Skiing with Children

Where to ski with children? How to choose a country and a resort? How to prepare for such a non-standard vacation with children?

Skiing with children. Those who travel to the mountains often say that it is completely possible and even fun. Many ski resorts are ready to welcome families with children, offer a full package of services and encourage that children can really learn to ski well.

Skiing with children in Switzerland

Rita Danė shared with us about Switzerland: Switzerland with children: TOP attractions, Switzerland with children: TOP attractions. And now she shares tips for skiing with children in Switzerland.

Yes, there are countless ski resorts in Switzerland, with very good infrastructure, children’s schools, equipment rentals, large, spacious parking lots (if they are further from the slopes, a free bus takes them). If I had to go back, this would be my choice.

Grindelwald Ski Resort

Grindelwald – Wengen consists of 100 km of excellently maintained tracks of various levels (although lovers of black tracks might miss the variety), toboggan runs, playgrounds for children. Extremely fast and modern elevators take you from the city. Unrelenting images. 6 – 15 years age children ski for free on Saturdays if an adult has a day or afternoon ticket. Adult passport for the day – 75 CHF.

Rita Danė told us what to do in the region in the article Switzerland with children: TOP attractions.

“Travel with children” recommends entertainment at the Bodmi Arena.

The Bodmi Arena in Grindelwald is a winter playground for snow enthusiasts of all ages. This 6,000 m² activity area has the largest beginner ski area in the Jungfrau region, a play area for toboggan rides, a ticket office, an intermediate ski run T-bar, a slalom course, a Kids Village, magic carpets and a restaurant.

Families with small children, beginner skiers and snowboarders will find a fun, safe and cozy environment in the picturesque Bodmi Arena. It really is a great playground for families.

Verbier (4 valleys)

More than 400 km of tracks, of which I tried only a small part, but they left a very good impression. The ski resort can be reached in an hour and a half from Lausanne. A large selection of pistes at an altitude of about 2 km – this guarantees the quality of the pistes and makes it possible to ski even in the middle of spring. The price of a day pass in Verbier is 80 CHF, in all 4 valleys – 82 CHF.

Babies are usually admitted everywhere for free, for older children the ticket will cost about half the price of an adult. It’s always worth checking the ski resort’s page for more up-to-date information.

Skiing in Norway

Renata, who lives with her family in Norway, shares her impressions and practical advice.

New Year’s Eve in the mountains

Renata’s family organized a New Year’s party in the mountains. After all, winter is always guaranteed there! After talking to friends, getting their approval, finding a place to stay together, they packed their things and went on a 3-day adventure in the mountains.

He chose the Rauland ski center for his vacation. Great ski slopes with chairlifts, ropes that pull you up and a free children’s lift.

Spent time really fun – taught children to skate with snowboards and skis. Spent a lot of time in the fresh air. Renata’s older daughter finally tried snowboarding. The first times were very awkward, but later a smile appeared on my face. Renata wishes parents patience, because children are often afraid, do not feel safe, but all this will pay off with fun entertainment with children. In the ski resort, it was great to go everywhere with the stroller, the baby slept a lot. Renata admits that traveling with a baby is even easier – while the little one was sleeping, Renata managed to go skiing herself.

To the mountains with children: advice on the necessary things for the family

Renata shares the lists she made, according to which she herself prepared for this weekend trip. As we mentioned, the family traveled by car, which allowed us to take more things, ski equipment, necessary supplies in the cabin (bed sheets, hygiene products). The family also saved money by taking and cooking their own food.

A few practical tips and observations about items:

• Holiday clothes are not necessary if you are just going to ski.
• The breast pump was not needed at all, the child slept well in the fresh air and mother Renata had enough time to go skiing.
• The carry-on was left unpacked, because it is great to go with the wheelchair on the cleaned tracks in the entire ski town.
• Children’s clothes – they are left, but Renata does not suggest reducing them – because there were simply no “accidents” on this trip.
• Toys – if there is room, Renata suggests taking more toys for older children.

We thank Renata for the information, photos, advice, lists. If you have any questions about skiing in Norway, Renata will definitely advise you – contact her via Instagram.

Skiing in Italy

Italy is a great destination at all times of the year. In winter, it is an excellent choice for skiing lovers. There are more than 200 ski resorts in Italy, which are adapted to skiers of various abilities. Here you will find luxurious resorts and small cozy towns where you will not have to pay a lot for your vacation.

The resort of Madonna di Campiglio is highly valued by experienced skiers. Here, skiers will find not only well-groomed town infrastructure, but also interesting tracks, considered to be among the best in all of Italy.

Beginner skiers often choose the resort of Livigno. There are plenty of easy but fun trails, and there are many ski schools. Livinje, one of the most remote ski resorts in the country, is relatively inexpensive. Vacationers here undoubtedly appreciate the duty-free shops in the city, where you can shop cheaper.

Val Gardena is a wonderful winter resort in the Dolomite Alps, South Tyrol, located in the picturesque Gardena Valley. Val Gardena consists of three main resorts – Ortisei, Santa Cristina and Selva. Well-developed infrastructure. Ortisei is a cozy old town, perfect for families and beginner skiers. There are a number of cross-country skiing tracks and walking tracks in the vicinity of the resort. Santa Cristina – this resort is loved by skiers of all levels. Selva is the largest town in Val Gardena with a fairly active nightlife. Another advantage of this resort is that many hotels can be reached by ski slopes.

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Regular price – 559 eur, with discount code KELIONESSUVAIKAIS ONLY 537 eur.

A direct flight from Vilnius with checked and hand luggage and a week’s rest in a cozy and small hotel renovated a few years ago with breakfast. There is a bus stop right next to the hotel, and the distance to the center of the resort is about 300 m (Justino), 1 km (Pincolo).

2.A week at the 4-star Hotel Lac Salin Spa & Mountain Resort with breakfast and dinner

Regular price – 1580 eur, with discount code KELIONESSUVAIKAIS ONLY 1517 eur

Direct flight from Vilnius with checked and hand luggage and a week’s rest in one of the best hotels in Livigno with breakfast and dinner. The hotel is located in the very center of the city, near the lifts, provides high-level services, and has a very good spa. Not for nothing is it called one of the best hotels in the resort of Livigno.

3.A week in the excellent 4-star Cristiania hotel with breakfast

Regular price – 905 eur, with discount code KELIONESSUVAIKAIS ONLY 869 eur.

A direct flight from Vilnius with checked and hand luggage and a week’s rest in a great hotel of a wonderful resort. The ideal location of the hotel is in the very center of the Madonna di Campiglio resort, the lifts are nearby. The hotel offers a free wellness center with an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and 360° views of the Santa Croce and Sassongher mountains.

4.A week’s rest at the 3-star Garni La Palu hotel with breakfast

Regular price – 585 eur, with discount code KELIONESSUVAIKAIS ONLY 561 eur.

A direct flight from Vilnius with checked and hand luggage and a week’s rest in a welcoming family-run hotel, which is ready to meet all guests’ needs! There is an extremely rich breakfast selection, and the hotel has contracts with mountain guides and the thermal baths of San Antonio in Valrendena.

5.A week’s rest at the 3-star La Locanda Hotel & Residence

Regular price – 589 eur, with discount code KELIONESSUVAIKAIS ONLY 565 eur.

A direct flight from Vilnius with checked and hand luggage and a week’s rest in a charming, family-owned hotel, which is ideal for a quiet holiday in the mountains with children. In addition to a range of Alpine-style rooms and suites, there are facilities such as a bar, a cozy lounge and a library room. There is a bus stop next to the hotel, and the nearest ski lift is about 1.2 km away.

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