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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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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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
