Local resorts en famille

Ski lifts accommodate the whole family and gear

Resort highlights

Auron: A cozy village square that revolves around an ice skating rink in the winter. Good sledging slopes and places to build snowmen. Ski lessons (group or private) from three years. A nursery open at weekends and during school holidays. Organisation of other activities for children.

Beuil: One of the smallest but a good starting point for children learning to ski.

Col de Turini: Fantastic for sledging with a big slope, but you have to be prepared to walk to the top of it first!

Isola: Direct access onto the slopes without having to take a ski lift or cable car. A hotel with a kids’ club at the foot of the slopes. Ski lessons (group or private) from three years. A nursery open at weekends and during school holidays.

Valberg: Owner of the "Family Plus" label. Quite a flat resort easily walked with a pushchair. Ski lessons (group or private) from three years. A nursery open at weekends and school holidays. Activities for children and new indoor pool.

Useful tips

Always reserve the kids’ ski club or private lessons in advance, especially during school holidays.
Do call the crèche before leaving and do not forget the child's vaccination certificates or health book and a doctor’s certificate stating that the child is fit to attend, otherwise they will not be accepted.
If you need to hire equipment, use a shop on or as near to the slopes as possible to avoid having to carry it all and helping a child walk at the same time. Think of leaving your equipment at the shop at the end of each day if you are staying for a while to avoid having to lug it to and from your place of residence.
If you are in a self-catering chalet, save money by shopping before your arrival, especially for expensive baby products, as although most resorts have quite good small supermarkets prices are higher.
To find out more about the French Riviera's family friendly ski reports you get more information by connecting on to www.familyfirst.fr (French and English).

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