Residence Le Taos, Tignes, France

NB: This is a "family" apartment, so all bookings must include at least one child or teenager.

Location

The Residence Le Taos is situated on the Lavachet piste so offering the benefit of a ski in and ski out position. From here just glide down to the Paquis or Chaudannes chairlifts. The smaller Lavachet lift is just outside and this takes you up a short way up so you can ski down to the centre of Tignes le Lac and our adult ski school meeting place.

Childcare and proximity to meeting places

In the mornings children in Sprite and Spritelet lessons are collected by our staff from the Residence and taken to the ski school meeting place to meet the ski instructor. Children are then returned to the residence at the end of the day or parents collect the children from the Evolution 2 Office if just morning lessons or lunch are booked.

Board basis

The apartments themselves are well equipped and all have kitchenettes with hot plates, microwave, oven coffee machine, toaster and fridge. There is a supermarket in Tignes le Lac just 5 minutes' walk from the residence and a number of restaurants are close by if you want to go out and eat.

It is also possible to pre-book the food delivery service provided by Huski with meals for 3, 5 or 6 days.

Apartments

There is a wide range of accommodation with one bedroom apartments for families of four and well as two or three bedroom apartments for larger families.

The apartments are well equipped and beds are made on arrival. Towels are provided and there is free Wi-Fi. The kitchenettes all have ceramic hot plates, microwave oven, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher and cafetiere. A small cleaning kit is provided and end of week cleaning is included (apart from the kitchen area and any washing up). All apartments also have a flat screen TV, hair dryer, towel rails/dryers and a safe.

The apartments are all well stylishly decorated taking inspiration from the Taos Pueblo in New Mexico with the use of these traditional colours on the walls and for soft furnishings.

Cots and high chairs can be provided, please request when booking.

Facilities

There is a bar lounge open with comfy seating and a billiard table. The bar is open from 4pm to 10pm serving hot drinks and cocktails and speciality waffles from 4pm to 7pm for an after-skiing snack.

The indoor pool is open from 10am to 8pm for all people staying at the Taos and there is also a sauna and steam room open from 3pm daily.

Massages and beauty treatments are also available.

There is a ski and boot room in the residence with boot warmers.

Le Taos has been awarded as a Travellers' Choice by Trip Advisor 2020 and 2021 and the Famille Plus label (Family Plus) in France.

Please note that there is a tourist tax or Taxe de Sejour payable locally of €2.75 per adult (over 18 years) per night.

Ski Childcare & Children’s Ski Lessons

We have led the childcare concept for UK families on skiing holidays for the last 35 years and our programme is constantly reviewed and refined, with previous guest feedback always the key element in further enhancing the experience.

For parents, Classic Childcare means being able to leave your accommodation after breakfast to head for the first lifts, only needing to return after the last one shuts. We look after your children completely throughout the ski day if you wish.

While the babies and toddlers go to our Nursery, staff take the older ones to our partner ski-school, collect them, give them lunch, run activities to keep them happy and stimulated and then take them back to their chalets for their high tea, giving you our super-convenient ‘Seamless Service’ throughout the day.

Why Choose us?

• 35 years experience as the UK’s leading family ski specialist
• The biggest choice of childcare services in skiing
• Flexible childcare options, from half-days up to our 'Seamless Service' from 9am-6pm
• Strict ratios of nannies to children in all our Nurseries
• All nannies properly qualified and English-speaking
• All childcare staff are subject to the new Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check (formerly the 'CRB' check) in line with the UK's legal requirements for anyone working regularly and closely with children.
• All appropriate childcare and catering staff trained to the City & Guilds Level 2 in Food Safety or equivalent
• Strict signing-in/out procedures for all ages whenever responsibility for children passes between staff or ski instructors and parents
• Exclusive ski classes, with the best English-speaking instructors
• Maximum 8 children in a class, and only 6 per class for 3-4 year-olds
• Guided Ski Fun afternoon groups
• Family Ski Guiding on your last day
• FREE evening Baby-Listening/ Child Patrol Service every night in all our Chalet Hotels, Xtra Chalets and larger chalets, and in all properties on our staff’s one night off per week

Essentials

• High quality apartments in Tignes le Lac
• Doorstep skiing
• Choice of one to three bedroom apartments
• Family Plus Award
• Transfer 2 hours

Key Features

• Ski in / Ski Out on Lavachet piste
• Indoor heated swimming pool
• High quality and stylish apartments

One bedroom apartments (50m2) sleeping 3-4

All apartments have a living area with satellite TV, Wi-Fi and balcony as well as a fully equipped kitchen. Beds can be made up as twins or doubles so please let us know if you have a preference.

Living area with kitchenette and double (or twin) beds

Bedroom with double (or twin beds) but no window.

Bathroom with bath or shower and WC.

Two bedroom apartments (50m2) sleeping 4

All apartments have a living area with satellite TV, Wi-Fi and balcony as well as a fully equipped kitchen.

Living area with kitchenette.

Bedroom with double bed.

Bedroom with twin beds (no window).

Two bathrooms each with bath or shower and WC.

Two bedroom superior apartments (55m2) sleeping 4

All apartments have a living area with satellite TV, Wi-Fi and balcony as well as a fully equipped kitchen.

Living area with kitchenette.

Bedroom with double bed.

Bedroom with twin beds (no window).

Two bathrooms with bath or shower and WC.

Two bedrooms apartments (65m2) sleeping 4-5

All apartments have a living area with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi as well as a fully equipped kitchen.

Living area with kitchenette.

Bedroom with double bed.

Bedroom with twin beds (no window) and a single bed in the lounge or bedroom with 3 single beds.

Two bathrooms with bath or shower and WC.

Three bedroom superior apartments (90m2) sleeping 5-6

All apartments have a living area with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi as well as a fully equipped kitchen.

Lounge with kitchenette.

Bedroom with double bed (no window).

Two twin bedrooms with twin beds (no window).

Three bathrooms with bath or shower and WC.

Although the apartments are self catering, there are options to eat out within a few minutes' walk of the residence. These range from pizzas to more traditional and local specialities.

The kitchenettes make it easy to self cater and the local supermarket is close by, as well as a local bakery for fresh baguettes and croissants in the mornings.

You can as well pre-book a food delivery service which is provided by our partners Huski. There is a choice of 3, 5 or 6 day dinner only or full package options. The full package includes breakfast, afternoon tea and 3 course evening meals (with wine for adults). The food is delivered as fresh or frozen and full instructions are given. Vegetarian options are available.