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Val Thorens is located at an altitude of 2300 meters and is considered the highest ski resort in Europe. There is always a lot of snow here, and skiing safety is ensured by the special Gaz-ex avalanche control system. The "black" and "red" slopes of Val Thorens are located in the areas of Cime de Caron, Lac du Loup and La Mas, and in Pointe de Torrance fans of freeride will find excellent virgin fields. Snowboarders will be delighted by the fun park in the Plateau sector with unusual modules and special tracks for competitions. The resort also has slopes for those who are just starting to ski.
In addition, Val Thorens has a 6-kilometer toboggan track, a snow-ice track for cars, a large sports complex, best disco France Underground and many wonderful après ski spots.
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Les Menuires – family resort and a paradise for beginners, most of the trails here are for those who are just starting out or want to improve their skills. It doesn’t take long to get from hotels and apartments to the slopes; they start right outside the door.
Les Menuires also has tracks for professionals; they are located on the slopes of Mont de la Chambre, and for snowboarders, there is an excellent fun park in the same area. Les Menuires offers beginner skiers a special ski area with an area of about 5000 square meters. m and a conveyor lift. The village has a sports center with an aqua club, kids club, restaurants and bars.
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Meribel is a great family ski resort. It is located in the center of the Three Valleys region and consists of three villages. This place is perfect for those who are just learning winter mountain sports or want to introduce children to skiing. Wide pistes in the Altiport and Rond-Point areas and a free ski lift for beginners will help any tourist to join the charm of skiing. However, there are also steep slopes in Meribel for professional athletes, for example, the La Face Olympic women's circuit or the descent to Combe du Valon. Meribel will also delight snowboarders - there are two special areas, Platier Snowpark and Arpasson Moonpark. In the first, a 650-meter track with obstacles, a half-pipe and a baby pipe is open to snowboarders, and in the second, a kilometer-long track with obstacles and two half-pipes.
Meribel has a sports complex, bowling alley, cinemas and nightclubs. The resort's restaurants are generally open after 17:00. Fans of parties and noisy parties can recommend the village of Mottare, where there are many discos, bars and nightclubs.
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Brides-les-Bains is a superbly located ski resort with ideal access to the Three Valleys. Straight cable car Olympus will take skiers and snowboarders to Meribel, Val Thorens and Courchevel. The town was built for the 1992 Olympic Games and offers budget accommodation at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level.
The total area of the resort's slopes is 77 km; there are 58 lifts with a capacity of 64 thousand people per hour. There are two fun parks for snowboarders and 33 km of ski trails for cross-country skiers.
In Brides-les-Bains you can not only have great skiing, but also improve your health; there is a large wellness center with thermal springs.

