Val Thorens is located at an altitude of 2300 meters and is considered the highest ski resort in Europe. There is always a lot of snow here, and skiing safety is ensured by the special Gaz-ex avalanche control system. The "black" and "red" slopes of Val Thorens are located in the areas of Cime de Caron, Lac du Loup and La Mas, and in Pointe de Torrance fans of freeride will find excellent virgin fields. Snowboarders will be delighted by the fun park in the Plateau sector with unusual modules and special tracks for competitions. The resort also has slopes for those who are just starting to ski.
In addition, Val Thorens has a 6-kilometer toboggan track, a snow-ice track for cars, a large sports complex, best disco France Underground and many wonderful après ski spots.
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Les Menuires is a family resort and a paradise for beginners; most of the slopes here are for those who are just starting out or want to improve their skills. It doesn’t take long to get from hotels and apartments to the slopes; they start right outside the door.
Les Menuires also has tracks for professionals; they are located on the slopes of Mont de la Chambre, and for snowboarders, there is an excellent fun park in the same area. Les Menuires offers beginner skiers a special ski area with an area of about 5000 square meters. m and a conveyor lift. The village has a sports center with an aqua club, a children's club, restaurants and bars.
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Meribel is a great family ski resort. It is located in the center of the Three Valleys region and consists of three villages. This place is perfect for those who are just learning winter mountain sports or want to introduce children to skiing. Wide pistes in the Altiport and Ronde Pointe areas and a free rope tow for beginners will help you experience the charm of the mountain. skiing any tourist. However, there are also steep slopes in Meribel for professional athletes, for example, the La Face Olympic women's circuit or the descent to Combe du Valon. Meribel will also delight snowboarders - there are two special areas, Platier Snowpark and Arpasson Moonpark. In the first, a 650-meter track with obstacles, a half-pipe and a baby pipe is open to snowboarders, and in the second, a kilometer-long track with obstacles and two half-pipes.
Meribel has a sports complex, bowling alley, cinemas and nightclubs. The resort's restaurants are generally open after 17:00. Fans of parties and noisy parties can recommend the village of Mottare, where there are many discos, bars and nightclubs.
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Brides-les-Bains is a superbly located ski resort with ideal access to the Three Valleys. The direct Olympus cable car takes skiers and snowboarders to Meribel, Val Thorens and Courchevel. The town was built for the 1992 Olympic Games and offers budget accommodation at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level.
The total area of the resort's slopes is 77 km, there are 58 ski lifts with throughput at 64 thousand people per hour. There are two fun parks for snowboarders and 33 km of ski trails for cross-country skiers.
In Brides-les-Bains you can not only have great skiing, but also improve your health; there is a large wellness center with thermal springs.
Val d'Isere is one of the most sporting resorts in the French Alps. Every year in November, the first starts of the World Cup are held here; in 1992, the resort hosted the Winter Olympics, in 2009 – the World Alpine Ski Championships. The sports tracks located in the Belleward area are open to everyone in the afternoon. At the same time, Val d’Isere has special ski areas for beginners, as well as excellent ski schools that will teach everything necessary for both children and adults. Resort guests have at their disposal a well-designed lift system that connects Val d'Isere with all ski areas, and 150 km of well-prepared slopes, including 12 green, 24 blue, 28 red and 15 black slopes. Val d'Pistes The Isères are known for their diversity, with a height difference of up to 1300 m.
Three ski areas: Bellevard, Solace and Col de Lisérant offer sports lovers a variety of trails. There are freeride areas here, sports slopes, challenging black pistes and magnificent panoramic slopes that will not leave you indifferent. Snowpark Val d'Isere is located in the Bellevard area. The resort is famous for its beautiful architectural appearance, an excellent selection of comfortable hotels and apartments and excellent restaurants. Outdoor skating rink, aquatic center, night club, many restaurants and cafes will allow you to have a great time after skiing. Tourists can be sure that Val d'Isere offers a truly diverse range of leisure activities.
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Megève is an excellent alpine resort where both skiers and snowboarders will find plenty of opportunities for interesting skiing. The city itself looks great with buildings in the Savoyard style. There are great hotels, wonderful entertainment centers, restaurants and shops.
The resort offers its guests 222 pistes and is located in the center of the large Evasion-Mont Blanc ski area, where there are about 445 km of marked pistes of varying difficulty levels and 113 lifts. The ski season here lasts from December to April. The most interesting, beautiful and at the same time difficult slopes can be found in the Mont Joly and Mont Joux areas. There is another section with “red” and “black” tracks in Kot-2000. Those who are not so confident in their abilities should pay attention to the descents to Mont-d'Arbois or Comploux. Beginners will also find a place to ski in Megeve; easy “green” and “blue” slopes can be found not only below the town, but also in all three ski areas.
Snowboarders will appreciate the slopes in Combloux-Les-Jaillers, as well as the Piste de Fentin boarder route in Côte 2000 - Rochebrune. In addition to the Sports Palace with a swimming pool, saunas, gymnasium and fitness center, Megève has cinemas, a bowling alley, an indoor Olympic skating rink and even an aviation club. Fans of evening entertainment will find casinos, jazz and bridge clubs, discos and many boutiques. Magnificent views of Mont Blanc can be seen from Mont Joly, and in Saint-Gervais you can swim in the thermal springs.
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Courchevel is perhaps the most prestigious French resort, very popular among Russian tourists. A variety of slopes, an excellent choice of tracks, beautiful virgin slopes - all this allows both beginners and experienced ski lovers to get a lot of pleasure from their holiday. The shopping and social life of Courchevel is amazing.
Beginners will enjoy the wide green and blue pistes in the Belcôte and Pralon ski areas. Those who are confident in skiing and snowboarding should look at the beautiful forest slope of Buc Blanc and the “red” slopes in Marmot and Creux. Professionals will appreciate the “black” slopes of Col de la Loz, Les Aval, Col du Pass du Lac, as well as descents from Saulir stations. 65 lifts take tourists to the Alpine peaks. Courchevel has a snow park, a half-pipe, many snow cannons, and a 2-kilometer long toboggan run. An indoor sports complex, bowling alley, fitness center, ice skating rink, concert hall and cinema, numerous discos, galleries and restaurants will not let you get bored after skating.
The resort has more than 100 shops, where all the world's famous brands are represented. Courchevel's restaurants and boutiques are designed for high-income tourists. The closest railroad station, Moutieres Salines, is located half an hour from the resort.
Courchevel Village is a cozy family ski resort, which is located at an altitude of 1550 m. Until 2013, it was better known as Courchevel 1550. This is a small Alpine town in Savoyard style with an economical hotel, excellent apartments and modern luxury chalets.
Two lifts connect Courchevel Village with the main ski areas of the region. There is a ski school, a tourist information office, a rental shop, restaurants, bars, a disco and an ice skating rink. The resort will appeal to family tourists and lovers of a secluded holiday, however, from here you can easily reach the noisier parts of Courchevel with famous restaurants, shops and nightclubs.
