Thinking about your next family ski holiday but not sure where to go? Take our quiz and we’ll suggest resorts that seem right up your piste.
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A
Tricks in the snow park
C
A huge ski area
B
End the day in the pool
D
Pinch-me mountain views
E
Bang for our buck
QUESTION 1
1/10
At the heart of the action
A place with activities for the kids
With pistes and lifts on our doorstep
Somewhere with a local feel
A value-for-money pick
2/10
Ticking off our wish list
Going to the bowling alley or swimming pool
Nah, we'll be skiing
Finding the best backdrop for a selfie
Playing a round of cards or a board game
QUESTION 3
3/10
Go with the flow
Grab something quick when the rush is over
Find our favourite go-to
Take our time in a cosy mountain hut
Keep it simple at a self-service café
QUESTION 4
4/10
The local speciality
The most unusual
Burger
Pizza
QUESTION 5
5/10
Sandwich and chips
Pick and mix
Mini chocolate bar
Energy bar
Tin of travel sweets
Something from the breakfast buffet
QUESTION 6
6/10
Jenga
Snakes and ladders
Ticket to ride
Charades
Monopoly
QUESTION 7
7/10
Log flume
Teacups
Rollercoaster
Ferris wheel
Hook-a-duck
QUESTION 8
8/10
Activity holiday
Somewhere with a kids' club
Action-packed trip
Cultural escape
Camping
QUESTION 9
9/10
An organised tour
Backpacking adventure
Yoga retreat
All-inclusive beach resort
Luxury getaway
QUESTION 10
10/10
We think you’ll like…
It sounds like you’re a thrill-seeking family – as well as excellent skiing, you want plenty of exciting things to do off the slopes too. And forget a basic swimming pool, for you it’s all about the adrenaline rush and earning bragging rights for when you get back home.
WHISTLER, CANADA
Fly above North America’s largest ski area on a helicopter ride or zipline through the trees to see it all from a different angle.
Dive under the frozen lake or head to Bun J Ride to whizz down a ski jump attached to two bungee ropes – neither are for the faint of heart.
TIGNES, FRANCE
Home to Europe’s highest zipline and longest toboggan run. And if that isn’t enough, soar above the valley on a paraglide flight.
VAL THORENS, FRANCE
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Try skiercross, snowshoe hiking or take a day trip to experience the Nærøyfjord cruise and Flåm Railway.
Dive under the frozen lake or head to Bun J Ride to whizz down a ski jump attached to two bungee ropes.
Fly above North America’s largest ski area on a helicopter ride, zipline through the trees or race down the bobsleigh track.
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Picked mostly B
Swap skis for skates at the ice rink, wrap up warm and go on a snowy sleigh ride or make a splash at the Kidstein waterpark in the Tauern Spa.
ZELL AM SEE, AUSTRIA
Don’t miss a ride on the Alpine Coaster, where you’ll wear virtual reality goggles as you whizz through the turns and tunnels. There’s ice skating and mini golf too.
ALPE D'HUEZ, FRANCE
Toast marshmallows over an open fire in a wooden hut or go for a ride in a husky or reindeer sled. And of course, if you go at Christmas you’ll get to meet Santa.
RUKA, FINLAND
It sounds like your family loves to have plenty to do off the slopes. You’ll end a day of ski school and exploring the local ski area with a splash in the swimming pool, or showing off your best moves at the ice-skating rink.
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Skiing here comes with a side of tobogganing, snowshoeing and sleigh rides through snowglobe scenery, plus bowling and a cinema.
After exploring the 250km ski area you can ride the alpine coaster, visit an ice cave, or tackle the climbing wall. You can book Crystal Childcare here too.
It’s just a quick hop from your accommodation to the Vattufjäll leisure centre with a pool, bowling alley and games arcade.
Val Thorens, France
Tignes, France
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Picked mostly C
Use one of the slickest lift systems in Austria to explore the SkiCircus’ sunny slopes, stopping for lunch in one of the many mountain huts dotted around.
SAALBACH, AUSTRIA
A high-altitude resort that makes up one half of the huge Paradiski area. Explore a good mix of open and tree-lined runs before getting the double-decker cable car to the next valley.
LA PLAGNE, FRANCE
Ski like the pros on pistes that were used in the 2006 Winter Olympics. Or for less of a challenge, this part of the Milky Way’s covered in wide, rolling blue runs too.
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You’ve got the vast 400km Milky Way ski area to get stuck into at this super convenient, high-altitude resort that’s got plenty of slopeside stays.
Explore a mix of wide-open and tree-lined runs before getting the double-decker cable car to the next valley in the 425km Paradiski ski area.
Use one of the slickest lift systems in Austria to explore the SkiCircus’ 270km of sunny slopes, pausing for lunch in one of the many mountain huts dotted around.
Ruka, Finland
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Picked mostly D
Canadian charm meets French flair in this unique village. It’s where crêperies and maple syrup shops sit side by side in clapboard-style buildings.
TREMBLANT, CANADA
Timber-framed shops and guesthouses cluster around the local church’s tall spire in this village – it’s easy to see why it was voted the most beautiful in Austria.
ALPBACH, AUSTRIA
Everything’s made from natural stone here, giving an authentic feel to this relaxed village. And low tax means it’s an affordable pick, even if you’re after a little luxury.
SOLDEU, ANDORRA
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It looks like your family likes the charm of a ski holiday as much as the skiing itself. For you, there’s nothing quite like summit views, stopping for a slopeside selfie or having lunch on a mountain hut’s panoramic terrace.
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You’ve got cosy log cabins set in the middle of real snowglobe scenery here, plus a chance of seeing the Northern Lights.
Frescoed buildings line the streets in this colourful Tyrolean town, which has a friendly atmosphere and lots of traditional, family-run hotels.
Canadian charm meets French flair in our closest North American resort, where crêperies and maple syrup shops sit side by side.
Sestiere, Italy
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Saalbach, Austria
You’re all about the skiing and there’s just no such thing as a ski area that’s ‘too big’ for your family. From first lift to last you’ll all be racking up the miles, with quick lunches to get even more slope time in.
This traditional village is well known for its fantastic ski school and budget-friendly accommodation. Even the prices on the mountain are cheaper than the Alps.
ARINSAL, ANDORRA
Budget-friendly pizza on the piste? La Thuile’s up there with the most affordable ski resorts in Italy. The skiing’s good for mixed abilities and there’s Crystal Childcare here too.
LA THUILE, ITALY
Bulgaria’s largest ski resort has a reputation for affordable luxury. And while the hotels are mostly recent, the town still has a traditional feel – think stone buildings with terracotta rooves.
BANSKO, BULGARIA
Picked mostly E
Everyone loves a bargain, and it sounds like you do too. You know how to make the pennies stretch further on a ski holiday, from picking good-value resorts to finding a lunch deal that won’t break the bank.
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Bulgaria’s largest ski resort has a reputation for affordable luxury. And you’ll spend less on food and drink up the mountain than in most other resorts.
Budget-friendly pizza on the piste? La Thuile’s up there with the most affordable ski resorts in Italy. There’s Crystal Childcare here too.
Known for its fantastic ski school and budget-friendly accommodation. Plus, the prices on the mountain are cheaper than the Alps.
Soldeu, Andorra
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Love to soak up the charms of a ski hol as much as the skiing itself? If soaking up summit views, stopping for a slopeside selfie or exploring traditional mountain towns is what your family loves, try these resorts.