Planning a winter vacation can be a daunting task, especially when you’re traveling with your family. The cost of accommodations, meals, and activities can quickly add up, leaving you stressed and overwhelmed. All-inclusive family ski holidays take the hassle out of planning by bundling everything together in one package.
Depending on the specific formula you don’t have to worry about budgeting for lift tickets, ski rentals, or meals. Everything is taken care of for you, allowing you to focus on spending quality time with your family and enjoying the slopes. Sounds too good to be true? Well it sometimes is, as we have found out ourselves on one particular trip. Here are our tips for planning the perfect all-inclusive family ski holiday. Also check out our general tips for planning a ski holiday with the family.
The best all-inclusive ski holidays for families in 2024
1. Club Med Valmorel ( ****), France
Valmorel is the perfect location for families. The Club Med offers all you need for a relaxing family ski holiday. During winter, it feels like Valmorel was built on the piste. Combined with the children’s area in the village, it is the ideal place for families.
| Our rating | 9/10 |
| Recommended for family members who don’t ski or snowboard? | No |
| Price range per week (2 adults 2 children) | USD 5200 – USD 7200 |
| Ski passes included | Yes |
| Kids Club | Yes |
| Children’s piste or playground in the village? | Yes |
| Ski lessons included | Yes |
| Child care included for children younger than 4 | Yes |
| Open bar | Yes, unrestricted |
| Close to the lifts? | Yes, reachable on foot |
2. Kinderhotel Bär (****) Serfaus, Austria
The Kinderhotel resorts are well-known all-inclusive resorts in Germany and Austria. They are particularly liked by families with young children. The Bär hotel is a dream hotel for children, featuring a huge swimming pool, an indoor sports area, and even a climbing wall.
| Our rating | 9,5/10 |
| Recommended for family members who don’t ski or snowboard? | Yes |
| Price range per week (2 adults 2 children) | USD 5000 – USD 6000 |
| Ski passes included | No |
| Kids Club | Yes |
| Children’s piste or playground in the village? | Yes |
| Ski lessons included | No |
| Child care included for children younger than 4 | Yes |
| Open bar | No |
| Close to the lifts? | Yes |
3. Hotel Gartnerkofel (****) Nassfeld, Austria
We selected the Gartnerkofel hotel in Nassfeld because of its proximity to the ski slopes and its children’s club for younger guests. The hotel boasts two indoor pools and a large sauna and relaxation area. Additionally, the Nassfeld ski area is ideal for children, with designated children’s areas located in the village.
| Our rating | 8/10 |
| Recommended for family members who don’t ski or snowboard? | Yes |
| Price range per week (2 adults 2 children) | USD 4000 – USD 5750 |
| Ski passes included | No |
| Kids Club | Yes |
| Children’s piste or playground in the village? | Yes |
| Ski lessons included | No |
| Child care included for children younger than 4 | Yes |
| Open bar | No |
| Close to the lifts? | Yes |
4. Cavallino Bianco Family Hotel (****) Val Gardena, Italy
To complete our list we must include at least one resort in Italy. Val Gardena is undoubtedly one of the most stunning ski resorts in the world, and the Cavallino Bianco hotel is no exception. Children can enjoy amenities such as an indoor swimming pool with slides, an indoor sports area, and an unparalleled wellness area. However, it’s important to note that all this luxury comes at a higher cost compared to the other hotels on this list.
| Our rating | 9,5/10 |
| Recommended for family members who don’t ski or snowboard? | Yes |
| Price range per week (2 adults 2 children) | USD 6000- USD 8000 |
| Ski passes included | No |
| Kids Club | Yes |
| Children’s piste or playground in the village? | Yes |
| Ski lessons included | No |
| Child care included for children younger than 4 | Yes |
| Open bar | No |
| Close to the lifts? | Yes |
5. Club Med Val d’Isère (****), France
Val d’Isère is one of the most well-known ski resorts in the world. As one of the first big winter sport villages in France, it’s now an ideal location for almost any winter sports enthusiast, whether you’re experienced or a beginner. The Club Med resort was recently renovated in 2021 and is perfect for families with children. It offers the usual reassurance of a Club Med holiday combined with a beautiful location in the French Alps.
| Our rating | 9/10 |
| Recommended for family members who don’t ski or snowboard? | No |
| Price range per week (2 adults 2 children) | USD 7000- USD 9000 |
| Ski passes included | Yes |
| Kids Club | Yes |
| Children’s piste or playground in the village? | Yes |
| Ski lessons included | Yes |
| Child care included for children younger than 4 | Yes |
| Open bar | Yes |
| Close to the lifts? | Yes, ski in, ski out |
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The Benefits of all-Inclusive family ski trips
The Convenience of All-Inclusive Packages
The biggest advantage for most families is that all-inclusive ski holidays provide a hassle-free way to plan a vacation. In the perfect world you and your family can relax and enjoy their time on the slopes without worrying about transportation, equipment rentals, and meals. Or atleast that’s what your local booking website would have you believe.