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The popular ski resort of Tignes is located at an altitude of 2100 m in the Espace Killy ski area. Spacious, wide pistes, excellent freeride opportunities and a long season make it an excellent choice for skiers and snowboarders. The three ski areas of Tignes - Tignes-le-Lac, Val Claret and Lavache - are connected by a system of lifts and are located next to a picturesque lake. On the Grand Motte glacier, the ski season opens at the beginning of October, in other areas - at the end of November and lasts until the first third of May.
Sports lovers will find 76 slopes in Tignes, most of them blue and red, a snowpark with a halfpipe, a mogul slope and a magnificent ski school. Here you can also go cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowskiing, ice climbing, or paragliding or helicoptering.
Cozy cafes and restaurants, noisy discos and bars will not let you get bored after skiing. The resort's infrastructure is famous for its compact and convenient location, and the prices for accommodation here are quite affordable.
Les Arcs is a group of resorts located in the heart of the French Alps, in the Haute Tarentaise valley. The resort towns are located here at altitudes from 1600 to 2000 meters above sea level and are connected by ski slopes and lifts. The skiing season is from mid-December to the end of April. Fans of mountain winter sports in Les Arcs will find 121 ski and snowboard trails, a wide variety of ski lifts, and two snow parks with halfpipes. There are also opportunities for unusual sports, such as speedwriting and skijoring.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a popular ski resort in the Alps, at the foot of Mont Blanc. The first tourists appeared in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in early XIX century, and since then the resort has only been gaining popularity. In 1924, the First Winter Olympic Games were held here. Today Chamonix-Mont-Blanc welcomes up to 5 million tourists and athletes a year.
There are several ski areas in the Chamonix Valley: Grand Montet, Le Tours, Breven, Les Houches, Flègeres, as well as the famous off-piste descent from the top of the Aiguille du Midi, 20 kilometers long - the White Valley. It is because of the White Valley that the resort is considered the capital of extreme skiing in France.
There is no single ski area in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, however, ski buses will take tourists to the ski lifts in 7-15 minutes. Nice hotels and great bars, interesting museums and mountain Railway to Mont Blanc (at an altitude of 2372 m) will make your holiday in Chamonix interesting and enjoyable, even if you are not going to ski all day long.
France is amazing place, truly heavenly, thanks to its such a favorable geographical position.
Here you will find everything you need for a carefree vacation – the sea, the sun, and the mountains. The beaches of France attract the elite, and the ski resorts are rightfully considered the best in the world.
French ski resorts are highly rated by both amateurs and professionals. France was the host of the white Olympics three times - Chamonix (1924). Grenoble (1968) and Albertville (1992). It was here in Chamonix in 1924 that the tradition of the Winter Olympic Games was first established.
Ski resorts located in both the Alps and the Pyrenees. Alpine resorts are better known and popular due to their high location, long season and extensive ski areas. However, the Pyrenees also has its fans - those who love snow and sun, and a hassle-free holiday away from noise and crowds come here. We must also pay tribute to a vacation in the Pyrenees that is much cheaper with the same quality.
Ski resorts in France began to develop since the beginning of the nineteenth century, and especially rapidly after the Second World War. Having started much later than the Austrians and Swiss, the French soon surpassed them in terms of equipment and resort infrastructure. It was the French who came up with the idea of uniting the ski areas of small villages, thereby creating an offer that is impossible to resist.
Such ski areas as the Three Valleys and Portes du Soleil, which are the largest in the world, brought France worldwide fame.
Portes du Soleil includes 650 km of ski slopes and 12 separate resorts in the Franco-Swiss region; the most popular French resorts of them are Avoriaz, Morzine and Les Gets.
Three Valleys is the world's largest interconnected ski resort, spanning 600 km ski slopes and connecting the famous resorts of Courchevel,
The Paradiski ski area is worthy of special mention: the 420 km ski area of the association of the resorts of Pesseus Vallandry, La Plagne and Les Arcs. The last two are the most famous, as they offer large and varied terrain above 3000 m with a guarantee of snow cover.
It is impossible not to mention the “number one resort in France” - Espace Killy. A huge combined ski area, two popular ski stations Tignes and Val de Zir, guarantee of snow in winter, long season and glacier skiing in summer, excellent infrastructure and inviting night life– all this attracts winter sports fans like a magnet. Space Killy is positioned as a youth resort.
Most French ski resorts, like La Plagne, were purpose built from scratch in the 1950s and 1960s as ski resorts. ski resorts, and as a result, many of them are among the highest in Europe, like Val Thorens at 2,300m or Tignes at 2,100m, which means excellent snow conditions for almost half a year.
Most French ski resorts, including Chamonix, are now large and cosmopolitan. Sometimes a small provincial town cannot boast of so many bars, concert venues, discos, sports clubs and shops. And no one is surprised by the Michelin star on the door of a local restaurant.
However, there are pleasant exceptions, Chatel and Les Gets in the Haute-Savoie department are two examples of small stations that have retained their traditional charm, with Alpine architecture, family-run pensions and typical cuisine of the region produced by farmers living nearby.
Family-type resorts are especially valued in France, specially awarded the "Famille Plus" sign by the French Tourist Council. If you are looking for a resort by affordable prices for family holidays - kindergarten, children's ski school and daily entertainment programs for children, then pay attention to the resorts marked with this \"Famille Plus\" sign, for example, Chatel, Les Gets, Les 2Alpes or Val Thorens.
The 20 ski resorts scattered throughout the French Pyrenees tend to be smaller and less developed than those in the Alps, but they offer a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and large expanses of untouched terrain. wildlife. Some of the most popular ski resorts in the French Pyrenees include Saint-Lary, Piau Engely, Gavarnie and Cauterets.
Ski lift prices are similar to Switzerland, Austria or Italy, ranging from €22 to €48 per day.
Airports in Geneva, Lyon, Nice and Milan provide international transport to the French Alps. Buses and transfer services are organized according to the days of arrival from these airports.
The French Alps attract both beginner and advanced skiers from all over the world. This is understandable: the variety of trails and natural beauty are combined with modern infrastructure luxury resorts. In total, there are more than 400 ski resorts in France, from large and famous to very small and no less cozy. For beginners, Alpe d'Huez, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Villars de Lans, Risoul, Les Menuires, Val Cenis and all the resorts of the Murien Valley, where there are a huge number of sunny plateaus, are suitable. prestigious holiday We can recommend Courchevel, Megeve, Val d'Isere - these resorts amaze with the number of luxury hotels, luxury chalets, restaurants and boutiques.
Chamonix
Chamonix is the center of the popular ski region Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Now Chamonix is known as a popular and relatively accessible resort for lovers of skiing and snowboarding. The Chamonix Valley, stretching for 16 km, includes several ski areas: Grand Montet, Les Tours, Les Houches, Brevin, Flegere, as well as the famous White Valley - an off-piste descent about 20 km long from the top of the Aiguille du Midi (3843 m) . Skiing in Chamonix is so varied, you can find slopes for skiers of all levels.
