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Families - Courmayeur - Italy

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 ...
Mid Range

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 ...
Expensive

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 ...
Mid Range

Il Cantuccio al 2000

Lifts/Pedestrian: Checrouit gondola – inside the lift station. ,Courmayeur,11017
+39 (0)349 3270879
A large self-service eatery with space for over 300 people making it feel a bit canteen-like. Their buffet has salad, pasta, ...
Mid Range

Le Grand Chalet

Strada Regionale 55/57,Courmayeur,11013
+39 0165 841448
Le Grand Chalet has a range of different size apartments and is close to the cable car base station as well as the village ...
Mid Range

Maison lo Campagnar

Rue des Granges
14 Fraz. Dolonne ,Courmayeur,11013
+39 0165 846840
Outside of the main village of Courmayeur, this chalet-style hotel in Dolonne is well worth a visit. Facilities include a ...
Mid RangeVegetarian

Maison Vieille

Lifts: Maison Vieille, Pedestrian: the Maison Vieille chair allows pedestrians. ,Courmayeur,11017
+39 (0)337 230979
A rustic restaurant, away from all the bustling activity of Plan Checrouit, this is the perfect place to while away the hours. ...
Mid RangeVegetarian

Mont Frety

Via Regionale 12,Courmayeur,11017
+39 0165 841786
For the full Italian experience, Mont Frety, ask the owners, Raffaele and Mario, to deliver you a selection of their regularly ...

Monte Bianco

Three offices: Strada Regionale 51 & top of Courmayeur cable car & top of Val Veny cable car,Courmayeur,11017
+39 0165 842477
The original school of Courmayeur has convenient offices on and off the pistes. Private, group, snowboard and children lessons ...

Parco Avventura

Plan Bois, Pre-Saint-Didier,Courmayeur,
+39 (0)335 5918089
If you’ve ever fancied spending an afternoon climbing and flying around trees on a series of suspended platforms, then ...
Mid Range

Vieux Pommier

Pizzale Monte Bianco 25, on the right as you face the tourist office,Courmayeur,11017
+39 0165 842281
Come here for some typical Alpine fare of fondues, raclettes and brasserades. Try the €20 menu with a choice of five ...
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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