Best Epic Pass Resorts for Families
Including the European partner network. Ranked by Family Score.
Updated 4 September 2026. Fall 13-30 youth pricing from the Vail newsroom.
Top North American Epic Resorts
Stowe
Ages 4-14
Best ski school in the East, village walkability
Keystone
Ages 3-12
Kids free under 5, night skiing, dedicated beginner area
Breckenridge
Ages 3-16
Walkable Main Street, free gondola, teen terrain
Beaver Creek
Ages 3-14
Low crowds, ski-to-door, 3pm cookies
Park City
Ages 4-16
Largest US resort, town walkability, Ikon Base too
Whistler Blackcomb
Ages 3-16
Massive terrain, village infrastructure, all abilities
Vail
Ages 4-16
Back Bowls for teens, premium ski school
Best European Epic Resorts for Families
Epic includes limited-day access to 32 European partner resorts. These are the ones that score highest for families. European resorts typically offer lower costs, walkable villages, and more developed childcare than US equivalents at comparable terrain quality.
Meribel
(7.8)Balanced 3 Vallees entry, strong family infrastructure
Crans-Montana
Epic-owned, unlimited access, sunny plateau, affordable for Switzerland
Saalbach-Hinterglemm
(7.5)Intermediate terrain, family village, ski circus
Lech-Zurs
(8.3)Car-free Oberlech, kids walk to ski school alone
Les Menuires
Budget-friendlier 3 Vallees, strong beginner terrain
Mayrhofen
(7.4)Four beginner zones across mountains, kids ski new terrain daily
2026/27 youth pricing (fall)
Ages 13-30 save 20% on Epic Pass tiers. Fall newsroom: $889 instead of $1,119 on Epic Pass, or $659 instead of $829 on Epic Local. A family with two teens saves $460 on the full Epic Pass versus all-adult. See our full breakdown of Epic 2026/27 changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Epic Pass resort is best for families with young kids?
Keystone (7.9 Family Score) is the standout: kids under 5 ski free, a dedicated beginner area called A51, night skiing, and a village designed for families. Beaver Creek is the premium alternative with lower crowds and ski-to-door convenience.
Can I use Epic Pass at European ski resorts?
Yes. Epic includes limited-day access to 32 partner resorts across Switzerland, Austria, France, and Italy. Standouts for families: Meribel (Les 3 Vallees), Lech-Zurs (car-free Oberlech village), and Crans-Montana (Epic-owned, unlimited access).
Does the Epic Pass youth pricing apply to teens?
Yes. Ages 13-30 get 20% off. Fall newsroom figures: $889 on Epic Pass (vs $1,119 adult) and $659 on Epic Local (vs $829 adult). A family with two teens saves $460 on Epic Pass compared to adult rates.