Family ski resorts create lasting memories. You will remember the first steps in the snow of the youngest and the laughter caused by tobogganing. Belambra Clubs helps you find the most suitable ski area for your family holiday.
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A holiday with toddlers, adults running around or teenagers in search of adrenaline will lead to different needs. Daycare services, ski initiation, off-piste activities, count on Belambra to find the best family ski resort for your tribe.
To allow parents to breathe, some ski resorts have childcare services and infrastructure to ensure the safety of toddlers. This is particularly the case of the little family resort of Menuires. It includes, among other things, a reception area for babies from 3 months and safe beginner spaces. Its chairlifts are also equipped with safety systems.
Snow is cold, it’s wet, it slips. Your little one will take time to get used to it. To gently familiarize him with this element, ski resorts offer snow gardens. That of Orcières is the very first to have been opened in France, but also one of the most beautiful. Other stations, like the family resort of Flaine, give access to excellent French ski schools.
For your family holidays in the mountains to go well, everyone must have some for their own account. Some resorts have relaxation or leisure facilities off the slopes. The small family resort Arc 1800 includes a 3,800 m² aquatic centre. Others offer workshops for all ages, such as Praz-sur-Arly. It is not uncommon to find ski resorts in the Pyrenees or in the Alps with a cinema, bowling or disco.
A ski resort for a family holiday is not chosen lightly. To help you in your choice, Belambra Clubs tells you the criteria to take into account.
If you do not all have the same level, it is better to opt for a resort with a wide choice of slopes, like Flaine. This small ski resort in Haute-Savoie has its own ski area, but is also connected to the Grand Massif. In total, it is more than 200 tracks, from very wide blue for beginners to freeride courses for the most adventurous. You can also find specially designed tracks for children. To La Plagne, Your toddlers can meet magical creatures on the Elf Forest trail.
Children get bored quickly, so they need age-appropriate play areas, play areas and activities. The ski resorts labeled Family Plus guarantee them the best possible welcome. You will find Belambra clubs in several of these resorts, such as Les Menuires, Les 2 Alpes, Val d'Isère or Orcières.
Skiing can be learned at any age. To the 2 Alpes, lparents can introduce their babies to the joys of skiing during individual baby snow lessons. From the age of 3, your children will learn to stand on skis in a snow garden, like that of Orcières. After their initiation, and until their 18 years, they will be able to join collective courses according to their level. There are also beginner courses for adults, including Val d’Isère. Before making your reservation, ask about the ski lessons offered.
It is important to vary the pleasures. At Les Saisies ski resort, you will live a unique experience during a dog sledding. The older ones will fill up with adrenaline by practicing yooner or paret. In La Plagne, the choice of off-ski activities is even greater. Your children can climb an ice tower, go bobsleigh or go down the super zip line.
Now you have a better idea of how to find the perfect small family ski resort. Choose from the Belambra clubs !
The February school holidays correspond to the high season. At this time you will benefit from a larger offer of ski lessons and better snow cover. Going out of season will make it easier to find a small family resort that is cheap and less crowded.
Here’s a quick list of things to remember to pack :
If this is your first mountain holiday with your children, avoid booking your stay in a very high altitude resort. Babies under 2 years old are particularly sensitive. On the way to the station, stop every 500 metres and give your children a drink. This will prevent them from having ear pain.