7 Family Friendly Ski Resorts in Italy
Family-friendly ski resorts will typically offer a range of amenities and services tailored to the needs of families. Here are some key factors to look out for -
- Beginner-Friendly Slopes: A mix of easy and intermediate slopes suitable for all skill levels, ensuring that beginners and especially kids can enjoy the slopes safely.
- Ski Schools and Child Care Services: Quality ski schools with experienced instructors for both adults and children, as well as childcare services for younger kids who may not be old enough to ski yet.
- Family-Focused Activities: Beyond skiing, resorts should provide various family-oriented activities such as ice skating or sledging.
- Safety Measures: Clearly marked and well-maintained slopes, safety barriers, and ski patrol services to ensure a secure environment. Safety is the thing parents are most concerned about.
- Entertainment and Après-Ski: Family-friendly entertainment options, as well as après-ski activities suitable for all ages.
- Equipment Rental: Easy and convenient equipment rental services should include smaller sizes for children.
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Below are seven Ski resorts in Italy which are recommended for families -
Madonna di Campiglio: The resort has many good shops, lively bars and excellent restaurants, all set in a pretty wooded valley and surrounded by breathtaking Dolomite scenery.
The 150km of slopes will suit beginners and intermediates best. For absolute beginners, there is a good and popular area on the edge of the village. Expert skiers may decide to extend their lift pass to travel to the connected areas of Marilleva, Folgarida & Pinzolo, offering a total connected 160 km of pistes.
The resort boasts 57 ski lifts and 150 km of slopes, 50,000 square meters of snowpark, and 40 km of cross-country ski trails.
This is one of Italy’s top ski resorts as well as one of the finest resorts in the Dolomites.
Cortina d'Ampezzo: Cortina d'Ampezzo is one of Italy's most famous and extensive ski resorts, In fact, the town staged the Winter Olympics in the 1950s.
The resort has interesting slopes for all levels of skier and, as one of the historic ski resorts in the area, offers a wide range of accommodations of all styles and standards.
The stunning scenery of the Dolomites around Cortina d'Ampezzo should put it high up on the list of top Italian ski resorts. The town itself is a large resort with two cable cars from either end of the centre accessing the main ski areas.
The stunning mountains and great skiing, as well as the history of the area, make Cortina a resort that should be visited by every keen skier at least once.
Livigno: Livigno is becoming one of the most exciting ski resorts in the Alps, It is making a big name for itself as it has now been confirmed as one of the venues for the 2026 Olympics.
The town itself sits in the valley where the mountains rise up creating two separate ski areas, all linked by the efficient and free local buses which go around the resort.
There are dedicated areas and lifts for beginners straight from the resort level, while more experienced skiers and boarders can head to the top.
If you love to go shopping you can take advantage of the traffic-free streets in the centre of the resort with a great selection of shops to choose from. This resort since the 16th century and to this day holds a duty-free status, meaning your money will go much further.
Sestriere: Sestriere was the first purpose-built village in the Alps. The resort gained international recognition in February 1997 when it hosted the World Cup Ski Races.
It is a magnificent area with over 400 km of pistes, excellent skiing for all grades with spectacular scenery. Sestriere also sits at the heart of one of Europe's biggest ski areas known as Vialattea. It is also one of the few resorts where it is possible to ski at night on a floodlit run.
Its claim to fame is when it was chosen as the centre for the alpine events in the 2006 Winter Olympic Games and the Winter Paralympics.
Sestriere offers a diverse range of slopes for skiers of all abilities, from the beginners to the experts. This makes it a great destination for families and groups with mixed skiing abilities.
Bormio: Bormio has more than 50 kilometres of slopes and 16 ski lifts. The slopes "Valbella" and "Betulle" enjoy a great reputation as being for those who like the more "difficult" slopes. But the ski area also boasts 14 km of blue pistes which are ideal for beginners.
The slopes became famous during the World Ski Championships of 1985 and 2005 and are a very popular destination. The 15 lift systems in the ski area ensure trouble-free transport for all winter sports fans.
With an average of 90 sunny days per season, the chance of sun in January is especially good.
Folgaria: A great choice for beginners and families with young skiers. It has fantastic views and relaxing landscapes, and in a safe and well-groomed setting, Folgaria offers runs of various difficulty - easy, difficult or medium to suit all skiers.
For skiing and snowboarding, there are 70 km of slopes available and 26 lifts to transport the guests. The plateau is ideal for children; they can choose between easy or secure slopes with magic carpets, toboggan lifts, snow tubing or ice skating.
This ski resort is a particular favourite for beginners and intermediates with many wide ski slopes. Another bonus is there is seldom any queuing for the lifts.
La Thuile: Friendly and affordable La Thuile is a popular choice for many skiers. With extensive easy slopes and free childcare on offer, La Thuile is particularly good for family trips.
There are two areas to stay in: a modern lift-base resort and an older village both beautiful. Also, you have around 30 restaurants and bars, a late-night disco and several shops.
Other activities are also offered including traditional dog sledging, ice skating and climbing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, heli skiing and snow tubing. As a result of the consistent weather at this location, winter sports are usually possible into the late spring.
Wherever you decide to go a ski holiday in Northern Italy is well worth the time and you will have an experience you will not forget.