Access to well organised ski lessons
When ski lessons are included this will provide access to experienced ski instructors. This is particularly important for families with young children or inexperienced skiers. In the French resorts this means you’ll get access to the highly rated ESF ski instructors. When you spend five ski days with experienced ski instructors it really does do wonders for you or your families ski level.
Private lessons are also an option, but they always cost a lot more. Besides, group ski lessons are a perfect way to socialise during your ski holiday.
Perfect for younger children
All-inclusive family ski holidays provide a range of activities for children of all ages. Most all-inclusive hotels offer child care for infants and toddlers and children’s clubs for the older kids. Combine this with ski group lessons, unforgettable après-ski activities and often motivated monitors and your children will have the family ski holiday of a lifetime…and when the children enjoy themselves usually the parents will do the same.
How to Choose the Right All-Inclusive Ski Resort for Your Family
Activities besides skiing and snowboarding
All-inclusive ski resorts usually offer a range of family-friendly activities that cater to everyone. The activities vary greatly from resort to resort ( ice skating, sledding, snowshoe hiking,..) so make sure to research these activities as well. If everyone of the family goes skiing during the day the extra activities probably won’t matter as much. However when some members of the family don’t ski they should also be able to enjoy themselves, make sure your destination caters to everyone’s needs.
Après ski
For some holidays après-ski activities are an essential part of any skiing vacation. All-inclusive ski resorts offer a range of dining options, bars, and nightlife activities to cater to your family’s needs.
Choose a all-inclusive ski resort that offers a range of dining options, including family-friendly restaurants, cafes, and bars. Some resorts also offer live music, dancing, or other entertainment options to keep the party going after a day on the slopes.
Location matters
The location of the ski resort will affect the type of skiing experience you’ll have, the cost of the vacation, and the time spent traveling. Choose a resort that is easily accessible to your family and offers the type of skiing terrain you prefer. If you’re traveling with young children, consider a resort that offers beginner slopes, ski lessons, and other family-friendly activities. I would also recommend finding a ski resort where the children’s pistes are close to the resort or village center, this will save you so much time.
Choose the all-inclusive ski package for you
Choose an all-inclusive ski holiday package that fits within your budget and offers the services and amenities your family requires. Some resorts offer all-inclusive packages for specific groups, such as families, couples, or groups of friends. If you require lessons and ski passes for everyone make sure that this is included in the all-inclusive holiday, otherwise you will need to spend a significant amount on top of the all-inclusive package.
Family-Friendly Skiing and Snowboarding Lessons
Taking skiing or snowboarding lessons as a family during an all-inclusive ski holiday can be an unforgettable and bonding experience. Not only will you all be learning a new skill together, but you’ll also be spending quality time in a beautiful setting.
In general skiing and snowboarding lessons during an all-inclusive ski holiday will save you money in the long run. Many ski resorts offer all-inclusive packages that include lessons, equipment rentals, lift passes, and accommodation, all for a discounted price. If all members of the family go skiing or snowboaring, thus requiring a ski pass and if a majority takes ski lessons an all-inclusive package is simply cheaper and more convenient than booking everything yourself.
When looking for a family-friendly ski or snowboard program during an all-inclusive ski holiday, there are a few key things to keep in mind:
- Qualified Instructors: Look for a program with instructors who are certified and experienced in teaching children and adults.
- Age-Appropriate Programs: Make sure the program offers lessons for children of different ages and abilities. Programs that group children by age or skill level can ensure that each child is getting the appropriate instruction.
- Inclusion of the Program in the All-Inclusive Package: Make sure that the ski or snowboard program is included in the all-inclusive package offered by the resort.
- Private lessons: In almost all all-inclusive ski packages only group lessons are included. Private lessons are scheduled upon request and will cost a serious buck or euro.
Frequently asked questions about all inclusive family ski holidays:
All-inclusive family ski holidays typically include accommodations, meals, ski passes, ski or snowboard lessons, child care and other children’s activities.
Yes, but only if you plan on using all the amenities of an all inclusive ski holiday like ski passes, lessons, equipment etc…
Yes. As a matter of fact all-inclusive family ski holidays are perfect for beginners. You don’t have to worry about booking the right ski lessons, renting the right equipment. And the open bar will be a welcome stop after your first tiring day on the slopes.
You can find all-inclusive ski resorts in all popular wintersport locations in the world. In the European Alps you will however find more of these resorts in France.
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