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There are two kinds of ski holidays with kids: the ones where you spend half your time sorting logistics (who’s hungry, who’s tired, who’s lost a glove, who’s definitely not tired but is now lying on the snow having a mountain-sized meltdown)… and the ones where everything just clicks.
Multi-family ski holidays are very much the latter.
The idea is brilliantly simple: two (or more) families book the same resort at the same time - usually staying in separate apartments in the same building or nearby - and do the holiday together. You ski in smaller groups, regroup for lunch and hot chocolates, share childcare shifts if you want to, and still get your own space at the end of the day.
Kids get instant holiday besties. Adults get actual help from people they know and trust. And there’s always someone to team up with for a bonus lap, sneaky spa session, or a glass of something life-affirming when your own crew is having a moment.
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Why multi-family trips just work
If you’ve ever tried to keep a mixed-ability family moving in the same direction on the mountain, you already know the problem: everyone wants a different kind of ski day. Multi-family trips solve that.
With more people, you can split into smaller groups so everyone skis at their own pace - and if you’ve got very young kids, adults can take turns to entertain them while the rest of the team gets a proper ski fix. Evenings get better too: games nights, big dinners, movie marathons and long, lazy catch-ups are easier in self-catered properties where you can spread out and really settle in.
It also makes “trying new stuff” way less of a faff. Snowshoeing. Night tobogganing. A grown-up dinner while someone else babysits. When you’ve got your mates or extended family for company, you’ve got options - and suddenly everyone feels like they’re actually on holiday.
Why Easter is the sweet spot
If you’re going to do a multi-family trip, Easter is a pretty tip-top time to give it a go.
You’ve got longer days (translation: more time to ski, and less stress getting everyone out the door at dawn), milder weather (great for kids, grandparents, and anyone who turns into a grump at -15°C), and often a really nice balance of good snow plus spring vibes. Add in a post-lunch sunshine hit on a terrace, and the non-skiers are living their best lives too.
Easter can also be better value and bring a more relaxed feel than those mid-winter stressy pinch points - and when you’re moving around resort with a small army of families, calmer slopes and shorter queues make everything that bit easier.
The Peak Retreats difference
Peak Retreats doesn’t just sell you a resort - they match you to the one that’ll work best for your particular goals and needs. The team knows their resorts and accommodation first-hand, so recommendations come from real experience rather than guesswork.
They’ve also got serious credibility: Peak Retreats were voted Best Ski Operator at The Telegraph Travel Awards 2025, for the third time in a row. More recently, the company became employee-owned, putting the team at the very heart of the business - which basically means the person helping you plan your trip has a genuine stake in making it brilliant.
For multi-family holidays specifically, Peak Retreats will help you choose a resort that works for everyone (toddlers to teens, beginners to seasoned skiers, even non-skiers), recommend accommodation with the right balance of privacy and communal space, and keep the group booking process simple so each family can book separately.
They can also line up the extras before you arrive - lift passes, ski hire, lessons and activities - so day one is about getting on skis, not standing in queues. If you want to sanity-check options before committing, they’ll even jump on a video call with your group so everyone’s clear on how it’ll work.
In short: they’ll move mountains for you. Sometimes literally. (OK fine, metaphorically. But you get the point.)
Ready to line up your Easter multi-family ski trip? Book with Peak Retreats now.
Booking tips that save friendships
A multi-family trip is meant to be fun - so if you do a tiny bit of upfront plotting then the rest will be grin-inducingly easy.
1. Have “the chat” before you book
Do you want ski-in/ski-out convenience, or a pretty ski village? Big vertical, or relaxed groomers? Nightlife, or early nights? Pool mandatory? Write everyone’s non-negotiables down, then let Peak Retreats’ specialists steer you towards your resort match.
2. Pick the right resort
A few multi-family favourites that consistently work well are Val Thorens, La Rosière, Val Cenis and La Plagne - all great for mixed abilities, with plenty going on beyond the piste. There are also loads of other French resorts that suit this style of trip, depending on what your group values most - whether that’s gentle blues, great ski schools, easy logistics, or a traditional alpine vibe.
3. Book separate apartments (seriously)
Together is great. Together all the time is… less great. Separate apartments give everyone space to breathe, while still keeping the communal vibe for dinners and digestifs.
4. Self-catering = flexibility
It’s cheaper, easier, and you can feed kids on their schedule - not the restaurants’. Plus, big breakfasts at home are the secret to keeping everyone going ‘till lunch. And if you do fancy the odd meal out in the evening, you’re not locked into set times or set menus.
5. Choose accommodation with a pool if you can
Kids love an afternoon swim. Adults love the fact kids are entertained. Everybody wins. Add a sauna or hot tub to the mix and you’ve got post-ski recovery wrapped up too.
6. Make travel part of the holiday
Self-drive gives you flexibility (and boot space for approximately 900 snacks). Train travel can also be a game-changer with families - less airport faff, more “adventure begins now” feels. Either way, planning the journey well takes a huge amount of stress out of transfer day - which is exactly what you want when you’re travelling as a group.
The bottom line
Multi-family ski holidays take the best parts of a ski trip - the shared highs, the big laughs, the après-ski hilarity - and remove the less Instagrammable bits. More help. More flexibility. More fun. And at Easter, you get the bonus of longer days and kinder weather, which makes everything feel that bit easier.
If you’re going to do it, do it with people who’ve actually done it - and who know the French Alps inside out. Peak Retreats are that crew: a small, passionate team who’ll match your group to the right resort and accommodation, sort the details, and go the extra mile so your holiday feels like a holiday from day one.
If you’re tempted, Peak Retreats can match your crew to the right resort and get everything lined up. Find out more and book now.
