There’s no denying that France is a premier ski destination. With a huge number of resorts offering beautiful scenery, adrenaline-inducing slopes and an incredible après ski scene, there’s something for every skier in France.
Here, we explore four of the best French resorts that cater to all ages and abilities.
Val Thorens
The picturesque Val Thorens ski resort is the highest in Europe “at an impressive altitude of 2,300m” and “enjoys excellent snow conditions across 150km of varied terrain”.
There are slopes suitable for everyone, from beginner-friendly runs to more challenging red and blue slopes ideal for intermediate skiers. This includes the Genepi, Christine and Mauriennaise trails.
More advanced skiers can enjoy the black slopes across the resort, including Combe de Caron and Goitschel.
Les Deux Alpes
Les Deux Alpes is a charming area in the Oisans region of the French Alps. Thanks to the natural snow produced by the Glacier du Mont de Lans, visitors can ski all year.
It offers an incredible 220km of piste, with plenty of sunny south-facing slopes to enjoy. What sets Les Deux Alpes apart is that it has easy runs at high altitudes, unlike other destinations where pistes get trickier the higher you climb.
This makes the resort ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers. However, advanced adrenaline junkies can take on the black runs or go off-piste with an experienced local guide.
Courchevel
Want a luxurious ski experience? Then Courchevel may be the right place for you. It’s world-renowned for its incredible skiing, premium bars and restaurants, boutique hotels and chic chalets.
Novices can take advantage of the nursery slopes and green runs, such as the Zen area in Courchevel 1850. Here, you’ll find free ski lifts, green pistes and a family snowpark where you can perfect your skills.
More advanced skiers can tackle the various blue and red runs, such as Combe de la Saulire, Chanrossa and Le Grand Couloir.
Chamonix
Sat just north of Mont Blanc in the Alps, Chamonix is a beautiful area where skiers of all ages and abilities can enjoy the mountainsides.
Beginners should head to the Savoy or Les Planards nursery areas which have drag lifts and gentle slopes ideal for practising turns and techniques.
Intermediate skiers will be in heaven here, as there are a huge number of thrilling runs offering incredible alpine views. The area of Les Houches is a great choice as it’s only 6km from the centre with an array of black, red and blue runs.
Whether taking your kids skiing for the first time or heading to the slopes to advance your skills, you’ll find the perfect place to ski in France. Which of these destinations will you choose for your next adventure?
