Best Luxury Ski Resorts For Skiing With Kids

Courchevel 1850

We constantly get asked if Courchevel 1850 good for families? The answer is yes! Don’t be fooled by the glamorous reputation of Courchevel 1850, it is one of the most family-friendly ski resorts in France. It has earned the highest rating of ‘Famille Plus’ thanks to its Village des Enfants. This is the largest enclosed children’s only ski area in the world. There are magic carpets, Drago gondola, tree-lined runs, ice tunnels, cartoon characters and a snow garden. What’s more, all of the nursery areas (in each of the villages) have drag lifts you can use for free – no lift pass is required. From Courchevel 1850, there are also several green runs which are designated ‘Easy Rider’ runs off the Verdons gondola, for when the little ones are ready to progress. 

Family ski holidays to Courchevel are a delight thanks to the family-friendly activities in the resort too, such as the Aquamotion centre with waterslides, and family toboggan runs down to the next village. Everything is linked by a free shuttle bus, or your luxury Courchevel ski chalet will have a private driver service. 

KEY FACTS:

Transfers Time – 2 hours from Geneva & Lyon

Childcare Services – Jelly & Ice Cream, MeriNannies, ESF Piou Piou 

Our Favourite Luxury Family Friendly Chalet in Courchevel 1850:

Chalet St Christophe

Morzine

Morzine is proud of its Famille Plus status, which it was awarded for excellence in catering to families with kids. And from the moment you arrive, you will see why. This relaxed ski resort puts families first and each of the luxury ski holidays focuses on kids too. 

In Morzine, there’s the Penguin Park at the top of the Pleney lift with tunnels, jumps, and mini slaloms, where young children will be able to get their ski legs. The Morzine Les Gets ski area has plenty of easy greens and blues, perfect for ski lessons. And for the more confident young skiers and snowboarders, head to the Lil’ Stash in Avoriaz.

Besides skiing, kids will love sledging and there’s a whole slope dedicated to it at the bottom of the Crusaz chairlift. Or take them for a ride on the vintage merry-go-round located in the square next to the tourist office. The indoor swimming pool is great for a white out and the outdoor ice rink is always popular with families.

KEY FACTS:

Transfers Time – 1 hour from Geneva 

Childcare Services – L’Outa Nursery, Morzine Kids, ESF Piou Piou 

Our Favourite Luxury Family Friendly Chalet in Morzine:

Chalet Joux Plane

Val-d’Isère

Val-d’Isère has invested time and money into being a great ski resort for kids. From easy access to the kid’s ski areas, modern ski lift infrastructure, endless luxury family-friendly ski chalets and in-resort activities, we love Val-d’Isère for families.

The main nursery ski area for children and beginners is at the bottom of the Solaise lift, and it’s also where most of the ski schools meet up. There is also a nursery area with a free lift in the village of La Daille. When the children are ready to progress, at the top of the Bellvarde ski area you’ll find long green runs on wide rolling pistes.

In the resort, there is an outdoor ice skating rink right in the centre of town, as well as the Sports Centre which is home to an indoor swimming pool. Our favourite post-ski lesson activity is definitely the dedicated sledging zone at the bottom of the Solaise lifts by the Savonnette lift.

KEY FACTS:

Transfers Time – 2 hours from Chambery, 3 hours from Geneva

Childcare Services – Boubird Childcare, Alpine Child Care, 3 ESF Piou Piou 

Our Favourite Luxury Family Friendly Chalet in Val d’Isere:

Chalet Abade 

Meribel

Meribel is one of the most popular luxury ski resorts for skiing with kids. Thanks to its relaxed atmosphere, kids are really welcome here making it the perfect choice for a family ski holiday. The Famille Plus status is the cherry on top.

The Altiport area is a favourite when skiing with kids. Here you will find several brilliant green runs as well as two designated fun areas for children. Plus, there is a Snow Cool area, which is specifically for beginners and will take you back to the Meribel Centre. 

Meribel has gone above and beyond with their after-ski activities. There is a brand new adventure luge track called Mission Black Forest – a 3km adrenaline-fuelled run for the over 12s that’s open every afternoon. The Yeti Park is a fun snow park specially designed for little ones, plus there is an Inuit Village, where you’ll find children’s entertainers, a climbing web, swings and games. Back in Meribel centre, there is the Parc Olympique which is home to an indoor ice skating rink and an indoor swimming pool, perfect for white-out days. 

KEY FACTS:

Transfers Time – 2.5 hours from Geneva & Lyon

Childcare Services – Jelly & Ice Cream, MeriNannies, ESF Piou Piou 

Our Favourite Luxury Family Friendly Chalet in Meribel:

Chalet Serendipity