Courmayeur is at first glance an adult resort - with a focus on dining out, the lack of many easy slopes and the undeniable trek to the lifts. However if you plan your trip carefully, this resort is actually one of the better Italian resorts for children. Many of the restaurants will welcome your little ones; childcare is of a good standard and the local nursery also runs ski lessons.
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Biancaneve
Plan Checrouit,Courmayeur,11013
+39 0165 842477
Run by the Monte Bianco ski school, this mini club creche on Plan Checrouit cares for babies and children up to 10 years ...
Courmayeur
Two offices: Piazzale Monte Bianco 15 & top of Courmayeur cable car,Courmayeur,11017
+39 0165 848254
Newer than the Monte Bianco ski school, Courmayeur runs ski and snowboard lessons using video techniques. They offer a week-long ...
Forum Sports Centre
Via dello Stadio 2, Dolonne,Courmayeur,11017
+39 0165 844096
This is the main hub of non-skiing sporting activities in Courmayeur. As well as doubling as a huge conference centre, there ...
Hotel Courmayeur
Via Roma 158,Courmayeur,11013
+39 0165 846732
Hotel Courmayeur sits at the southern end of Via Roma and is 300m from the lifts - an ideal spot at reasonable prices. Recently ...
Hotel Pavillon
Strada Regionale 62,Courmayeur,11013
+39 0165 846120
This 4-star hotel is very near to the cable car base making it a good choice for families. With 26 rooms, the hotel has a ...
Where to stay
Unless you want to take your children to restaurants every night, it is worth booking on a half board basis at your hotel or travelling with a tour operator and staying in a chalet. We recommend the hotels and apartments above for families.
Top ski school tips
- Children generally can start skiing from around four years old (older for snowboarding)
- Young children, or those new to skiing, may only manage half a day - it can be very tiring when they're not used to it
- Plenty of high factor suncream is essential - factor 30+ and water resistant
- Younger eyes are more sensitive so it is important to make kids wear good quality sunglasses or goggles all the time. If you only plan to buy one or the other, buy goggles.
- If possible, book with an instructor who speaks good English so your child can understand the instructions and if there's a problem, they can understand it
