A family skiing holiday can offer groups endless opportunities for adventure with their loved ones. Set among picture postcard scenery and crisp winter sunshine, there is a lot to love about grabbing your skis and your poles and hitting the slopes.
But to make sure everyone has fun, a bit of planning is usually required. After all, you want somewhere where your whole family – regardless of their age or skill level – can enjoy themselves.
Here, we’ve listed four locations, any one of which could be the perfect destination for your next trip.
La Rosière, France: The Quintessential Family Resort
Located in south-eastern France is a resort which is consistently ranked among the top destinations for families looking to book a skiing trip.
Nestled in the famous French Alps, La Rosière is a charming south-facing resort with over 150 km of slopes to choose from. Its family-friendly atmosphere makes it a popular choice, as do the wide, gentle slopes, which are perfect for beginners and children. There is also a dedicated ski school and children’s zones that ensure they can have fun on the slopes safely.
Away from the excitement on the slopes, La Rosière also has a host of activities for families. Snowshoe walks and tobogganing are just two of the more popular activities.
Levi, Finland: A Winter Wonderland Beyond Skiing
Located in the Arctic Circle, in Finnish Lapland, lies a magical winter wonderland. Levi in northern Finland is a place where skiing is just one of many things that families can see and do there.
Whether you want to take in the beauty of the Northern Lights or be pulled by reindeer or huskies, Levi has everything.
And the best thing is that all these amenities and activities are within walking distance. Levi is not as sprawling as other resorts, meaning you can get to and from places on foot very easily. For skiers there are 43 slopes to choose from that can cater to all ages and abilities. And for those who’ve never done winter sports before, there is a dedicated and well-regarded ski school.
Obergurgl, Austria: High-Altitude Family Skiing
Set high in the mountains of Austria, Obergurgl is regarded as the Diamond of the Alps by enthusiasts thanks to its consistent snow conditions, which always offer the best surface for skiers and snowboarders.
It’s not just the slopes that make Obergurgl such a diamond. Its short transfer time from Innsbruck airport – around 1.5 hours – means visitors can be at the resort in no time. It is a quiet resort that doesn’t have the wild aprés-ski scene enjoyed by younger travellers. This makes it ideal for families who want to focus on making memories in a safe, peaceful environment.
Obergurgl is laced with wide, gentle runs that appeal to all types of skiers. And, away from skiing, there is also a range of fun activities – why not try your hand at ice skating or traverse the scenery in snowshoes?
Courchevel, France: Enhanced Family Facilities
Near the French-Italian border is Courchevel, one of the three world-famous Three Valleys skiing areas. This vast resort is so big that it has three different villages, all set at different altitudes – Courchevel 1850, 1550, and 1650.
The scale of Courchevel means there is something for everyone. Beginners can enjoy the green runs that are characterised by gentle slopes and wide open spaces, whereas more experienced skiers can spend their day tackling the bigger slopes.
As with any good resort there is a comprehensive ski school with English-speaking instructors and options to book ski passes and buy lesson packages. Combined with a modern lift system (which means less queuing and more skiing) and loads of off-slope activities, Courchevel is a great place for a skiing holiday with your family.
Where will you go?
When planning family ski holidays, make sure you do enough research so you can confidently choose the right place for you and your loved ones. Whether you choose La Rosière, Levi, Obergurgl, or Courchevel, you’re sure to make amazing memories.