Where to go if you're looking for the perfect place for some fun skiing family Christmas? Most of the British head of the famous resort Verbier, the wealth of the land and the high-octane nightlife and a full-bustle.
But for many young families, all this can be overwhelming, despite the attraction of its beautiful trails.
But there is a Swiss ski resort you can go - even close, but missed most of the British crew Verbier - Christmas Eve when Santa paragliding and delivery of gifts galore for children and the atmosphere is much more intimate and authentic.
Christmas destination for discerning skiers Nendaz is located in the heart of the Four Valleys, including Verbier in their margins. It is relatively new to the UK market and increasingly referred to as "Verbier thinking man."
Even though I had already skied the slopes of Verbier, I never had overnighted in Nendaz until last winter, when my eyes were really good and has opened its many benefits.
I flew to Geneva by train to Sion, which is only 20 minutes drive from Nendaz. The temptation to climb revealed old village in Haute Nendaz, a rustic village style houses, narrow streets and baroque chapel. And even though the resort, which is higher, which is modern, is the sense that this is more true of the community to Verbier. In fact, it is 6000 years around the inhabitants.
Nendaz is situated ideally between Verbier and Veysonnaz Siviez and below, which is further up the valley at 5,676 meters and the purpose-built apartment complex now look tired Thyon, 6562 m on the slopes skiing. Precious few skiers risk Nendaz Verbier or more of the other four sectors Valles, who loses his beloved, walking distance from all area pass. By contrast, most skiers Nendaz are well placed to explore the entire region, go to lunch in Verbier, if they wish and skiing in time for tea.
When I was there, I contacted a friend of mine, Melody, who worked the eighth consecutive winter season in Verbier, saying that I was in Nendaz for a few days. She ventured over to meet me for lunch. When she was unusually late, I phoned him to see if she was OK and she admitted that she had "never been over that way," do not realize how much the ground has been incredible, and had "got completely lost. "
Families can be fun, if they remain within the ski resort Nendaz, which is 43 km away from prepared slopes themselves, a lot of off-piste and 17,000 tourist beds, mainly self-catering. Ted Bentley Chalet Specialist companies will further boost the value of my visit to Nendaz.
Founded by an admirer of British colleagues and ski entrepreneur David Merrifield (Ted's son) that the company has filled a niche in the market Nendaz, with a portfolio of four luxury chalets with all managed friendly, but care to make holiday stress free and enjoyable as possible.
Ted Bentley ferry to lift the bus company's ownership. Each chalet offers breathtaking views and a relaxing hot bath or professional chefs, and guarantee delicious cuisine for breakfast, snack and dinner. It 's also a quality wines, many of whom come from these parts as the Canton Valais, Switzerland's largest wine region. Ensuite rooms decorated with Egyptian cotton sheets and a warm bathrobe for all.
If you are traveling with small children, Ted Bentley has their own nanny service and want to act locally in advance, at supermarket prices for diapers and baby food products, so you can conserve space in your bag for free ski equipment and other necessities.
For more information on their houses, see www.tedbentley.co.uk or call 01934820854. Alice's house, sleeping eight, is available on the flag full board on January 15-22, from £ 695 per person. Homes bookable accommodation only.
Return flights from London Stansted with www.snowjet.co.uk to Zion for the costs of the week from £ 179 per person. Fly from London Gatwick to Geneva with www.easyjet.co.uk from £ 42 per person. Expect to pay about £ 70 per adult for the return train ticket from Geneva to Sion.
Villars Christmas :
There is another option for a Swiss Christmas. About an hour away in the neighboring canton of Vaud is Villars, which officially opened its Christmas market, lifts and tracks for the new season yesterday. And for the first time in its long history to the most vulnerable, low-altitude routes opened a new manufacturing of new snow.
To celebrate the cost of renovation, which is to ensure the snowy slopes around Villars, all visitors were invited to ski at the opening on Saturday for free.
Promotion Manager Guy Chanel said: "This is all important development will help ensure the long-term future Villars and maintain our appeal to many nationalities in the long term and valued customers in the United Kingdom, and many others who are still interested the way. "
Villars fans and win the 13th edition of the ski race in 24 hours of charity, which was created and is still supported by the teams competing in Formula 1.
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