Courmayeur, Italy | A family ski holiday done properly

Archie’s Family Ski Week is our signature way to do family skiing, designed for parents who want a brilliant ski holiday and a proper break, and for kids who want to ski, make friends and have loads of fun both on and off the mountain.

This isn’t a mass-market ski package. It’s a carefully curated week where everything is taken care of from the moment you land; so you can relax, ski, and actually enjoy being on holiday as a family.

We combine 5-star service and organisation with great-value Italian pricing, thanks to our partnership with Momentum Ski and our deep local knowledge in Courmayeur.

Think of it as skiing with your favourite super-organised friend, who knows all the best spots, has thought of everything, and makes it all feel effortless.

What makes Archie’s Family Ski Week different?

From the second you touch down, you’re looked after.

• Private airport transfers from Geneva or Turin

• Half-board accommodation

• Welcome drinks on arrival

• Kids’ ski lessons

• Full kids’ club programme

• Chaperoned mornings to ski hire & lessons

• On-mountain HQ for afternoon fun

• Big Italian lunches for the kids

• Two dedicated kids’ movie nights

• Time and freedom for parents to ski, relax or explore

It’s a proper family holiday, but with real breathing space for parents, and loads of structure, care and fun for kids.

For the kids

Your children are busy, happy and looked after from morning to late afternoon. Our team:

• Collects and chaperones them to ski hire and ski school with the awesome Monte Bianco Ski School

• Chasing after them to get videos and photos during lessons

• Hosts them at our on-mountain HQ after skiing

• Runs games, challenges and downtime

• Organises big, fun Italian lunches

• Brings them back safely in the afternoons

They make friends, gain confidence, and feel part of something - while you get guilt-free ski time and downtime.
If you want to pop in and take them out for a few runs then drop them back, thats super easy as well. It’s completely flexible.

For the parents

You get:

• Proper ski days

• Long mountain lunches

• Spa time, coffee stops or exploring Courmayeur

• Organised ski lessons (if you want) or we will help organise social skiing with similar levels with other parents, again only if you want…

• Two kids’ movie nights so you can enjoy supper, drinks or a quiet night to yourselves

It’s a holiday for you too, not just the kids.

The Hotel: Pavillon Hotel (4*)

We stay at the much-loved Hotel Pavillon, a classic Courmayeur family hotel with loads of character.

It’s not shiny or ultra-modern, and we’re honest about that, but what it is is:

• Warm, welcoming and super family-friendly

• Brilliant, generous Italian food (and lots of it)

• A large indoor pool & Gym

• Sauna & steam room

• Comfortable family rooms

• A fantastic central location

• A hotel that really understands families

It’s a bit old-school in style, but that’s part of its charm. It feels like a proper Alpine family hotel, not a corporate ski block. Most importantly, it works perfectly for our weeks and for families.