Top Resorts For Family Skiing

Skiing as a family is a great experience but it is essential you get a resort that is right for you, you don't for example want to end up in the middle of a rowdy party town! Read our guide and check out our suggestions for great family skiing.

We’ve compiled the top resorts we think are great for families both in the Alps and North America. Here are the highlights, for more information look at our more in depth resort guides.

A family ski holiday is one of the best holidays you can do. It will almost certainly be the only type of holiday that your teenage children will not mind you dragging them along for too.

Combining both outdoor fresh air and exercise, you also get to relax on the slopes in the sunshine in the middle of the winter. Then, once you've finished the day, the whole family can have a relaxing evening in a chalet, hotel or apartment setting. Perfect!

So where do we recommend for families then?

Our Family-Friendly Ski Resorts

Courcheval, France. France is a favourite destination for Brits but this resort is great for families. Chairlifts are fitted with magnestick devices which keep children safe on chairlifts. In addition, Courcheval 1650 has quiet slopes and good ski schools to choose from.

Flaine, France. Another good French resort for children. It’s a car free resort so no worries about dangerous traffic. In addition the slopes are kind to children and it’s relatively snow sure. Good ski schools, family friendly hotels and crèches. Overall, a good choice for families.

Morzine and Les Gets, France. Doesn’t always get good snow but a great place to ski with children. Popular with family ski companies so you will find good nanny services, crèches and ski schools.

La Rosiere, France. Lifts are near much of the accommodation so no long walks with children carrying skis. In addition there is now a new leisure centre in the resort. Lots of childcare and good beginner slopes.

La Tania, France. Lovely gentle slopes, pedestrianised village centre and good child care and companies that specialise in family ski holidays come here.

Tignes, France. Great skiing, modern lift system good ski schools and a well laid out village. British ski schools are here and many UK tour operators visit.

Vaujany, France. Lovely small hotels, beautiful chalets, great village crèche. Linked into the 230km of piste that is Alpe d’Huez so good for parents too!

Champoluc, Italy. Good British ski school, uncrowded and beautiful! Good crèche and two play parks.

Hinterlux, Austria. We have listed this resort because of the amazing Play arena, open 6 days a week it includes a soft play area, creative zone, bouncy castle and trampolines, go kart track, football pitch and climbing wall. And we haven’t even mentioned the skiing.....

Neustift, Austria. Good child friendly village with nursery slopes, toboggan runs, sleigh rides and an indoor swimming pool. Good ski school for children.

Obergurgl, Austria. Not a lot of difficult runs here but pretty snow sure, quiet and a good range of hotels, all with childcare.

Saas Fee, Switzerland. Car free, pretty ski resort. Good family hotels, child care ski providers come here, great nursery slopes, swimming pool and a toboggan run.

Beaver Creek, Colorado. Very family orientated resort, with good family accommodation at the side of the slopes. Ice skating rink, great nursery slopes, good ski schools for children.