A family ski chalet rental built around the children
Chalets near the pistes in four Alpine resorts, with breakfast every morning, a private concierge and childcare arranged on request, so the whole family enjoys the mountain.
Skiing with children is a different holiday from skiing as a couple. The chalet matters more, because it is where small skiers warm up, where teenagers retreat after a long day, and where parents finally sit down once everyone is asleep. A family ski chalet rental through Lutetia is chosen with those hours in mind, not only for its views.
Our collection covers Courchevel, Verbier, Zermatt and St. Moritz. Every residence has been visited by our team before joining it, which means we can tell you how far the nearest piste really is from the door, how the bedrooms are arranged across the floors, and whether the living spaces suit a toddler or a group of teenagers.
Since 1989, parents have come to our Paris agency for the same reason: one dedicated contact who listens carefully, then follows the stay from the first call to the morning you leave. Breakfast is served daily, a private concierge is included, and childcare can be arranged on request.
Why distance to the slopes matters more with children
With a family, the walk from the chalet to the lift is never just a walk. It is boots, helmets, gloves that have gone missing and a child who wants to be carried. A chalet close to the snow removes the most tiring part of the day before it begins, and it makes a mid-morning return for a tired beginner simple rather than a project.
In Courchevel, Chalet Erise is a ski-in/ski-out retreat in Courchevel 1850, and Chalet Flys sits in Les Brigues in Courchevel Village, about 100 metres from the pistes. In Verbier, Chalet Auron overlooks a small mountain lake in the Hameau area, with a gentle piste two minutes on foot that leads into the Four Valleys ski area. Where a chalet is further from the lifts, a private chauffeur or transfers can be arranged so the morning run to ski school stays calm.
- Ask how the chalet connects to the nearest gentle slopes
- Reserve ski school places early for busy holiday weeks
- Consider a chauffeur if lessons start across the resort
Childcare, meals and snowy-afternoon plans
Most parents want time on the mountain together and time on the mountain alone. Childcare can be arranged on request, whether you need someone for the youngest while older children are in lessons, or an evening so the adults can dine out. Tell us the ages and the routine you keep at home, and your concierge will work from that.
Meals follow the same logic. Breakfast is served every day of the stay, and a private chef can be added on request for early suppers that children actually eat, followed by a later dinner for the adults. Restaurant reservations in the resort, from a relaxed lunch on the slopes to a quieter table in the evening, are part of what the concierge handles.
On days when the weather closes in, the chalet becomes the destination. Many residences in the collection have an indoor pool, a cinema room or a gym. Chalet Avalon in St. Moritz combines all three with a spa, which is a welcome thing to have downstairs when the lifts are on hold.
Which resort suits your family
Courchevel is part of Les 3 Vallées and offers a broad mix of terrain, which helps when a family spans several levels. Verbier, in the 4 Vallées, is known for steeper and off-piste skiing, and often appeals to families with confident teenagers who want to be challenged.
Zermatt is car-free, which many parents appreciate when children are walking through the village, and the Matterhorn above the rooftops rarely fails to impress. St. Moritz, in the Engadin, offers the Corviglia ski area and a wider winter life beyond skiing. We are happy to talk through the choice before you settle on dates.
Family chalets near the snow
A selection of chalets we often suggest to families, chosen for their position, their facilities for downtime, or both.
What makes the difference
Every residence is visited by our team, every stay is followed by one dedicated contact, and breakfast and a private concierge are always included.
Honest answers about layout
Our team has visited every chalet, so we can describe where the children would sleep in relation to the parents and how the stairs sit. That kind of detail rarely appears in photographs.
Childcare without the search
Childcare can be arranged on request through your concierge, timed around ski school and evenings out. You explain what your family needs once, and it is taken care of.
One contact for every change
Plans shift with children: a cold, a lesson moved, a day off the slopes. Your dedicated contact follows the stay throughout and adjusts whatever needs adjusting.
Mornings already handled
Breakfast is served daily in every stay, so the first hour of the day is calm rather than rushed. Everyone leaves for the slopes fed and in reasonable spirits.
Good to know
Anything else? Our team in Paris answers personally, usually within the day.
Ask our teamCan childcare be arranged during a family ski chalet rental?
Yes. Childcare can be arranged on request, for daytime hours, evenings or both. Share your children’s ages and your plans when you first contact us, and your concierge will organise it around the rest of the stay.
Which chalets are closest to the pistes?
In Courchevel, Chalet Erise is ski-in/ski-out and Chalet Flys is about 100 metres from the pistes. In Verbier, Chalet Auron has a gentle piste two minutes on foot. We can suggest others depending on your dates and the resort you prefer.
Can we keep earlier mealtimes for the children?
Breakfast is served every day, and a private chef can be arranged on request to cook to your family’s timetable. Many parents choose an early children’s supper and a separate dinner for the adults later in the evening.
How early should we plan a school holiday ski trip?
School holiday weeks are among the busiest of the winter in every resort, so the earlier you start the conversation, the wider the choice. Some residences are also available that are not published online, so it is worth asking even if the published collection looks limited for your dates.
Can you arrange our arrival from the airport?
Chauffeurs and transfers are available on request, from Geneva or Zurich for the Swiss resorts, and by road or helicopter for Courchevel. Tell us who is travelling and how much luggage and ski equipment to expect, and the transfer will be planned accordingly.
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Tell us about your family
Send us your preferred resort, dates and the ages of your children by WhatsApp on +33 7 80 98 05 43 or at contact@lutetia-group.com. We usually reply within the day, and a tailored proposal follows.