Family is such a huge part of Italian culture that wherever you go, children are welcomed with open arms and made a real fuss of. Family also goes beyond blood with the focus being on extended family and frequent gatherings with friends rather than just mum, dad and the kids.

All of this makes for a very welcoming environment to take your family skiing or snowboarding. In fact, you should takeyour close friends along too. As the saying goes ‘When in Rome…’