La Grande Terche ski resort, France

This is a small skiing resort with only six runs: three each of green and blue; so it is not a place for experts to go.

As the resort is near the Swiss border, there are about two dozen Swiss and French hotels that service the area. If you get a lift pass, it gets you free use of the shuttle buses that run throughout the area. Some of the hotels are right on the slopes, making skiing easy, and others are spread across the countryside.

They have all manner of amenities: spas, saunas, pools, restaurants that serve French and Swiss cuisine, and some have child care for infants and young children. There are also skiing lessons for children and adults. You can access the area via the Chambery Airport, it is closest to the region.