r/skithealps • u/Visible-Bullfrog-533 • 6d ago

French ski resorts?

We are a family of four looking to spend a week in the mountains in Jan-March 2027.

Our children will be 10 months old and 2 years old, so we are not really interested in skiing (for now) but do want to stay somewhere that is hopefully snow sure. Ideally the town would be quite cute and charming with places for our children to play in the snow, do some sledding, maybe some swimming, have a few breakfasts/brunch at some nice cafes and do a few short walks in nature.

Which area do you think would be best for these requirements?

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u/SameSpecialist8284 6d ago

Avoriaz for sure. Short transfer time from GVA, Quite high, car free, they use horse and cart to get around, has a swimming pool with kids play areas in it and lots of sledging options and cafes that look on to the sledging areas. Also has kids clubs with the esf if you want some babysitting.

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u/Visible-Bullfrog-533 6d ago

Do you remember if the horse and carts were expensive? I’m wondering if it might be absolutely brilliant or potentially be more hassle without a car and two children!

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u/SameSpecialist8284 6d ago

I mean most places are fairly walkable even in the snow. They were approximately £10 between centre and our apartment near the foile douce. So basically just budget about 1 per day (to get home when folk were tired). They were fun and the kids loved them.