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Top 10 family-friendly ski resorts

Best family-friendly ski resorts

A family-friendly ski resort is one which is adapted to the needs of the whole family. For younger children this means, of course, that there are sufficient facilities so that they feel at home. It’s not always easy to find a family-friendly ski resort where children have plenty of space and activities to keep them busy! Here, you’ll find a list of ski resorts where you can be sure to spend unforgettable ski holidays with the whole family.

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© OT La Plagne / Manu Reyboz

La Plagne: children welcome

At the centre of the Paradiski area, Famille Plus-certified La Plagne has access to 425km of slopes. Wide, gentle pistes in the village centre and fun activities like the “snakegliss” and snow garden teach t...
Afbeelding - Avoriaz
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Avoriaz, relaxing family-friendly ski area

Avoriaz has a relaxed vibe; kids will be delighted by horse-drawn carriages in the traditional village centre. The village also has a water park and ice rink. Ski schools are top notch and teen will enjoy th...
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Puy Saint Vincent, a small family ski resort

Puy Saint Vincent offers terrain catered to beginner skiers and is a great choice for families. During down time, keep the children amused with sledging and trampoline rides or nightly parties in the village...
Afbeelding - Les Karellis (station)
© Office de Tourisme Les Karellis

Les Karellis, keeping children and parents happy

Les Karellis has a high proportion of lifts, which means virtually no queuing. The resort is designed with families in mind, providing excellent nurseries and ski schools so parents can relax knowing their k...
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© Ötztal Tourismus / Johannes Brunner

Obergurgl, a safe place to learn skiing

Austria’s self-proclaimed “Diamond of the Alps,” Obergurgl has accessible nursery slopes and children’s areas, as well as various blue and red pistes for beginners. Slopes are wide and sunny and the resort i...
Afbeelding - Gourette
© l'office du tourisme des Eaux Bonnes - Gourette

Gourette, beginner’s paradise

This ski area in the French Pyrenees has a good variety of skiing for childrens, teens and adults alike. Gourette also boasts a spa and a wide range of activities including dog sledding and several variation...
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© OT Risoul

Risoul, getting to know the mountain from a young age

Risoul is an authentic French village and ski area with an expansive beginner’s area and two ski schools. Children 8 years of age and older can ride in a piste basher during a behind-the-scenes tour of the s...

Alta Badia, relaxing ski holidays with the family

A good proportion of the slopes in this Italian ski area are blue and red, ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers. In addition to sledging and child-friendly snow parks, kids can try horse riding if they...
Afbeelding - Flaine
© Office de Tourisme de Flaine

Flaine, accessible and family-friendly

This odd-looking ski resort boasts decent snow, good restaurants, free tickets for kids under 5 and plenty of free activities for the little ones. Teens especially will appreciate the snow park, among the la...
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Les Saisies, breathtaking scenery

This Savoyard village features traditional-style buildings and stunning views of Mont Blanc. Almost all the slopes are suitable for beginner-intermediate skiers and there are two free rope tows plus a snowpa...