Val d'Isere is one of the most sporting resorts French Alps. Every year in November, the first starts of the World Cup are held here; in 1992, the resort hosted the Winter Olympics, in 2009 – the World Alpine Ski Championships. The sports tracks located in the Belleward area are open to everyone in the afternoon. At the same time, Val d’Isere has special ski areas for beginners, as well as excellent ski schools that will teach everything necessary for both children and adults. Resort guests have at their disposal a well-designed lift system that connects Val d'Isere with all ski areas, and 150 km of well-prepared slopes, including 12 green, 24 blue, 28 red and 15 black slopes. Val d'Pistes The Isères are known for their diversity, with a height difference of up to 1300 m.
Three ski areas: Bellevard, Solace and Col de Lisérant offer sports lovers a variety of trails. There are freeride areas, sports slopes, challenging black runs and magnificent panoramic slopes that will not leave you indifferent. Snowpark Val d'Isere is located in the Bellevard area. The resort is famous for its beautiful architectural appearance, an excellent selection of comfortable hotels and apartments and excellent restaurants. Outdoor skating rink, aquatic center, night club, many restaurants and cafes will allow you to have a great time after skiing. Tourists can be sure that Val d'Isere offers a truly diverse range of leisure activities.
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Megève is an excellent alpine resort where both skiers and snowboarders will find plenty of opportunities for interesting skiing. The city itself looks great with buildings in the Savoyard style. There are great hotels here, wonderful entertainment centers, restaurants and shops.
The resort offers its guests 222 pistes and is located in the center of the large Evasion-Mont Blanc ski area, where there are about 445 km of marked pistes of varying difficulty levels and 113 lifts. The ski season here lasts from December to April. The most interesting, beautiful and at the same time difficult slopes can be found in the Mont Joly and Mont Joux areas. There is another section with “red” and “black” tracks in Kot-2000. Those who are not so confident in their abilities should pay attention to the descents to Mont-d'Arbois or Comploux. Beginners will also find a place to ski in Megeve; easy “green” and “blue” slopes can be found not only below the town, but also in all three ski areas.
Snowboarders will appreciate the slopes in Combloux-Les-Jaillers, as well as the Piste de Fentin boarder route in Côte 2000 - Rochebrune. In addition to the Sports Palace with a swimming pool, saunas, gymnasium and fitness center, Megève has cinemas, a bowling alley, an indoor Olympic skating rink and even an aviation club. Fans of evening entertainment will find casinos, jazz and bridge clubs, discos and many boutiques. Magnificent views of Mont Blanc can be seen from Mont Joly, and in Saint-Gervais you can swim in the thermal springs.
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Courchevel is perhaps the most prestigious French resort, very popular with Russian tourists. A variety of slopes, an excellent choice of tracks, beautiful virgin slopes - all this allows both beginners and experienced ski lovers to get a lot of pleasure from their holiday. The shopping and social life of Courchevel is amazing.
Beginners will enjoy the wide green and blue pistes in the Belcôte and Pralon ski areas. Those who are confident in skiing and snowboarding should look at the beautiful forest slope of Buc Blanc and the “red” slopes in Marmot and Creux. Professionals will appreciate the “black” slopes of Col de la Loz, Les Aval, Col du Pass du Lac, as well as descents from Saulir stations. 65 lifts take tourists to the Alpine peaks. Courchevel has a snow park, a half-pipe, many snow cannons, and a 2-kilometer long toboggan run. Indoor sports complex, bowling alley, fitness center, skating rink, concert hall and a cinema, numerous discos, galleries and restaurants will not let you get bored after skiing.
The resort has more than 100 shops, where all the world's famous brands are represented. Courchevel's restaurants and boutiques are designed for high-income tourists. The nearest train station, Moutieres Salins, is half an hour's drive from the resort.
Courchevel Village is a cozy family ski resort, which is located at an altitude of 1550 m. Until 2013, it was better known as Courchevel 1550. This is a small Alpine town in Savoyard style with an economical hotel, excellent apartments and modern luxury chalets.
Two lifts connect Courchevel Village with the main ski areas of the region. There is ski school, information tourist office, rental point, restaurants, bars, disco and skating rink. You will like the resort family tourists and lovers of secluded relaxation, however, from here you can easily reach the noisier parts of Courchevel with famous restaurants, shops and nightclubs.
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The popular ski resort of Tignes is located at an altitude of 2100 m in the Espace Killy ski area. Spacious wide tracks, excellent freeride opportunities and a long season make it an excellent choice for skiers and snowboarders. The three ski areas of Tignes - Tignes-le-Lac, Val Claret and Lavache - are connected by a system of lifts and are located next to a picturesque lake. On the Grand Motte glacier ski season opens at the beginning of October, in other zones - at the end of November and lasts until the first third of May.
Sports lovers will find 76 slopes in Tignes, most of them blue and red, a snow park with a half-pipe, a mogul slope and an excellent ski school. Here you can also go cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowskiing, ice climbing, or paragliding or helicoptering.
Cozy cafes and restaurants, noisy discos and bars will not let you get bored after skiing. The resort's infrastructure is famous for its compact and convenient location, and the prices for accommodation here are quite affordable.

