Family Holidays in Courchevel
Discover insights about Courchevel family holidays
Courchevel is a fantastic choice for a family mountain holiday. With villages that range from lively to laid back, you can find the perfect base for your stay. The resort is easily accessible, and once you arrive, youโll discover childcare options, family-friendly activities, and plenty of slopes to suit every ability.
Whether you come to Courchevel in winter or summer you and the kids are bound to leave with big smiles. From world class skiing to rafting, biking, hiking and climbing thereโs plenty to keep the whole family busy. Getting here is straightforward too, with train links and airports at Geneva and Grenoble just over two hours away, or if you fancy splashing out thereโs even a heliport. The resort is split into several distinct villages, some quieter and perfect for families, and once youโre here youโll find excellent childcare, gentle summer weather and slopes for every level from first turns to adventurous off piste.
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Where to stay for families 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 youโll 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 for families
Lift passes can be a big part of your holiday budget, so itโs worth checking out the discounts on offer. Families of four or more can buy a family pass where the adults pay the kidsโ 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 donโt fancy a full day on the mountain you can always buy a half day ticket to keep things flexible.
If youโre skiing mostly in Courchevel, stick with a local area pass instead of splashing out on the full Three Valleys pass. Itโs cheaper, easier for kids and still gives you plenty of terrain to explore together.
Ski schools for families
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 donโt include ski passes or equipment, so make sure youโve sorted those in advance.
Ski schools in Courchevel fill up fast during school holidays, so itโs worth booking well ahead. Half-day lessons are usually plenty for beginners, leaving time to explore the mountains or relax together as a family.
Ski School Lessons in Courchevel
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europeโs top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Private ski lessons
A ski school that brings technique and pleasure together throughout the Alps.
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Private ski lessons
Parallel Lines is Meribelโs biggest British Ski and Snowboard School, offering private lessons in La Tania and Courchevel tailor-made to focus on developing your skiing/snowboarding technique.
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Group ski lessons
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
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Private ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in Courchevel. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
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Private ski lessons
Run by an Anglo-French team since 2001, this ski school knows the Three Valleys inside out. Their highly qualified, multilingual instructors specialise in tailor-made lessons designed to suit every skier or snowboarder.

Ski areas for families
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 youโll find long gentle greens, fun parks and even an Indian camp. For older kids thereโs the Family Park with jumps, boxes, rails and a Big Air bag, plus a timed slalom course where they can test their speed.
Activities for families
If your little ones only ski for half a day thereโs no shortage of fun to fill the rest of it. On the snow youโve 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 youโll never hear the words โIโm bored.โ
Things To Do in Courchevel
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Rafting In The Alps
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
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Hydrospeeding
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
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Helicopter tours
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
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Heliskiing/boarding
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
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Courchevel Aventure
Enjoy a host of activities from Husky dog sledging to snow cat driving, for groups and individuals, this company will take you on a great winter adventure.ย
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Sports Centre
Located at the foot of the Courchevel ski jump at La Praz, the sports centre has modern equipment on the inside whilst the exterior blends in with a natural wood finish.
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Childcare services
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 summerโthink 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.
Childcare in Courchevel
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Childcare & Babysitting
Merinannies provide a professional private nanny service in family-friendly ski resorts in the Alps. Operating since 2003, they cover the resorts of Meribel, Courchevel, Val Thorens, La Tania, Chamonix, Megeve, Morzine, Avoriaz, La Clusaz, St Anton, Lech, Ischgl and they cover other resorts with travel nannies too.
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Childcare & Babysitting
Relax and enjoy your holiday with complete peace of mind, knowing your children are in the care of a trusted private nanny and babysitting service. Whether in the comfort of your chalet, apartment or hotel, their experienced nannies ensure your little ones are safe and happy while you hit the slopes or enjoy a well deserved night out.
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Baby/Child Equipment Hire
This company has all those baby items that you canโt fit in your suitcase, but that would make your holiday so much easier.

Why Courchevel is great for beginner skiers
A great place for beginners, you'll find so many slopes to explore and enjoy.