The Indiens run at Courchevel 1650

Learn about the daily lives, habits, customs, hunting techniques and fighting skills of American Indians as you descend this specially laid out trail. "Grey Wolf", the village chief, will teach kids how to make ritual objects and to shoot a bow and arrow.

Altitude: 1,700m

Access: Marquis draglift

Difficulty: blue run.

That little extra: free hot chocolate for kids during the school holidays.

Courchevel Tourist office

Milka runs

During the winter months, signs along these "Mauve" runs provide the whole family with insights into the mountain environment: how snow forms, the flora and fauna of the Alps, mountain trades and crafts, etc.

Milka Runs can be found at several resorts in Savoie Mont Blanc: La Plagne, Les Arcs 1800, La Clusaz, Les Gets and Châtel.

Tourist offices to contact: La Plagne, Les Arcs, La Clusaz, Les Gets, Châtel

Educational signs beside the slopes at Saint Sorlin d'Arves (new for winter 06-07)

St Sorlin has set aside an area of one of its green runs for children and families. Educational signs provide information about how Beaufort cheese is made and small obstacles (bumps, dips) have been built. Every week, there is a competition to win some Beaufort cheese and there will be a prize draw at the end of the season to win a holiday. The area will also be the scene of weekly events for kids.

Contact Saint Sorlin tourist office