Sprite Beginners
5-9 years
Ideal if your child is a complete beginner or cannot do a basic snowplough turn yet. The ski classes are in the morning for 2-2½ hours tuition.
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Essentials
- Central location in resort
- Spa with indoor pool
- Ski bus goes directly to Esprit Hotel Ducs de Savoie
- Self catering apartments with half board option
- Transfer 2 hours
Key features
- Family apartments and bedrooms have en suite facilities
- Spa with swimming pool, open for children until 7pm
- Well equipped kitchen in apartments and supermarket just opposite
Location
These lovely apartments are well located in this premium ski resort. There are shops and restaurants within a couple of minutes' walk from the residence and a supermarket just opposite, along with the ski hire shop. The Solaise and Bellvarde lifts are approximately 5 minutes' walk (500m) away. This gives you the chance to self-cater in a really central location in Val d'Isère.
Childcare and proximity to meeting places
It's a 10 minutes' walk (750m) to the Esprit childcare at the Ducs de Savoie, but there is a ski bus stop just outside with buses stopping just a minute away from the 'Ducs'. The Esprit childcare staff collect the children from the entrance and then it's usually just 3 minutes' by bus to the meeting place for the ski instructor.
Board basis
The apartments are on a self-catering basis and each one has extensive kitchen facilities and there is a supermarket just opposite. You can also pre-book the Huski Meal Delivery Service, where either dinner only or the full package (breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner) can be arranged and you just heat everything through in your apartment. A half board option is also available taken at the neighbouring Hotel Ski Lodge (3 star) restaurant
Apartments
The layout of the apartments is perfect for families and our types have two separate bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, one with a bath and one with a shower. Each apartment has Wi-Fi at no extra cost. Some apartments also have a fireplace for an extra snug family evening around the fire.
They are all finished to a very high standard with bedrooms for everybody so nobody has to sleep in the lounge area.
In Norse mythology, 'Skadi' is the goddess of winter and she rules over the mountains. The residence takes inspiration of this with a contemporary and mountain-style design and use of wood, stone and tile-stone to create a natural and relaxing atmosphere.
Facilities
Access to the spa 'Les Bains du Montana' is included for all guests with an indoor pool, a whirlpool, a sauna, and steam room. The spa is open in the mornings from 10am to noon and from 3pm to 8pm (with the last hour for adults from 15 years and above only). You can also purchase a wide range of beauty treatments and massages to pamper and rejuvenate your body, including body and facial treatments, exfoliation and reflexology.
There is a ski room with individual ski lockers and boot dryers
Little extras like dressing gowns and slippers for the spa and the little welcome cleaning pack really makes you feel at home. The residence itself is not large and there are 33 apartments in total in three separate buildings, so you do have a feeling of exclusivity.
Availability of childcare and ski lessons for the selected week:
Accommodation Summary
Two Bedroom Apartments (60m2) sleeping 3-4 people
CloseAll apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge with satellite TV and balcony. The bathrooms have heated towel rails and hairdryers.
Lounge and dining area, two bedrooms one with shower/wc and the other with bath/wc.
Two Bedroom Apartments with fireplace (60m2) sleeping 3-4 people
CloseAll apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge with satellite TV and balcony. The bathrooms have heated towel rails and hairdryers.
Lounge and dining area with fireplace or stove, two bedrooms one with shower/wc and the other with bath/wc.
More information
CloseBed linen is included and beds are made up for your arrival. Towels are also included with a midweek change. If a daily housekeeping service is required then please ask at reception and there is a local charge.
Extra charges to be paid locally
Local tourist tax (taxe de sejour) €3.30 per adult (18 years and above) per day
Refundable damage deposit of €500 (credit cards accepted)
Self-catering in Val d'Isère
The apartments are well equipped for you to self cater and there are a number of supermarkets nearby for you to buy what you need.
All apartments have an open-plan kitchen with oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, coffee maker, Nespresso machine, kettle, toaster and even a pressure cooker and blender.
A basic cleaning kit is included with sponge, duster, dishwasher tablets and rubbish bags. End of stay cleaning is included except in the kitchen and washing up.
Additional items like a fondue and raclette set are available at reception (subject to availability of course).
A half board option is available with meals taken at Hotel Ski Lodge (3 star) restaurant which is in the inner courtyard of Chalet Skadi. Breakfast is a full continental with some hot options and dinner comprises starter, main, cheese and dessert, with a choice of two starters and mains. Vegetarian options available upon request.
