A Family Holiday in Les Carroz: Savoyard Skiing Bliss

May 16
17:43

2018

Lisa Jeeves

Lisa Jeeves

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This compact ski resort not only offers great skiing but is a short distance for ski transfers – Geneva is only an hour away – great for car sick kids.

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Part of the Grand Massif but quieter than its chic neighbour Chamonix,A Family Holiday in Les Carroz: Savoyard Skiing Bliss Articles Les Carroz is a compact skiing town that’s perfect for family getaways. Situated at an altitude of 1140m, it is quite low (which might explain why it doesn’t get too crowded), but has a good snow record and a great range of skiing for beginners and advanced powder hounds alike.

Great Location

One of the best selling points for Les Carroz is that it is just an hour’s drive from Geneva in one of Shuttle Direct’s spacious ski transfers. Geneva is just a 90-minute flight from the UK, so the journey time is relatively short for a skiing holiday. This will be a relief for anyone who has dealt with the trauma of plane- or carsick kids!

A Pretty Savoyard Town

The resort itself boasts a traditional Savoyard town that has plenty of cafés, which serve hot chocolate and pastries to children who are tired and hungry from a day on the pistes. The fact that the town is relatively quiet is great for families, as you feel safe letting the kids explore a little and will be able to sleep without being disturbed by the whoops of party animals.   

On the Slopes

As I’ve said, there is an excellent beginners’ area near the main lift, which has a ‘magic carpet’ to help little learners get up the nursery slopes. What’s more, there’s a gondola lift that will take you up to the next set of beginners runs, where you’ll also find a popular snow park that’s filled with adrenaline- and fun-filled runs. For those who already have their ski legs, there is also a limited but good range of intermediate and advanced runs, and – if there’s fresh snow – some excellent off-piste skiing.

Child-Friendly Dining

One of the most inviting elements of the resort is the excellent selection of family-friendly restaurants on the mountainside and in the town itself. One of my favourites is the Le K at the gondola lift station, which has a wonderful sunny terrace for eating outside, as well as a delicious tartiflette to warm you up on colder days. In the town, there’s an outstanding selection of traditional restaurants that also serve pizzas and other child-friendly fare to keep fussy eaters happy. I would recommend L’Agora if you and the kids are craving pizza and Aux Petits Oignons if you’d rather sample some local specialities.

Getting There

Getting from the airport couldn’t be easier if you book one of Shuttle Direct’s ski transfers. Geneva Airport is only an hour’s drive from Les Carroz, so hopefully you’ll reach the resort before you hear the dreaded question, “Are we there yet?”. Simply book Shuttle Direct’s ski transfers online and let us know what skiing equipment you are bringing with you. One of our drivers will then meet you at the airport with a vehicle big enough to transport you and your family to the resort in comfort. Easy!