Family ski resorts with a crèche for under-3s

For two adults and a 2-year-old, our top three are Arinsal (Pal-Arinsal), Auron and Orcières Merlette, whose crèches take children from 12 months, 3 months and 3 months. In the week of 15 February 2027, the trip comes to an estimated £2,200 to £5,000 for the family before childcare, with flights, accommodation, lift passes and hire.

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Arinsal slopes and chairlifts below Pyrenean peaks — Photo: Terence wiki · CC BY-SA 3.0

Number 1: Arinsal (Pal-Arinsal)

La Massana, Andorra · Mid-range prices

Slopes from 1,554 m · 39 km of runs · 31 lifts

Why it fits

Crèche from 12 months for your 2-year-old, open to visiting families. Mid-range prices, in line with your budget.

Crèche from 12 months, open to visiting families
Kids’ club from age 3, open to visiting families
English-speaking ski school, group lessons from age 3
Free lift pass for under-5s
Ski-in / ski-out at some places to stay

For non-skiers: 4 things listed, such as sledging and snow tubing.

Estimated family trip£2,450 to £5,000

Typical: about £3,750

Our estimate for 2 adults and 1 child, 7 nights. Check live prices before you book.

Return flights, bags and transfers: £640 to £1,520
Accommodation · 7 nights: £1,130 to £2,400
Lift passes · 6 ski days: £480 to £780
Ski and boot hire: £190 to £320

Auron's chalets and hotels on their snowy plateau, below steep, snow-covered peaks — Photo: IbLeo · CC BY-SA 3.0

Number 2: Auron

Alpes-Maritimes, France · Mid-range prices

Slopes from 1,597 m · 62 km of runs · 20 lifts

Why it fits

Crèche from 3 months for your 2-year-old, open to visiting families. An adult lift pass costs €44 a day in 2026/27, below the €69 we count as a mid-range day pass. Mid-range prices, in line with your budget.

Crèche from 3 months, open to visiting families
Kids’ club from age 3, open to visiting families
English-speaking ski school, group lessons from age 3
Free lift pass for under-5s
Limited ski-in / ski-out

For non-skiers: 7 things listed, such as swimming and ice skating.

Estimated family trip£2,200 to £4,550

Typical: about £3,400

Our estimate for 2 adults and 1 child, 7 nights. Check live prices before you book.

Return flights, bags and transfers: £640 to £1,520
Accommodation · 7 nights: £1,130 to £2,400
Lift passes · 6 ski days: £330 to £450
Ski and boot hire: £120 to £200

The apartment buildings of Orcières Merlette 1850 seen through snow-laden firs, with sunny pistes and peaks behind — Photo: Guillaume La Sala · CC BY-SA 4.0

Number 3: Orcières Merlette

Hautes-Alpes, France · Mid-range prices

Slopes from 1,826 m · 50 km of runs · 26 lifts

Why it fits

Crèche from 3 months for your 2-year-old, open to visiting families. An adult lift pass costs €48.50 a day in 2026/27, below the €69 we count as a mid-range day pass. Mid-range prices, in line with your budget.

Crèche from 3 months, open to visiting families
Kids’ club from age 3, open to visiting families
English-speaking ski school, group lessons from age 4
Free lift pass for under-5s
Ski-in / ski-out at some places to stay

For non-skiers: 4 things listed, such as ice skating and bowling.

Estimated family trip£2,250 to £4,650

Typical: about £3,450

Our estimate for 2 adults and 1 child, 7 nights. Check live prices before you book.

Return flights, bags and transfers: £640 to £1,520
Accommodation · 7 nights: £1,130 to £2,400
Lift passes · 6 ski days: £360 to £490
Ski and boot hire: £130 to £220

About these estimates. Prices looked up in October 2026, for trips from the UK. Flights are a wide range. Accommodation follows the resort’s own February 2027 half-term prices where we found them, and lift passes, ski school and hire follow its 2026/27 adult day pass. Food, insurance, adult lessons and childcare are extra, and children under 3 have no ski costs. Check free lift pass terms and live prices before you book. How we pick these

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