Ski station "Grand Monte" in Chamonix. Photo credit: Daniel Simpson, commons.wikimedia.org
With 157 kilometers of ski slopes and virtually unlimited off-piste areas, Chamonix is a very popular ski area all year round. The lift system gives access to the high mountain areas around Mont Blanc.
Chamonix ski resorts are suitable for children, beginner and intermediate skiers, as well as advanced skiers. There is no single ski area in Chamonix, connected by network lifts. To the ski areas (Le Brevent, Les Houches, Le Tours, Argentiere) you need to go 7-15 minutes by ski bus.
Espace Killy
The resorts of Val d'Isère and Tignes form a single ski area, Espace Killy, with a total of 300 km of ski slopes of varying difficulty levels and about a hundred lifts. Skiing at the resort is guaranteed not only in winter, but also in summer thanks to the Pissaia glacier.
Val d'Isere
In Val d'Isere, the ski lifts are located quite conveniently in relation to apartments and hotels, some of which can be reached on skis. Val d'Isere is several thousand hectares of marked ski slopes and 10 thousand hectares of virgin land at an altitude of 1550 to 3500 m. best school skiing and snowboarding lessons, as well as experienced freeride instructors. The ski season lasts from early December to late March. The halfpipe is located at the end of the Face de Belle-varde piste, and there is also a snow park there. The length of cross-country ski trails is 24 km.
For fans of extreme skiing, there are the breathtaking rock bastions of Galiz and Grande Aiguille Rousse. For beginners - classic routes in the forests of Santon and Vallon. Pros will appreciate the Bellevard rock with the Bernard Roussy downhill (height 2809 m, vertical drop 972 m, length 2905 m, average slope 350, maximum slope 63 degrees).
Val d'Isere retains the atmosphere of a traditional French village. The architectural appearance is unique among other French ski resorts.
Tignes
Tignes (2100 m) is a high-altitude resort in Espace Killy - one of the best places in France for freeride. The World Cup stages are held here every year. Snowboarders love Tignes for its wide, fairly steep slopes. This resort is ideal for a fun youth holiday.
Snow cover is guaranteed thanks to the glacier, which makes summer skiing possible. Modern ski lifts and many different trails are the advantages of this resort. Tignes consists of several stations: Tignes-le-Lac and Tignes-Lavache (located nearby), Tignes-Val-Clare (located 2 km from the first two in the valley above the lake). There are few hotels in Tignes; the main type of accommodation is apartments; there are many inexpensive options.
Both Val d'Isere and Tignes a large number of both children's (from 3 years old) and adult ski and snowboard schools (7 schools in Tignes with 350 teachers, 12 in Val d'Isere with 450 teachers), where you can not only acquire or improve your skills, but also fly to by helicopter to remote areas to go through the most interesting routes with a guide-instructor. For the youngest children there are kindergartens, nannies and caregivers.
Three Valleys (Les Trois Vallées)
Three Valleys is the largest ski resort in the world. It unites more than 200 lifts, more than 600 km of marked trails. This is the site of the 1992 Olympic Games. On the territory of the Three Valleys there are many world-famous ski villages - Courchevel 1550, Courchevel 1650, Courchevel 1850, La Tanya, Meribel, Mottaret, Les Menuires, Val Thorens. From a skiing point of view, it doesn’t matter which town you stay in. A single ski pass for all Three Valleys gives access to all 200 lifts.
Meribel
Meribel is an excellent place for intermediate skiers. Excellent opportunities for ski safaris, there are many wide, not too difficult trails throughout the ski area. It is good to hone your technique on the slopes between Pas du Lac and Platières. Almost every slope has easy descents.
The advantage of Meribel, which has provided the resort with enormous popularity, is its central location in the Three Valleys. While here, you benefit a lot from the ability to choose the direction of travel and ski area depending on the weather, mood and level of skiing or snowboarding. The Meribel resort (1400-1600 m) also includes the Meribel Mottaret station (1700-1800 m).
Val Thorens
Val Thorens, a French ski resort at 2300 m, is the highest in Europe. Val Thorens has 68 ski slopes stretching over 140 km, of which 8 are green (easy), 25 blue (medium), 27 red (difficult) and 8 black (for experts). The ski area is equipped with 29 mechanical lifts , with a capacity of 60,680 people/hour. The resort is equipped with a snowpark and facilities for new types of skiing (bordercross, halfpipe). In the resort of Val Thorens, located in the heart of a large natural park with six glaciers, numerous ski routes are presented.
Courchevel
One of the most prestigious ski resorts in France, Courchevel, is famous for its huge selection of pistes and virgin slopes. The Alpine villages of the Courchevel valley are located at five different levels: Le Praz - 1030 m, Saint-Bon - 1300 m, Courchevel 1550, Courchevel 1650 and Courchevel 1850.
The main advantage of the resort for beginner skiers is the wide and smooth blue and green slopes, a large number of which are located under the Jardin Alpin ski lift. The longest and softest slopes lie in the Belcôte and Pralon ski areas. For intermediate skiers, we recommend the slopes in the La Wieselle area. The best red pistes are considered to be Marmot and Creux.
Brides-les-Bains
Brides-les-Bains is a resort whose infrastructure was created specifically for the Winter Olympic Games in 1992. The location of the resort itself was also not chosen by chance - it is ideally located in relation to the Three Valleys. The direct Olympus cable car takes you to Meribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens in just 20 minutes.
Here you can not only ride, but also heal: vacationers have a large wellness center with thermal springs, a swimming pool with mineral water, courses of treatment with healing mud, all types of massage.
Sports opportunities in the region - mountain and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiles, tobogganing, sledding, bobsleigh, rock climbing, hiking. A cheerful resort life in Brides-les-Bains will be provided by bars, restaurants, cafes, and discos. Here is the only casino in the mountains (except for the resort of Chamonix). As well as shops, cinemas, excursions. The resort hosts ski competitions and music festivals.
Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d'Huez is the largest ski resort in France, located at an altitude of 1860 m, on the sunny plateau of the Grandes Rousses massif. This is one of the oldest Alpine resorts. 300 sunny days per year and proximity to Grenoble airport make Alpe d'Huez one of the most visited and beloved ski resorts in Europe.
This is one of 20 resorts in the world where ski lifts provide a vertical height difference of over 2000 meters. The stepped arrangement on the mountain and the longest system of internal lifts allow skiing directly from the hotel. There is a huge beginner ski area right next to the resort. Season from late November to late April. Summer skiing on the Sarenne Glacier is possible in July and August.