Les Arcs is a group of resorts located in the heart of the French Alps, in the Haute Tarentaise valley. Resort towns are located here at altitudes from 1600 to 2000 meters above sea level and are connected by ski slopes and lifts. The skiing season is from mid-December to the end of April. Fans of mountain winter sports in Les Arcs will find 121 ski and snowboard trails, a wide variety of ski lifts, and two snow parks with halfpipes. There are also opportunities for unusual sports, such as speedwriting and skijoring.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a popular ski resort in the Alps, at the foot of Mont Blanc. The first tourists appeared in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc at the beginning of the 19th century, and since then the resort has only been gaining popularity. In 1924, it was here that the 1st winter Olympic Games. Today Chamonix-Mont-Blanc welcomes up to 5 million tourists and athletes a year.
There are several ski areas in the Chamonix Valley: Grand Montet, Le Tours, Breven, Les Houches, Flègeres, as well as the famous off-piste descent from the top of the Aiguille du Midi, 20 kilometers long - the White Valley. It is because of the White Valley that the resort is considered the capital of extreme skiing in France.
There is no single ski area in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, however, ski buses will take tourists to the ski lifts in 7-15 minutes. Nice hotels and great bars, interesting museums and mountain Railway to Mont Blanc (at an altitude of 2372 m) will make your holiday in Chamonix interesting and enjoyable, even if you are not going to ski all day long.

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Gorno ski resorts- clean air, picturesque views and amazing local attractions. France is not only the most romantic state, but also a world center winter sports. The article provides a list of ski resorts to which tourists travel from all over the world to conquer Mountain peaks, admire the snowy landscapes and gain new impressions.

There are more than 400 ski villages in France, most of which are located in the Alps.

A few tips will help make your vacation more enjoyable:

prices for tours at the beginning and end of the season are significantly lower;
if you buy a ticket in advance, you will get a good discount;
equipment can be rented;
when traveling with a large group, it is more profitable to rent an apartment than a hotel;
lift prices will be significantly lower if you buy a weekly pass.

The best ski resorts in France: list, location on the map, descriptions and prices

The ski resorts of France, the list of which is presented in the table, are considered the best and offer tourists a fun holiday on the snow-capped slopes of the Alps.

Resort name	Location on the map	Description	Prices*
Chamonix	in the Alpine Valley, 80 km from the airport;	the ancient resort is suitable for beginners and extreme sports enthusiasts;	from 435 euros.
Courchevel	in the valley of the Alps, 25 km from roads;	an exclusive resort popular among Parisians and Russians;	from 480 euros.
Meribel	in the Alps, center of the Three Valleys;	The Three Valleys ski area is suitable for beginners and extreme sports enthusiasts;	from 440 euros.
Val d'Isere	in the Alps, in the valley of the Iser River;	a favorite place for professional skiers;	from 350 euros.
Val Thorens	In the Alps, in the Belivel valley;	the Three Valleys ski area for fans of skiing with different physical abilities;	from 400 euros.

*Prices are per person per week (may vary depending on the season).

Chatel

Chatel is located in the Alps near the Mont Blanc crystalline massif. The region is famous for its ancient architecture, which has preserved its historical heritage. In the village during the day, tourists can visit art workshops and cheese factories, and at night ski and snowboard in snow parks.

Under the supervision of an instructor, go paragliding or play golf, and then take part in a sleigh race pulled by northern sled dogs.

The Chatel ski resort offers tourists 72 slopes:

11 green;
28 red;
6 black;
27 blue.

Ski pass price: adult – 48 euros; children - 42 euros.

Les Gets

Les Gets is located in the western part of the Alps near the village of Haute-Savoie. Season: December - April.

Tourists can enjoy the following winter activities:

There is a ski school for children in Les Gets, where you can practice from the age of 3. In the village itself, tourists can visit a bowling alley, a cinema and even a library. In the evening, Les Gets has French restaurants serving Alpine gourmet cuisine and night bars. An Irish pub with its own local brewery was built in the village.

There are 68 pistes in Les Gets:

10 green;
36 blue;
12 black;
10 red.

