Courmayeur is located near the French boarder at the foot of Mont Blanc, and features picturesque mountain views and houses with quaint slab roofs. Ski season starts in mid-December and goes until mid-April. The resort features English-speaking ski instructors who are particularly known for their ability to teach young skiers. There are also two snow-filled playgrounds for youngsters to explore their surroundings and a Sports Centre with ice skating, climbing walls and table tennis.
Consorzio Valle del Monte Bianco
Piazzale Monte Bianco 10
11013 Courmayeur (AO)
Italy
39-016-584-2370
courmayeur.it
This resort is located on the slopes of Monte Sobretta in the province of Sondrio and was home to the 2005 World Ski Championships. Santa Caterina features multiple expert runs, but has an area known at the Tapis-roulan, where children can take ski lessons among inflated animals and small arches. The resort also offers a mini club, a camp-like program that provides activities and all day supervision for children between the ages of 3 and 8. Ski season opens in late November and ends in April.
Consorzio Turistico Tourisport Santa Caterina Valfurva
Piazza Magliavaca, 4
23030 Santa Caterina Valfurva (SO)
Italy
39-034-293-5544
santacaterina.it
Situated in the northwest corner of Italy, very close to the French border, La Thuile features numerous beginner, intermediate and advanced ski runs. The resort has a free mini club, to occupy young children during the day, as well as numerous lesson options to improve their skiing skills. Adults can enjoy a relaxing spa day in nearby Pre-Saint Didier and the whole family can utilize the swimming pools and sport complexes located in La Thuile. Ski season typically begins in early December and ends in late April.
Consorzio Operatori Turistici La Thuile
Via M. Collomb, 36
11016 La Thuile (AO)
Italy
39-016-588-3049
lathuile.it
