Family Holidays in Courchevel

Courchevel has five villages, each with its own character and plenty of choice for families. Courchevel 1850 is the most glamorous with luxury hotels and ski-in ski-out chalets, while Moriond offers a more relaxed and affordable base with easy green runs and family play zones. Courchevel Village and La Tania are quieter, great value and close to nursery slopes and ski schools, plus you’ll find Aquamotion in Courchevel Village for off-slope fun. La Praz is more traditional with gondola links to the main ski area. Staying near lifts or nursery slopes makes life easier with little ones.

Lift passes can be a big part of your holiday budget, so it’s worth checking out the discounts on offer. Families of four or more can buy a family pass where the adults pay the kids’ price, and there are reduced rates for children up to 12 while under fives ski for free. Beginners can take advantage of cheaper passes and some free lifts in the nursery areas, and if you don’t fancy a full day on the mountain you can always buy a half day ticket to keep things flexible.

If you’re skiing mostly in Courchevel, stick with a local area pass instead of splashing out on the full Three Valleys pass. It’s cheaper, easier for kids and still gives you plenty of terrain to explore together.

Getting your kids into ski school is one of the best ways to make sure they have fun on the slopes while you enjoy a few runs of your own. Most schools offer half or full day sessions with English speaking instructors and special beginner zones where little ones can learn safely. Children as young as three can join, with games and inflatables making the snow their playground. Just remember lessons don’t include ski passes or equipment, so make sure you’ve sorted those in advance.

Ski schools in Courchevel fill up fast during school holidays, so it’s worth booking well ahead. Half-day lessons are usually plenty for beginners, leaving time to explore the mountains or relax together as a family.

Courchevel has plenty of terrain to keep the whole family smiling. Each village has free beginner lifts and nursery areas, plus wide green runs that are perfect for building confidence. The Easy Rider pistes off the Verdons gondola are a safe bet, along with family zones like the Wood Park and the Stop Zone. Over in Courchevel Moriond you’ll find long gentle greens, fun parks and even an Indian camp. For older kids there’s the Family Park with jumps, boxes, rails and a Big Air bag, plus a timed slalom course where they can test their speed.

If your little ones only ski for half a day there’s no shortage of fun to fill the rest of it. On the snow you’ve got sledging zones, the adventure luge track and the Indian Camp with games and tepees. Off the slopes you can head to the ice rink, climbing wall or bowling alley at the Forum, or splash about at the Aquamotion leisure centre with its pools and rapids. Add in husky rides, horse drawn sleighs, cinema nights and family events over the holidays and you’ll never hear the words “I’m bored.”

Courchevel has plenty of childcare to make life easier for parents. Many hotels offer their own kids clubs and creche-style services during both winter and summer—think supervised play, creative activities, and safe spaces just for little ones 
If you're not sure where to start, the tourist office can help point you to local babysitters as well as temporary nursery options across the villages. Always ask early about childcare as the popular hotels and clubs fill up fast, especially during school holidays.