You’ll find excellent Easter skiing at these eight family-friendly resorts: Montgenèvre offers 50,000m² of beginner terrain with free travelators, while Les 2 Alpes provides glacier skiing up to 3,600m. La Rosière, Tignes, and Samoëns feature magic carpets and kids’ clubs, with children under 8 skiing free in some areas. Obergurgl, Val d’Isère, and Flaine round out the list with reliable snow, childcare from 6 months, and ski-in/ski-out convenience that’ll make your spring mountain getaway unforgettable.
Montgenèvre
When you’re searching for an Easter ski destination that won’t break the bank, Montgenèvre delivers exceptional value with its high altitude keeping snow reliable well into April. Sitting at 1,860m with lifts reaching 2,700m, you’ll find excellent north-facing slopes that preserve snow conditions throughout spring.
Your family will love the dedicated 50,000m² beginner area featuring free travelators and sledging hills perfect for toddlers. The resort’s Famille Plus certification guarantees quality childcare from 6 months to 5 years.
Older kids enjoy 48 varied pistes plus access to the massive Milky Way domain. With 300 sunny days annually thanks to its Mediterranean climate, you can expect bright, clear conditions for your Easter holiday.
The compact village layout means you’ll walk everywhere easily, and with under 90 minutes from Turin Airport, you’ll spend more time skiing than traveling.
Les 2 Alpes
At 1,650m with glacier skiing reaching 3,600m, Les 2 Alpes offers one of Europe’s most snow-reliable Easter destinations where your family can ski from glacier summit to village base on gentle blue runs.
Your beginners get excellent value with free practice lifts in Vikings, Champamé and Coolidge sectors, plus covered magic carpets that eliminate lift fears. The wide snow front creates stress-free learning terrain, while Piou Piou clubs feature fenced areas with inflatables and games.
You’ll find exhaustive childcare from 6 months, plus ESF lessons starting at age three with English-speaking instructors. The resort’s “Famille Plus” certification guarantees family-focused services. For the youngest skiers, private lessons are available for children starting at just 1 year old.
When weather turns, you’ve got indoor pools, ice skating, free sledging runs, and activities like husky sledding. Equipment rental and baby facilities keep costs manageable.
La Rosière
This sunny, authentic Alpine village sits at 1,850m and delivers some of France’s most reliable Easter snow conditions, where your family can explore 150km of cross-border pistes stretching into Italy’s Espace San Bernardo.
You’ll find two Piou-Piou beginner gardens with conveyor belts, plus dedicated children’s areas featuring magic carpets and wave runs that’ll keep young skiers entertained.
The resort’s compact, human-scale layout means you won’t trudge far in ski boots between services.
Your under-5s often ski free, while the Club des Galopins combines daycare, meals, and lessons in one convenient package. The one-kilometer Funcross course at Plan du Repos features exciting obstacles and tunnels for family adventure on skis.
When legs tire, try the 700m Xtreme Luge sledging track or explore forest trails.
La Rosière’s Famille Plus Montagne certification guarantees family-focused pricing and activities throughout your Easter holiday.
Tignes
Perched high at 2,100m in the French Alps, Tignes transforms into a snow-sure Easter playground where families can tackle 300km of pristine pistes across the legendary Espace Killy domain.
You’ll find exceptional value with the Famille Plus certification guaranteeing kid-focused amenities throughout the resort.
Your little ones will thrive in four dedicated nursery areas featuring free practice lifts and gentle slopes.
The ESF children’s areas at Le Lac and Val Claret offer covered conveyor belts and fun adventure slopes like Animaux Super Héros. The resort also features La Trace du Gypaète at the Marmottes chairlift, where kids can experience a themed slope that mimics the flight of the bearded vulture on Rocher de Bellevarde.
Don’t miss the freely accessible La Banquise area where beginners can build confidence.
Beyond skiing, your family gains free access to Lagon Aquatic Centre‘s heated pools and water slides with your ski pass, while the 3km Pala’fou toboggan provides thrilling off-slope adventure.
