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Family Ski Holidays
Whether you're introducing your family to skiing for the first time, or they're confident on the slopes and you're just looking for somewhere new that's family friendly, we've got you.
If you don't know where to start, we have really helpful blogs in our Family Ski Guide, with everything from where to go for every school holiday, to tips for skiing with young children (or teenagers!).
If you'd like more personal advice, then give us a call. Our super-friendly team are on hand to guide you every step of the way.
Or, if you're ready to dive in and start searching for your family ski holiday, just use the 'family' filter and we'll only show you family-friendly ski resorts.
Best resorts for a family ski holiday
One of our most popular ski resorts for families, especially those with young children, is Avoriaz, France. It’s super child friendly, with no traffic bar the occasional horse-drawn sleigh.
For a Christmas or New Year break, the natural beauty of Zell Am See Austria takes on a whole new level at Christmas. It's great for beginners and intermediates, and has one of the best Christmas markets in Europe.
For half term, our top pick is family-friendly Flaine, France. Most accommodation lies within easy reach of lifts, and it’s a really easy resort to get around.
Heading out for the Easter holidays? Then Tignes France is home to some of Europe's highest skiing, which makes it perfect for a late-season Easter skiing trip.
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Flaine, France
One of our most popular resorts, Flaine is well-known for reliable snow and ski-in-ski-out convenience. Perfect for families and beginners, most accommodation is within walking distance or a short bus ride to the lifts - so you can virtually fall out of bed and be on the slopes.
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Arinsal, Andorra
An idyllic village in the heart of the Pyrenees, though small in size, Arinsal has everything you need at your fingertips. Heaps of wide, gentle tree-lined runs make Arinsal a favourite amongst families, beginners, and anyone whose idea of the perfect holiday is cruising mellow pistes.
FAQs about family ski holidays
Can I book ski school through Heidi?
Yes you can! Many large resorts have ski schools which have group lessons that are bookable on our website in the checkout. For smaller resorts, for individual lessons, or if you just need a bit of help and advice, just get in touch with our team at Heidi to discuss it further.
Are ski passes and ski hire cheaper for children?
Absolutely! Most resorts have varying child rates for ski passes and ski equipment hire. In some resorts, the ski pass can even be free for the little ones (depending on their age), and for older teenagers, the age when they would count as an 'adult' varies between resorts.
If you're looking for extra help, feel free to get in touch with our experts who can help find the best holiday for you.
Can I save money at half-term by avoiding Saturday to Saturday bookings?
While you've got the right idea, this is the one time of year when this might not work. In half-term, often the flights will be better valued (by avoiding Saturday) but the accommodation prices can be higher. However, this varies between resorts and hotels, so it's definitely still worth a try to see if avoiding Saturday to Saturday works out cheaper.
Slightly shorter trips are another way you might be able to save - 5 and 6 day holidays are really popular, and for many families that is plenty of skiing for little legs and a bit softer on the wallet.
Outside of skiing, what other activities are there for children on a ski holiday?
We get it, kids have never-ending energy and excitement, so it helps to know what else you can do outside of enjoying the slopes (especially after hours).
In the early afternoons and evenings, activities like dog sledding, horse and carriage rides or even tobogganing can be great on-the-snow experiences for the little ones. But as things get darker, many resorts continue the entertainment with options such as ice-skating rinks, bowling alleys and even swimming pools with water slides!
If you'd like some help deciding where to go, get in touch with one of our in-house experts, who have tons of knowledge on resort entertainment!
We've never been as a family before, do you have any tips?
It's all about convenience and making the holiday easy and stress-free. And fortunately, many resorts have hotels and offerings that are designed with families in mind!
If you want to book the holiday yourself, we recommend:
- Choosing nice sociable flight times that don't require super early or late departure times
- Opting for a shuttle or private transfer - while it can be slightly more expensive, it does provide a level of comfort that a coach transfer can't provide
- Selecting a hotel close to the slopes/centre of the resort - The last thing you'll want to be doing is hiking all the way across town with your ski gear. Being close to the slopes makes it easier to hit the lifts and ski school in the morning. Meanwhile being close to the centre of the resort can often mean more bus links to the slopes and evening activities right on your doorstep.
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Blogs about Family Ski Holidays
Best ski resorts for families with young children
You'll have fun anywhere on a family ski holiday, but some resorts are particularly well set-up for young families. Here are our top 10...
Sarah Cramer
11 Jul, 2024
1 min read
Top tips for skiing with young children
Introducing your young family to skiing is a wonderful thing - we've got the lowdown from Heidi parents to help you avoid any pitfalls
Sarah Cramer
11 Jul, 2024
1 min read
Best resorts for Easter ski holidays
Longer days, warmer temperatures and with any luck, a late dump of snow. Here are our top 7 Easter ski destinations...
Sarah Cramer
17 Feb, 2024
1 min read
