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France

Skiing in France; the French Alps.

Probably a European bias, but skiing France offers the choice of the most ski resorts from our list of the best ski resorts in the World.

The 26th Winter Olympics will be held in the French Alps between the 1st and 17th February 2030. Freeride skiing and boarding included.

Friday is a good day to attempt a black ski run. Here’s a two minute trip down La Sarenne in Alpe d’Huez, better than shopping.

The idea of a green ski resort is usually a sign that the snow over. No more; huge numbers of ski resorts are greening to save the planet.

Useful if you live in the south of England, Eurostar offers a ski train service to Bourg-St-Maurice, Moûtiers, and Aime La Plagne Stations.

Après ski is a French expression that literally translates as ‘after skiing’ and traditionally meant a few drinks at the end of the ski day.

Serre Chevalier, an off piste day, no helmets, make do gear. We hired a guide from New Generation and therefore we were wearing transceivers!

Uncrowded slopes and cheap prices make a November ski trip a good option. Non-glacier resorts start to open offering more pistes.