The difficulty of the pistes according to the local classification is downplayed; many red pistes at other resorts would be designated black. The longest certified track in Europe is Sarenne (16 km). The Tunnel track, featured in one of the James Bond films, goes through a tunnel in a glacier. Snowpark and halfpipe for snowboarders at Lac Blanc. For lovers of cross-country skiing there are three circular tracks with a total length of 54 km.
Megève
One of the most prestigious and picturesque ski resorts with world renown. The pedestrian zone with cobbled streets in the center and ancient architecture create the atmosphere of a real Savoyard village. Mont Joly and other sites offer impressive views of Mont Blanc. The mountains rise to a height of 1000-2500 meters, up to 1850 meters the mountains are covered with spruce and fir forests, giving a special charm to this place. Megeve includes three ski areas: Rochebrune-Côte, Mont-d'Arbois and Les Jayes. This is a good place for beginner skiers and those who prefer a family holiday.
Professionals will enjoy the steepest and most difficult slopes in the Mont Joly and Mont Joux areas; there are black and red slopes in Cote 2000, but they are not very long. For intermediate levels, the slopes in Mont d'Arbois are suitable; the slopes served by the Grand Vorasse ski lift are also interesting; more difficult slopes are in the Combloux and Jeyes areas. In general, Megève is ideal for skiers of this level. There are slopes both below the town and and at the top in all three areas, but only two of them are connected by a ski lift - Rochebrune and Mont-d'Arbois.Les Jeyes can only be reached by land transport.
Megève has an Olympic skating rink, dog sledding, sleigh rides, horse riding, helicopter flights, etc.
Les Deux Alpes
The resort of Les Deux Alpes is located in the center of the Alpine mountain range Oisan. The station is located at an altitude of 1650 m above sea level, at the foot of one of the largest glaciers in Europe, and provides skiers and snowboarders with the opportunity to ski all year round. Mechanical lifts, including a cable car, funicular, chairlifts and rope tows, allow you to rise to a height of 3520 m. The ski area of Les Deux Alpes 3600 extends over 430 hectares. The height difference is from 1300 to 3600 m, the total length of the routes is 225 km.
Winter and summer snowparks are located on the glacier. The snow park's ten ski areas are designed for both beginner snowboarders and freestyle fans, as well as experienced fans of extreme winter sports. Jumps and turns of varying complexity allow for official competitions. There are many schools for beginner skiers. Professional instructors (including Russian-speaking ones) teach beginners how to ski and snowboard, and advanced skiers can take part in individual or group lessons in freeride, slopestyle, etc.
The resort offers tourists a huge range of entertainment: snowshoeing, snowmobiling, an ice skating rink, swimming pools, lessons at a paragliding school, bowling, excursions to an ice grotto located at an altitude of 3400 m.
Villars de Lans
The Villars de Lens ski resort is located in the center of the largest natural park in France - Vercors, on the slopes of the Aigle massif and the Pre-Alpes Dauphiné ridge. What makes this town especially attractive is its location - it is surrounded on all sides by gorges and picturesque mountain ranges.
The slopes of Villars de Lans are part of a single ski area with slopes small resort Correncon-en-Vercors. This ski area is perfect for beginners and those with intermediate skiing skills. There are 130 km of trails with elevation differences from 1160 to 2285 meters. About 50 km of them are “green” and “blue”, 49 km are “red”, 31 km are “black”. The descents are very beautiful, as they pass through forests, picturesque canyons and plateaus.
The climate in the resort is quite humid, so in its upper areas there are many virgin areas with plenty of snow. For lovers of cross-country skiing and hiking to Villars de Lans there is a route of 160 km. Any of the slopes can be reached using 29 lifts, most of which are rope tows. The ski season in Villars de Lens lasts from the beginning of December to the first days of April.
In addition to excellent slopes, the resort has a wonderful water park, ice skating rink, fan park (in Correncon-en-Vercors), cinema, bowling alley, casino, sports center, numerous restaurants and bars. Kindergartens and ski schools are open for children, and separate trails and lifts are equipped. You can also visit the Shoranches caves of the Vercors nature reserve and see a light or sound show, visit the robot museum, the water museum and the historical museum.
Paradiski
The combined Paradiski ski region includes the resorts of La Plagne, Peysé-Valandry, Les Coches and Les Arcs. This resort area is very young (created in 2003), and its name was born during an international competition, the winner of which was Paradiski (a combination of the French word Paradis - “paradise” and the English word ski - “skis”). Paradiski has excellent conditions for freeriding and teaching children skiing. All year round Skiing on two glaciers is possible.
The slopes stretch from the peak of the Aiguille de Rouge (2335 m) in the west, the Bellecôte peak (3417 m) in the center and Les Verdon mountains (2500 m) in the east to the foot of the Tarentaise valley, forming an extended ski area running down the wooded slopes to small towns in the valley. In total, Paradiski offers 425 km of ski slopes at altitudes ranging from 1200 to 3250 meters, with approximately 13% of them being black, 24% being red, 58% being blue and 5% being green. The slopes are served by 144 lifts, and the individual resorts are connected by a single system of lifts (including the largest Vanoise Express cable car in Europe, 1.6 km long and with cabins for 200 people each) and slopes.
Les Arcs consists of several mountain villages - Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Arc-1600, Arc-1800, Arc-1950 and Arc-2000, whose ski areas are located at altitudes from 1200 to 3226 m. Arc-1800 has many slopes for beginners , the descents of Arc-1600 are steeper, Arc-2000 offers to conquer the Olympic slopes of the Aiguille Rouge peak (3226 m). Thanks to its well-groomed pistes and gentle mountainous terrain, Les Arcs has been chosen more than once as the venue for international downhill competitions. Snowboarders can enjoy a fun park and a 180 m long half-pipe in Les Arcs.
The La Plagne resort consists of 10 stations, six of which are connected by an extensive network of ski lifts, and four of which are slightly removed from them. The region is dominated by slopes of medium difficulty, but there are also slopes for professionals, descending from the peaks of Belcôte and Bioley. The “blue” slopes can be easily mastered by a beginner who comes on holiday to La Plagne, while the “Kamikaze” and “Harakiri” slopes will appeal to advanced athletes. One of the local attractions is the bobsled track, where the 1992 Winter Olympics were held.
Portes du Soleil
The Portes du Soleil resort is also known as the “Gateway of the Sun” - it always has sunny weather and excellent slopes for both pros and beginners. Located between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc on the border of France and Switzerland. Portes du Soleil includes eight French and six Swiss resorts.
Many schools, pistes of varying difficulty levels in four ski areas on the French side: Les Gets, Morzine, Avoriaz and Chatel. The choice of local slopes will satisfy skiers of any level, and there is a single ski pass throughout the resort. Due to the low location of the ski areas, the best time to go to Portes du Soleil is from January to March.
Portes du Soleil has 280 pistes, of which 26 are black, 105 red, 112 blue and 37 green. There are 201 lifts in operation, and the resort has 650 km of slopes. Nine snowparks will delight the most experienced snowboarders and freestyle enthusiasts. To Portes du Soleil good conditions for off-piste skiing. And after a busy ski day You can relax in any of the 89 mountain restaurants.
