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Why go skiing in France?
France ski areas offer world-class terrain for every skill level
Ski Areas in France
- Explore 18 excellent ski areas in France
- Over 100+ ski resorts to choose from
- Options for all abilities and budgets
Looking for the ideal spot in France for your ski trip? We have you covered with our fantastic selection of 18 French Alps ski areas. From the world's largest ski area, ‘Three Valleys’, to the serene, sun-drenched slopes of Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine, rest assured, there’s something for everyone.
Each ski area offers a variety of resorts, from family-friendly favourites to lively après-ski hotspots. Choose to stay near the slopes with ski-in/ski-out accommodation, or find a bargain with a smaller, quieter resort away from the hustle and bustle. With over 100+ to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect home away from home, whatever your style.
Ready to begin? Browse all our France ski areas below, or use the search above with our handy filters to narrow your choices by ability level.
France Ski Areas
Three Valleys ski area
Home to the world's largest linked ski area, and Europe's highest resort.
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- Total piste KM: 600
- No. skilifts: 171
- Snow range: 1,300m - 3,230m
- Closest airport: Chambéry
Resorts in the Three Valleys:
Paradiski ski area
Grab a ride on the 200-person Vanoise Express, the world's largest cable car.
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- Total piste KM: 425
- No. skilifts: 150
- Snow range: 1,250m - 3,250m
- Closest airport: Chambéry
Resorts in Paradiski:
Espace Diamant ski area
A preserved mountain area filled with vast valleys and panoramic peaks in Savoie and Haute-Savoie.
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- Total piste KM: 185
- No. skilifts: 84
- Snow range: 910m - 2,069m
- Closest airport: Chambéry
Resorts in Espace Diamant:
Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area
Stunning Mont Blanc views from high mountain peaks.
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- Total piste KM: 445
- No. skilifts: 109
- Snow range: 850m - 2,370m
- Closest airport: Geneva
Resorts in Evasion Mont-Blanc:
Portes du Soleil ski area
Strap on your skis and get ready to cruise across 580km of pristine Franco-Swiss pistes.
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- Total piste KM: 580
- No. skilifts: 196
- Snow range: 1,000m - 2,350m
- Closest airport: Geneva
Resorts in Portes du Soleil:
Grand Massif ski area
Six beautiful mountain villages united into one magnificent domain.
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- Total piste KM: 265
- No. skilifts: 62
- Snow range: 697m - 2,480m
- Closest airport: Geneva
Resorts in Grand Massif:
Alpe d’Huez Grande Domaine
Averaging 300 days of sunshine per year, bluebird skies are a given on the "Island of Sun"!
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- Total piste KM: 250
- No. skilifts: 85
- Snow range: 1,860m - 3,330m
- Closest airport: Chambéry
Resorts in Alpe d’Huez Grande Domaine:
Chamonix Mont-Blanc ski area
Known as 'Vallée de Chamonix', come here for epic off-piste and the legendary Vallée Blanche.
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- Total piste KM: 100
- No. skilifts: 18
- Snow range: 1,035m - 3,842m
- Closest airport: Geneva
Resorts in Chamonix Mont-Blanc:
Les Sybelles ski area
Six interconnected resorts combine to form this massive French ski playground.
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- Total piste KM: 310
- No. skilifts: 68
- Snow range: 1,100m - 2,620m
- Closest airport: Chambéry
Resorts in Les Sybelles:
Val Cenis Vanoise ski area
Also known as 'Eski-Mo', here, it's all about oxygenating and rejuvenating out in nature.
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- Total piste KM: 125
- No. skilifts: 26
- Snow range: 1300m - 2730m
- Closest airport: Chambéry
Resorts in Val Cenis Vanoise:
Grand Domaine ski area
Sunny slopes, stellar snow, superb skiing. Welcome to the Grand Domaine.
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- Total piste KM: 165
- No. skilifts: 46
- Snow range: 1250m - 2403m
- Closest airport: Chambéry
Resorts in Grand Domaine:
Massif des Aravis ski area
The Aravis mountain range offers diverse terrain and excellent snow conditions.
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- Total piste KM: 211
- No. skilifts: 68
- Snow range: 1,000m - 2,500m
- Closest airport: Geneva
Resorts in Massif des Aravis:
Espace Lumière ski area
Explore lush larch forests, curving valleys, and unspoilt beauty on these stellar slopes.
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- Total piste KM: 180
- No. skilifts: 37
- Snow range: 1,608m - 2,575m
- Closest airport: Marseille Provence
Resorts in Espace Lumière:
Galibier Thabor ski area
Shh! Discover one of the Alps' best-kept secrets in this peaceful, uncrowded ski area...
