According to recent reports, the demand for “all inclusive” ski holiday packages is increasing year on year, and as the Alps continue to be the most desirable destination for ski holidays, it’s good news that the masters of the genre, Club Med, have opened a new resort at Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe, offering access to the vast Les 3 Vallées with its 600km of piste.
Compared to most of the other companies out there offering this experience, Club Med certainly ensure that their packages are without doubt “all in”. Their “4 Trident” resort offers a worry-free stay with even your lift passes, and ESF ski lessons are included in the price of your holiday.
Located in the heart of the village, the new hotel is certainly something to marvel at. The newly built ‘Sensations Club Med Resort’ not only offers exceptional ski-in/ski-out access to the slopes but also boasts a range of other positive features. An impressive indoor climbing wall features in the hotel lobby, as well as an on-site gym complete with fitness classes and hammam.
The spa, which has 10 treatment rooms including a double treatment room for those couples looking to spend quality time together, offers a spot of relaxation after those long days on the slopes, and the two restaurants to choose from offer produce sourced from local suppliers. Although one of these restaurants is a buffet-style dining experience, there is an alternative option if this isn’t your scene.
The hotel ski room is stocked with the latest equipment from Rossignol, and Club Med Val Thorens are also offering a new choice of snow-based activities including speed riding, boardercross, snow scooters and winter mountain biking.
The launch of the new family-friendly resort came hand in hand with the latest report from Club Med concerning on-ski trends. The report looks into the idea of the traditional family skiing holiday and how this is now evolving.
With support from former Olympic skier and Club Med Ambassador Graham Bell, the report found that the “thought of going on an extended family holiday” seems to be an increasing trend. Graham Bell supports the results of this report stating that he has “often skied with both generations. With the older generation staying fitter for longer, there’s no reason you can’t bring your parents on your next ski trip, as well as the children.”
Club Med report that results from this particular study show that more families than ever are looking at going on holiday with not just their family but with their extended family also.
The report also shows that “gramping”, otherwise known as holidaying with grandparents, has risen in popularity, with a fifth of holiday makers having skied in the last two years with extended family. This is attributed to the shift in the ski generation and “The Rise of the Silver Skier”.
