Crystal Ski Selects its Best Resorts For Teens or Tots

8th February 2024

Last modified on February 11th, 2024

Whether the dynamic needs to be suited to teens or tots, Crystal has rounded up its top resorts for families of all different shapes, sizes and ages.

The Easter holidays are fast approaching, and Crystal Ski Holidays have excellent end-of-term deals to tempt families.

FOR TEENAGERS AFTER A CHILLED VIBE

Sestriere, Italy

Sestriere in Italy offers convenient stays, a laid-back feel slopes that will tick every box.

It’s one of Italy’s highest resorts, so visitors are likely to get great conditions, whether they’re making those first turns in the nursery area next to the village or testing technique on the Olympic downhill.

The relaxed vibe is just right for teens that like to chill after a day up on the mountain.

Set piste-side, the hotel means skiers can click straight in each morning and slide right back to the hotel after a day on the slopes.

For any families still learning the ropes, the hotel has a shuttle to cart families straight to the ski school too.

Crystal Ski Holidays (www.crystalski.co.uk); (020 8610 3123) offers a 7 night half board holiday to Sestriere, Italy staying at the 4T Hotel Principi Di Piemonte from £982 per person when booked online (based on two adults and two children sharing).

It includes flights from Birmingham Airport to Turin and transfers (price given is for departure on 31st March 2024).

Skiing in Italy. Image © PlanetSKI

FOR LITTLE ONES AND FIRST TIME FAMILIES

Flaine, France

Flaine is a super convenient resort, which packs in some top-notch terrain for first timers and intermediates.

Beginners can start in the nursery zone right next to the town, which has free lifts for learners, then move on to the long greens and blues.

The resort has excellent Crystal Childcare too, so it’s easy to see why it’s one of the most popular family ski resorts in France.

Away from the slopes, families can race each other around the ice karting track or see who can get the most strikes at the bowling alley.

Le Centaure Apartments works particularly well for families as a ski-in, ski-out spot, as well as being home to an indoor pool and separate kid’s pool.

The hotel is part of Crystal’s Summit Collection, meaning holidaymakers can rest assured they’ll receive the best of the best.

Crystal Ski Holidays (www.crystalski.co.uk); (020 8610 3123) offers a 7 night self-catering holiday to Flaine, France staying at the 4T Le Centaure Apartments from £1014 per person when booked online (based on two adults and two children sharing).

It includes flights from Manchester Airport to Geneva and transfers (price given is for departure on 30th March 2024).

Flaine, France. Image © PlanetSKI.

FOR BLENDED FAMILIES WITH TEENS AND TOTS

La Plagne, France

La Plagne is a perfect choice for families searching for a ski getaway this Easter.

With easy access to the piste, activities on the doorstep, and Crystal Childcare too, there’s plenty of things to keep both parents and kids entertained.

Anyone staying at the Plagne 2000 will find that the ski school meeting point is right outside the hotel, and little ones even have their own separate boot room to make mornings super simple.

Teens are well-looked after too, with their own hangout area full of consoles and board games.

Crystal Ski Holidays (www.crystalski.co.uk); (020 8610 3123) offers a 7 night half-board holiday to La Plagne, France staying at the 3.5T MMV Hotel Plagne 2000 from £1249 per person when booked online (based on two adults and two children sharing).

It includes flights from Glasgow Airport to Chambery and transfers (price given is for departure on 30th March 2024).

FOR FAMILIES LOOKING FOR LUXURY

Soldeu, Andorra

Soldeu is a hotspot for families searching for high-quality hotels for less.

The whole village is lined up along one central road, making it easy to get around, and many of the four- and five-star hotels feature spas and kids’ clubs as part of their offering – so when guests aren’t skiing, they can spend some time unwinding in the sauna whilst little ones have fun with games and soft play.

In terms of skiing, a superb ski school sits at the top of the gondala, and good views are practically guaranteed from day one.

There are even family spa slots at the hotel where the whole party can relax together.

Plus, the hotel run kids’ club has loads of activities on through the week, from costume parties to crafts and cooking classes.

Crystal Ski Holidays (www.crystalski.co.uk); (020 8610 3123) offers a 7 night bed and breakfast holiday to Soldeu, Andorra staying at the 5T Serras Andorra from £1305 per person when booked online (based on two adults sharing).

It includes a free child lift pass and flights from Birmingham to Toulouse-Blagnac and transfers (price given is for departure on 31st March 2024).