Avoriaz/Morzine
The town of Morzine lies in a spacious valley at an altitude of 1000 m above sea level. One of the largest resorts of the Portes du Soleil, Morzine, is located at an altitude of just 1000 meters and is the center of the French part of the region. The city is known for its traditional ski resort atmosphere - the first ski lift here was opened in 1934. There are many shops and restaurants, as well as hotels and apartments.
Avoriaz is the youngest resort of Portes du Soleil, specially built for skiing. Avoriaz is literally entangled with tracks on all sides. The ski in ski out system works here - you can get from your home to the piste and vice versa. Avoriaz is considered the center of European snowboarding - it was here that the first Snowboard World Cup was played in 1989. There are off-piste ski areas not far from the city. Snowboarding enthusiasts will appreciate the snowparks: The Bleu du Lac for experienced snowboarders and The La Chapelle for beginners. For freestyle there is a superpipe. For advanced skiers there are simply unlimited possibilities, the slopes are simple, long, and mostly sunny. A very interesting ski area in Champery and Les Gets, but there is one inconvenience: you can only get to Les Gets through the Morzine station by taking off your skis.
Les Menuires
The resort is located in the Belleville valley a few kilometers from Val Thorens at an altitude of 1850 meters and is connected by a network of ski lifts to Val Thorens, Meribel, La Tanya and Courchevel. Ski season is from December to May. The total length of the trails is 160 km, there are 28 km of cross-country ski trails.
The resort is actively developing the North American beginners village model. There is a designated ski area (about 5,000 sq. m) for beginner skiers, which is served by six free ski lifts. Also for beginners there is a special ski pass for another 11 ski lifts in the region at especially low prices.
Particularly interesting are the red and black trails, which are located on the La Masse massif. While relaxing in the Menuirs resort, you should definitely take a ride along the 3 Marches and Mont de la Chambre routes. The resort is surrounded by numerous slopes, ideal for freeriding, from which you can access the lifts, avoiding the need to use a bus. The vast majority of tracks are blue and red.
Tourists can enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, parasailing, hiking, dog sledding, and snowmobiling. Après ski - restaurants, cafes, bars, pastry shops and pizzerias, disco, nightclub, bars with live music. As well as billiards, two outdoor swimming pools, indoor tennis courts, a fitness center with a Turkish bath, a sauna and a gym, toboggan runs, and an ice skating rink.
La Tanya
The ski resort of La Tanya is located between the ski resorts of Meribel (5 km) and Courchevel (2 km) on the border national park Vanoise belongs to the Three Valleys ski region. The resort is located at an altitude of 1400 meters. The ski season is from mid-December to the end of April. The number of ski slopes is 318 (30 black, 108 red, 129 blue, 51 green). The total length of the routes is more than 600 km. The total length of cross-country ski trails is 118.55 km (of which 26.5 km is in La Tanya itself).
All pistes are well-groomed, there is a lighted one for night skiing, and the lifts are located so that there are no queues. In La Tania there is the opportunity to ski on and off the numerous and varied pistes in neighboring Meribel and Val Thorens. Tourist infrastructure includes luxury hotels and restaurants, the expensive Forum shopping center, even its own airfield. And of course, magnificent views of the mountains.
Among the nearby attractions are: National Park Vanoise, famous for its population of wild alpine mountain goats - Ibex. The park is home to chamois, alpine marmots, lynxes, snowshoe hares, stoats, bearded vultures, golden eagles and black grouse. Vanoise borders Italy's Gran Paradiso National Park, both of which form the largest protected area in Western Europe.
Half an hour's drive from La Tania there are two wellness centers - the Grand Spa des Alpes in Brides-les-Bains and the Thermes de Salins les Bains in Salins-les-Thermes, known for the healing properties of salt water used in the treatment of rheumatism and skin diseases .
Les Houches
The resort is located at the foot of highest peak Alps - Mont Blanc mountains (4807 m), from where the panoramic view to the landscapes of the foothills of the Chamonix valley. Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels come here - from beginners to experts. The reason for this is the unprecedented variety of descents, peaks, routes and slopes. Les Houches is also famous for hosting the annual World Cup downhill skiing competitions. One of the features of the resort is that most of the trails are laid through the forest.
Ski slopes range from 950 to 1900 meters in length, a large area for beginners and amateurs. There are 2 short slopes for beginners, right at the top of the Prarion and Bellevue lifts. Les Houches is suitable for beginner skiers. This is a more protected resort, in the sense that you can ski here quite comfortably even in bad weather.
Additional entertainment includes cafes and restaurants, dog sledding, and helicopter flights over the Chamonix Valley. Near Les Houches there is the picturesque village of Servoz, where you can visit the picturesque gorge Les Gorges de Diosaz, the Alpine Museum, and shops of local artisans. Annual local events - Christmas market, artisan festival, mule fair, markets with a wide variety of local delicacies.
Unrivaled France has an impressive range of resort places, abundantly scattered throughout mountain systems countries. Cities and towns offer tourists excellent opportunities for active winter sports and an unforgettable, relaxed holiday in the highlands. Ski resorts in France are wide choose a variety of mountain serpentines and entertainment for every taste, modern infrastructure and an extensive ski area.
The world famous Courchevel is a fashionable ski resort in France. It is located in the heart of the valley Alpine mountains and consists of several cozy villages located at five different altitudes. A popular corner with modern infrastructure is of particular interest to connoisseurs of active and varied winter recreation.
Perfectly prepared ski slopes of varying difficulty attract the attention of all categories of tourists who, to a greater or lesser extent, prefer mountain sports. Beginners and advanced athletes will find a trail to suit their skiing, snowboarding or snowmobiling skills. There is a whole string of easy slopes, as well as long straight and wide paths for flat skiing.
Thrill-seekers will love the huge variety of extreme routes running through forests at an altitude of about 2,700 meters. Courchevel amazes with its developed system of lifts, an abundance of first-class hotel complexes, gourmet restaurants and fashion boutiques from leading brands. Offers a rich entertainment program for every taste. At the disposal of holidaymakers concert halls, cinemas, casinos, fitness centers, art galleries and other various establishments.
Meribel
The Alpine village of Meribel will delight every connoisseur of a comfortable holiday. It is famous for its magnificent routes, picturesque landscapes and developed infrastructure. The village is located at an altitude of 1,700 meters among majestic mountains and dense coniferous forests. A modern cable car system allows vacationers to reach the tops of slopes of all difficulty levels.
First-class blue, green, red and black slopes are widely represented here, the height of which reaches 3000 meters. Great for beginner skiers. Each slope has easy descent sections. The town of Meribel is built in the same chalet architectural style, which creates a special cozy atmosphere in the valley.
