Chamonix has always been a popular choice for ski veterans seeking thrills and adventure due to its terrain. Often overlooked for families however, Chamonix nevertheless offers excellent opportunities for family skiing. Whether you’re looking for ski holidays with childcare, or a larger luxury family chalet to accommodate your energetic teens, we’re here to help you get it right. Read on as we break down a selection of the top Chamonix chalets for families. Maybe we can find your next luxury family chalet in Chamonix for a winter holiday in one of our top ski resorts in France.
Family Ski Holidays in Chamonix
Our guide to skiing in Chamonix busts a lot of myths around the iconic, picturesque resort beneath Mont Blanc. However, despite its popularity, Chamonix’s reputation as a family ski holiday destination remains under-the-radar. Here are a few key reasons why family ski holidays in Chamonix are a great choice.
Location
As well as being only an hour transfer from Geneva, it offers convenient access by road from bordering countries, making journeys with tired children that little less challenging. Although regular and convenient buses run up and down the valley, having a car to hand also helps to maximise the incredible skiing in the Chamonix valley at your comfort and leisure. Of course, this is unless your luxury chalet in Chamonix offers its own private driver service. This convenient feature is a great perk of many catered ski chalets, ideal for family skiing holidays.
Beginner Skiers
The beginner-friendly ski areas in Chamonix stretch along the valley. Explore tree-lined runs in Les Houches, practice pistes in the centrally located Planards and Brévent-Flégère sectors, and wide, gentle slopes at Le Tour near Argentiere. Each area offers slopes for progression, best guided by one of Chamonix’s reputable ski instructors. Services offered by the likes of Maison Sport can assist in finding the perfect instructor for your family.
Non-Skiers
For the non-skiers in the group, there are many alpine activities to enjoy when in Chamonix, and not all include a pair of skis. The Chamonix Alpine Coaster at Domaine des Planards is wholesome fun for the family, and children will love racing down the tracks. Although, if you think tobogganing is fun, husky rides are the next level! Dogs in the snow combined with a sled ride – the ultimate mountain adventure. For something a little less high-octane but just as fun, there are activity-packed indoor leisure centres. Hosting all sorts of swimming activities, a cinema, bouldering, and even an ice hockey rink, non-skiers won’t run out of activities to do. Read more about things to do for in Chamonix for non-skiers. Discover a selection of our favourite Chamonix chalets for families:
1. Chalet Hibou
Chalet Hibou starts our list of luxury family-friendly chalets in Chamonix. With plenty of space for the extended family, Chalet Hibou can host up to 12 guests across 3 floors. Its near-central yet elevated position offers the best combination of convenience and Mont Blanc views. To add, in front of the chalet is an open meadow, ideal for snow angels before breathtaking mountain scenery, or sliding down the naturally created toboggan run. And you didn’t hear it from me, but there’s a secret treehouse you can hide in during snowball fights!
When it comes to luxury chalets in Chamonix for families, Chalet Hibou is hard to beat. For children, days exploring the mountains are bookended with recharging in the cinema room, play-swims in the indoor pool and potting balls at the pool table before snuggling down in the cosy quad bunkroom. Offered on a choice of board bases, choose the fully catered service and any worries of feeding the little ones will melt away during a stay at this family ski chalet! Alternatively, opt for self-catered service to spend some family time cooking up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen. After all, nothing quite completes a stay in one of Chamonix’s finest chalets for families like a home cooked meal.
2. Chalet Couttet
Chalet Couttet is an opulent chalet for family groups of up to 10 guests. We love it so much that Chalet Couttet also features in our Ultimate Luxury Chalets collection of the top 100 luxury chalets in Europe! A luxurious hideaway in Chamonix away from the buzz of the town centre, it’s perfect for indulging in quality family time. Although in a peaceful position, access to Brévent-Flégère or the tree-lined pistes at Les Houches are conveniently less than a 10-minute drive away.
When not on the slopes, Chalet Couttet showcases plenty for the whole family. The open-plan but cosy living space is ideal for family time together; indulge in a home-cooked feast or come together for board games in front of the feature log-burner. In addition, the home-theatre room comes equipped with a games console, and there’s a pool table, garden, covered swimming pool and hot tub. Here, the backdrop of your evenings is amplified by the surrounding stunning views of the towering Aiguille du Midi peaks. Make incredible memories at Chalet Couttet, one of the top luxury family chalets in Chamonix.
3. Chalet Bonami
Chalet Bonami is a wonderful choice for a luxury family chalet in Chamonix, particularly for its large capacity. Across 5 double bedrooms and the thoughtfully designed quad bunkroom, this well-located chalet can accommodate 10–14 guests. Just a 10-minute walk from the Flégère gondola, keen skiers can easily access one of Chamonix’s central ski locations. For the non-skiers, scenic forest walks are on the doorstep, whilst the town centre’s activity is a mere 7-minute drive.
