Skiing in France and the French Alps.
Skiing in the French Alps boasts some of the best ski resorts in France and the best ski conditions in the world. You’ll find a diverse collection of ski resorts, connected to huge ski circuits; including the largest in the world, exceptional modern facilities, and a wealth of off-the-slope activities. Overall there is little to fault a skiing holiday in the French Alps.
Spectacular scenery and stunning mountain vistas are a large attraction to skiing in the French Alps, as well as experiencing the country’s’ typical charm and character. Of course being in France also means delicious world-famous cuisine found in the many mountain huts and village restaurants.
Skiing in the French Alps at Chamonix and Argèntiere.
Chamonix is a traditional Alpine town set against the spectacular scenery at the foot of Mont Blanc. The skiing is divided into five main areas.
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Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort.
Les Deux alpes streches along a spectacular valley and from its mountain village origins has developed into a large popular ski resort.
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Skiing in the French Alps; L’Espace Killy.
Val d’Isère and Tignes together make up L’Espace Killy. With over 300km (190 miles) of pistes 150 shops, 115 bars, numerous ski schools, 1,500+ staff and extensive off-piste it has become one of Europe’s premier ski resorts.
More about Val d’Isère & Tignes.
Paradiski Ski Domain.
Les Arcs Ski Resort.
Serious skiers are often attracted to Arc 2000 as it is in close proximity to the Aiguille Rouge glacier and hence has fantastic doorstep skiing.
You can learn more about Les Arcs Ski Resort here.
La Plagne.
La Plagne comprises some ten villages, each with their own character and infrastructure. All share access to the same vast ski area and are linked to at least one other by a bus or cable car service until 1am. The aptly named Belle Plagne is built in chalet style and is the most scenic.
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Les 3 Vallées, Skiing in the French Alps at its Finest.
Courchevel.
Courchevel is a World class ski resort with immaculate pistes and stunning scenery. Spread over six village from Le Praz upto the largest resort of Courchevel 1850. Expect to find powder bowls, steep chutes, cliff drops, mogul runs, long wide intermediate trails and gentle beginner slopes all serviced by an efficient lift system.
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Meribel.
Meribel has four separate villages all located at different altitude levels. The main central town of Meribel, located at 1,600m, has the bulk of the accommodation, shops, restaurants and nightlife.
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Val Thorens.
Val Thorens is not the prettiest of Les 3 Vallées ski resorts, but at 2,300m, it is the highest in Europe therefore it is usually the most snow-sure, with some of the most challenging runs and the best off-piste opportunities.
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