`` France is still the leading ski destination in Europe, followed by Austria. It is also in France we find the largest and highest ski resorts in Europe. For instance Les 2 Alpes with the highest slope in France at 3560 m. Remember you can ski in France all year round - Les 2 Alpes, Tignes, Val d'Isère. Furthermore many of the French ski resorts are open nearly 7 months a year. France has more than 26000 hectares slopes, 350 ski resorts and nearly 3400 ski lifts.
You can go directly from Helsinki to Geneva and continue with the shuttle buses or via Paris and take the TGV to the French Alps.
The French Alps is not only skiing – but also wellness for body and soul.
Every year the French ski resorts invest to improve the ski areas, the comfort and everything to make you enjoy your ski vacation.
- The French Alps are also foodie. Seen through the many restaurants with michelin stars, wine- and beer bars and gastronomy or wine tasting events on the slopes.
- The French Alps are also themed vacations like ski & yoga, playfull tracks, areas for beginners as well as activities on the slopes and not to forget off piste.
- The French Alps are also original with activities as : first track, skiing at night, sleeping in an iglo or a shelter, fat bike and ski touring.
- The French Alps are also online and offer video parks, usefull apps, selfie spots and pocket wifi.
The French Alps are for families
Famille plus is a national label given to the resorts who meets the 110 criterias – regulary checked.
Among the criterias you will find
- family friendly prices
- activities for all ages
- infrastructure, acccomodation and restaurants
- safety
At the moment 45 ski resorts have the label "Famille Plus" and more than 1500 suppliers are engaged to provide a family friendly service.
Christmas is magic
Christmas in the French Alps equals snow garanty in the high-altitude ski resorts and they all have a very special atmosphere with decorations, celebrations, spectacular shows, fireworks and off course Christmas trees. Do you want to bring the Christmas magic to your family – the anwer is Christmas in the French ski resorts.
Skiing into spring
France Montagnes promotes for the third year in partnership with over 50 resorts and their providers spring in the mountains.
Weather conditions are perfect for skiing, snow conditions tend to be some of the best, the days are longer, sunnier and generally warmer, and last but not least fewer people on the slopes.
Spring skiing starts at March 20th and besides skiing you find a lot of activities and events – and not to forget excellent value for money.
Remember – easter equals skiing into spring
Read more from the ski resorts :
- Alpe d'Huez
- La Clusaz
- Les Menuires
- Val Thorens
