Family Ski Holiday: The Best Ultimate Family Chalets in Europe
April 12, 2023 by Ellie Riches
Would you like to take your children away on their first luxury ski holiday? Are you seeking the best ultimate family chalet for your magical week away? The Ultimate Luxury Chalets team have put together their favourite child friendly luxury chalets, which they believe are a perfect haven to come back to after a day of skiing.
There’s nothing quite like seeing those beaming smiles on the faces of your children from the moment they wake up though to being tucked up in bed at night. Family ski holidays are to be treasured…..a winter wonderland full of fun, games, and plenty of memories. Take a look at some of the best chalets for families that we offer in our Ultimate Luxury Chalets portfolio…..
Meribel, the French ski resort in the Alps where the Brits in particular love to go to for their luxury family ski holidays. Combine the stunning Chalet Alpaca with this ever-popular ski resort and you will find yourself with the perfect family ski holiday. Situated in an enviable location above Meribel Village and only 100 metres from the piste, this ultimate chalet offers everything you could possibly wish for to make this your ideal child-friendly ski holiday. Chalet Alpaca wows on arrival with a stunning outdoor swimming pool and hot tub and then continues inside where you will find a beautiful and luxurious, modern mountain home.
This spectacular chalet offers an abundance of facilities for all ages, including a sauna, Hammam, massage room, cinema room and games room with pool table. The piece de resistance though has to be the climbing room. With a fabulous team of staff and so many amenities to keep the whole family entertained from young to old, you know even you (the person tasked with organising the whole trip), will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy this magical ultimate ski experience.
Do you love taking the children to Val Thorens, Europe’s highest ski resort, for your annual family ski holiday but can never find the perfect child friendly chalet? You need not worry anymore, with the stunning Chalet La Datcha offering everything you could possibly wish for.
This very special 1,200 m² luxury chalet offers an indoor swimming pool, indoor Jacuzzi, outdoor hot tub, Hammam, sauna and massage room – the perfect combination of facilities for relaxing after a day of exploring the Three Valleys. If you love sitting down to a movie in the evening but can never decide on which one, don’t worry as this ultimate family friendly chalet offers not just one but two cinema rooms, to keep all 15 guests happy.
Is anybody in the family a particular fan of golf or Formula 1? If so, then they will be in heaven as they can enjoy playing a round of golf, even on a holiday in the mountains, by using the golf simulator. Follow this up by racing a car around your favourite track on the very special Formula 1 simulator. I can assure you that hours of fun will be spent enjoying both of these special features.
Located in the prestigious Courchevel 1850, Shemshak Lodge is a dream chalet for an ultimate family ski holiday. Positioned on the Dou du Midi red piste offering ski in ski out access and enviable views over the valley, the chalet is still within walking distance to the heart of the world-famous Courchevel 1850 village. You can understand why this stunning luxury chalet gets fully booked every year!
With an exceptional concierge team on hand from start to finish, a team of up to 7 chalet staff to deliver high quality service throughout your stay and a tailored menu specific to your requirements, you know that this family ski holiday will be one to cherish. It won’t just be the service and the location which makes you want to re-book though; with a whole floor dedicated to wellness and relaxation, you can enjoy a large swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, Hammam and gym. When it is finally ready for the children to head to bed, you can be rest assured that they will be running to the beautiful bunk bedroom where they will find their very own Charlie bear waiting for them to snuggle up with.
If you love the Portes du Soleil ski area and are looking for the ultimate chalet which is great for families then Tataali in Morzine is ideal for you. You can be reassured that after you have enjoyed the 650km of slopes that the Portes du Soleil offers, the whole family will continue to be thoroughly entertained back at this ultra-luxury ski chalet.
This stunning and stylish chalet is spread over 4 floors. With an incredible indoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, large cinema room, snooker table, table tennis and a wine cellar, there really is nothing more you could wish for from this idyllic family ski chalet. Or is there?! Well how about a fantastic fun slide which takes you from the entrance area all the way down to the children’s playroom, complete with an assortment of toys and monkey bars on the ceiling! Teenagers and “big kids” alike will love this facility.
As one of the best luxury chalets in Austria, Chalet Julisam will not disappoint the annual family holiday gathering. With something for all ages, this unique chalet will ensure a special time is had by everyone.
The smaller members of the party will love the two outdoor playgrounds, complete with a sandpit, trampoline, and small football pitch, perfect for those spring ski holiday days. For the colder winter days, they might prefer to let the imaginations run wild in the indoor playrooms with playhouses and lots of toys. The older kids might prefer to challenge themselves on the indoor climbing wall or pick their match on the table football. A pool table is also available in the guest building when taking the chalet for larger groups as Julisam Estate.
There is plenty for the whole family to enjoy together too. Whether it be watching a family favourite in the home cinema, enjoying the ambience of the self-playing grand piano whilst indulging in a post ski day feast, or unwinding in the impressive spa area and pool.
If you are looking for the ultimate luxury family ski holiday in Italy, La Fenice is the answer. Covering an incredible 1,200 sqm, you can expect to enjoy the perfect mix of quality time together, and that well deserved me time that is as important on a luxury alpine escape.
It’s hard to know where to start with this exceptional luxury chalet in Cervina, but if the wellness is anything to go by, it certainly sets the standard for the rest of the chalet. The outdoor Jacuzzi benefits from privacy and far reaching views of the Monte Cervino (Matterhorn), whilst the indoor pool and spa are a sanctuary for relaxation and recharge. It’s the perfect set up for the parents to take some downtime.
For top family fun, you can spend hours in the games room, complete with a pool table, ping pong and table football. The rest of the chalet is well set up for sociable gatherings in the open plan living space and intimate gourmet experiences can be enjoyed in the stylish dining room. It’s the ultimate item on family ski holiday bucket list and just one of the many reasons to consider a Cervina luxury ski holiday.
So there we have it! Did you have a favourite for your next ultimate family ski holiday? Which chalet’s facilities do you believe would best suit your family needs?
If any of these chalets have caught your eye or if you would like to discuss other family focused chalets within our Ultimate Luxury Chalets portfolio then please do not hesitate to give the team a call on +44 1202 203 653 or send us an email as we would love to help you plan your next ultimate family ski holiday.