The most adequate ski resorts to go skiing with the family

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Some acclaimed resorts for families

Besse Super Besse

Situated in the Sancy en Auvergne massif, the resort of Besse Super Besse has an extraordinary setting thanks to the village’s historic architecture.
The ski domain and its 43 km of slopes benefit from modern equipment for a comfort that will seduce the whole family: 22 lifts, a cable car with 20 vacancies, snow canons…

 

The activities are numerous so that young and old can profit from all the assets of skiing: 27 slopes (5 green, 9 blue, 9 red, and 4 black), a snow park, a boarder cross, a space for freestyle jumps, a speed slope and many other activities and animations are offered in Super Besse.
The youngest can go to the resort’s kindergarten (from 3 months to 6 years) and start to make their first steps on the slopes thanks to the Piou-Piou club and its ESF instructors (from 3 years).

La Bresse (ou La Bresse Hohneck)

La Bresse, also known as La Bresse Hohneck, is the most important resort in the Vosges in terms of its area.
With a ski domain of 50 km and adapted for all styles, the 34 ski slopes in La Bresse put a smile on the whole family. The fun spaces present in the domain offer fun for everyone:

Opoualand: space consisting of an adapted slope for the youngest with animations along the descent (imitation of the Yeti’s scream, exploration game, slalom, snowball fights and many others).
Waouland: boarder cross slope for a freestyle session that will take your breath away!

Besides Alpine skiing, La Bresse offers you the possibility to practice Nordic skiing and also to profit from the slopes Aurores and Nocturnes (slopes open from 6h to 21h45).
The fun does not stop here since the children can profit from special activities for them: Leisure Park, karting, toy library…
Finally you can profit from the Schlitte Mountain: toboggan slope on rails of 900 m with a sequence of tendrils and tight turns for an incredible thrust of adrenaline.

Les Menuires

Situated in the Norther Alps and part of the 3 Valleys domain, biggest ski domain in the world, Les Menuires has an exceptional ski domain to welcome the whole family.
With equipment in numbers and 87 slopes you will certainly find happiness. Besides the 160 km of slopes (of which 28 km cross country slopes), a mountain with activities offers you: snow park, toboggan (one on rails), mountain bike on ice, skidoo, etc…

 

In order for parents to relax there is a sport center and its swimming pool, its hammam, its sauna, and its Jacuzzi.
The kids are also pampered with the Piou-Piou club dedicated to starting taking their steps on snow and winter sport places especially for them (Walibi Gliss, Château de la Glisse, Fun Park).
The whole family could also find itself sharing a local speciality in one of the 61 bars and restaurants (12 of which on altitude) in the resort. Finally, the less tired could profit from the night and the ambiance of the clubs and bars in the resort.

Les Orres

In a setting of a larch forest, Les Orres and its ski domain let the whole family profit from a beautiful landscape offering all the advantages of the mountain. Young and old are like angels in this resort that offers activities for all:

– 100 km of descents spread over 37 slopes (7 green, 6 blue, 20 red, and 4 black)
– 19 lifts
– A snow park for amateur thrill seekers
– 2 snow gardens for learning how to ski for the youngest
– toboggan slopes (with one on rails)

That is not all since the après ski activities are not lacking. You can take a tour on racquets, on a horse or dog sleigh, on a skidoo or profit from family moments on skates at the foot of the slopes.
To relax the resort has a spa with sauna in which you can ask for a massage.
The numerous bars and restaurants in the resort are privileged places to try local specialties while having another precious moment with your family.

Val Thorens

Authentic village in the Northern Alps, the resort of Val Thorens offers a unique view on the ensemble of the 3 Valleys. Its ski domain and its 150 km of slopes (11 green, 32 bleu, 29 red, and 9 black) permits everyone of all styles and skiers of all levels to experiment. It is situated between 2300 and 3230 m of altitude in which you can benefit of an impeccable view of passes and summits.

 

It is in this exceptional frame that they youngest can start tasting the fun of ski thanks to ski lessons from ESF instructors. There are also mini-clubs and gardens for children.
During this time, the most experienced can profit from quality slopes, a snow park, a boarder cross, off-piste and many other activities.
Motorbike on snow, driving on ice, skidoo, paragliding, paramotor, are other activities on the program of Val Thorens, so you don’t have time to be bored!
At the end of the day, you can go with the family to one of the resort’s restaurants to awaken your tasting buds thanks to numerous Savoyard specialties that will be offered to you.

Other resorts with the Famille Plus label

Numerous other ski resorts are known for the welcome they give to families and have the Famille Plus label. In total, 44 ski resorts have received this label of which Alpe d’Huez, La Clusaz, Pra Loup, Courchevel, Les 2 Alpes. These 44 resorts are privileged to welcome you in their resort.