Small wooden cottages with gable roofs enchant with their warm intonations against the backdrop of snow-white snow. The resort is not filled with five-star hotels, fancy shops and luxury restaurants. Tourists come here to enjoy exciting skiing, snowboarding and sledding, as well as hiking along the Alpine trails. Among other entertainments, there is an Olympic park with swimming pools, saunas, a gym, a cinema, an ice skating rink, a climbing wall and other tourist pleasures. Meribel offers budget options accommodation and food compared to the popular Courchevel.
Val Thorens
The town of Val Thorens has gained fame as one of the most attractive ski resorts in the world. It is located at an altitude of 2200 meters, surrounded by majestic glaciers with sharp peaks. The longest ski season in Europe reigns here. This perfect place, where tourists can have a wonderful active winter holiday.
Stable snow cover, numerous cross-country trails and high-tech lifts create ideal conditions for skiing in the bright sun and admiring the dizzying alpine panoramas. The streets of the village are completely free of cars, for which separate parking spaces are provided. Filled with a large number of hotels, cottages and restaurants.
The hotels were built in close proximity to the ski lifts. The total length of ski slopes reaches 140 kilometers. Professional skiers have access to red and black routes, characterized by an abundance of steep turns and the absence of flat sections. Blue and green slopes have been prepared for beginner athletes. Val Thorens offers tourists a wide variety of activities and entertainment. Vacationers have at their disposal circular ice tracks, various slopes and jumps for snowmobiling and snowboarding.
Les Menuires
Among the resorts of the legendary French “Three Valleys” region, the alpine village of Les Menuires occupies a worthy place. Thanks to its developed infrastructure, this modern ski area meets all the requirements of even the most demanding tourists. The town lacks the charm of an ancient village. Numerous cottage complexes, offering guests comfortable apartments. The village is known for its friendly attitude towards family holidaymakers.
There is a children's club for them, where young athletes acquire basic skiing skills. Les Menuires has excellent conditions for all categories of winter sports fans - from amateurs to experts. The extensive ski area consists of ski slopes of varying difficulty levels. For beginner skiers there is a separate flat section.
The mountain slopes are equipped with convenient lifts and sports equipment rental points. Experienced skiers and snowboarders appreciate the high-speed trails with jumps and twisty turns. After an exciting ride, guests are offered an extensive entertainment program. On the territory of Les Menuires there is an aqua club, an outdoor ice skating rink, a sports complex and a health center. Bars, restaurants and discos will not let nightlife lovers get bored.
La Tania
La Tania is famous for its picturesque landscapes and excellent opportunities for winter sports. The village is attractive due to its fairly low prices for housing and food. It is aimed at family tourists who want to relax quietly away from the noisy bustle of the city in the lap of pristine nature.
There is no abundance of entertainment here, except for ski slopes and snow slopes of varying degrees of difficulty. Wooden buildings, built on wooded slopes against the backdrop of majestic mountains, give the village a special charming atmosphere. Hotel apartments are not inferior in comfort popular resorts region "Three Valleys".
There are green, blue, red and black trails in La Tanya. Vacationers are served by more than 60 lifts. Athletes of average skill level will thoroughly enjoy skiing along forest routes. There is a cross-country ski trail among the dense forest. For active rest Tourists are invited to go snowshoeing, sledding and dog sledding. Restaurants, pubs and bars invite guests to unwind after a busy day of sports.
Alpe d'Huez
On a high plateau is one of the oldest European ski resorts - Alpe d'Huez. It is known for its impressive territory of 30 thousand hectares. The modern lift system serves a huge vertical difference of more than 2000 meters. A rich variety of trails, a wide selection of hotels of different star categories and stunning natural landscapes - all this attracts the attention of many tourists. The mountain range faces south.
So auspicious geographical position allows vacationers to fully enjoy the sunny weather throughout the day. The long trails differ in several levels of difficulty. Tourists can choose a slope that suits their skiing skills.
Thrill-seekers can expect a ride along a winding slope through a tunnel made in the glaciers. Beginner skiers are offered training trails and slopes. You can find gentle cross-country ski runs, a snowboarding area, an ice skating rink, a wellness center, and a sports complex. The city has restaurants, bars and nightlife.
Les Deux Alpes
At the foot of the majestic Mont-de-Lans glacier lies the town of Les Deux Alpes. This high mountain resort is suitable for year-round winter sports. The variety of natural landscapes of the region is amazing. Snowy meadows drenched in sunlight are adjacent to mountains, rocky areas and coniferous forests. Modern buildings made of glass and concrete are erected next to ancient wooden chalets. The developed infrastructure meets the highest demands of vacationers of all ages.
The village is built up with cottages, hotels and shops. Les Deux Alpes has gained fame as a fashionable and lively youth resort. There are quite a lot of bars, restaurants and nightclubs here. Magnificent snow cover guarantees tourists exciting skiing at any time of the year. The total length of the routes is 200 kilometers. The elevation difference is from 1300 to 3600 meters.
The mountain slopes attract the attention of both professional and beginner skiers, freeriders and snowboarders. Here you can find simple green and blue sections, as well as quite extreme red and black runs. Guests are offered a full set active entertainment: snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, paragliding, swimming in pools, visiting the sauna and much more. The snow park with an extensive ski area equipped with jumps and sports chutes is popular.
Chamonix
One of the oldest European ski resorts, Chamonix attracts tourists from all over the world. The first Winter Olympic Games were held here in 1924. The Alpine town is located in a valley surrounded on all sides by the stunning Mont Blanc mountain range, at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level. The prevailing number of perfectly prepared ski slopes of varying difficulty levels lie at an altitude of more than 2000 meters.
Guests can expect a wide range of entertainment, a developed lift system, an abundance of hotel complexes and well-equipped mountain slopes. Vacationers have access to colorful gastronomic establishments, a sports complex with swimming pools, playgrounds and a fitness room, as well as an entertainment center.
Chamonix ski slopes are divided into four separate ski areas. Beginning athletes can hone their skills on simple, wide green and blue trails. For experienced skiers and snowboarders, there are black and red slopes, replete with sharp turns. The property is the White Valley. This is a multi-kilometer downhill run along the glacier.
Saint Martin de Belleville
The village of Saint-Martin de Belleville is part of the world famous Three Valleys ski area. The Alpine provincial cozy town is a unique, calm place that looks like a sentimental Christmas card. Majestic mountain peaks with snow-capped peaks rise above the resort. Wooden and stone chalets scattered along the slopes give the village a special charm.
The vast ski area, consisting of a variety of routes, will leave a pleasant impression. Prices for accommodation, food and other services here are much lower than in neighboring resorts. Saint-Martin de Belleville offers guests 160 kilometers of ski slopes. Beginner skiers, after racing on the training slopes, can go to conquer the easy blue and green forest trails.
