Children Ski Holidays
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Child-friendly ski resorts make skiing with kids a total breeze, with fun-focused activities, kid-friendly slopes, and easy access to lessons. Many resorts offer specialized ski schools, like Piou-Piou Clubs in France where trained instructors help kids learn to ski safely with a big dose of fun. Non-ski activities, from snow parks to sleigh rides, add to the excitement, keeping them entertained even off the slopes.
When it comes to practical needs, resorts often cater to families by offering easy-access facilities like on-site daycare and gear rentals. This is especially handy if you're managing tiny snow-lovers who might need warm-up breaks. Nearby accommodations, whether in chalets or lodges, are also a big bonus, saving you from hauling gear across town. And don’t miss après-ski options designed for families, from hot chocolate by the fire to sledding right outside your door.
Most resorts across France and Europe are well equipped to cater to families with young children. For additional care, look out for resorts with Fammile Plus accreditation; a national label in France that certifies that a ski resort is family-friendly and well equipped to cater to families with children. Ski holidays with the kids can be super fun and low-stress when you know where to go and what to plan for. With the right resort and a little prep, it’s the kind of trip that’ll create unforgettable memories for both you and your little adventurers and our role at Erna Low is to ensure that the experiences stay with them forever.
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Avoriaz
Avoriaz is a top family friendly resort. A recipient of the World Snow Award as a result of its repeated efforts to cater to visiting families and children, Avoriaz has facilities that specifically target children such as the Burtons Kids Parkway which is a snow park for children and beginners with easy ramps and pipes. The Kids Parkway is a perfect facility to have as it is a dedicated space for children where they have full freedom and right of way and also can meet and interact with other kids. Avoriaz also has “The Children's Village” located right at the of the resort. This is an amazing facility that is fully dedicated to children and it serves as a leisure centre, ski school and children's care facility. It offers everything from ski lessons, great meals, lunch and childcare. It is great for visiting parents who may be overwhelmed with looking after their young children whilst on holiday.
Avoriaz is also a pedestrian resort with ski-in and ski-out accommodation located close to the Burton Kids Parkway, creches and ski school meeting points so it makes accessing these places very easy and convenient for children and their parents. There are also a couple of established ski schools in Avoriaz with English speaking instructors in the resort centre and close to accommodation buildings.
Check out additional fun activities away from skiing like husky and horse drawn sleighs. There is also a cinema as well and the Aquariaz Water Paradise with pools and other water attractions for children.
Les Arcs
A great place to visit for the whole family, Les Arcs is an ideal ski resort for children. It has a great balance of children’s entertainment, ski schools and general child friendly activities. The overall setup as a pedestrian ski resort works very well with it being a safer place for children due to the restriction of vehicles driving around the resort. Children under 5 years old are granted a free ski pass and children between the ages of 5 and 17 years old and part of a family of 4 help the family gain a reduced family ski pass. For children learning to ski or just trying out skiing for the first time, there are designated beginner areas for children and a host of ski lessons and instructors at the resort.
The toboggan runs in Arc 2000 are perfect for families and Arc 1800 has a freestyle park with park graded jumps and a seating area for others to watch. Mille 8, also located in Arc 1800, is a great attraction for children. It has an indoor and outdoor children’s play area ( the outdoor area has little pistes! ). Mille 8 also has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, caves and waterfall features.
Families with children are also welcome to visit the Grotte de Glace; an ice cave located in Arc 2000 featuring hand-carved ice sculptures. A great way to introduce the children to a bit of the culture of the area and an appreciation of craftsmanship. Other attractions include an ice skating rink and cinemas.
Val d’Isère
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Val d’Isère is famous for its vibrant après-ski scene, making it one of the Alps' ultimate party spots. Known for its family-friendly certification as a Famille Plus resort, it’s also a top pick for families. With 300 kilometers of ski area (shared with Tignes) and a reliable snow record, there’s plenty for everyone. Beginners and kids learning to ski will find two nursery slopes and several green runs, while the Valkids zone gives little ones a mini ski village all to themselves.
