For a luxurious break that caters for all of the family, pick between VIP mountain resorts in France, Switzerland, Spain and Italy. With concierge trained in keeping kids enchanted, cosy family suites and outdoor activities, you can take as much time as you need to enjoy crisp white slopes, Michelin-starred restaurants and onsite spas.
Les Fermes de Marie, Megève, France
The epitome of coziness, Les Fermes de Marie is a wood-panelled, warmly lit series of Alpine farmhouses. With an ideal location in the centre of the French Alps, the Chamois lift is nearby, a scenic walk past traditional restaurants, bars, and the stunning Saint-Jean Baptiste church. The Hameau des Enfants, or the Children's Hamlet, provides kids with their very own concierge and a mini-house built just for them, where they can play games and eat together with meals prepared by their own special cook. While they're busy, enjoy award-winning spa “Pure Altitude” and dine in one of the traditional onsite restaurants, which have views of snow-capped Mont Blanc and offer platters of handmade cheeses.
Le Yule, Val d'Isère, France
In popular village Val d'Isère, Le Yule is a resort with a unique family focus. Offering kids direct access to the slopes, chairlifts are located close to the hotel entrance, allowing them to enjoy the slopes with ease. In the evenings, they can sip hot chocolate on the terrace. Meanwhile, you're free to enjoy the slopes and the five-star Scandinavian-style hotel, with fur pelts, sheepskins, wood panelling and balconies with beautiful views of the mountains. Restaurant Le Solstice offers fine dining with a superb selection of seafood and shellfish.
Tschuggen Grand, Arosa, Switzerland
With striking modernist style and 360 degree views of white-tipped mountains, the Tschuggen Grand is a wellness resort which accommodates all the family. Book into their cosy family suites, and in the day your kids can join their Junior Club. In winter, they'll enjoy ice-skating and sledding, and in summer hiking tours and pedalo trips. In the evenings, dine at Le Vetta, which holds a coveted Michelin star and excels in gourmet Alpine cuisine. The wellness center here was designed by star architect Mario Botta, and houses a swimming pool and rock grotto.
El Lodge, Sierra Nevada, Spain
This Finnish-style log chalet is located just two hours away from Malaga, and provides a charming Kids Club and play area that's guaranteed to keep little ones amused. You can find a plethora of games, arts and crafts, all in a wood-panelled room designed by toy-geniuses Minimec. Some of the bedrooms here have their own outdoor jacuzzis on private terraces - with the added gift of spectacular mountain views. Enjoy the quiet slopes next to the hotel's terrace, and nibble on tapas at one of the onsite restaurants. The hotel is also host to the only outdoor swimming pool in the Sierra Nevada - a heated beauty with an unforgettable mountain backdrop.
Rosa Alpina, Dolomites, Italy (photo)
Glamorous resort Rosa Alpina in the stunning Dolomites, is the perfect location for a family break. Kids can keep busy with cooking classes and guided outdoor activities like rock climbing, tobogganing and cross country skiing. Meanwhile, explore the stunning nearby village of San Cassiano, with its cobbled streets, mountain views and two Michelin-starred restaurants. Cosy up in the evening at La Liberia, or The Library, where an open fireplace, well-stocked bookshelves and comfy leather sofas help you unwind after a day on the slopes. Book into one of their doubles which converts into a two bed suite with connecting doors, giving you space to rest and your children a place to play.