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Ski resorts in France

Ski resorts in France

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Ski holidays in France

France is legitimately one of the world's most popular ski destinations due to its high-altitude ski resorts, mountain scenery, and varied ski areas. From its beautiful Alpine villages to its lively, and unique après ski scene France's resorts have everything to turn your next ski holiday into a rich and rewarding experience that will be forever embedded into your memories.

Best French ski resorts

With over 230 ski resorts scattered across the French Alps, choosing the perfect destination for your ski holiday can seem like a daunting task. Don't worry, we're here to help! Below, we've highlighted a selection of the finest ski resorts, catering to a diverse array of preferences, whether you're a skier or snowboarder, seeking the perfect spot for a family holiday, a group adventure, a beginner's first experience, a luxurious holiday, or vibrant après-ski scenes.

Best for beginners

La Plagne and Les Gets stand out for beginners. La Plagne part of the massive Paradiski area, is replete with gentle slopes and dedicated beginner zones, providing a safe environment to learn and grow. Les Gets, on the other hand, offers a friendly and charming village ambiance, along with numerous green and blue runs for first-time skiers.

Best for snowboarders

Avoriaz and Tignes are true paradises for snowboarders. Avoriaz nestled in the Portes du Soleil ski area, boasts superb terrain parks and the Burton Stash, an ecological snowpark built entirely from wood. Tignes also offers a host of freestyle terrain parks and a year-round snow record, perfect for thrill-seeking snowboarders.

Best for après

Les Deux Alpes offers an array of lively bars along its main street, spanning 2 km (1,24 mi), while Méribel serves as the hub for the vibrant après scene of the Three Valleys. If you're looking for a blend of top-tier skiing or snowboarding and dynamic après experiences, Val Thorens is the perfect destination. For solo travellers, Courchevel and Méribel stand out as excellent choices. With its expansive network of slopes and bustling après-ski scene, Courchevel is a thriving social hotspot. Meanwhile, Meribel, known for its friendly and inclusive atmosphere, offers a multitude of activities beyond skiing, making it an ideal choice for any traveller.

Best for families

Family-friendly resorts include Les Arcs and Avoriaz. Both resorts provide a wide range of child-friendly activities, from ski schools to fun zones. Les Arcs offers the 'Mille8' area, a hub of family-oriented activities, while Avoriaz a car-free resort, ensures a safe environment for young ones to explore.

Best for groups

For group holidays, consider Val Thorens and Alpe d’Huez. Both resorts boast large ski areas, a variety of slopes, and lively nightlife. Val Thorens, part of the Three Valleys ski area, is the highest ski resort in Europe, offering a long season. Alpe d'Huez offers an eclectic mix of challenging and easy runs, suitable for groups of varied skill levels.

Best for luxury

For a luxury experience, Courchevel and Megève provide upscale accommodations, gourmet dining, and high-end shopping. Courchevel is renowned for its luxurious chalets and Michelin-starred restaurants, while Megève offers a charming, medieval-town ambiance paired with exquisite accommodations and world-class services.

