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France ski holidays are arguably the crème de la crème.
France is our most popular skiing destination and trust us, if you're tempted by the fondue, then wait til you see what else it has to offer...
Why choose a France ski holiday?
- Huge choice for all abilities and budgets
- Massive, high-altitude ski resorts
- Great food, aprés, and accommodation
France ski holidays are your ticket to some of the largest ski areas in the world. From purpose-built resorts to traditional hidden gems, and some of the most snow-sure ski holidays in Europe. Yep, France ski resorts make it easy to find what you're looking for.
If you're after tried-and-tested winners, start with our best sellers. Charming and traffic-free Avoriaz is a winter wonderland catering for beginners all the way through to advanced skiers. Les Deux Alpes packs a punch and with huge, snow-sure ski areas. Meanwhile, those looking for world-class advanced and off-piste terrain can’t go wrong with Chamonix.
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French
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2 hours
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France Ski Areas
Three Valleys ski area
The world's largest linked ski area, resorts include Meribel, Courchevel, and Europe's highest resort Val Thorens.
- Total piste KM: 600
- Snow range: 1,300m - 3,230m
- Closest airport: Chambéry Airport (CMF)
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Paradiski ski area
Grab a ride on the world's largest cable car, the "Vanoise Express", to explore La Plagne, Les Arcs, and Peisey-Vallandry.
- Total piste KM: 425
- Snow range: 1,250m - 3,250m
- Closest airport: Chambéry Airport (CMF)
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Portes du Soleil ski area
- Total piste KM: 580
- Snow range: 1,000m - 2,350m
- Closest airport: Geneva Airport (GVA)
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Grand Massif ski area
Six mountain villages, one magnificent domain, with resorts including Flaine, Les Carroz, and Samoëns.
- Total piste KM: 265
- Snow range: 697m - 2,480m
- Closest airport: Geneva Airport (GVA)
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Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Epic off-piste pow, and the legendary Vallée Blanche beckon at Argentière, Les Houches, and, of course, Chamonix.
- Total piste KM: 100
- Snow range: 1,035m - 3,842m
- Closest airport: Geneva Airport (GVA)
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Where are the best family ski holidays in France?
- Avoriaz and Les Arcs are some of France's best ski holidays for families, with Avoriaz consistently earning the coveted 'Famille Plus Montagne' certification.
- Flaine and La Plagne's large family-friendly ski areas are packed with miles of fluffy, white pistes, excellent self-catering accommodation, and plenty of kid-friendly restaurants.
- For a family ski weekend in France, La Clusaz gets our vote. It’s a cosy, traditional resort, only 50km from Geneva, with the added bonus of plenty of ski-in/ski-out options available.
Where are the best group ski trips in France?
- Chamonix is the Group ski holiday in France. With a whopping four different ski areas to explore.
- Tignes and Val d'Isère group ski holidays are perfect for big days on the mountain with friends. Featuring miles of easy terrain for beginner skiers and tons of technical pistes for the more experienced across their enormous ski areas.
- Group après-ski holidays in France? It has to be Val Thorens or Meribel. Combining lively boots-on-the-table après-ski with loads of accommodation options.
- Les Deux Alpes has all the ingredients for an unforgettable group ski trip. Think glacial skiing, varied terrain, booming après and plenty of non-ski activities.
FAQs about France Ski holidays
Your questions answered by our France ski holiday expert
What’s the most popular ski holiday in France?
Chamonix is France’s most popular ski holiday destination, alongside Val d’Isere and resorts within the Les 3 Vallées ski area. Most skiers and snowboarders tend to flock here for the extensive ski terrain, modern amenities and accommodation, and short transfers - with week-long holidays including lift passes and half-board accommodation proving the most popular.
When is the best time to ski in France?
Finally, if you want to find the best time to ski in France to avoid the crowds, steer clear of school holidays in February if possible, or consider one of our many lesser-known, quieter resorts connected to larger French ski areas.
What’s the best month to go skiing in France?
