Best skiing resorts for families with children 7 and under

Family skiing holidays with children aged 7 and under need particularly careful planning – whether a beginner or an expert yourself, you'll be frustrated if you don't use at least some childcare. Our recommendations are in resorts that won or were shortlisted for our Best Ever Family Ski Resort Awards, so you can be sure that you're headed to one of the world's most family-friendly ski destinations.

Our favourites

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  1) Chalet Hotel Mariandre

  Completely family focused, Chalet Hotel Mariandre has a great central location within the resort of Alpe d'Huez that makes getting out and about very easy – especially handy when you have kids in tow Staff are friendly, helpful, on hand at any time and knowledgeable about the area and what this popular resort can offer families of all ages. More about Chalet Hotel Mariandre
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  2) Europa Hotel

  Located in a quieter part of the popular Swiss ski resort of Saas Fee, the comfortable little Europa Hotel has a free taxi providing transfers to the ski lifts and ski school, making it a good, hassle-free base for family holidays It offers two different bedroom ratings according to your budget (better ones have mountain views), plentiful and varied breakfasts so that you can all fill up before a day on the slopes, and a great wellness area where parents can unwind in the evenings. More about Europa Hotel
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  3) Hotel Gotthard

  The family-run Hotel Gotthard in the ultra-family-friendly resort of Lech in the Vorarlberg region of Austria offers something for all ages in both the summer and winter seasons, with some activities even provided free of charge Recently refurbished, Hotel Gotthard is renowned for its in-house bakery, providing daily fresh treats that go down a storm with kids and parents alike. More about Hotel Gotthard
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  4) Pierre & Vacances Premium Residence L'Amara

  New-in-2011 5-star ski apartments in Avoriaz (just above Morzine) in the popular Portes du Soleil area of the French Alps, Pierre & Vacances Premium Residence L'Amara is a top spot for family ski holidays Guests with under-2s get a Baby Kit on arrival, with all the essentials, while apartments sleeping up to 12 make this a great option for large family gatherings or holidays with other families. More about Pierre & Vacances Premium Residence L'Amara
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  5) Beaver Village Condos

  A great option for laidback family ski holidays in Winter Park, Colorado, Beaver Village Condos are individually decorated and varying in size, making them a good option for everything from small families to large gatherings Their location up a hill may be tricky for those less abled or with very young kids, but there's a free shuttle bus to take guests into the centre of the resort and also to the ski lifts. More about Beaver Village Condos

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