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- Total piste KM: 160
- No. skilifts: 30
- Snow range: 1,430m - 2,750m
- Closest airport: Chambéry
Resorts in Galibier Thabor:
La Forêt Blanche ski area
Discover a 360° ski area right in the centre of a leafy larch forest.
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- Total piste KM: 185
- No. skilifts: 36
- Snow range: 1,650m - 2,750m
- Closest airport: Marseille Provence
Resorts in La Forêt Blanche:
Tignes/Val d'Isere ski area
Previously known as 'Espace Killy', come here for year-round glacier skiing at Grande Motte.
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- Total piste KM: 300
- No. skilifts: 75
- Snow range: 1,500m - 3,456m
- Closest airport: Chambéry
Resorts in Tignes/Val d'Isere:
Espace San Bernardo ski area
Choose family-friendly fun in La Rosière, or head over to Italia for challenges in La Thuile.
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- Total piste KM: 155
- No. skilifts: 40
- Snow range: 1,200m - 2,800m
- Closest airport: Chambéry
Resorts in Espace San Bernardo:
Via Lattea (Milky Way) ski area
Go the distance! Ski from Italy into France in this Olympic legacy ski area.
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- Total piste KM: 400
- No. skilifts: 71
- Snow range: 1,850m - 2,823m
- Closest airport: Turin
Resorts in Milky Way:
FAQs about France ski Areas
Your questions answered by our France skiing area expert
What is France's largest ski area?
The Three Valleys is France's largest ski area, spanning over 600km of slopes and terrain that encompasses the resorts of Courchevel, Méribel, and Les Menuires.
What is France's highest ski area?
The Three Valleys is France's highest ski area, home to Val Thorens, the country's highest ski resort, situated at an altitude of 2,300m.
What's the highest ski slope in France?
Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix is the highest ski slope in France, reaching a peak of 3,842m – the highest point in France accessible by ski lift.
What ski area has the best beginner ski resorts in France?
Portes du Soleil features the excellent beginner's ski resort Avoriaz. This charming ski-in/ski-out resort is ideal for first-time skiers, offering plenty of fantastic nursery slopes right beside hotels, apartments, and B&Bs, as well as a car-free centre that is perfect for families.
What ski area has the best family ski resorts in France?
The Chamonix Mont-Blanc ski area features the excellent family resort of Chamonix, with expansive ski slopes suitable for everyone and a wide variety of accommodation options. As the saying goes, everyone should experience Chamonix at least once, and the Chamonix Mont-Blanc ski area is an ideal choice for intermediate and seasoned skiers seeking the perfect family ski destination in France.
What ski area has the best advanced ski resorts in France?
The Tignes and Val d'Isere ski area is home to the advanced ski resort Val d'Isère. Meanwhile, the Alpe d’Huez Grande Domaine ski area is home to the incredible advanced ski resort of Alpe d’Huez. These two resorts are meccas for expert skiers and snowboarders, offering Olympic-worthy descents alongside legendary black runs, including 'La Face' and the infamous 'Tunnel'.
What are the best high-altitude ski areas in France?
- Val Thorens. Its base resort height starts at a whopping 2,100m making it the highest ski resort in France. With pistes covering the snow-filled valley up to the highest points of Pointe du Bouchet (3,230m) and Cime de Caron (3,200m), you’ll struggle to find higher-altitude skiing anywhere else.
- Les Arcs. Arguably one of the best ski resorts in France for high-altitude skiing, it packs big altitudes with heaps of ski-in ski-out purpose-built accommodation. For a head-in-the-clouds experience, hit up Aiguille Rouge (Red Needle) at 2,700 metres to admire the exceptional view and all 9km of incredible skiing on the way back down.
- Les Deux Alpes. Offers some of the highest skiing in the French Alps. From the glacier funicular you can ski from 3,600m all the way to the village of Mont de Lans without taking a lift – that’s a vertical drop of almost 2,300m.
- Tignes and Val d'Isère. Offer a stunning high-altitude experience, with glacier skiing backing up an incredible network of some of France’s highest-altitude pistes.
Are France ski areas snow-secure?
Looking for France's snowiest ski resort? Check out the high altitude slopes of Tignes and Val Thorens.
What are the closest ski areas to Geneva Airport (GVA)?
Chamonix, Les Gets, and Morzine are the closest ski resorts to Geneva Airport with transfer times of under 1 hour 30 minutes. Ideal for ski weekends and short breaks. Geneva Airport is located on the Swiss-French border and is ideally positioned for those seeking ski resorts in the Northern French Alps.
What are the closest ski areas to Lyon Airport (LYS)?
Alpe d'Huez and Les Deux Alpes are the closest ski resorts to Lyon Airport, with transfer times of around 1-2 hours. If you're looking to go skiing in the southern French Alps, then Lyon is your best bet.
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