Family Ski Chalets

A catered chalet or club hotel provides the perfect setting for any family ski chalet holiday. Cosy surroundings, an intimate level of service and professional childcare all add up to a perfect week on the slopes. With a huge selection of different family ski chalets, it can be a daunting task trying to find the best family ski chalet holiday.

Here are a few pointers to help:

Choose a family ski chalet with good access to piste, so little legs have less far to walk.
Book early, as ski school groups tend to fill up – especially during the school holidays.
Choose a family ski chalet which has a large capacity, so if another family want to join later on, there may still be room.
Use our specific resort guides to find out which ski resorts are best for family ski holidays and those good for learning to ski.

Recommended Family Ski Chalets

Family ski chalet: Chalet Schatzi - La Rosiere, sleeps 31.

The Schatzi chalet is located in a prime position, right at the base of the main run in La Rosiere. Spacious family suites and independent lounge areas make this is a superb family ski chalet and with a nursery and kids clubs this is an ideal choice for a family ski holiday.

Chalet Schatzi - Child Care Services: Nursery, 4 months - 3 years: In house nursery, available six days a week.
Snow Club, 3 - 8 years: Half day complement to ski classes. Held in neighbouring chalets, it includes lunch and fun activities such as tobogganing and arts and crafts.
Cocoa Club, 6 - 12 years: Evening kids club for older children who are not ready for bed yet, held in the chalet 6 nights a week.
Kids High Tea: Served six afternoons a week and supervised by staff.

Family ski chalet: Chalet Marta - Selva, sleeps 36.

Selva has long been regarded as a great family ski holiday resort due to its range of beginner slopes, excellent snow record and warm hospitality. Chalet Marta is close to the slopes and has its own children's clubs making it an ideal family ski chalet.

Chalet Marta - Child Care Services:
All child care services are held in Chalet Marta, except the nursery which is located in Chalet Weisenheim only 450m away.
Nursery, 4 months - 3 years: Held six days a week.
Snow Club, 3 - 8 years: Half day complement to ski classes, includes lunch and fun activities such as picnics and nature trails.
Cocoa Club, 6 - 12 years: Evening kids club for older children, held 6 nights a week.
Kids High Tea: Served six afternoons a week and supervised by staff.

Family ski chalet: Chalet Hotel Cygnaski - Val D'Isere, sleeps 83.

The Cygnaski's welcoming, laid-back atmosphere and excellent childcare facilities makes this chalet hotel a popular choice for family ski holidays. Rooms are comfortable and spacious. Ski lifts are only a short bus journey away and Val D'Isere's centre is within walking distance.

Chalet Hotel Cygnaski - Child Care Services:
Baby & Toddler Club, 4 months - 2 years: Held six days a week in the chalet hotel itself, includes lunch and high tea.
Mini Club, 3 - 5 years: Supervision with games and activities. Includes lunch, high tea and drop off/pick up from ski school.
Kidz Club, 6 - 12 years: Run five and a half days a week, includes indoor and outdoor activities. Drop off/pick up from ski school is also available.

Family ski chalet: Chalet Alber - St Anton, sleeps 47.

The Alber is spacious chalet, with comfortable family suites, bedrooms and separate self-contained family apartments, located in Nasserein, the most family friendly area in St Anton. This family ski chalet benefits from a communal area with TV, CD and separate sauna room.

Family Ski Chalet - Child Care Services:
All child care services are held in Chalet Alber
Nursery, 4 months - 3 years: Available six days a week.
Snow Club, 3 - 8 years: Half day complement to ski classes, includes lunch and fun activities such as snow art and tobogganing.
Cocoa Club, 6 - 12 years: Evening kids club for older children, available 6 nights a week.
Baby Listening Patrol: Available to apartment guests from 7pm to 11pm.
Kids High Tea: Served six afternoons a week and supervised by staff.

Family ski chalet: Chalet Hotel Sapiniere - Chamonix, sleeps 60.

With a fantastic location looking out upon the children’s nursery slope in Chamonix, the Sapiniere is frequently dubbed the ‘best-located hotel in Chamonix’. With its own dedicated in house nursery and a kids club for older children, this is a great choice for a family ski chalet.

Family Ski Chalet - Child Care Services:
All child care services are held in Chalet Hotel Sapiniere
Nursery, 4 months - 3 years: Available throughout the day, six days a week.
Snow Club, 3 - 8 years: Half day complement to ski classes, includes lunch and fun activities such as picnics and tobogganing.
Cocoa Club, 6 - 12 years: Evening kids club for older children, available 6 nights a week.
Baby Listening Patrol: Available from 7.30pm to 11pm.
Kids High Tea: Served six afternoons a week and supervised by staff.

Family ski chalet: Chalet Les Arolles - Tignes, sleeps 21.

Chalet Arolles is located in a superb position, only 2 minutes from the ski lifts and 500m from the children’s ski area. The chalet has a large cosy lounge with fireplace to enjoy a relaxing après ski. All bedrooms have private bath or shower, offering privacy during your family ski holiday.

Family Ski Chalet - Child Care Services:
Nursery, 4 months - 3 years: Available six days a week
Snow Club, 3 - 8 years: Half day complement to ski classes, includes lunch and fun activities such as snow art and sledging.
Cocoa Club, 6 - 12 years: Evening kids club for older children, available 6 nights a week.
Kids High Tea: Served six afternoons a week and supervised by staff.

Family ski chalet: Clubhotel Christina - La Plagne, sleeps 110.

Christina is great for family ski holidays, with a laid back welcoming atmosphere and a superb location opposite the slopes and only 150m from the ski school meeting area. There is a large sun terrace as well as a lounge with comfy sofas and pool table to enjoy your après ski.

Family Ski Chalet - Child Care Services:
Baby & Toddler Club, 4 months - 2 years: Available six days a week 9.00am to 5.30pm.
Mini Club, 3 - 5 years: All day care includes supervised lunch and high tea, plus fun activities such as arts and crafts and face-painting.
Kidz Club, 6 - 12 years: Children will be picked up and dropped off from ski school, have supervised lunch and high tea, plus enjoy numerous fun activities.

Family ski chalet: Chalet Hotel Dahu - Courchevel 1850, sleeps 84.

The Dahu is in an ideal location for family ski holidays, only a short walk from ski school and the Forum Centre with its bowling alley, skating rink, climbing wall and numerous shops and restaurants. The Dahu has a large lounge with comfy sofas and fantastic views of the mountains.

Family Ski Chalet - Child Care Services:
Baby & Toddler Club, 4 months - 2 years: Available six days a week 9.00am to 5.30pm.
Mini Club, 3 - 5 years: All day care including fun activities and supervised lunch and high tea.
Kidz Club, 6 - 12 years: Children are picked up and dropped off from ski school, and looked after in between with fun activities and supervised lunch and high tea.

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