20 Places to visit if your family loves winter sports

There's no famous actor, movie mogul, socialite, or Instagram star who hasn't visited Aspen, Colorado in the winter. It is the place to see and be seen, and with four mountains to slash, your entire family will love the experience.

While you will definitely have fun sliding down mountains on your favorite equipment or vehicle, the nightlife in Aspen is something to experience. Amazing restaurants with breathtaking views, like Nobu, or wonderfully chic hotels, like Sky, will help you and your family make the most of your nights in Aspen.

If you are into winter sports but think your kids are still too little to enjoy the winter season to the fullest, then you need to visit Beaver Creek in Colorado. The entire resort is geared towards kids and during seven weeks of the season it offers amazing family packages with special kids-friendly offers.

Beaver Creek is known for its après-ski activities, many of which will make your kiddos not want to leave. Complimentary chocolate chip cookies after 3 p.m. and storyelling once a week on the hill are only some of the most sought-after plans for the little ones.

Not for the faint of heart, Chamonix offers adrenaline junkies the opportunity to really push the pedal to the metal. In the meantime, and if the rest of your family is not in the advanced winter sports category, they can enjoy the lodge and the wonderful activities that are available.

For those looking for a bit of a faster-paced vacation, Chamonix Vallee Blanche offers so many adventures that can really bring a family together. You will need to be extra careful, but nothing says "I trust you" as much as helping one another walk down a narrow, icy ridge with nothing but a rope to hold on to.

The property is a dreamy chalet that can cost upwards of $65,000 per week, but it does house up to 16 people. However, not only will you get to stay in a place that seems straight out of a movie, you will also get your own personal helipad. Helicopter is, however, not included.

For some people, simply skiing or snowboarding down a mountain is not an adrenaline rush any more. If that sounds like you and you want to experience the next best thing with your family, then try heliskiing. A helicopter drops you off high at the peak of a mountain and will be waiting for you down at the base once you make your way there. What you do in between those two points is completely up to you.

Those who are real winter sports enthusiast will know about Asahi Dake. Most pundits will agree this mountain has some of the driest and fluffiest powder in the world. This makes it perfect for skiing down amazing slopes, but also for cross-country skiing with the most astonishing views.

As if Mount Asahi, reaching 2,990 meters, didn't provide enough excitement for families that are winter-sport enthusiasts, its volcanic core also has created natural pools all over the place that reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit. True bliss.

Not only will you enjoy some of the best and highest slopes in France, but the off-piste game is really happening, with tons of activities for all ages that will make your vacation unforgettable.

Daytime parties, activities for the kiddies, an outdoor movie theater, and some of the best selections of wines and champagnes in Europe. What's not to like?

In the Dolomites you can experience the Sella Ronda, an outstanding tour that takes you from village to village through the quaint locations in the Alps. Perfect for an easy trek or cross-country ski adventure with your entire family.

The best of both worlds meet in this magical place. For all the foodies out there, make sure you bring your loved ones to any local eatery and enjoy a plate of homemade casunziei.

Talk about getting away from it all. The 2,800 hectares are divided among four stunning lodges that will make your family never want to leave. Can you blame them?

Because sometimes it's not all just about winter sports, feel free to take a day off when visiting and take the family to a local village, or on a mountain trek when the weather starts to get warmer. You'll experience some of the best views of your life.

The contested region of Kashmir may not sound like an ideal place to bring your family for a vacation, but if you are an experienced crew and have run out of places to get your kicks, you should try these 4,000-meter-high slopes. Outstanding.

Imagine never-ending white slopes, total quiet and calm, only broken by the sound of you and your loved ones skiing down some of the most magnificent mountains in the world. If that sounds like total bliss to you, make a stop in Kashmir part of your next trip.

Only the best can deal with the slopes in Mammoth, California, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the area as a family. TransWorld Snowboarding named Mammoth's pipe as the best in the world, while its lodge was tied for second place. There's something for everyone to enjoy.

The location has a 4-meter canyon pipe and a 5-meter super pipe, so it may be the best place for experienced parents to come train their little ones on a snowboarding trip.

Yes, there are over 445 kilometers of pistes, so you can do as many winter sports as your heart desires. But there is also Michelin star restaurants, so there's really no reason not to live large in Megeve.

Once you are done skiing or snowboarding, make sure to bring your loved ones down to the beautiful village where the resort sits. There you can enjoy local art, wonderful hot chocolate, and views of Mont Blanc.

If you think enjoying the view of the Mont Blanc is amazing, imaging being able to slide down it at high speed, either skiing or snowboarding.

Imagine being able to experience an iconic location surrounded by your loved ones. Club Med's resort at Mont Blanc is packed full of activities for all ages. Every single one of your loved ones will enjoy a stay here.

There are four large resorts in Niseko and the competition among them has made them all better. There's usually a big focus on the skiing in Japan, but in Niseko you will now also find a vast array of amenities, from amazing restaurants to kids' activities to the best spas in the country.

There can't be anything better than getting to your hotel room after a long day on the slopes and be able to soak in a hot spring… right in your room!

Speaking of onsens, in this resort you can enjoy an outdoor hot spring right outside your room while snowflakes fall on your head. Nothing beats that kind of relaxation after cross-country skiing through the neighboring villages.

Take your pick: ride up the cable car to Ryokan Sakaya Hotel for a wonderful Japanese meal, or order up a kaisakei meal served directly to your room.

While Alaska is known more for its rustic charm than its high-end amenities, here you can probably find some of the best slopes and fluffy powder in the world.

There's so much to see in this region that simply spending it practicing winter sports may seem like a waste. Enjoy quaint towns and accommodations, as well as superb natural locations that you won't see anywhere else in the world.

It wouldn't be unusual to run into royalty while in St. Moritz. Some of the most select skiers and winter-sports aficionados make a yearly pilgrimage there. Because of that, there's a lot less partying, fewer crowds, and much more of the wow factor.

While there is a chance you will love the Cresta Run, a toboggan that will allow you to ski down a hill at nearly 100 miles an hour, St. Moritz is known for its astonishing views. So feel free to do some cross-country skiing, relax and enjoy the show.

There are some luxurious resorts all over the area, like the Dunton Hot Spring Resort. Telluride, Colorado, is a great place for a family escape that will melt your worries away.

Skiing and snowboarding are everywhere here, but you can also enjoy heliskiing, dog-sledding, or ice climbing. Some of the finest powder in the country rests in these mountains, so this is a sure bet for your family.

The resorts in the Vals area, like Jochtal Ski Resort, are a sight to see. They take advantage of the healing waters in the area to attract some of the finest tourists in Europe. The way they have designed the space is simply astonishing.

The area has natural springs all over, with temperatures ranging from 57 to 107 degrees Fahrenheit. It is the perfect contrast and everyone in your family will get whatever their heart desires at any given moment.

It doesn't matter what sport you and your family are into: Whistler has it.

The facilities have been designed to ensure a good learning experience for the little ones. And while that's true, more advanced skiers can also enjoy some killer slopes and come back home feeling pumped.

This is an invitation-only club and resort that can cost its members upwards of $250,000 a year to be a member. Of course, the return is surely there in terms of amenities, conditions, and sheer luxury.

You'll need to shell out roughly $5 million for a home in the property, but it can be done. Some of the biggest names in Hollywood own homes here, and they get to enjoy it year round. There's snow in the winter, of course, but also great golf in the summer.