Families in Samoens

Samoens and the local area are fantastic for children of all ages.  In the centre of Samoens is a newly built Kindergarten which accepts children from the age of 3 months to 6 years and is open all year.  In winter, children from 3-6 years can join the “Piou Piou" or Kindergarden at Samoens 1600. This is a designated fun area created for your child’s first holiday on skis, allowing them to learn the basics in preparation for ski school. Children are also accepted into the standard French ski school ESF in Samoens from 3 1/2 years.  Booking is recommended particularly during February. It is also possible for the children to have half a day in the Kindergarten and half a day in Jardin des Neiges, where they will also provide them with lunch.

Creché / Les Loupiots in Samoens village (3 months to 6 years) Prices full day with lunch: €33.70 to €37.40*, Half day (from 8.30 to 12.30) with lunch: €21.80 to €24.20* Half day (from 13.00 to 17.70) afternoon: €20.20 to €22.50* 6 half days morning with lunch: €114.30 to €127.00* 6 afternoons: €109.80 to €122.00* To download important information relating to the creche in the village click here Things your children need to bring - click here Website: www.garderielesloupiots.com/en.html Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 34 13 96 Email: garderiedesloupiots@orange.fr

Piou Piou / Kindergarden on the piste at Samoens 1600 Six consecutive half days mornings or afternoons €121* Website: www.esfsamoens.com Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 34 43 12 Email: info@esfsamoens.com

It is also possible for the children to have half a day in the Creche in the village and half a day in the Piou Piou at 1600, where they will also provide them with lunch...

6 days of Creche/Nursery and Piou Piou (introductory skiing) with lunch: €220 (2010/11 price)

(* 2011/12 prices)

Children under 5 receive a free lift pass and there are discounts available for older children on our winter page.

Private British nannies are available through merinannies, booking by the hour, half days, full days or even for the whole week if you require.  They have 2 nannies based in Samoens, who are fully insured, qualified and experienced to take care of your babies from 4 weeks old and children to 14 years, in the comfort of your own accommodation.  They will gladly collect them from ski school and make lunch for them, offering flexibility and peace of mind while you are skiing or relaxing! For further information and prices please contact Katia Koumantou Pozerskis and inform her you are staying with Alps Accommodation and she will inform you of her prices and availability and her specially tailored packages .

Tel 0044 7860 925055 or 0044 1858 468820.  www.merinannies.com  email: katia.merinannies@gmail.com

For winter and summer activities in Samoens and the area, there’s plenty to keep the family busy.  In winter there are numerous slopes for sledging, the septi train, an outdoor ice skating rink, horse and cart and entertainments in Samoens square.  We can also organise snow shoeing and animal tracking for the kids, taking kids from 5 years old. While in the summer there are 2 adventure playgrounds, nature discovery trails, kids club, children’s rafting, a merry go round and a mini train which offers excursions around Samoens. There is also an outdoor swimming pool with slides and a family swimming area at the local lake with lifeguard.

We can organise baby sitting or child minding at your accommodation evenings or day times.

You are able to hire cots and high chairs at all our properties for 15 Euros for the week for both.  We do not provide linen for the cot and recommend bringing your own due to hygiene issues with very young children.

Push chairs can be hired from J'aime Sport in the Village - on 0033 (0)4 50 34 98 20