Short ski breaks are becoming increasingly popular, and it is easy to see why. Not everyone has the time, budget or annual leave for a full week in the mountains, but a long weekend on the slopes can still deliver that winter escape feeling. The real secret to making a short ski trip worthwhile is choosing a resort where you can land and be skiing within an hour.
When families plan a holiday, the same destinations tend to rise to the top: resorts, theme parks, safe cities, places with kids’ clubs and shallow pools. They look easy. They look sensible. They also often produce the least memorable trips.
Les Arcs has a bit of a reputation for being “serious skier” territory — big mountains, huge lift systems, and miles of pistes disappearing off into the distance. What people don’t always realise is that it’s also one of the most family-friendly winter resorts in the French Alps, especially if you’re travelling with children of different ages, confidence levels and energy reserves.
From the moment your toddler turns two where they’ll need their own plane seat, to when you’re paying the adult entry fee to a theme park for your 12-year-old, holiday costs that were once inexpensive or non-existent can begin to creep up on you. By 16, any child discounts you’ve relied on largely become a thing of the past.
Les Arcs has a reputation for being big, varied and reliable. For families, those qualities matter more than flashy après-ski or luxury labels. A successful family ski holiday depends on ease, flexibility and options that work across different ages and abilities.
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Mountain getaways can be transformational. They are a way to get out of the rut, back to nature, and be comfortable at a slower pace. Although hotels or apartments are becoming the preferred choice, an increasing number of travellers are finding that chalets offer a more personalised, full-mountain experience.
Different confidence levels, energy limits, learning speeds and expectations all come into play. A day that feels exciting for one child can feel overwhelming for another. Planning a ski trip that works for everyone is less about perfect schedules and more about flexibility, patience and realistic expectations.