Experienced athletes will not be left out when choosing difficult red and black dizzying descents. The valley offers miles of trails for cross-country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing. Fans of snowboarding have access to a specialized area equipped with all kinds of sports facilities for performing impressive tricks. Restaurants and bars, shops and a spa center await their visitors.
Megève
The picturesque Alpine village of Megève is one of the most popular fashionable European resorts, located on a high mountain slope. It has first-class, well-groomed ski slopes running through dense thickets of spruce and fir forest. The cobbled streets of the city center are lined with elegant wooden chalets. Single architectural ensemble gives this place an ancient look of aristocratic gloss.
The village has many prestigious hotels and restaurants that look like traditional Alpine cottages. High level prices correspond to the luxury reigning here. Megève attracts its guests with three ski areas. Ski slopes of varying difficulty and terrain are ideal for both beginners and experienced winter sports enthusiasts. Green and blue routes guarantee tourists a calm and safe ride.
For those who want to test their skills and raise the level of adrenaline in their blood, high-speed, long red and black difficult sections with impressive slopes and turns are available. Connoisseurs of snowboarding will appreciate the snow areas organized for freestyle, equipped with sports modules. The active recreation program will be diversified by visiting a sports center with outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a fitness room, an ice skating rink, playgrounds, a climbing wall and other pleasures for the soul and body. Tourists have three cinemas, an abundance of boutiques, casinos and spas at their disposal.
La Bresse
Families with children are recommended to go to the mountain village of La Bresse. This is a famous ski resort in the eastern part of France. There are many opportunities for winter sports here. Tourists are invited to fully devote their time to exciting skiing, snowboarding, skating and sledding. La Bresse offers a wide range of accommodation options, from budget apartments to luxury hotels.
For young athletes, there are specialized areas where experienced instructors will teach children the skills and characteristics of skiing. Ski slopes of varying difficulty are located at altitudes from 907 to 1115 meters. The highlight is the opportunity for tourists to go night skiing on an illuminated slope. After an active sporting holiday, you can relax in the fitness center, visit the cinema, go snowshoeing, play bowling, and sample gourmet French cuisine in one of the many restaurants.
Morzine
In a picturesque valley between the peaks of majestic ridges at an altitude of 1000 meters lies the largest ski resort in Europe, Morzine. Despite its popularity, the town has retained its historical architectural appearance and the cozy atmosphere of a traditional Alpine village. The narrow cobbled streets are lined with ancient stone and wooden chalets. Holidays in Morzine are recommended for tourists with limited budget. Affordable prices for accommodation and food attract a considerable number of travelers.
The developed infrastructure will not allow either adults or children to get bored. Guests are offered a huge variety of bars, restaurants, shops and discos. Snowshoeing, downhill skiing, flying hot-air balloon, as well as sledding, skating and snowboarding - all this makes up a bright palette of active winter entertainment. The hotel stock is represented by hotels of two and three star categories.
Morzine's calling card is its extensive ski area, consisting of numerous ski slopes of any difficulty level. Beginner skiers have access to simple green and blue spacious trails without sharp turns. For experienced athletes, the red and black slopes that run through dense forests are of interest.
Avoriaz
Near the Swiss border is the amazingly beautiful ski resort of Avoriaz. It was built on a plateau whose height reaches 1800 meters. One of the snowiest cities in Europe is distinguished by the pristine beauty of its alpine nature and excellent opportunities for active winter sports. Surrounded by mountain ranges and pine forests, multi-storey examples of modern architecture are built, integrated into the traditional Alpine countryside.
Vehicle traffic is prohibited here, thereby maintaining a favorable environmental atmosphere. A large selection of apartments is offered by budget hotels of two and three star categories. The city is famous for its variety of entertainment for every taste. Tourists are expected sport complexes, ice skating rink, baths, swimming pools, water park, spas and many other delights of an active pastime. Evening relaxation diversifies your visit to bars and restaurants, cinemas and discos, shops and boutiques. Avoriaz has more than 250 slopes with a total length of 650 kilometers.
The slopes are served by 38 lifts. The impressive ski area attracts the interest of skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. The ski slopes consist of blue, green and black routes. There are long sections for cross-country skiers. Snow parks are popular, where freestylers perform all sorts of tricks on jumps and various sports facilities. There are separate areas with training slopes for children.
Tignes
The French town of Tignes has undeniable advantages, for which many tourists flock to mountainous areas. It is located at an altitude of more than 2 kilometers at the foot of a grandiose glacier. Guests are guaranteed excellent skiing on numerous ski slopes. The developed infrastructure opens up ample opportunities for a memorable holiday at very affordable affordable prices.
Tignes has three and four star hotels, as well as restaurants, nightclubs, a casino, an ice skating rink, a fitness center with swimming pools and a gym. The picturesque slopes, rising to 3650 meters, appear in all their glory. They are served by a modern lift system. The trails are classified in different colors, corresponding to the level of difficulty of the route.
The slopes are recommended for skiers with a good level of training. Unforgettable impressions will leave the descent from the top of the Grande Motte glacier. The snow park provides excellent conditions for snowboarding. Professional snowboarders can use the sports modules to perform a series of breathtaking jumps. Noteworthy are the cross-country skiing areas, snowshoe hiking, dog sled racing and extreme climbing along the steep wall of a frozen waterfall.
Val d'Isere
The luxurious ancient snow-covered village of Val d'Isere warmly welcomes its guests. One of the popular mountain resorts France has retained the original architectural appearance of a traditional Alpine village. Wooden chalets with gable roofs were built in a narrow valley at an altitude of 1850 meters above sea level.
Modern sports infrastructure facilitates first-class, exciting recreation. Magnificent ski slopes, picturesque landscapes and a huge selection of entertainment for every taste make Val d’Isere an attractive place for tourists. Most hotels, apartments and guesthouses are located in close proximity to the ski lifts. The ski area covers an area of 10,000 hectares and consists of numerous trails of varying difficulty.
More than a third of the routes are red and black routes. Beginner skiers are offered a considerable number of green slopes. The elevation difference is 1850-3500 meters. Vacationers can enjoy snowmobiling and snowshoeing, extensive cross-country skiing and snowboarding, an ice skating rink, and paragliding. You can relax in the sauna, swim in the pool, taste delicious dishes in the restaurant and keep fit in the gym.
Les Arcs
Les Arcs is located in the central part of the Tarentaise Valley, which is part of the French Alps. Modern architecture, comfortable living conditions, well-equipped ski slopes and an abundance of entertainment - the cozy town of Les Arcs is famous for these assets. It consists of several stations located at different altitudes. All of them are connected by a developed cable car system.
The beauty of the surrounding nature is conducive to have a wonderful holiday. The variety of well-groomed ski slopes delights connoisseurs active species sports Wide and narrow, steep and gentle sections of the routes run through pine forests and snowy meadows. The main part of the ski area begins at an altitude of 1200 meters. The presence of red and black slopes will satisfy the requirements of experienced skiers. The multi-kilometer, breathtaking vertical descent from a height of 2026 meters is noteworthy.