February is the best month for ski holidays in France, offering the most dependable snow levels and longer days after Christmas and January. That said, half-term can be the busiest period of the season, so if you aren’t constrained by school holidays, we suggest a ski trip to France in March to still enjoy excellent snow with fewer crowds and longer sunny days.
Are France ski holidays snow-sure?
Yes, at high altitudes, France has exceptional snow reliability, with resorts like Val Thorens, Tignes, and Les Arcs having snow seasons that reliably extend from November to May.
What is the biggest ski resort in France?
Les 3 Vallées isn’t just the largest ski area in France, but also the largest in the world. With over 600km of interconnected slopes, France’s Three Valleys ski area includes renowned resorts like Courchevel, Méribel, and Val Thorens.
What are the best ski holidays in France for beginners?
- Flaine is one of the best ski holidays in France for beginners. With heaps of nursery slopes only moments from the main town, as well as highly regarded English-speaking ski instructors, you’ll find it hard not to come back.
- With six nursery slopes and a whopping 75 green and blue runs, Alpe d'Huez offers up tonnes of skiing for beginners to progress from pizzas to parallel turns.
- In La Plagne, the free beginner slopes give you all the time in the world to build your confidence. Then, when you’re ready to step it up a gear, the countless cruisy blues become your playground.
- Beginners will also feel right at home in Montgenevre, with its gentle nursery slopes and super-easy green pistes running from the peak of Les Gondrans right into the village.
- Only time for a short ski holiday? Then head to Les Houches' where its excellent beginner ski area can be reached from Geneva in just over an hour.
What are the best ski holidays in France for advanced skiers?
- Chamonix is France's best ski holiday for advanced skiers, with five locations in its ski area, all with a tendency for steep and challenging terrain.
- Fans of Olympic-quality resorts should head to Val d'Isère and its infamous black ski run ‘La Face’.
- And at Alpe d'Huez, monstrous runs like ‘Sarenne’ or the infamous ‘Tunnel’ await on one of France’s most challenging ski holidays.
What are the best ski holidays for off piste skiing in France?
- Chamonix is a French off-piste ski holiday like no other, with incredible freeriding on offer in areas like ‘Argentière’.
- Avoriaz, with its huge Portes du Soleil ski area, is a playground for skiers and snowboarders wanting dreamy off-piste skiing in France. Outside of the multiple options for backcountry skiing throughout the ski area, the resort also hosts four official ‘freeride’ areas, where you can experience off-piste within areas actively monitored by ski patrol.
- And for high-altitude lovers, Tignes hits the spot with its array of couloirs and chutes. Grab a guide and be ready to hike, because the best terrain is accessed by those brave enough to traverse the spines and peaks of one of France’s off-piste palaces.
What are the best ski holidays for snowboarders in France?
- Avoriaz is one of France’s best snowboard holidays. Its diverse pistes, four incredible freestyle parks (like the wooden ‘Stash Park’), oodles of freeride terrain and top-notch apres, make this a perfect pick for mixed-ability snowboard groups.
- For off-piste snowboarding in France, check out Chamonix. Five ski areas, challenging pistes and incredible off-piste, make it one for the bucket list.
- One of the best beginner snowboarding holidays in France is Les Arcs. With lots of mellow terrain and cruisy groomers, it's a perfect starting point for those looking to get into the sport.
What are the best France ski holidays for après-ski?
- One of the most popular après-ski holidays is Val Thorens, with its pumping Bar360 and Folie Douce bar options.
- Another popular après-ski resort in France is Chamonix, with plenty of live music, big atmospheres and of course, happy hours.
- You can find 30 bars in Les Deux Alpes for an after-ski tipple
- Tignes combines incredible slopeside après-ski with incredible skiing. Dancing on the tables at Cocorico, anyone?
What are the best ski holidays in France for ski weekends or short breaks?
- Morzine is great for a quick ski weekend from Geneva airport. With over 500km of pistes, terrain for all abilities, and a lively apres-ski scene for off-the-slope fun. It's the perfect France ski weekend!
