I love to snowboard & have been lucky to snowboard at some fantastic resorts such as Val d'Isère and Kitzbühel, but besides a few dry slope sessions here and there, I haven't gone since having kids. While hitting the slopes is great for any age, even when they are toddlers, I felt they would benefit from being a little older to get the most out of it as it's not something I would be able to budget for regularly.
But now that both boys are older I am looking more seriously into a snowboarding trip at some point and thought I would share 5 resorts perfect for families in different budgets that are great ski and snowboard destinations for families in mind.
1. Poiana-Brasov, Romania
While Romania may not be well known for its slopes it may come as a welcome surprise to find out that they offer fantastic mountain resorts at one of the most budget-friendly prices in Europe. Poiana Brasov is the largest resort with more than 24km of ski runs with blue, red and black, meaning all abilities can enjoy, all in stunning fairytale location.
If you fancy a day away from the slopes you can go to the medieval city of Brasov and Dracula's castle for a unique family travel experience.
A week ski lift pass will come in at around £120 per adult, with cheaper rates for children.
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| Beautiful Poiana-Brasov |
2. Bardonecchia, Italy
Despite this resort being in Italy, it comes up as a very budget-friendly option for families and it's easy to get to from the UK. Bardonecchia is one of the lesser-known resorts but that makes this somewhat of a gem as it's a great place to avoid crowds and there is lots to do in and around the resort.
There are lots of runs for all different abilities as well as an alpine coaster which kids love and why not give snowshoe walking a go?
A 7 day ski pass is roughly £176 for an adult and £70 for a child.
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| Bardonecchia, Italy |
3. Bansko, Bulgaria
Bulgaria has slowly grown in popularity as a budget-friendly destination with excellent slopes. Bansko is the largest ski area in the country and has a great mix of runs as well as a dedicated kids ski area. There are also plenty of cheap food options and lots to do on the resort and off to keep families entertained.
A 6 day ski lift pass costs around £234 for adults and £91 for kids |
| The slopes of Bansko |
This modern ski resort is great for families and in a really beautiful area overlooking Lake Bohinj in the Triglav National Park. This resort is suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers and with 22km of slopes, Vogel is one of the largest in Slovenia.
5. Verbier, Switzerland
While Verbier may be on the pricier side it's well worth it when you have access to one of Europes largest and most sought-after ski destinations which truly offers something for everyone. It boasts more than 80 lifts and over 400km of world class runs and best of all is beginners and intermediate skiers can access 80% of those runs and the added bonus of truly picturesque views and snow-capped mountains. You can also easily transfer from Geneva to Verbier, making an easy city to fly into or explore for the day.
6 day ski lift passes for adults start at £356
I've shared more tips on what you need to pack for a family skiing in this post. If you or your kids haven't skied or snowboarded before then I would strongly encourage that you do a few lessons in the UK before you go, that way. you can get the most out of your time on the real slopes. The UK has lots of dry slope options, while not the same as real snow, you can get a grasp of the basics. We also have 4 indoor slopes in the UK with man-made snow and is the closest you can get to real skiing. It's always better to spend a weekend at one of the indoor or dry slopes getting to grips with the basics and heading to Europe feeling a little more prepared.
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