Ski pass price: adult - 43.5 euros; children - 35 euros.

Abondance

Abondance is a village in the valley of the Drance River. Season: December - March.

Tourists are provided with the following services:

The resort is famous for its slopes, which are united in the Portes du Soleil resort network.

There are 13 tracks in Abondance:

2 green;
4 red;
6 blue;
1 black.

Ski pass price: adult - 23 euros; for children - 17 euros.

Monrion

Monrion is a serene Savoyard village located near the crystal clean lake in the Portes du Soleil area. Season: December - April.

There is a very developed infrastructure for guests in the village:

There are 50 trails in Manrion:

4 green;
26 blue;
6 black;
14 red.

Ski pass price: adult - 45 euros; for children - 34 euros.

La Chapelle d'Abondance

La Chapelle d'Abondance is located in the northern Alps. In addition to skiing, tourists will be offered a ride on a sled pulled by sled dogs, visit a climbing wall and get acquainted with snow rafting. A ski school was built here. In the evening, guests can enjoy local cozy restaurants with Alpine cuisine and evening entertainment programs.

The resort has 14 trails:

2 green;
5 blue;
5 red;
2 black.

Ski pass price: adult - 45 euros; children - 35 euros.

Saint Jean de Alpes

Saint Jean des Alps is located in the northern Alps. Season: November - March.

In addition to skiing and snowboarding, there are other winter sports here:

snowmobile rental;
paraglider;
skate rental;
tubings;
bicycles for rent.

In Saint Jean des Alpes, local bars with Alpine cuisine and animation programs are open in the evening. Saint Jean des Alps has more than 20 trails with a total length of 40 km, served by 14 ski lifts. Ski pass price: adult/child from 30 euros.

Port du Soleil

Porte du Soleil is the largest ski area in Europe, located in the Alps near Lake Lehmann and unites 13 ski resorts, 5 Swiss and 8 French.

Most Popular:

Avoriaz;
Torgon;
Morzine;
Chatel.

Tourists have 11 snow parks and many restaurants with alpine cuisine at their disposal.

Unforgettable winter entertainment awaits guests:

skate rental;
rock climbing;
snowmobile rental;
paragliding;
snow rafting;
snowbike;
snow tubing.

There are 280 pistes in Portes du Soleil:

112 blue;
37 green;
105 red;
26 black.

The ski pass is the same for everyone - 53 euros.

Avoriaz

Avoriaz is located on a mountain near the village of Morzine. Season: December-April. There are 4 snow parks built here and a unique world-class superpipe.

Winter views recreation:

paragliding;
ice rink;
golf;
diving;
helicopter flights;
climbing wall;
snowmobiles;
horseback riding.

In the village, tourists can walk through snowy valleys and visit local bars and shops.

There are 42 pistes in Avoriaz:

3 green;
21 blue;
4 black;
14 red.

Ski pass price: adult - 52 euros; for children - 39 euros.

Morzine

Morzine is located in the Alps between Mont Blanc and Geneva. Season: December-April. There are 3 ski schools for adults and children built here.

Morzine has extensive infrastructure for a full comfortable rest:

equipped fitness room;
hammam;
jacuzzi;
SPA-center;
restaurants with traditional Alpine cuisine.

Winter activities:

ski touring;
paragliding;
ice diving;
snow tubing;
paintball;
ice rink.

There are 288 trails in Morzine:

28 black;
112 blue;
41 green;
107 red.

Ski pass price: adult - 31 euros; for children - 24.7 euros.

Three Valleys

Ski resorts in France, the list of which is presented below, are included in the second By area in Europe, the Three Valleys ski area is:

A huge developed infrastructure awaits everyone:

aquapark;
ice rink;
clubs;
discos;
bars;
shopping tour;
tubing;
gym;
rental of snowmobiles and snowshoes;
star concerts;
SPA-center.

There are 309 trails in the Three Valleys:

115 red;
38 green;
32 black;
124 blue.

