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Why go walking?
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Whether
it’s a gentle ramble on a day out, or an organized walking holiday,
children of all ages – and babies and toddlers in particular - love being
outside.
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Equally,
it’s a treat for adults to observe children’s wide-eyed wonder at all
that nature has to offer – from bugs (TIP!
pack a magnifying bug-catcher, widely available for under a fiver, in your
toddler’s backpack), to butterflies, wild flowers and wildlife. It’s
also a great way of introducing young citizens to environmental issues!
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Child-carrier
backpacks (try before you buy – look for good head support, secure straps
and that it feels comfortable for you) make it easy for parents and fun for
babies
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Most
toddlers love the idea of packing their own backpack – include a favourite
toys and some of their favourite snacks
Things to think about:
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Seasoned
walkers seem to agree that children under five will walk for around an hour on
their own; older children, obviously, will be up for longer walks. Our
recommended operator can provide buggies (and even mules!) for toddlers, and
back packs for younger children.
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Babies
won’t be expending the same energy as you or toddler walkers, so make sure
they’re warm enough.
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Children
require footwear that is lightweight, comfortable and which offers support.
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As in
all trips with young children, be prepared: a bit of planning goes a long way
to making the experience more enjoyable for everyone. Pack sufficient water,
food and snacks, hats/sunhats, sunscreen and insect repellent, first-aid kit,
maps, loo roll, whistles.
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Don’t
be too ambitious – judge your pace, and plan a route with sufficient
attractions and rest points.
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variety of reasons (go to first stop). None of these
properties however is 100% child-safe. All of the property descriptions are the
opinion of BabyGoes2 and not the individual property owner or tour operator.
Prices, while as accurate as possible, are for guidance only. Check
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Chalet
Gallois, Chamonix (www.chaletinthemountains.com)
Contact: Helen stay@chaletinthemountains.com |
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Situated
in the picturesque village of Les Houches in the foothills of the Chamonix
Valley this chalet is ideally suited to families for both summer and winter
holidays. Located on a quiet road it is safe for children. It is also
convenient for the supermarket and other amenities. The views of the Mont Blanc
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Tastefully
furnished, this modern chalet sleeps 8. There are two double rooms (one
en-suite) a twin room and twin beds on a mezzanine area. Plus a second bathroom
with a hydrotherapy bath. This chalet can be linked to chalet Cerf and is ideal
for a couple of families or groups of up to 16. A 'meals on wheels' catering
service is also available.
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DVD,
hi-fi, tv with English channels, video. A fully equipped modern kitchen
including dishwasher, micro-wave, washing machine, toaster, coffee machine etc.
Cots, high chairs, potties etc can be supplied on demand.
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Activities
range from ski-ing, hiking, rafting, cycling and climbing with a wonderful
natural lake within a 10 minute drive which is ideal for toddlers and
adolescences alike. In winter the husky rides depart within a stones throw from
the chalet and the garden is ideal for sledging! In summer the road around the
chalet is ideal for kiddie bike riding while parents relax on the sunny
terrace. There is a snow garden in winter for the little ones and ski lessons
for those over 4yrs. Babysitters can be arranged on request.
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35 min flight to Geneva; 1hr transfer from Geneva
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vary from 800 to 2200 euros depending on high or low season.
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Chalet Cerf, Chamonix |
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Chalet
Cerf, Chamonix (www.chaletinthemountains.com)
Contact: Helen stay@chaletinthemountains.com |
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Situated
in the picturesque village of Les Houches in the foothills of the Chamonix
Valley this chalet is ideally suited to families for both summer and winter
holidays. Located on a quiet road it is safe for children. It is also
convenient for the supermarket and other amenities. The views of the Mont Blanc
are spectacular from the terrace.
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Tastefully
furnished, this modern chalet sleeps 8. There are two double rooms (one
en-suite, one with additional toilette/washroom), a twin room and twin beds on
a mezzanine area. Plus a second bathroom with a power shower. This chalet can
be linked to chalet Gallois and is ideal for a couple of families or a group of
up to 16. A 'meals on wheels' catering service is also available. |
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DVD,
hi-fi, tv with English channels, video. A fully equipped modern kitchen
including dishwasher, micro-wave, washing machine, toaster, coffee machine etc.
Cots, high chairs, potties etc can be supplied on demand.
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Activities
range from ski-ing, hiking, rafting, cycling and climbing with a wonderful
natural lake within a 10 minute drive which is ideal for toddlers and
adolescences alike. In winter the husky rides depart within a stones throw from
the chalet and the garden is ideal for sledging! In summer the road around the
chalet is ideal for kiddie bike riding while parents relax on the sunny
terrace. There is a snow garden in winter for the little ones and ski lessons
for those over 4yrs. Babysitters can be arranged on request.
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35 min flight to Geneva; 1hr transfer from Geneva
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vary from 800 to 2200 euros depending on high or low season.