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Tignes
Tignes
World-known for its high-altitude skiing, extensive terrain, and reliable snow conditions all year-round.
Great après-ski
Snow-sure resort
Off-slope activities
Val Thorens
Val Thorens
Europe’s highest ski resort, in the largest ever ski area, and with one of the longest and most reliable seasons around.
Great après-ski
Snow-sure resort
Off-slope activities
Les Arcs
Les Arcs
Four unique alpine villages, making up one resort; with something to offer everyone both on and off the slopes.
Snow-sure resort
Off-piste skiing
Stunning views
Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d'Huez
Famously referred to as l’île au Soleil for its average of 300 sunny days annually, Alpe d'Huez majestically sits atop a southern-oriented plateau, elevated above the clouds, and provides breathtaking panoramic views.
Great après-ski
Snow-sure resort
Off-slope activities
Avoriaz
Avoriaz
Here you’ll learn the true meaning of ski-in/ski-out, with car free streets you can ski everywhere right to the door.
Snow-sure resort
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Méribel
Méribel
Known for its picturesque alpine village, ski-in/ski-out accommodation, and access to the expansive Three Valleys ski area
Great après-ski
Snow-sure resort
Foodie paradise
Morzine
Morzine
Central to the vast Portes du Soleil ski area, Morzine is scattered with an abundance of après-ski and food spots.
Off-slope activities
Foodie paradise
Traditional charm
Les Menuires
Les Menuires
The humble home of the best selection of on-piste skiing in the world’s biggest ski area, the Three Valleys.
Snow-sure resort
Off-piste skiing
Les Deux Alpes
Les Deux Alpes
Home to the highest skiable Glacier in Europe, offering guaranteed snow even during summer.
Great après-ski
Snow-sure resort
Off-piste skiing
Chamonix
Chamonix
Best known as the birthplace of extreme skiing, it is considered one of the most famous ski resorts in the world.
Great après-ski
Off-slope activities
Foodie paradise
Flaine
Flaine
Family friendly Flaine is a Bauhaus inspired ski resort with 265 km/164 mi of varied slopes for all abilities.
Snow-sure resort
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Val d'Isère
Val d'Isère
Renowned for its diverse skiing terrain, lively après-ski scene, and hosting major international ski events.
Great après-ski
Snow-sure resort
Stunning views
Megève
Megève
Conveniently situated close to Geneva airport, Megève is known for its quieter slopes and traditional alpine charm.
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Foodie paradise
La Plagne
La Plagne
One of the world's largest ski resorts, offering exceptional terrain for every level and France’s only bobsleigh track.
Snow-sure resort
Off-slope activities
Stunning views
La Rosière
La Rosière
Its close proximity to many major cities, makes it an ideal destination for a weekend ski getaway
Snow-sure resort
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Les Gets
Les Gets
A family-friendly resort in Portes du Soleil with over 650 km/403 mi of slopes and charming alpine charm
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Traditional charm
Saint Gervais Les Bains
Saint Gervais Les Bains
Bask in the serenity of Mont-Blanc, where heritage meets expansive slopes just an hour from Geneva
Off-slope activities
Foodie paradise
Traditional charm
La Clusaz
La Clusaz
Popular due to its close proximity to Geneva airport and its spectacular mix of pistes and freeriding for visitors
Great après-ski
Snow-sure resort
Off-slope activities
Courchevel
Courchevel
This glamorous French ski resort is known as the jewel in the crown of the world’s biggest ski area, the Three Valleys.
Off-slope activities
Foodie paradise
Off-piste skiing
Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier
A hidden gem of the Alps for its expansive ski area, under-rated off-piste terrain and year-round perfect weather.
Off-slope activities
Foodie paradise
Traditional charm
La Tania
La Tania
A compact, purpose-built village tucked in the forest between Courchevel and Méribel. Full Three Valleys access at a fraction of the price of its famous neighbours.
Top facilities
Hidden gem
Samoëns
Samoëns
Popular with families, known for it's natural beauty, historical alpine buildings and close proximity to Geneva airport
Off-slope activities
Traditional charm
Montgenèvre
Montgenèvre
Montgenèvre offers varied pistes in the Milky Way area, traditional charm, and vibrant après-ski, perfect for all skiers.
Snow-sure resort
Stunning views
Traditional charm
Vaujany
Vaujany
A hidden alpine gem offering world-class skiing, stunning views, and a peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere.
Luxury resorts
Traditional charm
Off-piste skiing
Valmorel
Valmorel
Where families find easy skiing and authentic alpine beauty in the scenic heart of the Tarentaise Valley.
Great après-ski
Snow-sure resort
Traditional charm
Les Carroz
Les Carroz
Family-friendly charm with direct access to the vast Grand Massif ski area.
Off-slope activities
Traditional charm
Hidden gem
Val Cenis
Val Cenis
A French ski paradise with 125 km/77 mi slopes, reliable snow, and vibrant après-ski.
Snow-sure resort
Traditional charm
Stunning views
Le Grand-Bornand
Le Grand-Bornand
A working farming village in the Aravis range that also has a seriously good ski resort. Birthplace of Reblochon cheese, with 84km of varied pistes and a World Cup biathlon stadium.
Traditional charm
Foodie paradise
Stunning views
St Martin de Belleville
St Martin de Belleville
Serene Savoyard village with access to 600 km/372 mi of slopes in France's Trois Vallées.
Stunning views
Traditional charm
Hidden gem
Peisey-Vallandry
Peisey-Vallandry
Two villages, one perfect gateway to the Paradiski playground.
Stunning views
Traditional charm
Hidden gem
Brides-Les-Bains
Brides-Les-Bains
A tranquil spa retreat with easy access to the Three Valleys, offering unmatched value.
Luxury resorts
Off-piste skiing
Chamrousse
Chamrousse
