21 December 2014
| Last updated on 30 November 2015
Best Ski Resorts for Families
Spend the holiday season in one of these best ski resorts across the world for a perfect snowy break!
January is a great time to travel with the kids, the festive season is over and realistically you need to unwind from the stress of the season when we should be jolly. What a better way than a ski trip, but when you have the kids in tow it just becomes a little more stressful. You'll be worried about airport transfers, the quality of the mountain for yourself and also for your young ones, the quality of the ski school and the distances between slopes and the hotel. The last thing that you want is to be carrying yours and your kids skis up a long trek. This is why we've done the research for you and unearthed the best holidays for you to enjoy as a family, with kids ski schools and nanny services when you and hubby fancy a romantic dinner in one of the fabulous restaurants.
Kranjska Gora - Slovenia
There's just a snow covered beach seperating you from the ski slopes in beautiful Slovenia. There are 18 ski slopes of varying difficulty to choose from - definitely something here for the whole family. A system of 5 chairlifts and 13 drag lifts are there to take you straight to your dream trail. Lets not forget the fabulous ski school with excellent instructors that can take you from beginner to pro level.
Website: www.kranjska-gora.si/en
Rudechalets - France
Rudechalets has recognised that many fanatical teen snowboarders of the nineties and naughties are now adults and parents at that. They do not want their little ones picking up ski, hence the demand for child snowboarding lessons is now greater than ever. This ski resort offers great facilities for the very little ones (4-8 years) to learn how to snowboard. They have other great children's facilities as well.
Website: www.rudechalets.com
Beaver Creek - USA
Beaver Creek has a World Cup Mountain where you can learn how to ski with your children. They have programs tailored to children and teenagers with individualised feedback and one-on-one instruction. There are also group programs where you can meet others and make lifelong connections and your children can do the same. If you are more of a pro then the slopes are of a world class level for you.
Website: www.beavercreek.com
Alpbachtal - Austria
One of the best family friendly ski resorts around, Alpbachtal has lots to offer the whole family! There are also loads of fun activities from Tobogganing to snow walking, ice skating and much more. Really a super fun resort in Austria.
Website: www.alpbachtal.at
Panorama - Canada
Panorama is Pure Canada. This mountain resort possesses one of North America's Top 10 verticals, a brilliant climate and Canada's largest outdoor on-hill hot pools. Those who vacation here know "there's more to the mountains!"
Website: www.panoramaresort.com
Meribel - France
Méribel is known as the world's largest ski area, and it's location in the French Alps makes it a perfect ski getaway (even if you're on your own). Méribel does its utmost to provide special facilities and events for families and children. activities are available for little ones from the age of 3 months and up which makes this destination super relaxing - there will be someone on hand to look after your kids while you enjoy everything that the slopes have to offer.
Website: french-alps.meribel.net/ski-france-2011.html
Arosa - Switzerland
Use the 42 transport systems to explore the extensive Arose Lenzerheide winter sports region in Switzerland. 225 kilometres of pistes on three valley sides leave nothing to be desired: with challenging black slopes, varied red slopes and relaxed blue slopes, all skiers and snowboarders can find a descent that’s just right for them.
Website: www.arosalenzerheide.ch/en/
Cervino - Italy
Innovation, in Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche, is the key word. New ways to practice sport, new ways to enjoy a holiday, new services to allow more free time. The technology is not limited to the rapid lift systems, but also to the territorial fibre optic network that allows the information to be transmitted in real time. Time and space dimensions have changed thanks to the e-skipass, to the keycard and to the hotel reservation system via the internet.
Website: www.cervinia.it
Les Gets - France
There is a wide range of activities and fun for all ages, ride the ski lift and go trekking in snow shoes. Or if you're more adventorous try handgliding or dog sledding - there really is something for everyone in this French resort. Les Gets assigns great importance to welcoming and the well-being of your children. Child-friendly ski areas such as the "Territoire du Grand Cry" , the Mappys’ area and the ice rink, as well as after-skiing activities and professionally-run nurseries make Les Gets a veritable paradise for your little ones!
Website: en.lesgets.com
At Heavenly Mountain Resort in the USA, skiers and snowboarders alike are thrilled with varied terrain that spans the California-Nevada border and includes rolling glades, terrain parks and challenging technical steeps. Ride from state to state on the area's most skiable terrain and reap the benefits of the largest snowmaking system on the West Coast. A Lake Tahoe ski vacation at Heavenly offers something for everyone. Beginners can get comfortable on our groomed runs while more seasoned riders can explore our back-country-like canyons, tree runs and terrain parks. Come explore all the winter fun at Heavenly Mountain!
