Obergurgl is a much-loved family resort in Austria. This Tyrolean village, at the end of the Ötz Valley, benefits from having a superb snow record (quantity and quality), as a result of its high altitude, as well as a wide range of runs. Après

For a truly prestigious French resort, you can find little better than Courchevel. Part of the Trois Vallées region of France, Courchevel is a skier’s paradise boasting 117 downhill runs for skiers of all abilities. Situated in the upmarket Courchevel 1850 resort is the delightfu...

in the children’s club or on the slopes. Intermediate skiers are well catered for with a mixed terrain, and although there is a lack of black runs, there is ample opportunity for expert skiers to go off-piste. The superb Hotel Schweizerhof with Powder Byrne offers

Across the pond, head to Whistler, which has been voted the best ski resort in North America for eight years in a row and a firm family favourite. Snow-covered mountains provide a spectacular backdrop to the pretty pedestrian-only Whistler Village

For an effortlessly stylish resort, the pick of some of the best restaurants in the Alps and a little of la dolce vita, head to the famous Italian resort of Courmayeur. Over half of the ski runs in the resort are red, so it’s a great resort for intermediate skiers. Advanced skier...

In the French Alps, Les Gets is a family favourite, having won numerous awards for its excellent childcare and junior skiing facilities. The slopes around Les Gets are fairly gentle, making it a great choice for children and beginners alike. Don’t be put off if you’re a competent...

an incredible indoor multi-storey soft-play gym, as well as a fully equipped home cinema – perfect for keeping children entertained indoors. For the grown-ups, there’s a spa complex with a jet stream, massage waterfall and air-jet massage together with an indoor

can be immense, and with more and more resorts and specialist tour operators gearing up to families with excellent childcare, now is the perfect time to start planning your trip. December and January offer almost guaranteed snow but both months can