FAMILY SKI OVERVIEW
A Trip To The Swiss Alps Should Be On Every Family's Bucket List
The Swiss Alps are the historic birthplace of resort skiing, and a perfect holiday for the entire family.
The Alps are renowned for having some of the best ski schools and instructors in the world, and with the varied terrain at our favorite child-friendly resorts, it’s an ideal vacation for the whole family. From discounted or even complimentary skipasses for kids at many resorts, to special “non-skiing” activities like sledding, train rides, fun parks, glacier palaces and more, all of the ski resorts in the central Alps cater to children of all ages.
Our personally-vetted ski instructors and guides can meet at your hotel or chalet in the morning, divide up the group and head up the mountain. Then, at lunch, everyone can re-convene and share their tales of the day. There are even options at some of our favorite resorts to tackle a big descent into neighboring Italy, for a lunch of pizza and gelato before returning home. And with the ever-present offer of a cup of hot chocolate at an on-mountain restaurant, the youngest skiers will never run out of energy.
And during the holidays, the festive atmosphere in an authentic alpine village cannot be beat, from special dinners on the slopes, to night-time sleigh rides, a magical Christmas in the Alps will never be forgotten. It’s long been said that the family that skis together, stays together – and the Alps are the ideal location to create a family skiing tradition.
From the gentle rolling terrain in Gstaad, with distinct children’s slopes and family areas, to the Wolli-Park in Zermatt at the top of the Sunnegga Funicular, and Verbier’s Les Esserts beginner slope located on the summer golf course, where mom and dad can watch from a distance while comfortably enjoying lunch on the terrace at the clubhouse, Switzerland's family-oriented resorts are the best in the world.
CONTACT US to start planning your custom family ski itinerary this winter.
Highlights
- Kids' club, ski schools, private instruction for all ages of children
- Non-skiing activities like ropes courses, trains and cablecars, sledding
- Glacier skiing at higher altitudes on gentle slopes, ideal for beginners and kids
- Whole family meets on-mountain for long late lunches
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WHAT WE DO
Epic Europe is a luxury experiential adventure travel operator based in the Swiss Alps.
Epic Europe specializes in private bespoke itineraries for small groups. Experiencing the best of each region, from interacting with the local people and enjoying authentic regional food and wine, as well as time-honored traditions and festivals, to recreating in the alpine landscape, and truly understanding why the Alps are the birthplace of adventure travel. From custom ski, hiking, or cycling trips to building in city tours, cultural itineraries, or gastronomic discovery, these award-winning, multi-dimensional trips are tailored to our clients' wishes every time, and are not packaged tours. From Switzerland, Italy, and France's Alps, to world-class cultural cities and larger towns, Epic Europe can design a tailored adventure that fulfills your every need.
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"Epic Europe has coordinated several corporate events for us over the past 5 years, and I cannot imagine a more professional operation to handle all of the details. From a team-building event for 50 people in a 17th-century castle atop a mountain pass, to marketing conferences and catalog shoots, their knowledge of the best locations in the Alps is second-to-none, and they are as good as it gets at being creative." - E.P., Lugano CH
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"A day of heliskiing in Italy culminated with a sunset run off the Breuil saddle of the Matterhorn - one of the most thrilling runs of my life - and we left our tracks in a place where they remained for a week afterward, reminding us of the best day of skiing in our life!" - WG, CT USA
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"I have done trips in the Alps and surrounding regions with Epic Europe for the past 4 years, and every one has been unique and surpassed the last. The experiences that they deliver due to their personal relationships are a window into the real life in these incredible locations, and they share these friendships with us." - K.B., CT USA
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“The team at Epic Europe created the most incredible trip for us, where everything came together seamlessly, and we never had to think about what came next - it just magically happened as if it was meant to be. That takes real talent, and they make it look easy." - B.N., WY USA
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"I would have to say that Verbier and Zermatt might be the best places I have ever ridden a mountain bike, and I couldn't imagine going without the help of Epic Europe's guides. It was a dream trip for sure." - B.S., PA USA
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"Epic Europe's custom road biking trip that they put together for my buddy's bachelor party was great - the right combination of killer rides, great hotels, and outstanding restaurants. Great guides, and overall a perfect trip." - A.S., London UK
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"Our family spent last Christmas in Zermatt on a bespoke Epic Europe ski trip. The special thought and care that they put into our holiday made it our best yet." - L.M.; CA USA
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"Hiking in the Alps has always been on my bucket list, but I wasn't sure that a typical trip was my style. Epic Europe designed a custom route for our group, staying in the best little inns and hotels, and we felt like we had the trails to ourselves. I will come back again and again to explore new trails with their guides every year that I can!" - R.B., NY USA
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Would you like more information, or to have us create a tailored trip for you? We would be glad to begin the design process for your ultimate experience in the Alps.
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