Come the Winter Break, and there are many parents who consider a family destination to enjoy this free time, such as snow. Traveling with children to the snow can be a great experience, as they will discover its texture if they do not already know it, and they will have a great time running or doing snow wars.
There are many snow destinations with children, but before we venture, we also have to take into account many small details. Safety is the most important thing, and that is why we must equip ourselves well. And there is also the possibility of knowing if there are adequate facilities for the whole family and especially for the little ones. So take note of these tips for traveling with children to the snow.
How to equip children
If this is the first time we are going to a ski resort with the children, we must equip us all well so as not to have problems later. Warm clothing prepared for the cold and wet snow is a must. It is not worth any type of warm clothes, but they must also be waterproof so as not to let water pass if we fall in the snow. On the other hand, sun protection is another essential. In the mountains the sun affects more, and it is also reflected in the snow, so the skin must be protected with the highest factor.
The eyes should also be protected from this Sun reflection with sunglasses suitable for the whole family. These are some of the details that can never be missing from our suitcase. But if we are also going to ski, we may have to get more equipment. From skis to snowboards, helmets and more. The vast majority of people, however, choose to rent equipment once they arrive at the station, as they have everything from sleds to skis for the whole family.
Find the ideal station
We may turn to the web in search of accommodation in the most popular ski resort or the closest one. But nevertheless this may not be the most suitable to go with the family. There are stations where there are ideal spaces to share or for the children to have a great time. In a good ski resort to go with children, the slopes should be accessible, with good communications and easy ways to reach the lifts. You also have to look for accommodation in which we have for example family apartments and facilities to go with children and even with the pet. In some there is a babysitting service and a ski school, so children can enjoy learning this sport. Also many offer from rental of equipment for everyone to an area to store them when we do not use them, which is much more comfortable for everyone.
On the other hand, there must be a good network of tracks, with some for beginners and well signposted. We already said that the ideal is that we have ski schools for different ages, so that children learn safely under the supervision of professionals who know how to teach them to do these sports.
As not everything is going to be skiing, in these stations we should also look for shops, parks, shopping centers, playful spaces or other activities, like riding a sled for example. So the family can enjoy different things every day.
For families it is also advisable to look for stations where they have offers for them. Not only in the ski pass, but also at lunchtime, with children's menus and those kinds of details that can greatly facilitate the stay for families. You have to look, since in many pages packs are offered for the stations with interesting activities for the little ones.
Snow destinations to go with the children
There are many snow destinations for children, and some of them are well known. An example is Sierra Nevada, in which we will find a fun park called El Mirlo Blanco in Pradollano, so that children can have a great time in a space just for them, or with the activities and entertainment that are for them on weekends, such as it may be children's movies. In the Borreguiles area we will also find a track dedicated exclusively for families, to ski quietly with the children, that of the Sea.
At the station La MolinaIn Cerdanya, we will also find an ideal space to go with the family. There are all kinds of activities for children here, so they will be entertained all day. There is from a learning area to get started in snow sports on the Long Track, to other activities that are done throughout the day. Go on quads, inflatable games or a minipark.