Val d’Isère also has awesome ski schools with English-speaking instructors, where kids of all skill levels can take private or group lessons, whether they’re on skis or snowboards. Off the slopes, families can hit the outdoor ice rink, go dog sledding, or enjoy scenic walks around the village. For some indoor fun, the Aqua-sports center offers kids’ pools and games, and there’s even a cinema to relax and catch a movie after a day of adventure.
La Plagne
La Plagne is a great resort for children and the family. A recipient of the “Famille Plus'' French Tourism accreditation, given to resorts that cater to the family, it's quite easy to see why La Plagne has been granted this. It has a great reputation for its child care and child-focused activities. It has up to 16 nurseries across the 10 bases of La Plagne, catering to babies. The advice on the minimum age of the babies brought into the nursery may differ at times, however, please do get in touch with us to confirm any details. La Plagne also has a host of ski schools for young children with English speaking instructors. The ski schools in La Plagne are renowned and these include both established French and International schools. Contact us for any further information regarding the ski schools at La Plagne. In addition, La Plagne has several snow gardens for children; which are designed specifically for children's ski lessons and come fully equipped with long baby tow ropes, moving carpet lifts and other accessories. Older children and young teens may also have access to the snow gardens and nursery ski terrains. There is also a slightly different alternative to skiing for kids; as kids can also take part in a great sledging run in Plagne Centre or husky sledding rides as well. There are also a lot of activities such as arcade games and paintballing. Most of the resort villages are pedestrianised allowing for safe and easy access to the slopes and ski lifts.
Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d’Huez is a lovely family-friendly resort with great conditions for families with young children. There is an abundance of child care facilities and ski schools in the ski resort of Alpe d’Huez and the smaller surrounding villages; for example, Auris and Vaujany are recommended for families with small children particularly due to the very high standard of accommodation and ski schools for children within those areas. At Alpe d’Huez, you will also find some of the best and established ski schools for children during your ski holiday, however, there are a lot of independent ski schools that are also very brilliant at teaching, some of whom have been instructors for 30 to 40 years! Please feel free to enquire further with us about ski lessons in the area when making your booking. The ski schools and lessons are held in groups usually on the quieter, easier slopes allowing time for parents and guardians some time to themselves. The ski schools in Alpe d'Huez create fun resort also plans fun activities for children as they learn to ski. Some teach children to ski by getting them to weave in and out of funny cartoon characters and using a T-bar lift. When confidence starts to build, they are taken on bigger slopes. They have it all from wave runs to adventure courses for children. Alpe d’Huez also has fantastic child care services for children at almost any age. There are established and independent nannies in the resort who are fully qualified and very well experienced. Away from the pistes and ski schools, there are other activities that the children can indulge in. There are kids clubs for entertainment for young kids. There is also an outdoor heated pool with a breathtaking view of the mountains which is very popular with families and kids. There is also a sports centre with an indoor pool, climbing wall for children and lots of other sports and games. If you all just want to relax as a family, then check the resort cinema and enjoy a family movie together. Movies with VO on the posters mean that they will be in the original version (usually English).
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It is important that when selecting a resort, you prioritise the resorts that puts kids first. We have chosen resorts where kids are occupied not just by mere distractions but are mentally engaged by learning how to ski, learning with others and learning in different environments. These resorts are also very well liked and well received by families who also enjoy the non-ski activities and entertainment channelled towards the kids. At Erna Low, we have built and maintained great relationships with the ski resorts and their partners for over 50 years and we are still going strong! Please feel free to contact us for any advice on selecting the best ski resorts for kids as we are well experienced and always more than happy to talk to you.
FAQs
Can I get childcare options during the ski holidays?
Yes! Please note that almost every ski resort offers some level of childcare, but the quality and range of family services does vary. If you’re travelling with children, we recommend looking for resorts with the “Famille Plus” label. These resorts are specially recognised for having great child-friendly facilities and services that ensure families with small children are well taken care off.
If you cannot find what you are looking for please contact us and we can help you build your package.