Enjoying the chalet itself certainly comes hand-in-hand with time spent exploring the local area. Adults can reap the benefits of Chalet Bonami’s spa facilities and a wine cellar in the evenings. Meanwhile children will enjoy the dedicated playroom attached to the incredible bunkroom for 4 tired mini-explorers. Additionally, relax in Chalet Bonami’s soundproofed cinema room. Complete with plush, inviting sofas, it’s just a simple choice between movies or playing games on the big screen. Table football and board games are also available to help channel any additional energy left over from the slopes.
4. Chalet Serena
Chalet Serena is undoubtedly a top selection for your Chamonix family ski holiday! After all, nothing captures family friendly more than a luxury chalet with a slide! That’s right, why walk down to the games room, when you can take the slide? Of course, there’s more fun found at the bottom, with air hockey, table football and a cinema room.
On the same floor, guests will find plenty of wellness and relaxation facilities. A sauna, massage room, and steam room, plus an outdoor Jacuzzi and swim-spa pool, are available at your discretion, whether for time to yourself or to play with the little ones. Evidently, the fun doesn’t stop after skiing the tree-lined pistes at Les Houches in the day, and from there, returning to Chalet Serena takes 7 minutes by car (or choose the optional chauffeur service). Chamonix centre is about 15 minutes away for access to Brévent, the Aiguille du Midi, and a range of family friendly restaurants where you will discover authentic alpine dishes including fondue and tartiflette.
5. Chalet Amazonia
When it comes to luxury family chalets in Chamonix, Chalet Amazonia is certainly impressive in size. Accommodating 28 guests across 3 luxury chalets (Chalet Amazon Creek, Chalet Baloo and Chalet Baby Bear), your cousins, aunts, uncles and in-laws can all join in the fun! It’s perfect for large family ski holidays; groups have space and privacy whilst all being within the same hamlet. Additionally, the Amazonia property is within a short driving distance of ski nurseries and ski schools, making it an easy choice for families needing lessons or childcare.
Off the slopes, Chalet Amazonia delivers an immense number of wellness options for the entire family; saunas, hammams, outdoor hot tubs and cinemas, to name a few. Meanwhile each chalet in the hamlet is available individually. Smaller families may look to the 6-person Chalet Baby Bear for a cosy family retreat.
6. Chalet Kuma
In a pristine location, Chalet Kuma boasts stunning views of the Mont Blanc Massif. It’s a magical choice from our list of luxury family chalets in Chamonix. Chalet Kuma is a true ski-in, ski-out chalet in Chamonix, although it’s situated on the infamous black Kandahar piste in Les Houches. If ability allows, simply pop your skis on right outside your door and enjoy the slopes! For beginner and intermediate skiers, the Prarian gondola is a 6-minute drive from the chalet, while the Bellevue gondola is an 8-minute drive away.
Chalet Kuma is a great choice for families who prioritise wellness. The spa is carved out of stone, allowing guests to feel at one with the mountains at Chalet Kuma. The indoor pool with a counter current and massage jets promises maximum relaxation in the serenity of the wellness floor, which is complete with a sauna and hammam. Lastly, a large living area with floor-to-ceiling windows creates the perfect setting for family games and exchanging fireside stories. Its mountainside location combined with its facilities makes Chalet Kuma a top-tier retreat for skiing with the family.
7. Chalet Valhalla
Last, but not least, Chalet Valhalla is an easy pick when looking for luxury family chalets in Chamonix. Setting the scene, the 8-bedroom chalet opens out to beautiful views of the iconic Mont Blanc. Just a 10-minute walk into the centre and a short drive to Brévent ski lift, it’s in a much-desired location for keen skiers, beginners and non-skiers alike. The location, combined with the magnificent interior and services, ensures ultimate comfort for your family chalet holidays in Chamonix.
Fun and relaxation are at the forefront during a holiday to Chalet Valhalla. Discover table football, a TV snug, an outdoor hot tub and a barrel sauna. Wholesome entertainment continues outside in the garden; endless hours can be spent building snow sculptures and there’s plenty of space for snowball fights. Whether the adults choose to bring out their inner child and join in the fun is up for debate! A cosy work space (with panoramic mountain views!), is convenient for catching up on emails between sauna and hot tub breaks, and is the perfect space to jot down ideas when inspiration strikes. It’s easy to keep the balance of work and play just right at Chalet Valhalla.
A family ski holiday in Chamonix offers a quintessential setting for family bonding. Ultimately, picking the right chalet ensures every member of the family, from toddlers to grandparents, feels at home. If you’re ready to book a luxury family chalet in Chamonix, speak with our Ski Specialists. Call us on +44 1202 203650 or send an email. In the meantime, browse our collection of luxury family chalets for your next family skiing holiday.
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