Luxury Ski Chalets for Half Term

Discover our luxury ski chalet rentals for February Half Term

Rent a luxury ski chalet for February Half Term

Half term is one of the most popular weeks of the season so if there is one piece of advice we could give, it would be to book early to get the best choice of luxury ski chalets for half term. Usually falling in the second week of February, half term is a fantastic time of year to hit the slopes with excellent snow conditions, longer days and temperatures on the rise. We have some fantastic family-friendly luxury chalets where you can spend quality time with your children over half term, as well as a range of ski in ski out chalets making it as easy as possible to access the slopes.

If your children are beginner skiers, then it is important to consider a resort that is well set up for learners. Our knowledgeable team can advise you on this and recommend and book ski school lessons on your behalf if you so wish. There are also plenty of ways you can enjoy a half term holiday in the mountains as a non-skier. Most resorts have a wide range of activities to keep families entertained on and off the slopes over the half term holiday.

Best ski resorts for half term skiing

With half term ski holidays becoming increasingly popular across Europe, choosing a resort which has a large ski area is a great way to try and avoid crowded slopes. With a huge variety of activities, the picturesque village of Val Thorens has a welcoming atmosphere with a selection of luxury ski chalets suitable for the whole family. Part of the largest ski area in the world, the famous “Three Valleys”, Val Thorens is a perfect child friendly base to explore over 600 km of terrain.

Alternatively, heading to a smaller resort does have it’s benefits in avoiding the crowds. If you are looking for luxury chalets for half term in smaller more family friendly resorts then we can recommend skiing in Les Gets. With a children’s ski and activity area, as well as a host of ski schools and many activities to explore, Les Gets is the perfect size .

Ski resorts with reliable snow cover

February brings great conditions across the Alps with most resorts (depending on the year) having good natural snow. However, if you want to be sure of finding great snow cover then head for higher altitude resorts. The ‘Pearl of the Alps’, Saas Fee’s high-altitude makes for snow-sure skiing for most of the season. With 100 km of perfectly groomed pistes on offer, the skiing in Saas Fee caters for skiers of all abilities with the ‘Adrenaline Cup’ enabling friends and family to go head to head across 10 challenges throughout the resort.

Additionally with varied slopes for all abilities, Madonna di Campiglio in Italy is a snowy paradise with an abundance of activities for the whole family to experience including dog sledding, ice climbing and paragliding.

Family friendly Chalets

Finding a ski chalet for half term that will suit the whole family can be challenging. With a different set of factors to take into account it can be hard to meet the needs of both children and adults. Whether you’re looking for a property near the nursery slopes, excellent ski schools, in-house childcare or exceptional entertainment facilities, we can help you find the perfect luxury family chalet for half term to suit your family.

Our luxury half term ski chalets give you the opportunity to truly relax and spend quality time with your family, whether it’s relaxing in a beautifully designed living room beside a blazing fire, watching a movie in a high-tech cinema room or enjoying family meals together cooked by your very own private chef.

A few of our favourite chalets for children at half term can be found below;

Chalet Spa Piste Rouge, Verbier
A true children’s den, Chalet Spa Piste Rouge has an en-suite bedroom with a castle-shaped bunk bed complete with a hammock and swing! This chalet is a ski-out property with direct access to Piste Rouge and is just a 10-minute walk from the Verbier village.

Chalet Kilimanjaro, Zermatt

Chalet Kilimanjaro has a beautiful quad bunk room complete with individual teddy bears and curtains. This is an ultra-modern property providing panoramic views of the Matterhorn with plenty to keep guests entertained. From its superb spa which includes a large indoor hot tub and hammam to its relaxed cinema room, Chalet Kilimanjaro makes for a very special family holiday.

Tivoli Lodge, Davos

Tivoli Lodge is an ideal chalet for mixed groups and has plenty to keep children entertained, including an incredible den and soft playroom with ball pit included.

Top family friendly activities for half term ski holidays

With increasing demand for half term ski holidays that go beyond skiing and snowboarding, there is an abundance of winter activities that the whole family can enjoy across the Alps. From dog sledding in Verbier to luge racing in Courchevel 1850, there is plenty of fun and frolics to be had both on and off the slopes. Located at the Lac des Ecoles in Les Gets, children aged from five years can learn to drive electric snowmobiles, specifically designed to take into account their height and capability. On a dedicated and enclosed circuit, this zero-emission activity has no negative impact on the local environment, only the joyous screams of families having fun.

Discover the magic of the mountains at night in Meribel with an igloo building experience every Wednesday from 5 pm - 7 pm. Children will experience a new skill with a mountain professional and a prize will go to the best igloo. A perfect activity for tots, teens and adults is dog sledding in Verbier. Guided by a traditional musher, families may enjoy an exciting 45-minute ride through the enthralling panorama of the Swiss and French Alps. If a guided tour isn’t on the agenda, families can learn to drive their own sled like a musher, learning how to interact with the dogs and how to direct them.