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- Try our 'family' filter to find resorts
- Choose flight times and transfers to suit you
- Easily add lessons & lift passes
Whether you're introducing your family to skiing for the first time or they're confident on the slopes already, we have the best family ski holidays waiting for you right here.
Ready to dive in and start searching for your family ski holiday? Use the 'family' filter, and we'll show you only the best family-friendly ski resorts.
If you'd like more personal advice, then give us a call. Our super-friendly team are ready and waiting to guide you every step of the way.
Best ski resorts for families
The natural beauty of Zell Am See, Austria, is hard to beat for a Christmas family ski holiday or New Year's getaway. Great for beginners and intermediates, it offers incredible family-friendly skiing and one of the best Christmas markets in Europe.
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Flaine, France
Well-known for reliable snow and ski-in-ski-out convenience, Flaine is perfect for young children. Most accommodation is within walking distance or a short bus ride to the lifts - 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, Arinsal has everything at your fingertips. Heaps of wide, gentle tree-lined runs make it a favourite amongst newbies and anyone whose idea of a great family ski trip is cruising mellow pistes.
FAQs about family ski holidays
Your questions answered by our family ski holiday expert
Sarah Cramer
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 it might not work. With half-term family ski holidays, flights will often be better valued (by avoiding Saturday), but the accommodation prices can be higher. However, this varies between resorts and hotels, so it's still worth trying to see if avoiding Saturday to Saturday works out cheaper.
Slightly shorter family ski 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 family 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 skiing as a family before, do you have any tips?
It's all about convenience and making the holiday easy and stress-free. Fortunately, many resorts offer hotels and other amenities designed for family skiing!
If you want to book the holiday yourself, we recommend:
- Choosing pleasant, sociable flight times that don't require super early or late departure times.
- Opting for a shuttle or private transfer can be slightly more expensive, but it does provide a level of comfort that a coach transfer cannot.
- Selecting a hotel close to the slopes/centre of the resort. The last thing you'll want to do is hike across town with your (and your kids) 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 resort centre can mean more bus links to the slopes and evening activities on your doorstep.
What is the best age to take a child skiing?
Though you can learn to ski at any age, taking your child on their first family skiing holiday before age six can help them quickly adjust to snowboards and skis. In addition, it can also offer great discounts on lift passes and flights.
What is the best family friendly ski resort?
It all depends on when you're planning to go. With young kids, we recommend travelling outside of the school holidays, but for those with older children and teens, there are tons of great options:
- Christmas and New Year family ski holidays: Enjoy the magic of the festive period in Zermatt, Zell am See, and Chamonix
- February half term family ski holidays: Experience the season's heaviest snow dumps with family fun in Flaine, Wengen, and St Anton.
- Easter family ski holidays: The quietest time to travel with kids. We recommend going high-altitude with holidays in Tignes, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and Geilo.
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