Samoëns
While Tignes delivers high-altitude snow certainty, Samoëns offers something equally valuable for families: a charming pedestrianised village where you won’t worry about traffic as your children explore medieval cobblestone streets.
You’ll find excellent beginner facilities with seven easy lifts, a covered carpet, and concentrated family areas featuring children’s gardens and toboggan runs. The Grand Massif Express cable car sits just 100 meters from the village center, eliminating car dependency.
For childcare, there’s a new crèche at the gondola base plus Les Loupiots chalet nursery offering arts and cooking activities. ESF provides ski lessons for ages 3-12 in small groups.
Family lift passes include children’s discounts, while non-skiing activities feature tobogganing, dog sledging, and night skiing twice weekly until 8pm. The resort’s location at 1,600m altitude provides reliable conditions throughout the extended ski season.
Obergurgl
At 1,930 meters elevation, Obergurgl guarantees snow from November through May, making it Austria’s most reliable choice for Easter family skiing.
You’ll find 110km of perfectly groomed pistes with dedicated children’s areas in both Obergurgl and Hochgurgl featuring magic carpets and conveyor belts.
Kids up to 8 ski free with parents on these wide, family-friendly slopes.
Your children will love FunMountain Gurgl’s jumps, tunnels, and snow figures, while Bobo the mascot entertains at the ski kindergarten.
When you’re ready for non-ski fun, try the 3km illuminated toboggan run or outdoor ice skating. The village also offers enchanting horse-drawn sleigh rides through the surrounding winter landscapes.
You’ll stay within walking distance of lifts thanks to the compact village layout.
Hotels like Edelweiss & Gurgl offer ski-in/ski-out convenience with on-site rental and ski schools next door.
Val D’isère
From Austria’s reliable snow conditions, we head to France where Val d’Isère delivers equally impressive Easter skiing at 1,850 meters elevation. You’ll access 300+ kilometers of pistes in the linked Tignes-Val d’Isère area, with skiing reaching 3,456 meters for excellent late-season snow.
Your family benefits from multiple free nursery lifts and dedicated beginner zones. The ESF children’s area features protected learning spaces with magic carpets, while Jardin des Neiges offers enclosed play areas for ages 3-4. Ski schools accept children from age 3 with English-speaking instructors available.
The compact, walkable village makes logistics easier with young ones. You’ll find ski crèches, in-chalet childcare options, and the Centre Aquasportif for rainy days. Staying near lifts significantly reduces the hassle of walking in ski boots with children in tow.
Val d’Isère’s “Famille Plus” certification guarantees family-focused services throughout.
Flaine
Flaine’s purpose-built design puts everything you need within walking distance, making Easter family skiing invigoratingly straightforward. You’ll find most accommodations offer ski-in/ski-out access or very short walks to lifts, perfect when you’re juggling kids and gear.
At 1,600m with skiing up to 2,500m, snow reliability through April is excellent. Your children under 8 ski free or nearly free across the entire 265km Grand Massif area, keeping costs down.
Four free beginner lifts and gentle nursery slopes near Flaine Forum help nervous first-timers build confidence.
P’tits Loups nursery takes children from 6 months, while ski schools offer dedicated kids’ clubs for ages 3-11. The resort’s top-rated ESF ski school provides excellent instruction for developing young skiers’ abilities.
When legs tire, the Aquatic Centre’s pools and slides provide perfect après-ski recovery for the whole family.
The Sum Up
You’ve got fantastic options for Easter skiing with your family. These eight resorts offer perfect spring conditions, kid-friendly slopes, and won’t break the bank. Whether you’re choosing the sunny slopes of Les 2 Alpes or Obergurgl’s reliable snow, you’ll find excellent ski schools, family discounts, and plenty of activities beyond skiing. Book early for the best deals, pack sunscreen for those bright mountain days, and get ready for an unforgettable family adventure.
