Mountains of family fun - There is nothing quite like sharing a ski or snowboarding adventure holiday with your family. No matter your children's age, there is something very special about a holiday in the mountains. Be it practicing your turns together or whizzing down the slopes in competition - whatever level of skiing or snowboarding abilities you and your family have, Inghams has a winter getaway for you.
Childcare options - Inghams doesn't directly offer dedicated childcare services. However we can recommend a full list of of options here.
The best family ski resorts
Some of Inghams favourite family friendly resorts across Europe:
La Rosiere, France
- High-altitude resort with a good snow record and known to be a sunny stop
- Plenty of Green and Blue slopes offering wide and gentle pistes
- Offering partnerships with quality ski schools offering group or private lessons
- Good selection of family friendly stays including hotels, chalets or apartments
- Off-slope fun, from a cinema, bowling to ice skating
Tignes, France
- High-altitude resort with a handy free bus service
- Top rated ski schools to chose from, mainly located by the start of the slopes
- A beginners area near the resort and lots of cruisy, wide runs further up
- Lots of space for fun afternoons of tobogganing or sledging
- Good array of accommodation with on-site pools, restaurants or games rooms
Champoluc, Italy
- 3 ski areas with one lift pass so you can explore all beginner areas
- Pre-bookable ski schools in resort
- Perfect for slightly more advanced or older children who want to explore on and off the slopes
- A good mix of centrally based hotels - offering ski-in ski-out, spa facilities and a hearty breakfast.
Val d'Isere, France
- High-altitude resort, with free shuttle bus and connected to Tignes
- In resort nursery slopes come with free lifts for the little ones
- Dedicated beginners area at the top of Solaise lift
- Perfect mix of family friendly accommodations, offering apartments, hotels and chalets
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Filzmoos, Austria
- Quiet slopes, plenty of beginner friendly slopes
- Kids’ ski fun park, children’s areas
- Great ski school and Kleinbergalm toboggan run
Whistler, Canada
- Best Family Ski Resort Award 2023
- Tubing Park, Magic Castle & Tree Forts
- Ziptrek zipline for all ages
Saas Fee, Switzerland
- Popular (British operated) ski school.
- Smaller children will enjoy the local mascot and dedicated nursery area.
- Older children will love the terrain park and overall, there is a very large beginner area.
Morzine, France
- Awarded the Families Plus label.
- Fantastic family facilities and activities for all children in resort.
- Age appropriate opportunities so your children can make the most of their holiday, on and off the slopes.
Kronplatz, Italy
- Lots of children specific ski zones with a children's safety park in Kronplatz.
- Children first catering at Restaurant Kron.
- A great, fun play area for smaller children, with joyful characters and even moving carpets to practice skiing on.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Austria
- Many of the hotels in this resort offer children specific activities.
- Fun-slopes and family-parks mean children can practice away from the crowds and in safety.
- There are some great children specific lifts, so the can practice getting around by themselves.
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Best family friendly accommodation
A selection of some of Inghams top choices for family accommodation
The Moss Hotel
The hotel is located in a quiet side street only two minutes walk from the nearest piste and ski school meeting point.
Lodge Hemera Apartments
These apartments offer up to 3 bedroom spaces with a pool and communal lounge area. They are just a short walk to the ski lifts.
Hotel Au Charmant
This hotel has comfy rooms, a swimming pool and great Italian dishes, perfect for the kids. Its close to the resort centre.
Hotel Park
This is a family friendly, family run hotel in a quiet but central location - welcoming atmosphere and great food make this a great place.
Hotel Ducs de Savoie
This welcoming and cosy hotel was renovated in 2021 and has some great family room options. It is close to the resort centre.
Hotel Mareo
For families with slightly older children who want the family room options but with a more sophisticated feel, this hotel is an ideal choice.
Ski resort extras for families
Everything ski
- Don't forget to pre-book your families lift passes
- Remember to hire any skis / boots etc for yourselves
- Discover Evo2 ski schools - perfect for children or family groups
Off the slope fun
- There is always plenty to do in resort on a family holiday
- Whether you are looking for a cosy hot chocolate by the fire
- Or some indoor family activities such as bowling, cinema or swimming
When to go on a family ski holiday
We offer some great family holiday options for skiing and snowboarding around the school holidays
Family skiing FAQs
How do I plan a family Ski holiday? - Firstly, it is best to check your children's term dates, then it is advisable to look at the country you ideally want to visit compared to the airport you wish to depart from. It is always best to scope out the types of accommodation in your desired destination to make sure there are family friendly options. We would suggest using our Search Bar at the top of our website where you can search by Destination, Date, Guests and Airport.
What do I pack for a family? - Lots of layers, keeping warm is all about layering up. We have a great Insider's Guide where you can get a more in-depth understanding of what is needed while skiing.
What to do as a family of new skiers? - We would certainly recommend booking yourself some lessons with the local ski schools, children and adults alike and to also make use of the practice parks and play areas.
Can parents have adult ski time only? - You can make the most of on-site ski schools at many resorts so that you can have time to ski freely or enjoy a leisurely lunch.
Looking for some ski inspiration?
More family friendly ski resorts:
Austria
Obertauern
- Reliable conditions, snow-sure resort
- Circular resort so you can start and end your day in the same spot
- Family friendly accommodation close to the slopes
Andorra
Arinsal
- Good value accommodation
- Free lift pass for children under 12 when parents pre-book passes
- Free helmet hire for children when equipment is prebooked
- Gentle runs, great for confidence building
- English speaking ski school
Switzerland
Wengen
- Offers slopes for all ability levels, as well as a range of off slope activities
- Part of the wider Jungfrau ski area
- Benefits from a traffic free system
- Free lift pass for children up to 5 years old
Saas Fee
- Traffic free resort
- Family friendly atmosphere
- Larger beginners area in resort with good progression opportunities
- Lots to do off the slopes
- Free children's helmet when booking skis and boots
Davos
- Free child's lift pass up to 5yrs
- Free child skis and boots when 2 adults pre-book
- There are some great ski schools
Zermatt
- Free child's helmet when booking skis and boots
- Free child's skis and boots when 2 adults pre book
- Free child's lift pass
- Learning Zones for beginners, plus a childrens snowpark with magic carpets – good progression as well. Plenty of skiing for the whole family
- Great choice of accommodation
- High altitude
- Car free
France
Avoriaz
- Good for beginner and intermediates, extensive ski area
- Many ski in, ski out accommodation options
- ESF ski school is great for beginners/ improvers
- Lots to do off the slopes
Flaine
- Free lift pass for all children under 8 years old
- Ski in, ski out accommodation
- Range of beginner slopes plus free magic carpets – progression opportunities are good as there is greens and blues in the bowl.
- Family friendly resort with plenty to do off of the slopes
- Hotel Panorama is on an all inclusive basis, so its great value
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How to book your holiday
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