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Alpine retreat Ferme du Ciel offers rock climbing short break adventuresdesigned for sporty Dads and their kids to enjoy quality time together in the French Alps.

Whisk the family away for an action-packed weekend of rock climbing adventure in the French Alps with a package that’s designed especially for single Dads and their children. Ferme du Ciel is a luxurious family retreat located in Samoëns, France; less than an hour from Geneva airport yet at the heart of some of the most exciting sporting action to be found in the French Alps. This year they’re offering a special Single Dads short break package for sporty Dads to indulge in a climbing themed weekend with their kids, with plenty of support and all the details looked after so the weekend is stress free for everyone. The package is available all summer and includes a rock climbing lesson with an expert climber and a day of high ropes training in the forest for the whole family, plus a professional sports massage just for Dad.

Ferme du Ciel appreciates that Dads travelling alone with children need plenty of support and they’ve thought through all the details on your behalf. From car seats to child-friendly meals, the friendly staff are ready and waiting to help out wherever possible, making it an ideal escape for time-pressed fathers looking for a wholesome outdoor adventure with their kids. They’ll collect you from the airport and shuttle you to and from any activities or attractions you’d like to try in the area. The chalet’s facilities are superb with a full entertainment suite, Jacuzzi, sauna, luxurious ensuite bedrooms and even an office for guest use, in case there’s work to do during your visit.

Single Dads Adventure Sports short break at Ferme du Ciel:

Five-star B&B accommodation + breakfasts

‘Make your own pizza’ evening in the chalet’s traditional bread oven (kids love it!)

Family rock climbing lesson

Family high ropes course

Arrangement of your choice of other outdoor activities (including all transport)

A sports massage for Dad

3 nights £1320 for a family of 3 (price valid all summer 2011)

Winter or summer, Samoëns is sparkling with activity yet this authentic and picturesque area remains relatively undiscovered. Ferme du Ciel, a 350-year-old Savoyard barn renovated to the highest quality, makes an ideal base from which to explore the area and try out some of extreme sports run by specialists in Samoëns and the surrounding area. Just an hour’s drive from Geneva airport, Ferme du Ciel is easily accessible for a hassle-free short break.