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Best ski resorts in France

Best Ski Resorts in France

The Best Ski Resorts in France, the top-rated ski resorts in France await you. Find inspiration among this selection of the best places for Skiing in France and enjoy perfect ski holidays in France. 

 

France is one of the Best Destinations in the World for ski lovers.  With resorts like Val Thorens, Chamonix, Courchevel, Avoriaz, La Plagne,  France offers a wide variety of ski resorts.

 

Some French ski resorts are perfect for families, others more suitable for professionals, amateurs, snowboarders or perfect for shopping addicts.

 

Choose your favourite ski resort in France and book your flights and accommodation at the best price.

 

Need more inspiration? Discover the Best Ski Resorts in Austria, Best Ski Resorts in Turkey, Best Ski Resorts in Spain and Germany.

 


Best ski resorts in France - Val Thorens Ski resort
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1. Val Thorens

Val Thorens is the Best Ski Resort in France! The ski resort has been standing out for years with high quality infrastructure and teams.

 

Val Thorens offers everyone the unique, unforgettable, perfect experience. The station never stops improving and invests large budgets every year, this is the reason one it is your Best Place For Skiing in France.

 

The famous ski resort has been awarded the best ski resort in Europe for the 4th time and is also the best ski resort in the world.

 

You have also ranked Val Thorens first in the category of "Best ski resorts for guaranteed snow" and among the "Best family ski resorts". Hurry up and book in the best ski resort in France!

 

How to get there: Book your flights to Chambéry (1H30 by car) or Geneva (2h30). 

 

Where to stay:  "Altapura", France's Best ski Hotel.  

 


Best ski resorts in France - Alpe d'Huez
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2. Alpe d'Huez

not only on the podium of the Top-rated Ski Resorts in FranceAlpe d'Huez is also among the most family friendly ski resorts in Europe.

 

You cannot get bored in Alpe d'Huez: you will find miles of pistes, one of the best snowmaking systems in Europe, quality events and exceptional hotels.

 

Alpe d'Huez also hosts the famous "Tomorrowland" Festival which travellers have elected best summer music festival in Europe. One more reason to book your ski holidays in one of the Best Ski Resorts in France.

 

How to get there: Book your flights to Grenoble (60 min by car), Chambéry (1h30) or Lyon (2h) and book your stay at the best price. 

 

Where to stay:  "Au Chamois d'Or". Guests have direct access to the ski slopes, an indoor pool and a steam room. Welcome home, welcome to holidays!

 


Best ski resorts in France - Avoriaz
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3. Avoriaz

Ranked among the best ski resorts for families and among the best ski resorts for snowboarders, Avoriaz is also among the 3 Best Ski Resorts in France.

 

Avoriaz ski resort is ideally situated in the middle of the Portes du Soleil ski area, giving you access to a high-level ski area.

 

Every day you can set off in a new direction for the prettiest panoramas to be seen from the Portes du Soleil 650 km of slopes.

 

The mountains here enjoy snow cover from December to April with an average of 8 metres' snowfall per winter. 

 

How to get there:  Book your flights to Geneva (1h30 by car) and your hotel at the best price in Avoriaz.

 

Where to stay: "La Grange à Germaine" proposes cosy,t raditional Alpine accommodation. 

 


Best ski resorts in France - Tignes
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4. Tignes

This resort is famous worldwide for the quality of its slopes but also for the duration of the ski season.

 

Tignes is open before all other ski resorts in Europe and is the last to close its tracks.

 

From October 1st to May 1st you can experience pure sensations at one of the best ski resorts in France.

 

The heaviest snow falls at the end of March. Book your hotel now, chalet or apartment, at the best price guaranteed in Tignes.

 

How to get there: Book your flights to Lyon (2h by car) or Grenoble (2h30).  

 

Where to stay:  "Les Suites - Maison Bouvier" it offers an indoor pool and a spa centre.  


Best ski resorts in France - Courchevel
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5. Courchevel

Courchevel is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world, with 25 luxury hotels, two of which Palaces and sixteen 5- star hotels. It lies right in the heart of the 3 Valleys, the world's largest ski area, with 600 km of perfectly groomed slopes, and one of the most beautiful playground for all ski levels.

 

The starred gastronomy (7 starred chefs) and beautiful French art de vivre will fulfill your highest expectations of winter sports holidays in one of the Top-Rated Ski Resorts in France.

 

How to get there: Book your flights to Chambéry (1h30) or Geneva (2h) and your hotel, tourist apartment or chalet at the best price in Courchevel.

 

Where to stay: "Hotel Annapurna" offering ski-to-door access. 

 


Best ski resorts in France - Meribel
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6. Meribel

Located in the Tarentaise Valley, Meribel is a pioneer as this ski resort was created before the Second World War.

 

Like Courchevel, Méribel may conjure up the image of a luxury ski resort but in reality Méribel offers a wide range of accommodation in one of France's Best Ski Resorts.

 

How to get there: Book your flights to Chambéry (1h30 by car) or Geneva (2h) and accommodation in Meribel at the best price and enjoy an unforgettable holiday in one of the best ski resorts in France.

 

Where to stay: "Le Kaïla" with direct access to the ski slopes. 

 


Best ski resorts in France - Chamonix
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7. Chamonix

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Chamonix is one of the first ski resorts in the world. It is also one of the best known thanks to the Mont Blanc which you can visit at any time of the year by taking the cable car.

 

Nestled at the foot of the famous 4810m-high Mont Blanc, the Chamonix Valley is one of the most visited sites of natural beauty in the world.

 

Enter the legend and discover an unmissable destination, the home of skiing and alpinism.  Fortunate in its unique geographical location in the heart of Europe, the valley of Chamonix Mont Blanc is situated less than 15 km from the Swiss and Italian borders. 

 

How to get there: Book your flights to Geneva ( 50 min by car) or Chambéry (1H30) and your hotel at the best price in Chamonix.

 

Where to stay: "Grand Hôtel des Alpes" situated at the foot of Mont Blanc. 

 


Best ski resorts in France - Mevège
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8. Megève

Megève is one of the best ski resorts in France. Celebrities, actors and crowned heads love Megève because it is chic and casual.

 

This authentic mountain village has the charm of yesteryear; It also offers more than 260 km of slopes and a wide choice of magnificent 5-star hotels.

 

We particularly like the "M de Megève" Hotel located in the heart of the village. It combines modernity and tradition with an incredible wellness experience with its "Cinq Mondes" Spa. 

 

Book your stay now at the best price and enjoy the best ski holidays in France.

 

How to get there: Book your flights to Geneva (1h by car).  

 

Where to stay: We particularly like the "M de Megève" located in the heart of the village. 

 


Best ski resorts in France  Val d'Isere
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9. Val d'Isère

Val d'Isère is one of the world's best-known ski destinations. In these uncertain winters of climate change, it offers guaranteed snow conditions from the last week of November right up until when the lifts close on the first day of May.

 

Enjoy the ambience of an ancient and authentic village in a truly spectacular mountain setting in the Savoie-Mont-Blanc region and go skiing in one of the Best Ski Resorts in France.

 

How to get there:  Book your flights to Chambéry (2h by car) or Geneva (3h).  

 

Where to stay:  "Hotel Avenue Lodge" is located in the heart of CVal d'Isere ski resort. 

 


 

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