Winter activ­i­ties for families in Chamonix

Skiing and snowboarding

These are the big draws of course! If the kids would like to learn to ski or snowboard, or you’d like to improve as a family, you’ll find all the info you need on our Ski Schools page

Other winter activities

The Paradis Des Praz is a lovely place for younger children. Just a pleas­ant 20 minute walk from the chalet, the kids can tobog­gan on inflat­able “snow-rafts” through the forest, whilst the adults enjoy a Vin Chaud. There are lovely walks weaving through the snowy trees all around here, and it’s close to the cross-country trails which are great for all the family to enjoy, and run just a few minutes away from the chalet. Tobog­gan­ing is fun to do at some of the learner slopes, at the Paradis Des Praz, at the tobog­gan­ing area near the cross country foyer, not far from the chalet and of course in the garden!

The Tree Adven­tures are always a hit — suggested for kids from 4–9, there’s a circuit of tree activ­i­ties such as rope bridges. Kids are attached at all times by a harness, so it’s very safe. In winter, it’s done with snowshoes and they have an evening option with fondue.

The ice rink is open daily: Satur­day and Sunday from 2.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday from 10am to 12noon, and then from 1.30pm to 4.30pm
There are often ice hockey matches in the evenings, too.

The swimming pool is always popular with its spiral water­slide. Entry to the pool and the ice rink is free for kids under five.

Evolu­tion 2 can also organ­ise snowshoe­ing, hot air balloon rides, or for an unfor­get­table treat, try a day’s husky sledging.

Here’s a rundown of the family friendly features of the chalet, and a list of the equip­ment we provide.  France in general is a very child-friendly place and you’ll find families welcomed at all restau­rants in Chamonix.

More infor­ma­tion and sugges­tions for activ­i­ties for all the family on our Chamonix for non-skiers page — helicopters, mountain railways and more.…