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Variety
of accommodation including Chalet Saskia, a
luxury catered chalet
with 10 bedrooms and wonderful views. All rooms with balcony, two living/dining
rooms, TV/games room, sun terrace, close to swimming pool/sports complex and
cable car station. Accommodation may be booked as one whole chalet or two
five-bedroomed chalets or, indeed, room by room.
Price guide: Catered chalet saskia: £200 per person June/Sept,
£275 Jul/Aug
Hotel
Rissiou:
The Rissiou is a typical French country hotel, with a two-star category. There
are 20 rooms, most with south-facing balcony, and all en-suite with shower or
bath. There is an attractive restaurant, a lounge, sauna and bar and the hotel
is situated in the middle of Vaujany. The cuisine is of a very high standard. Price
guide: Hotel Rissiou: June & Sept £26 per person per night;
Jul/Aug £32 hb
Self-catering
chalets:
(nb
these can be rented in their entirety - great for family reunions or families
travelling together)
Chalet
Rostain:
Self-catering chalet with six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a shower room.
Sitting room with terrace and vaulted-ceiling dining room with log-fire. Chalet
Rostain has lots of character and a garden alongside. It is situated in the
pretty hamlet of La Villette with the Chardon Bleu Restaurant/Bar in close
proximity and the tennis-club nearby.
Chalet
Lucette:
Self-catering
chalet with four bedrooms, all en-suite and three with balcony. Very
comfortable with wood burning fireplace and superb views. Situated in La
Villette.
Chalet
Dibona:
Self-catering chalet with three bedrooms, one bathroom and two showers. Very
comfortable with wood-burning stove, lovely views and large terrace. Situated
in La Villette. Price guide:
chalets from £300 per chalet per week June/Sept (sleeps 6. 3 chalets
sleeping up to 14, l£600 May & June, Sept, October).
La
Perle de L'Oisans Apartments:
residential
'Chalet Style' development of ten new spacious and well equipped apartments
with outstanding views set in beautiful surroundings with a terrace and BBQ
area, and mini-golf, paddling pool and fountain in the garden.
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Walking:
Something for all levels of exertion: wander through the surrounding meadows
and woodland, take a walk to Enversin for lunch, hop on the cable car to
visit the lakes or scramble up mountain paths for views of distant valleys. A
waterfall or stream is never far and wild flowers are all around.
There are
some excellent local peaks including the Rissiou (2,622m), the Etendard
(3,464m) and
Belledonne
(2,926m). Slightly further afield (1 hour) the Parc des Ecrins offers some
famous mountains such as the Meije (3,982m) and the Ecrin (4,102m) and the
climbing centres of La Grave and La Berarde are well worth a visit. There is a
cosy mountain hut locally at 2,300m and a whole series of strategically placed
huts in the Parc des Ecrins. You are advised to take a mountain guide with
you.
Cycling:
aficionados will be drawn by the proximity of the famous climb to Alpe d'Huez
and nearby cols such as Galibier, Lautaret and Croix de Fer. There are some
exciting mountain-bike routes including the descent from Pic Blanc (3,300m) to
Allemont (750m) using the cable-car for the ascent!
Rafting
and canoeing:
About thirty minutes away between Venosc and St Christophe (both worth a visit)
is the rafting and canoeing centre 'Veneon eaux vives' offering some thrilling
outings on the river accompanied by experienced instructors. .
Parapenting:
The parapente school, based beside the tennis club just above La Villette,
offers breathtaking tandem flights from 2,000m or 2,800m and beginners' courses
by arrangement.
Tennis:
Situated amongst the meadows just above the hamlet of La Villette and
surrounded by breathtaking scenery there is a superb tennis club with six hard
courts, playground, restaurant/bar and sun-terrace.
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The excellent childcare available means you
can indulge in your chosen pursuit content in knowledge that your child/ren are
having a ball too!
Vaujany has a friendly day-nursery for the youngsters
situated near to the cable-car station in Vaujany and extremely good value.
Children 6 months - 6 years; July -
August 9:00 - 18:00 open all week,
The nursery is purpose-built having three separate playrooms, a dormitory for
the babies, a terrace, a ball-park and TV room. The children are cared for by
the French staff and well occupied with painting/drawing sessions and general
play. They will typically be taken for a walk each morning, weather permitting,
and the older ones go to the swimming-pool twice a week. You may choose
half-day sessions or all-day with lunch included.
Monday - Friday 8:45 - 12:00 and 13:45 - 18:00
For older children: Les Poussins
6-8 yrs;
Les Petits Durs 9-12 yrs;
Les Cracks
13-16 yrs
The children are often taken up to the tennis club for tennis tuition, archery,
ping-pong and mountain biking. All the activities are adapted to the particular
age group. Once a week there is an all-day outing with a picnic, the older
children starting off with the cable-car and walking back to Vaujany from
Alpette.
