Making every effort to produce a week of happy children, well-rested parents and good old-fashioned time together, these luxury ski chalets have taken all that makes a family holiday spectacular - and raised it to a whole new level.
From essentials like childcare, ski schools and toboggans to in-chalet swimming pools, games rooms and private cinemas - if you want to take the brood on the ski holiday of a lifetime, these luxury ski chalets promise a world of fun and fabulous food for all the family.
Although Austria may not be renowned for luxury family chalets, St Anton and Lech stand out as top destinations for chalets. In Lech, the five-star Chalech M accommodates 12-14 guests and is part of the newly completed Chalech residence. Shared amenities include a gym and indoor pool, and tepidarium. Guests also have the option to book a private chef and childcare services, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable luxury family ski holiday.
France leads in luxury chalets for an unforgettable family ski trip. What elevates a French chalet to a "magnifique" haven? Prime locations offering ski-in/ski-out or proximity to ski schools top the list. Kids delight in pools and play areas, while parents value chic amenities. In Val d'Isère, the five-bedroom Elephant Blanc has piste access, a sauna, steam room and even office space, while Marco Polo offers ultra-luxury with on-site childcare, an indoor pool, hot tub, games room and free-flowing champagne—ideal for multi-generational families. For more family options throughout the French Alps, see our list above.
In Italy luxury family ski chalets are less common than other European skiing destinations. Instead, discover a different kind of family ski luxury in the convenience of purpose-built resorts like Cervinia, Sestriere and Sauze d'Oulx. Spacious rooms, dedicated splash zones, kids' clubs and even spa treatments for tiny tots await at some of our favourite Italian family luxury hotels such as Cervinia's Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort, Ortisei's Adler Spa Resort Dolomiti, and Courmayeur's Hotel Le Massif.
Experience the pinnacle of luxury in Switzerland's premier resorts with exquisite family chalets. In Verbier, our favourite Chalet Sorojassa stands out, offering a picturesque ski-in location, indoor pool, cinema, games room and childcare options. Another gem, Chalet Nyumba (12-16 guests), has a cinema room, playroom, indoor pool and outdoor hot tub with childcare and lessons upon request. In Zermatt, the cosy four-bedroom Elena captivates with Matterhorn views, and will arrange childcare for added convenience.
Chalet | Resort | Country | Sleeps | Features |
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Marco Polo | Val d’Isere | France | 10-14 | Indoor pool (fully secured) with projector screen, games & entertainment room, on-site childcare, kids suppers & winter adventures can be arranged |
Shemshak Lodge | Courchevel | France | 8-13 | Indoor pool (fully secured) with panoramic views, family bedroom, toys, sledges & games, ski in/out |
Chalet Elephant Blanc | Val d’Isere | France | 10 | Positioned on a blue run, near beginner slopes, cosy TV snug, nanny & resort adventures can be arranged, kids suppers included |
Chalet Le Grenier | Meribel | France | 12 | Almost ski in/out, games room, terrace with outdoor heating, TV snug, library/study room, jacuzzi, in-chalet nanny can be arranged |
Chalet Montana | Val d’Isere | France | 10-15 | Ski in/out and in-chalet childcare can be arranged, TV snug room, indoor pool (secure access), toys, books & games, daily supper for kids |
Chalet Rock | Verbier | Switzerland | 10 | Eco chalet, outdoor hot tub, cinema room, TV & games room, childcare can be arranged |
Chalet Le Namaste | Courchevel | France | 8-12 | Secure access indoor pool with wave machine, ski in/out, plenty of toys, children’s room |
Chalet Nyumba | Verbier | Switzerland | 12-16 | Cinema room, play room, indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, childcare and lessons can be arranged |
Mont Tremblant | Meribel | France | 12 | Heated infinity pool with jet stream & hot tub, private cinema, playroom, bunk bedroom for kids, nanny can be arranged |
Chalet Pierre Avoi | Verbier | Switzerland | 14-16 | Outdoor hot tub, second sitting room for kids with games consoles & big screen, high chair, cots & pushchair provided |
Chalet Chopine | Val d’Isere | France | 10 | Home cinema, spa, space for cots in 2 rooms, nannies can be arranged |
Chalet Sorojasa | Verbier | Switzerland | 10 | Ski-in location, indoor pool, cinema & games room, early kids suppers, childcare can be arranged |
Alpaca | Meribel | France | 12-14 | Outdoor heated pool & copper hot tub, indoor climbing wall, library, cinema, games room, children’s bunk room, childcare & lessons can be arranged |
Chalet La Bergerie | Val d’Isere | France | 13 | Ski in/out, 2 outdoor hot tubs, cinema room, sledges, cots, high chairs & games provided, nannies can be arranged |
Chalet Beluga | Avoriaz | France | 10-14 | Ski in/out, near ski school, pool & hammam, space for cot in certain rooms, nannies can be arranged |
Chalet Lhotse | Val d’Isere | France | 12-14 | Indoor pool (secured), bunk room & TV room for kids, in-chalet nanny can be arranged, daily kids supper |
Chalet Sirocco | Verbier | Switzerland | 8 | Private pool, cinema room, early kids suppers, childcare can be arranged |
We update this list often but facilities can change, so if any specific feature is essential to your trip, make sure you ask us to confirm the details before you book your holiday.
Most properties can provide trappings like high chairs, bed guards and baby monitors on request and lots of chalets have their own toboggans, iPads and DVD's. Often baby products like nappies can be pre-ordered for your arrival. If your sprogs are skiing, staff can usually arrange in-chalet ski fittings and some even provide contact wristbands for peace of mind when munchkins are out on the mountains.
Staff will be able to point you in the direction of the resort's finest ski schools and can often lend a hand with drop offs and collections. Private nannies can also be arranged through the chalet or a recommended company - arriving with an armful of fun and games, they'll watch over littles in the comfort of your chalet while you're out making the most of the mountain. See our ski chalets with childcare here.
Chalet chefs will dish up exciting, healthy menus according to your whims, and will happily whip up mini meals and daily baby purees. Mealtimes can usually be flexible, depending on what works best for you - whether it's early sittings for children to everyone dining together. While most menu's feature the finest haute cuisine, a good sandwich in front of the TV shouldn't be a problem either.
Ski in, ski out chalets are an asset when there are little legs in tow, especially when (as in Elephant Blanc) the nearest run's an easy going blue. There's no traipsing about with equipment and you can nip back for a snack or hot drink at any time. Not to worry if your chalet's a bit further from the piste: most places come with shuttle services of private chauffeurs, who'll whisk you to and fro whenever suits you best.
Cosying up for a film night's a delightful way to end the day - all the more special in a chalet with its own cinema. Look out for properties that have upped their game with pool tables and the latest consoles, some even their own swimming pools and hot tubs. Tadpoles go mad for the pools in Elephant Blanc, Chalet Montana and Mont Blanc and for peace of mind, access doors can be locked to keep them out of harm's way.