Hotel Neige et Ciel, Les Menuires, France

· ski virtually to the doorstep · short bus ride to ski school meeting point

The Neige et Ciel is a good choice for families with a relaxed atmosphere, buffet style evening meals and a great location with skiing virtually to the door. This hotel offers many different types of free supervised children's clubs where your kids will be entertained all day long.

The hotel runs a range of kids clubs with English and French speaking child carers:

Club Poussins for 3 mnths-2 yrs: Baby club open all season. Special secure area with early learning activities and games, plus sleeping and changing areas. Nutritional baby meals are also provided. Local charge 169 euros for 6 days.

Club Renardeaux for 3-5 yrs: Free club, Sun-Fri 8.45am-5.45pm for all season. With a good selection of activities and entertainment throughout the week, your children will be well looked after. In a dedicated area, kids will enjoy a whole load of hands on activities such as dancing, singing, games and preparing for the big end-of-week show. Lunch is supervised by the kids' clubs coordinators (meal not included;child's meal ticket need to be provided)

Les Pirates club for 6-10 yrs: Free club, Sun-Fri 8.45am-5.45pm during French school holidays.In the security of the club, children can enjoy an array of activities that are specially designed to entertain their age group.

Junior & Teen Club for 11-17yrs: Free club, late afternoons and 3 evenings during French school holidays. In a specially reserved area juniors and teens are able to kick back and relax. From activities such as Wii and table tennis tournaments through to talent contests and art work shops there will be something for their entertainment.

To take the hassle out of taking children to ski school there is a ski school drop off and pick up is for all children attending ESF ski lessons during French school holidays. This service cost €60 per week and is payable locally.

Please note; Parents are asked to provide an up-to-date medical certificate/health book to ensure children are up to date with vaccinations. This applies to all children under the age of 6.

French school holiday dates: 21 Dec- 4 Jan 2014, 15 Feb-15 Mar and 12 Apr- 26 Apr 2014.

· large bar with open fire · sun terrace · free WiFi in reception • ski room • 2 restaurants · free children's clubs available · daily entertainment programme and animation theatre · extra charge for baby club for ages 3 months-2yrs (€169 per week) · 202 bedrooms

for 2 people on half board sharing a twin bedroom with shower and WC. Double, triple and family triple rooms with shower and WC are available at a supplement. Family rooms sleeping 4 or 5 with one double bedroom and one twin bedroom (rooms for 5 with an additional pull-out bed), bath and WC are also available. All bedrooms have telephone, TV, safe and mini-fridge.

• continental buffet breakfast • 3 course buffet evening meals • wine is included with the evening meals • full board is available at a supplement • Christmas Eve and New Year’s gala dinners are included in the price of the holiday • dinner can be exchanged for lunch on request

The third bed in triple rooms is for a child only. Cots do not fit in triple rooms if fully occupied.