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Walks
Worldwide specialise in walking holidays in destinations around the world. The
tours devised for families vary considerably in style. Most departures coincide
with UK school holidays although the variety of regional dates often means they
are able to add extra departures according to demand. On these family tours WW
focus on maximising flexibility, ensuring children always have a means of
transport available should they tire, be it mule, pony, porter, buggy or taxi.
WW have negotiated special prices for the children with the airlines, the local
operators and hotels and these discounts are reflected in the tour prices
given. In the less developed countries WW will take stringent measures to
ensure that hygiene is of a very high standard, although they cannot accept
responsibility for any illness. Ultimately parents will be responsible for the
personal hygiene and health of their own children. If you have a large family
WW would be delighted to organise a special departure tailor-made to your
requirements. Here are just a few of the many family adventures WW can offer...
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France:
Summer in the French Alps |
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This
trips aims to bring together families on a walking and adventure holiday in the
relaxed atmosphere of the French Alps. The chalet is a converted 18th Century
farmhouse below the ski resort of Les Arcs. It has nine separate rooms (each
with en-suite facilities), a spacious dining room and a separate living room.
Outside there is a garden with a barbecue, table tennis and chairs for those
wishing to soak up the sun. Many guests go to simply enjoy the mountain air and
scenery. But for those who are more adventurous (especially those restless
children!), the Tarentaise Valley is equipped for every type of summer mountain
activity. Mountain biking, white water rafting, rock climbing, paragliding,
summer skiing, horse riding and canyoning. So whether you just feel like an
afternoon strolling in the woods or a different adventure every day, WW can
tailor the week to your needs. A hire car for the week is included in the price
so you can explore further a field. Walking - Several local walks, which can be
varied depending on the degree of difficulty required. As the village is just
below the forest line some are on small wooded trails. Up above the tree line
the possibilities are endless with stunning views of glaciers, high peaks and
mountain lakes. You can hire an Alpine Guide for the day and take in one of the
peaks (e.g. Mont Pourri at 3779m, Savoie's highest peak).
Price guide: adults from £475 pp; children 7-14 from £295;
children 2-6 from £195; infants £30. This includes full board
accommodation, car hire and many of the activities listed.
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Alpujarras Explorer
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This
holiday takes you to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Below the heights of
Mulhacen, the highest mountain in Spain run the Alpujarran Mountains, an area
of outstanding natural beauty and great ecological diversity. The Eastern end
of the mountain range is watered by mountain streams and has been farmed since
Moorish times with exotic fruit, almonds and olives. It is also boasts some of
the remaining truly unspoilt whitewashed villages of Andalucia, where donkeys
outnumber cars by two to one and life has remained little changed for hundreds
of years. This family holiday gives you the opportunity to see both sides of
this little discovered corner of Spain.
Babysitting: A daytime and evening babysitting service will be available
at an hourly rate (payable locally).
Price guide: adults from £640 pp; children 7-16 from £475;
children 2-6 £350; infants 0-1 £50. This includes flights, airport
transfers, full board accommodation, maps and local 'pick up' transport.
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Greece:
The Pindos Mountains
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Tucked
into the north-western corner of Greece, close to the Albanian border and
contain some of the country's highest peaks including Smolikas, which at 2637m
is the second highest mountain in Greece. The family walk here involves a
pleasant combination of walks between, and day-trips from, the lovely villages
of Zagoria. There will be an option for the younger children to be transported
by car or taxi between the villages if the proposed walk is too long. Main
baggage will be taken between the villages so all you have to carry is your
personal requirements for the day (and maybe your offspring!). Accommodation
comprises hotels, mountain huts and tavernas.
Price guide: Adults from £895pp; children 7-16 £780;
children 2-6 £595; infants 0-1 £50. This price includes flights,
transfers, baggage transfers, accommodation (mostly on a B&B basis), meals
on trek, services of a leader.
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Nepal:
A Himalayan Experience
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This
tour has been specially designed in consultation with WW's trekking expert (and
family man!) in Nepal and in addition to being great fun for the whole family
provides a wonderful combination of interesting culture and unsurpassed
scenery. Aimed specifically at both adults and children alike it enables
families to explore the Annapurna foothills on trails that are not too long or
high (max altitude 2400 metres) but that still offer breathtaking mountain
views. Passing through traditional villages, rice terraces and ancient forests
with ample staff always at hand to assist and if required carry the little
ones! The rafting provides stunning scenery and small rapids ensuring enough
excitement without the danger. You will stay in magnificent lodges, a
safari-style river camp and the luxurious Dwarika's Hotel in Kathmandu, a
cultural heritage site. A truly unforgettable trip for the entire family.
Price guide: Adults from £1995 pp; children 2-11 from £1350;
Infants 0-1 £150. This price includes flights, transfers, accommodation,
all meals on trek and rafting, trek fees, sightseeing tour, professional
guides.
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