- Also, only an hour from Geneva is Chamonix, another of France’s best ski weekend holidays. With a long season, a big ski area and some of the best snow conditions in France, this playground for advanced skiers is a perfect resort for a quick getaway. Base yourself down the road in Les Houches to get all the epicness of the Chamonix Valley, but with a more laid-back vibe.
- The transfer time for the traditionally charming resort of La Clusaz also sits around the hour mark. And if you’re all about convenience, then Flaine is a sure bet. With an easy-going resort built close to the slopes, its quick transfer makes it ideal for a short ski trip to France.
Where to go for a cheap France ski holiday?
For cheap ski holidays in France, choose smaller resorts connected to larger ski areas like Les Gets, Morzine, or La Clusaz. These resorts offer excellent skiing options while reducing accommodation and lift pass costs.
What are the most popular ski resorts in France?
Here are just some of our top ski resorts. To find the perfect one for you, speak to one of our specialists.
Chamonix
An iconic ski resort with a vibrant town, epic advanced and intermediate skiing and spectacular mountain scenery. A Chamonix ski holiday should be on everyone’s bucket list.
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Tignes
Tignes has evolved into a vibrant Alpine resort with fantastic freeriding, ideal slopes for beginners and intermediates, and a lively après scene. Situated at 2,100m with access to 300km of pistes, including powder and tree runs, it offers exhilarating skiing experiences
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Avoriaz
Striking Avoriaz 1800 sits highest of all resorts in the vast Portes du Soleil ski area. The resort itself is entirely car free and ski-in/ski-out, making a ski holiday to Avoriaz the perfect choice for those looking for a snow sure getaway that maximises time on the slopes.
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Val Thorens
Val Thorens offers more than just being the highest ski resort in Europe; it grants access to Les Trois Vallées, the world's largest ski area, with reliable snow and a vast network of 600km runs. Ski-in and ski-out convenience trumps rustic architecture, and the resort caters to all riding styles and skill levels.
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Flaine
Enjoy a bustling resort that offers the advantage of a car free zone! The highest resort in Le Grand Massif, this ski area is the 5th largest interconnecting ski area in France.
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La Plagne
La Plagne is a long-time favourite for British skiers and riders thanks to its variety of friendly runs. A purpose-built resort situated at 1,800m, it gives access to 425km of the Paradiski area.
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Morzine
Just over an hour from Geneva, Morzine is one of the most accessible of the big, interconnected resorts, giving access to the vast playground that is the Portes du Soleil area. That’s 12 resorts with 580km of pistes and 30 snowparks, all on one pass.
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All ski resorts in France
Alpe d'HuezAlpe du Grand-SerreAreches-BeaufortArgentiereAuris-en-OisansAuronAussoisAvoriazAx Les ThermesBourg-Saint-MauriceBriançonBrides-les-BainsChamonixChampagny-en-VanoiseChamrousseChatelComblouxCourchevelCrest-VolandDoucyFlaineFlumetFont-Romeu (Pyrenees)HauteluceIsolaLa Chapelle-d'Abondance
La ClusazLa GiettazLa GraveLa Joue du LoupLa Mongie (Pyrenees)La NormaLa PlagneLa RosiereLa TaniaLa ToussuireLe CorbierLe Grand-BornandLes 7 LauxLes AlluesLes AnglesLes ArcsLes CarrozLes CochesLes Contamines-MontjoieLes Deux AlpesLes GetsLes HouchesLes KarellisLes MenuiresLes OrresLes Prodains
Les SaisiesManigodMegeveMeribelMeribel-MottaretMontalbertMontchavinMontgenevreMorillonMorzineNancroixNotre-Dame-de-BellecombeOrcieresOrelleOz en OisansPeisey-VallandryPralognan-la-VanoisePra LoupPraz De LysPraz-sur-ArlyPuy-Saint-VincentRisoulSainte Foy TarentaiseSaint GervaisSaint Gervais - Le FayetSaint-Jean-dArves
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