoriaz one can go bowling, ride on a horse drawn cart, go on a husky ride, the real jewel however has to be the waterpark!! One can also get the bus into Morzine easily to go swimming, ice skating, play on the merry go round etc.
Hibou
Set back from the road and next to a great little sledging hill. Hibou also has a hot tub to warm up in afterwards and a separate games room which is popular with the kids!
Atelier
Atelier as a former workshop has space in abundance which is great for the kids, especially for a game of hide and seek! Most of the rooms can accommodate extra beds which allows great flexibility for configuring the chalet to the needs of your guests. The hot tub is popular with the bigger kids too!
MONTRIOND
MEUNIER & CHAUMINE 101
Located in the peaceful village setting of Montriond, this location is perfect for those seeking and idyllic and peaceful retreat while still being close to all major ski lifts. Our luxury catered chalet Meunier has a private chauffeur service included. For our self-catered guests in La Chaumine 101, Montriond is served by the free and frequent ski bus which departs from within 100m of the chalet front door.
The nearby Ardent telecabine is the gateway to the Avoriaz side of the Portes du Soleil although the Super Morzine and Pleney are also within a short shuttle drive.
Meunier
Brand new Luxury Green catered chalet with private chauffeur service, making drop-offs to lessons easier with the kids. The chalet also features a large family suite on the lower floor of the chalet, perfect for parents with young children who are looking for a quiet corner of the chalet with their own private lunge.
La Chaumine 101
Recently renovated apartment providing spacious self-catered accommodation. La Chaumine benefits to access out onto a private terrace area, perfect for building snowmen on and burning off some extra energy after a day on the slopes!
Ski Lessons
MONTRIOND
CHALET MEUNIERS & CHAUMINE 101
Set in idyllic surroundings, Montriond has easy access to the mountains via the Ardent lift. Guests staying in our luxury catered chalet Meuniers benefit from our private chauffeur service and may choose to ski from either side of the PDS. However, access via the Ardent lift is the closest and most convenient, especially for children and learners.
Children 3-4 Years
Kids Club ESF
Children from 3.5 years old can join in with kids club which runs every weekday morning with ESF Montriond from 09:15 – 11:15am with childcare until 12:30.
Piou Piou ESF
For children aged 4 and over, club Piou Piou is a great introduction to the snow for balance and confidence building.
Private child lessons
Also available as single 1 day lessons or 5 days
W. https://www.esf-montriond.com/petits/
T. 04 50 74 75 27
Ski School
CHILDREN’S SKI SCHOOL
(4 YEARS +)
Let us introduce you to ESF ski School in the Linderts bowl (at the top of the Ardent lift). A handy meeting location for guests in our Montriond chalets with a well-established ski school.
- For children 3.5 years +
- A huge variety of different classes for ages and abilities including kids club
- Instructors who speak English and are all very experienced at teaching children.
- Small group sizes of up to 8 children.
- A great price too!
The meeting point for the ESF private lessons, Ski School and daycare is at ‘The Linderts Bowl’ at the top of the Ardent lift. There is more information on how to get to the location from your chalet in the next drop down box below.
T.+ 04 50 74 75 27
E. info@esf-montriond.com
W. https://www.esf-montriond.com/enfants/
If you have booked ski school and therefore would like a 07:30 – 08:30 breakfast please let your host know the night before? All meals are flexible by 30 mins either way if the group wishes.
If you choose ski school and are staying in one of our Sunday – Sunday chalets please be sure to make sure that lessons start on a Monday since Monday will be your first day on the mountain.
Getting to the meeting point
ESF Montriond is located in the Liderets Bowel, directly accessed via the Ardent lift.
Upon arriving in the Linderts bowl, you will see immediately to your right-hand side a cluster of chalets within which are:
Club Piou Piou: For the little ones and ski school
ESF chalet: For all other adult and private lessons
PRODAINS CHALETS
CHALET GRAND HIBOU & ATELIER
All lessons must be booked in AVORIAZ, not Morzine as we do not offer shuttle runs to Morzine (the Avoriaz cable car is 2 minutes from the chalet Morzine is 15 minutes, there is not time between shuttles to service Morzine).
Children 3-4 years
Children from 3 can learn to ski at the famous Village Des Enfants in Avoriaz or with ESF’s Piou Piou.