Where Olympic heritage meets forested charm just 30 km/18 mi from Grenoble.
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Les Houches
Les Houches
Framed by stunning Mont-Blanc views, this family-friendly resort offers a serene atmosphere with challenges for advanced skiers
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Traditional charm
Les Saisies
Les Saisies
Panoramic views of Mont Blanc and endless winter adventures in the heart of the Espace Diamant.
Snow-sure resort
Stunning views
Traditional charm
Galibier-Thabor
Galibier-Thabor
Traditional Savoyard skiing linking Valloire and Valmeinier beneath the Col du Galibier. 160km of uncrowded pistes with a 1,320m vertical drop.
Stunning views
Traditional charm
Hidden gem
Morillon
Morillon
A quiet traditional village in the Giffre Valley with gondola access to the Grand Massif. 265km of linked pistes shared with Flaine, Samoëns, and Les Carroz.
Traditional charm
Stunning views
Hidden gem
Châtel
Châtel
Traditional charm with access to 650 km/403 mi of Portes du Soleil pistes, perfect for all skiing levels.
Great après-ski
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Risoul
Risoul
A sunlit mountain retreat with a cozy village charm where convenience meets spectacular mountain vistas.
Snow-sure resort
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Les Orres
Les Orres
Sunny slopes, panoramic views, and unforgettable adventures in the heart of the Southern Alps.
Snow-sure resort
Stunning views
Hidden gem
Isola 2000
Isola 2000
Sun drenched high-altitude skiing in the Mercantour National Park, featuring pristine slopes and a top tier snowpark.
Great après-ski
Snow-sure resort
Off-piste skiing
Font-Romeu Pyrenees
Font-Romeu Pyrenees
One of France's sunniest ski resorts, perched on the Cerdagne plateau in the Catalan Pyrenees. 43km of pistes, a competition-standard snowpark, and 100km of Nordic trails.
Off-slope activities
Top facilities
Hidden gem
Les Contamines-Montjoie
Les Contamines-Montjoie
An authentic family resort with scenic slopes and stunning views of Mont Blanc.
Stunning views
Traditional charm
Hidden gem
La Toussuire
La Toussuire
A sunny plateau resort at 1,750m in the Maurienne Valley. Part of the Les Sybelles network with 310km of linked pistes across six resorts.
Top facilities
Foodie paradise
Stunning views
Champagny-En-Vanoise
Champagny-En-Vanoise
A peaceful, traditional village on the edge of Paradiski, with easy access to high-altitude skiing and unforgettable alpine scenery.
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Traditional charm
Les Angles
Les Angles
A proper mountain village on the Capcir Plateau in the French Pyrenees. 55km of pistes, an animal park, and one of the sunniest ski areas in the range.
Traditional charm
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Super Besse
Super Besse
A purpose-built resort on the southern slopes of Puy de Sancy in the Massif Central. 43km of pistes, volcanic scenery, and easy access from central France.
Off-slope activities
Hidden gem
Top facilities
La Mongie - Grand Tourmalet
La Mongie - Grand Tourmalet
The largest linked ski area in the French Pyrenees, straddling the legendary Col du Tourmalet. 100km of pistes reaching 2,500m with the Pic du Midi observatory above.
Off-piste skiing
Stunning views
Traditional charm
La Bresse - Hohneck
La Bresse - Hohneck
The largest ski resort in north-east France, set in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park. 33 runs across 220 hectares of wooded terrain, with night skiing and a strong local identity.
Hidden gem
Off-slope activities
Top facilities
Saint Lary Soulan
Saint Lary Soulan
A proper Pyrenean village in the Aure Valley with 100km of pistes across three altitude zones. Strong family credentials, thermal spas, and genuine local character.
Traditional charm
Off-slope activities
Stunning views
Le Lioran
Le Lioran
A family-friendly resort on the slopes of the Plomb du Cantal in the Massif Central. 60km of pistes through volcanic terrain with some of the shortest transfer times in France.
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Hidden gem
Ax Les Thermes
Ax Les Thermes
Proper Pyrenean skiing meets natural hot springs. 80km of pistes across three sectors, with thermal baths waiting at the end of the day.
Off-slope activities
Traditional charm
Stunning views
Le Corbier
Le Corbier
A purpose-built car-free resort at 1,550m in the Maurienne Valley. Part of the Les Sybelles linked area with 310km of pistes and direct slope access from every building.
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Top facilities
Les Allues
Les Allues
Authentic alpine charm with direct access to the heart of the Three Valleys.
Traditional charm
Stunning views
Hidden gem
Auron
Auron
A sunny southern Alpine resort in the Mercantour mountains, just 90km from Nice. 135km of varied pistes with genuine village character and a surprisingly lively après-ski scene.
Stunning views
Foodie paradise
Off-slope activities
Sainte Foy
Sainte Foy
A hidden gem in the Tarentaise Valley, where quality meets tranquility.
Snow-sure resort
Stunning views
Traditional charm
Pra Loup
Pra Loup
A sunny Southern Alps resort in the Ubaye Valley linked with La Foux d'Allos. Family-friendly skiing with over 180km of pistes and a warm Provençal-Alpine atmosphere.
Stunning views
Off-slope activities
Top facilities
Valfrejus
Valfrejus
A compact, family-friendly resort in the Haute Maurienne valley. Purpose-built but intimate, with 70km of pistes, reliable altitude snow, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Hidden gem
Stunning views
Top facilities
Areches-Beaufort
Areches-Beaufort
A traditional Savoyard farming village in the Beaufortain valley. 50km of uncrowded pistes, famous local cheese, and some of the northern Alps' best backcountry skiing.
Off-piste skiing
Foodie paradise
Traditional charm
Vars
Vars
A sunny Southern Alps resort linked with Risoul to form the 185km Forêt Blanche domain. Famous for its speed skiing track with 1,100m of vertical.
Snow-sure resort
Off-slope activities
Top facilities