For intermediate level athletes there are simple blue slopes. In Les Arcs, snow parks are equipped with jumps and specialized structures for performing tricks. Tired of plowing the mountain slopes, tourists can take a relaxing ski trip in the silence of the forest, or recuperate in the pool or fitness center. In addition, cinemas, bars, restaurants and night discos are available.
Brides-les-Bains
The cozy town of Brides-les-Bains is famous for its skiing opportunities and wellness centers with thermal springs. It is located at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level and is ideal for people who find it difficult to acclimatize in high mountains. Locality is the most budget resort among popular places French region "Three Valleys". This is due to the remoteness of Brides-les-Bains from the ski slopes.
The Olympe high-mountain lift will take lovers of active winter sports 25 minutes to the nearest ski area in the village of Meribel, where there are luxurious slopes of any difficulty. The city has a developed hotel base. There is a sufficient selection of bars, restaurants and shops. There are various nightlife spots, a cinema and a casino. Brides-les-Bains has gained fame as a famous thermal resort. Modern health complex offers vacationers a wide range of treatments various types diseases with healing mud, mineral waters and massage.
Paradiski
The relatively young modern region of Paradiski will not leave adherents indifferent ski holiday. The extensive ski area is the second largest in France after the famous Three Valleys. The territory unites such popular cities as La Plagne, Les Arcs and Peyce Vallandry. A variety of hotel options guarantee guests comfortable living conditions. Most 2-4 star hotels are built on the slopes, which allows guests to start skiing right from the doorstep.
Paradiski provides its guests with an impressive package sports entertainment. Tourists have at their disposal more than 400 kilometers of perfectly prepared trails of all difficulty levels. They are located at altitudes from 1200 to 3250 meters. There are a sufficient number of wide blue slopes and high-speed red routes here.
Professional skiers will enjoy the fifteen-kilometer descent from the top of the Bellecôte glacier, as well as the extreme slope of 76 degrees. Of interest is the exciting off-piste skiing on the slopes among the dense forest. You can go cross-country skiing and rock climbing in ice caves, and go sledding and dog sledding. In the villages of Paradiski, vacationers can expect numerous restaurants, spas, entertainment centers, discos and cinemas. After a busy active day, you can relax in the swimming pools and saunas, and also have fun in discos.
Vaujany
The small alpine village of Vozany has a first-class reputation quiet place with developed modern infrastructure. It is the choice of many tourists who highly appreciate the quality of the services provided. A cozy, measured atmosphere prevails here, ideally suited to the exciting family vacation. Vaujany's numerous ski schools provide opportunities for adults and children to learn the basic elements of skiing and snowboarding. Wooden chalets and elegant cottages provide affordable, comfortable accommodation.
The total length of the routes reaches 250 kilometers. Most of them are intended for beginners and lovers of quiet descents. These are wide and gentle routes, marked in blue and green. Professional skiers have access to difficult areas located at altitudes of 2100-3300 meters. A black piste descends from the top of the Pic Blanc mountain, favored by experienced athletes. After skiing, tourists will enjoy spending time in the pool, spa and entertainment center. The village has many restaurants, bars and an ice skating rink.
Argentiere
At an altitude of 1035 meters above sea level at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc mountain range lies the small town of Argentiere. This resort area owes its international recognition to the huge variety of ski slopes. Numerous tourists are attracted by the long winter season, lasting from December to May. The hotel stock is represented by several first-class complexes and an abundance of budget cozy chalets.
Magnificent stable snow cover and amazing terrain allow active recreation lovers to truly enjoy the exciting skiing. The highest elevation of the ski area reaches 3300 meters. Here, steep slopes and difficult rocky areas are combined with flat and wide trails. Experienced skiers and freeriders choose a vertical descent from the top of the glacier.
Of course, it will never be possible to achieve complete unanimity on the issue of the best ski resort in France, because they are all so different! And at the same time, any of them will provide you with excellent conditions for skiing, incredibly beautiful landscapes and the atmosphere of a real holiday. Some resorts have a specific theme and are meticulously styled, others retain the natural charm of the French Alps, and some are particularly famous for their après ski. Each boasts extraordinary ski terrain where you'll have a great time. In addition, all resorts have individual activity programs that will keep you and your family members entertained, regardless of age or hobby. We offer a brief overview of the five most popular and luxurious French ski resorts, where you will definitely not be disappointed.
Chamonix
It retains the charm of Alpine culture and is one of the oldest ski resorts in France, where the 1924 Olympic Games took place. The stunning, majestic Mont Blanc provides magnificent scenery, making this place a true paradise for lovers of skiing and spectacular holidays. Chamonix is a luxurious, intimate resort offering great opportunities for skiers of all levels, boasting excellent après ski and offering countless other activities. It has 145 trails with a total length of more than 140 km, which are located in 8 different zones of the valley. Extreme lovers will find very steep and high-speed descents for themselves. Excellent here too transport system: special buses will take you to any of the resorts. You can stay during your vacation in first-class chalets, rented apartments or a hotel.
Climbing up cable car From the valley to the peaks, travelers can enjoy amazing views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps.
Well, gourmets should try fondue cheese - a dish for which this area is famous.
Courchevel
Courchevel is part of the Three Valleys ski area
Courchevel 1850 is an exclusive, popular and amazingly designed resort. Here you will find palaces and 5-star luxury chalets, which make this place especially popular among Parisians and Russians.
In addition to skiing, here you can enjoy excellent cuisine in gourmet local restaurants, wonderful shopping and unforgettable relaxing treatments.
Meribel
Part of the Three Valleys, it has a reputation for excellent après ski and is considered best place for real hedonists. By the way, this place is also great for both advanced skiers and those just starting to learn. First-class instructors will do everything necessary for you to confidently master the ski slopes.
In addition to skiing, it offers hot air balloon flights, many heavenly spa treatments, glacier walks and excellent food. Fondue and raclette are again on the list of dishes that you definitely need to try while in these places.
Val d'Isere
One of the most popular ski resorts in France, which is especially appreciated by young skiers and snowboarders who want to get excellent physical activity and a lot of vivid impressions.
This big resort became the site of many Olympic events in 1992.
The ski area is quite extensive, so it can satisfy the requirements of any athlete and ordinary ski enthusiast. The place is also famous for its extremely active après ski scene. There is no shortage of bars and other entertainment venues in the city.
Val Thorens
It is the highest ski resort in Europe and the largest ski area. Val Thorens is part of the "Three Valleys", and its treeless and high location makes the resort one of the most attractive for true ski fans.
Val Thorens is one of the most stunning and impressive ski resorts, the feature of which, in addition to its height, can be considered extraordinary environment. Its wide slopes are suitable for skiers of all skill levels, and its delightful atmosphere will make your holiday unforgettable. With its excellent après ski and dog sledding opportunities, this resort is a popular destination for tourists visiting France.