Ski School
Ski school
For Grand Hibou and Atelier guests who check in on Sunday, Avoriaz Alpine ski school start on Monday so have our recommendation!
T. +33 (0)4 50 38 34 91
E. info@avoriazalpineskischool.com
W. www.avoriazalpineskischool.com
There is a list of other ski schools here.
Directions to Lesson in Avoriaz
Village Des Enfants is just down from the plateau so one can take the horse and cart or walk. The walk is about 15 minutes the first time, then 10 minutes after that.
To walk: At the top of the cable car, head towards restaurant ChangaBanga then take the lift up just beyond it on the left, walk along the corridor at the top, go up the stairs and follow the middle of the 3 roads. The Villages Des Enfants is just at the top of this.
CENTRAL MORZINE
CHALET GRAND SAPIN, IBEX, PETIT CHAM
Our central Morzine properties are within a very quick and convenient distance of 250m from the Pleney lift and ski school meet-up points. A great location to nip back to refuel after lessons.
Children 3-4 Years
Club PiouPiou by ESF is located right at the base of the Pleney lift and conveniently located within walking distance of our central Morzine chalets. This is an excellent way for the next generation to be introduced to skis and snow and get working on that balance!
T. +33 4 50 79 13 13
W. www.ski-school-morzine.co.uk/little-ones/club-pioupiou-age-3/
Ski School
Let us introduce you to ESF Ski School. Described as a ‘Premium ski school in Morzine’ and popular with all our guests, this is a great and successful introduction to winter sports for your child.
- For children 4+
- A group size of 4 -6
- Instructors who speak English and are all very experienced at teaching children.
- A great price too!
At the end of the week your child will be tested to see if they will graduate to the next level, they may gain a badge and a certificate or they may not. If you would prefer for your child not to be a part of this system, it is best to opt for private lessons.
The meeting point for the Ski School is at the bottom of the Pleney telecabine where you meet at their office for the first day. This is just 250m from Apartment Petit George. The ski school will give you directions for the following days (typically meeting at the op of the telecabine).
T. +33 (0)4 50 79 13 13
E. https://www.ski-school-morzine.co.uk/contact/
W. www.ski-school-morzine.co.uk/children/esf-premium/
LIFT PASSES
CENTRAL MORZINE & MONTRIOND
CHALET GRAND SAPIN, IBEX, MEUNIERS & CHAUMINE 101
Morzine + Les Gets Pass
- Free pass for children under 5 years old
- Available from 1/2 day passes to 7 day pass +
- Available as part of Skiology’s free order & collect service.
PRODAINS CHALETS
CHALET GRAND HIBOU & ATELIER
Avoriaz Only Pass
- Free for children under 5 years old. Child, Teen & adult rates are also available.
- Available as 1 or 2-day passes
- Only available via purchase direct at Prodains lift pass office.
Portes Du Soleil (PDS) Pass
- Free for children under 5! Discounted for children under 15
- Suitable for lessons taken in any part of the PDS ski area
- From 1/2 day to 7 day + passes available
- Family Pass available (with a 10% discount).
All Catered Chalets
PLAY TIME
- In Chalet: All of our chalets come with WiFi, Apple TV, British TV, NetFlix and board games.
- We have sleds at all the chalets for some tobogganing fun after skiing!
- Afternoon tea will be laid out upon your return to the chalet. If you would rather this was out of the way of temptation for the little ones, let your chalet host know and we will make other arrangements.
KIDS MENU
- On the first night, the chef will sit down with the parents and discuss the proposed menu for the children whereby amendments specific to the child’s needs can be made. We work on the same goal here to get the children happily fed so there is a good degree of flexibility depending on stock.
- Breakfast, let’s get the kids set up for a great day! We have child-friendly cereal, bread & spreads, and pancakes on a rotating daily hot option!
- Afternoon tea as parents is our favorite time of the day, having a drink and cake with the kids and excitedly catching up on the day’s adventures.
- Kids dinner is served at 17:30 however can be a little later by request.
INFANTS
We have cots, high chairs, baby cutlery, let us know in advance and we can pick anything extra such as wipes and nappies so that you don’t have to sacrifice your luggage allowance! It is possible to hire snow suitable push chairs upon arrival in resort. We have a dedicated menu for children however we do ask that parents provide infants meals, again we are happy to pick this up for you.
CHILDCARE
Childcare
See our dedicated section on childcare in the FAQs.
