Family friendly ski destinations in France

FRANCE is known to have some of the best, most impressive, and affordable family ski destinations not only in the Alps, but also the world.

All of its superb family ski destinations are suitable for family get-togethers and enjoyment as they offer wonderful meals, drinks, relaxation areas and skiing slopes that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Apart from having nannies and childcare facilities, the ski destinations offer fascinating activities for the children to make sure that they are fully occupied and entertained at all times.

A pick of three family-friendly ski destinations that you can visit while in France include:

PVP Arc 1950 Le Village
The PVP Arc 1950 Le Village offers ski-in ski-out access with benefits of enjoying free relaxation and spa facilities. It has eight Savoie designed structures, each with a different type of decoration and well-furnished with steam rooms, Jacuzzi and saunas.

The apartments have LCD satellite TV, free Wi-Fi access, beds with duvets, towels and two bathrobes provided on arrival. There is also a private parking space charged, a swimming pool, private balconies, and well-furnished kitchens with dishwashers, fridges, and grill microwave ovens that your family can always use to prepare favourite meals.

Les Montegnettes-Le Chalet des Cimes
Les Montegnettes-Le Chalet des Cimes also offers ski-in ski-out access and has a magnificent relaxation centre furnished with a sauna, Jacuzzi, and steam rooms usually open from Sunday to Friday between 5pm and 7pm. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious balcony, free Wi-Fi access, a DVD player, an electric fireplace, and a flat Screen television.

Some apartments have two bedrooms with big beds that can accommodate up to six persons. It also offers a fitness centre, an indoor swimming pool, and a ski school.

Greolieres Les Neiges
This is commonly a ski destination for the locals making it family friendly due to available space. It is generally empty during weekdays, making it a very suitable skiing destination for novice skiers.

It has a beautiful chair lift ride and 26km of piste. Sometimes, it experiences 2.5m of snow fall.

It is surrounded by luxurious hotels and restaurants such as Le Foulon Annex. Its apartments offer antique beds, free Wi-Fi access, and relaxation facilities equipped with steam rooms, and a sauna.

It not only offers very affordable services, but is also a very comfortable place to enjoy good moments with the family. The menu mainly consists of local foods, giving you the chance to enjoy traditional French cuisine.

Children are constantly taken care of by the nannies and entertained by trainers on gentle slopes as you enjoy yourself skiing or swimming.

Before you go for your ski holidays, it is very advisable for you to take comprehensive ski insurance for your family. Apart from helping you in covering for medical expenses in case of an illness, travel insurance has many other benefits such as helping you in getting emergency cash in case you lose your money or valuable items while you in a foreign country.

Written by Direct Travel, providers of travel insurance.