Skiing in France

Wondering where to book your first ski trip? Leave it to us! Here are our best recommendations for the top beginner ski resorts in Europe.

For the crème de la crème of beginner skiing experiences, our Heidi experts have picked some of the best ski resorts in France for beginners.

Short on time? Watching your budget? A ski weekend in France could be just what you need. With loads of resorts within easy reach - and flights and transfers from Geneva taking as little as an hour - French Alps ski weekends are perfect.

Tight on time? Trying to save some cash? Why not squeeze in a quick ski break with Heidi? We'll show you how to make the most of your time on the mountain with our top tips for booking the best ski weekend in Europe.

On a budget but still want your mountain fix? Cheap ski weekends are the perfect solution - letting you enjoy a few days on the slopes while making the most of your time and money.

Looking to book a ski holiday at Easter? We've got you covered. With numerous high-altitude, snow-sure resorts across Europe, there are heaps of great places to choose from for your next Easter ski holiday.

Looking for the best Easter skiing trip? Picture this: Europe's top high-altitude spring slopes, heaps of flight options, and seamless, speedy transfers to get you there. Now, experience it. Welcome to the best fuss-free France Easter ski holidays!

Family ski holidays at Easter offer the advantage of longer bluebird days and late spring snow, plus much cheaper flights and accommodation costs for those looking to escape the half-term hustle and bustle.

Brilliant snow, dazzling fireworks, and celebrations that go well into the early hours. Here are some of Heidi's best New Year ski holidays to take a look at this year:

If you're going to see the New Year in on a mountain, France makes a strong case for being the place to do it. Here are our best New Years ski holidays in France.

Fancy heading somewhere different for your ski holiday in 2025/26? Here are a few of Heidi's favourite up-and-coming ski locations to add to your shortlist for the 2026/27 season. 

What is night skiing? We're here to give you the low-down on where to go for the best night skiing resorts in Europe.

Get ready to hit the slopes with Heidi's guide to some of the best ski resorts for intermediates. Whether you want stunning mountain views, a lively apres-ski scene, or an energetic mile-munching mountain experience.

Grab those ski poles and tighten your bindings, because we're taking you on an unforgettable adventure to count down Heidi's Ultimate Ski Bucket List - the top 30 powder-powered dreams skiers and snowboarders across the nation would love to experience.

Go big or go home. Europe's biggest ski areas serve up hundreds of kilometres of linked pistes, so you can ski a different run every day and still not see it all.

Advanced skiers need variety—plenty of red, black, and off-piste runs to keep you coming back for more. These are some of the best advanced ski resorts for experts in Europe and beyond.

Planning half term ski holiday this February? With plenty of snow on the slopes and kids' activities galore in the resorts, skiing at half-term is one of the best times for mountain fun with the family.

Our Heidi ski experts have left no stone unturned, meticulously sifting and crunching through all the data to bring you the best of the best: their recommendations for the best half term ski holidays in France.

Whether this is your child's first time on skis or you're travelling with a mini mountain goat who needs something steeper, France delivers the goods. Explore some of the best family ski holidays in France...

If the après ski is just as important to you as the skiing itself - the sun terrace beers, the table dancing, the Euro-pop anthems you'll still be humming in May - then you've come to the right place. This is the best après ski in Europe.

Skiing with kids is one of those trips that stays with them forever. That said, some resorts are better for family ski holidays than others. Here are some of Heidi's best family ski resorts in Europe:

Skiing with teenagers. Between the slopes, the snow parks, and the buzz of après ski, there's enough going on to keep even the hardest-to-please teen genuinely entertained on a ski holiday with teenagers.

Fancy swapping the Christmas chaos for some quality time on the slopes? Here are some of Heidi's best Christmas ski resorts to inspire your perfect xmas ski trip...

Don't just dream of a White Christmas this December - ski it! France Christmas ski holidays are a no-brainer for anyone wanting to swap mince pies on the sofa for Europe's best December ski resorts under their boots.

From the festive French Alps to the peaceful Pyrenees, here are the best Christmas ski resorts to explore with your crew - big on fun, easy on the purse