From dedicated children’s ski areas to excellent childcare, there are so many reasons to try family skiing in Morzine. I’m hard pushed to limit them to 10!
The Alpine town of Morzine is more than just a ski resort, it’s a year-round thriving community with a great range of facilities for families. Here are just 10 of the many reasons to go skiing in Morzine with the family.
To start with this isn’t just my opinion, a leading group of French tourist authorities have awarded the Alpine town the prestigious Familles Plus award. The award recognises the work the town has put into welcoming its young guests with child-focused activities and family-friendly facilities.
Part of the town’s focus on visitors with children has been to ensure that it offers plenty of family-friendly accommodation and places to eat. From hotels and chalets to cafés and restaurants, you can be sure that your little ones will get a warm welcome here.
Because this is a year-round, thriving town, rather than a purpose-built resort, Morzine has a uniquely authentic Savoyard atmosphere. The people are friendly and welcoming. There’s also much more to do here than you might find in a resort purely focused on winter sports.
From crèches and nurseries to babysitting services and private nannies who will come to your accommodation, childcare in the town is some of the best you will find in the Alps.
No matter what age your children are you will find a number of schools ready to help them take their first slide. Ecole du Ski Français offer classes for 3 to 5 year olds on a specially cornered off nursery slope in its Piou Piou Club (older children can join ESF children’s classes). There is also a range of other schools including MINT which will give children as young as 3 their first snowboarding experience.
As the regional capital of the Portes du Soleil area with a whopping 650km of runs, 10 terrain parks and 201 lifts, the skiing in Morzine is extensive and wide ranging. From beginner slopes close to the town to more challenging runs and off piste opportunities higher up the mountain, everyone will find what they’re looking for here.
If you’re worried about your little ones being run down by an over-zealous snowboarder then relax. There are three great ski areas specially reserved for children and their companions.
Take advantage of the great childcare and babysitting facilities to spend a little time in adult-only company. There is a fantastic range of excellent restaurants in Morzine offering everything from local cuisine to elegant French fine dining.
From sledging and ice skating to swimming and husky sleigh rides, there is so much more to do with the kids than just skiing in Morzine.
One of the most challenging aspects of winter sports holidays with young children can be the long journey times to get them up into the mountains. Luckily, with just a 90-minute flight from the UK and a 90-minute transfer from the airport, you’ll arrive before they can utter the words, ‘are we there yet’. Take all the stress out of your journey by booking a Shuttle Direct transfer online before you set off. Just tell us how many of you there are (we offer cars or luxury minibuses) and how much sports equipment you have, and we’ll be at the airport to meet you and whisk you off to your accommodation so your holiday can begin.
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