The Best Luxury Ski Resorts For Families in Europe.

It’s no wonder active, adventurous and ambitious parents like the idea of a family skiing trip. Magnificent scenery, whizzy slopes, physical-piece exercise, a bit of grit: for many, it’s the perfect combination of challenge and adventure for the whole family. But even the most diehard downhillers will definitely admit it also takes a lot of (energy) effort. So don’t make the job any tougher. Here, we’ve picked the best luxury travel ski resorts that can help lighten the workload.

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Serfaus is best for a tailormade beginner area and child-friendly hotels. Perched on a sunny balcony of snow, and linked to the neighbouring resorts of Fiss and Ladis, it bends over backwards to make young families welcome. The village itself is very convenient due to its’ traffic-free area and served by an underground railway — and is home to several child-friendly hotels.

A Tyrolean winter wonderland welcomes families to 212km of doorstep skiing featuring mixed ability terrain and one of the best children’s ski areas in the Alps.

The Hotel Bärolina is the star of the show, offering not just kids’ clubs and swimming pools but a 96m waterslide, a climbing wall, and five-storey soft-play tower.

In conclusion; Serfaus Fiss Ladis is ideal for families, given its huge network of blue and red trails served by modern efficient, high capacity lifts, six to eight passenger chairs, and gondolas. The ski school is multi-lingual with high-valued kids programs, in fact the resort resembles Disney on snow with fun parks and a lot of animated trails – a Bear Cave, Dino Forest and Indian village – to entertain children learning to ski. Mascots Murmli the marmot and Berta the Cow are everywhere to welcome the little ones.

A hotel we definitely recommend for families and laidback luxury is Hotel Fisserhof in Fiss, and here you read why in our hotel review article. More hotels in the area can be found here.

Connected to some of the most extensive skiing in the world through access to the Dolomiti Superski area, Val Gardena ski resort is considered as one of the best luxury ski resorts for families in Europe. Val Gardena ski resort is located in a valley in the South Tyrol area of the Italian Dolomites and is home to three mountain villages; Selva Gardena, S. Cristina and Ortisei.

In the east part of the area you will find, the pine-covered, rocky Alta Badia valley has an ancient Ladin culture and serious locavore food, from centuries-old agriturismos to the three-Michelin-starred St Hubertus.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a novice skier, the Dolomites cater to all skill levels. Delve into the intricate network of pistes in Alta Badia and Val Gardena, offering a variety of terrains and challenges. Uncover the thrill of skiing in renowned destinations like Cortina, Zermatt, and St. Moritz, each promising a unique and unforgettable experience.

With just over an hour’s transfer from Geneva, Megève’s car-free cobbled streets, stunning views of Mont Blanc and multi-level pistes are a breeze to reach. There are a lot of stunning boutique hotels in Megève – France as well.

Founded as a luxury ski resort for families, it has a bid to replicate St Moritz’s charm vibe in a French setting. This resort has been considered as one of the most beautiful playgrounds for all seasons.

Megève is known for its protection of history, tradition & authenticity, characteristics which in many French ski resorts has been laid to waste. The charmy, lively village is connected to St Gervais les Bains, via a huge network of lifts & mainly beginner-intermediate ski trails with a quadricep-melting local skiable vertical of over 1,450m.

Talking about the best luxury ski resorts for families, Gstaad in Switzerland cannot be missed. This resort is famous because of Julie Andrews and Roger Moore. They are among a roster of stars to have fallen for Gstaad’s time-warp charms (think traditional Swiss chalets and typical luxury chocolate shops). And with its snow-sure Glacier 3000 and 200km of slopes to explore, the skiing’s rather good too.

With that said, its a great ski resort for beginners and intermediates – seasoned skiers after more of a challenge can try the 45-degree gradient Tiger Run on the Wasserngrat. Gstaad’s winter sports pedigree needs little introduction – cross country, snowshoeing and snow hiking remain almost as popular as the skiing.

It’s this curious combination of old-world glamour and Alpine farm rhythms that lends Gstaad its distinct character, as the mix of unpretentious restaurants such as Le Petit Chalet and Gstaad Palace’s legendary GreenGo disco, with its retractable dance floor and eye wateringly expensive drinks attests.