Children

• The apartment is fully equipped for babies & young children. A large cot & changing area is located in the main bedroom. An additional travel cot is available if required.
• Les Houches is well suited to children of all ages. During winter, the slopes are accessible and relatively quiet, making it ideal for learning. During the summer months, the friendly village atmosphere provides an excellent environment for children to enjoy the warm weather.

• The local municipal creche (halte garderie) takes children from 3 months to 3yrs old is located in the Espace Olca, across from the Office de Tourisme on rue de Mont Blanc in Les Houches. Tel: +33 4 50 54 48 19 website A half-day costs eur15.
• There is a private nursery in Chavants (turn left out of the apartment for 5mins), which takes children from 3-10yrs. Tel: +33 4 50 54 43 33. A half-day costs eur30.
• Childminding services are available for around €17 (half day) or €32 (full day). Here is a list of childminders recommended by the tourist office. For more information, contact the tourist office (04 50 53 23 33).
• The Chamonix Ski School (04 50 53 22 57) takes children 3–12 years into their Kid's Club. From December to February 4, lessons (two 2-hour lessons), child care and lunch are included for €68 a day or for €287 for six consecutive days. From February 5 to April, lessons (two 2.5-hour lessons), child care and lunch are included for €72 a day or for €322 for six consecutive days. Variations on the program including half day care are also available.
• Maison Pour Tous kindergarten on Place du Mont Blanc, Chamonix (04 50 53 12 24), takes children 3 to 6 years. It’s open 7:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Reservations strongly recommended.
• The Panda Club (2004/05 prices) has kindergarten with ski instruction in both Chamonix and in Argentière at the cable car station (04 50 54 04 76). The Panda Club Chamonix is on Clos du Savoy (04 50 55 86 12). Panda Ski at the Argentière station takes kids ages 3–12. These child care centres have games, crafts, ski lessons with videos and outdoor snow games. Older children up to age 12 can receive care, supervision and lunch for €55 for a half day, €65 for a full day, €240 for five half days, and €290 for five full days.€275 for six half days, and €330 for six full days. Panda Club
• The MJC, Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture, (04 50 53 12 24; fax 04 50 53 44 41; 94, Promenade du Fori) provides care for children age 3 to 12 years old (during the school summer holidays). The activities are theme-based and include sports, tournaments, theatre and educational trips. Children age 3 to 6, the P'tits Bou'ch are welcome at the Pélerins youth center (04 50 55 96 22) and children age 6 and older are welcome at Chamonix Youth Centre (04 50 53 12 24).

Les Houches activity centre
Leisure centre for 3-11 yrs old. Tel: +33 4 50 54 69 20

Kid Adventure/arbre aventure
Activity centre in Les Houches for 4-8yr olds, includes tree-top activities. Tel: +33 6 62 67 28 51 website

Merlet animal park
Animal park in an alpine environment (at 1500m). Tel: +33 4 50 53 47 89 website

Husky farm
Activities include dog kennel visits, treks, farm visits etc. A unique experience for young ones.
Tel: +33 4 50 47 25 29 website

Donkey rides - La Compagnie des Anes
Tel: +33 4 50 47 26 18