Hotel Castillan, Alpe d'Huez

If you require childcare, please talk to us before you make a booking.


Nursery (6 months - 4 years) is run by the team of childcare professionals and held in a dedicated room in the hotel equipped with games and toys. Outdoor play included (weather and parental consent permitting).


Morning session - Half-day care for 3, 5 or 6 days from 8.30-11.30am

•  A daily routine and activities report for your child


Afternoon session - Half-day care for 3, 5, or 6 days from 11.30am – 5pm

•  2-course hot lunch, plus snacks and drinks.

•  A daily routine and activities report for your child.


Activities vary daily and include stories, singing, arts and crafts including painting and collage making, plus messy play in the sand tray and free play with age-relevant toys set out for the children to choose what they want to do.

They will aim to have an outdoor activity at least once a day – maybe snowy walks, a gondola ride or snow painting. And if your child is used to a sleep, it will be factored in too.

Cub Club (4 - 8 years) For kids who aren’t skiing in the morning. Different games, stories and crafts are on the cards each day in the clubroom, plus plenty of play outside.


Morning session - Half-day care for 3, 5 or 6 days from 8.30-11.30am.

If you’ve added ski school to your booking, the children are collected after their lessons and take them back to the club for lunch. After this, there’s an afternoon of fun, with a different programme of games and activities each day.


Afternoon session includes - Half-day care for 3, 5, or 6 days from 11.30am – 5pm.

•  2-course hot lunch, plus snacks and drinks.


Activities vary daily – to include games, arts and crafts and storytime – and are often based around a theme.
They will aim to have an outdoor activity at least once a day – maybe bus bingo, snowman competitions or a treasure hunt.

Both clubs run for 6 days and must be pre-booked to guarantee a place.

Please note, this is at an extra charge, and in some instances does not extend the full length of the ski season. Give us a call to chat through your options.If you require childcare, please talk to us before you make a booking.

Nursery (6 months - 3 years) is run by the team of childcare professionals and held in a dedicated room in the nearby Hotel les Bergers equipped with games and toys. Outdoor play included (weather and parental consent permitting).

Nursery includes:

• Full-day care from 8.30am – 5pm
• 2-course hot lunch
• Snacks and drinks throughout the day
• A daily routine and activities report for your child

Activities vary daily and include stories, singing, arts and crafts including painting and collage making, plus messy play in the sand tray and free play with age-relevant toys set out for the children to choose what they want to do.

They will aim to have an outdoor activity at least once a day – maybe snowy walks, a gondola ride or snow painting. And if your child is used to a sleep, it will be factored in too.

Cub Club (3-8 years) provides plenty of fun-filled days as the childcare staff offer a combination of care and skiing, which includes 6 x morning ski lessons, pick-up and drop-off from ski lessons, lunch and either full-day or half-day care by qualified staff in the dedicated Cub Club room.

Full-day Cub Club includes:
• Full-day care from 8.30am – 5pm
• 6 x morning ski lessons, ski school drop-offs and pick-ups*
• Child skis, boots and helmet hire
• 2-course hot lunch
• Snacks and drinks throughout the day
• Afternoon games and outdoor fun.

Half-day Cub Club includes:
• Half-day care from 8.30am – 2pm
• 6 x morning ski lessons, ski school drop-offs and pick-ups*
• Child skis, boots and helmet hire
• 2-course hot lunch
• Snacks and drinks throughout the day

* Lift passes aren't included as each child's needs are different. If and when your child feels confident enough to use the lifts, you'll need to buy a lift pass locally.

Activities vary daily – to include games, arts and crafts and storytime – and are often based around a theme.
They will aim to have an outdoor activity at least once a day – maybe bus bingo, snowman competitions or a treasure hunt.

Both clubs run for 6 days and must be pre-booked to guarantee a place.

Please note, this is at an extra charge, and in some instances does not extend the full length of the ski season. Give us a call to chat through your options.

Offered on a bed and breakfast basis, breakfast will include a selection of hot and cold options including cereals, fruit, yogurts, freshly baked breads and pastries, and fresh coffee and tea.  

Alpe d’Huez is a high-altitude, south-facing resort famous for its reliable snow and exceptional sunshine, earning it the nickname the “Island in the Sun” with over 300 bluebird days each year. Its 250km ski area is highly varied, offering beginner-friendly learning zones and well-linked easy runs, long scenic blues around the main bowl, and more challenging terrain higher up on the glacier, including the legendary 16km Sarenne – the world’s longest black run.

The resort is spread across several distinct areas, each with its own character. The lively centre is home to bars and nightlife, including quirky spots like Freeride Café, while Bergers offers a quieter, more laid-back atmosphere. Vieil Alpe provides a traditional alpine feel with its stone buildings and village charm. Après-ski is a big part of the experience, with mountain venues such as La Folie Douce delivering energetic parties straight off the slopes.

Accommodation is equally diverse, ranging from self-catered apartments to large hotels with extensive facilities, making it suitable for all types of traveller. For off-slope activities, the alpine coaster offers a thrilling descent with twists, turns and optional VR goggles for an immersive mountain experience.