Ski pass price: adult - 43 euros; for children - 32 euros.

Les Menuires

Les Menuires is located in the Belivel Valley. Season: December-April. On the territory of Les Menuires, tourists can visit cozy restaurants, of which there are more than 60. There is an aqua club with a children's pool, a jacuzzi and a waterfall.

Tourists will always have something to do besides skiing:

There are 77 pistes in Les Menuires:

24 red;
35 blue;
6 black;
12 green.

Ski pass price: adult - 49 euros; for children - 39 euros.

Val Thorens

Val Thorens is located in Belivel at an altitude of 2300 m. Season: December-April.

Val Thorens has a very developed infrastructure:

There are 78 pistes in Val Thorens:

29 blue;
30 red;
11 green;
8 black.

Ski pass price: adult - 61 euros; for children – 52.5 euros.

Brides-les-Bains

Brides-les-Bains is located in the Haute-Savoie region. Season: December – April. Cozy cafes have been built for tourists, where concerts and exhibitions are regularly held. Several times a week there are festivities with local treats and mulled wine.

In addition to skiing, lovers of active recreation will be able to get acquainted with other sports:

There are 150 trails in Brides-les-Bains:

16 green;
69 blue;
20 black;
45 red.

Ski pass price: adult - 45 euros; for children – 39 euros.

Evasion Mont Blanc

Evasion Mont Blanc is located near the Savoie region near the French border. The ski area includes several ski resorts, the most famous of which are Megeve, Saint-Gervais and Combleux.

A very rich infrastructure awaits tourists here:

ice rink;
pool;
art galleries;
jazz clubs;
cafe;
night clubs.

For active lovers, the resort offers the following types of winter sports:

Evasion Mont Blanc has 210 ski slopes:

30 black;
40 green.
80 red;
60 blue.

Camblue

Camblue is located in southeastern France in the Rhône-Alpes region. Season: December-April. Ancient buildings await tourists here, and in the evenings ensembles, musical groups and circus groups perform on the square.

Kamblu is an active recreation center, there are work for everyone sport complexes, ice arenas and night skiing. Spa centers and gourmet restaurants have been built here. local cuisine.

There are 219 trails in Camblue:

65 blue;
38 green;
34 black;
82 red.

Ski pass price: adult - 38 euros; for children – 32 euros.

Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc

Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc is located in the southeast of France. Season: December-April.

Tourists can enjoy winter activities besides skiing:

In the evening, those interested can visit local bars and clubs.

There are 49 different slopes in Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc:

20 red;
18 blue;
3 green;
8 black.

Megève

Megeve is located in the Alps near the Mont Blanc mountain range. A favorite place for public figures. Season: December-April. An advanced sports palace with an ice arena was built on the territory of the complex.

Megève has a very developed infrastructure, which will leave no free time for either young couples or families with children:

There are 135 trails in Megève:

23 green;
41 blue;
17 black;
54 red.

Ski pass price: adult – 43.5 euros; for children – 35 euros.

Paradiski

Paradiski is located in the Tarentaise Valley in southeastern France. It is the second largest ski area in the world and unites 3 ski regions: Les Arcs, La Plagne and Peysay Vallandry. Season: December-April.

There are many attractions in Paradiski:

In Paradiski you can go paragliding and rock climbing ice caves. Tourists can enjoy sleigh races, animation programs and hiking on snowshoes. And in the evening, after the spa center, there is a cafe with Alpine cuisine and a music program.

There are 236 trails in Paradiski:

11 green;
123 blue;
37 black;
65 red.

Ski pass price: adult – 68 euros; for children – 48 euros.

Sibel

Sibel is located in the Maurienne Valley in the Alps. Season: December-April. There are 2 snow parks built on the resort territory. Sibel is known for its restaurants with unusual French cuisine.

Winter activities for tourists:

tubing;
ice rink;
snowbike;
paragliding.

There are 111 trails in Sibeli:

43 red;
6 black;
19 green.

Ski pass price: adult - 40 euros; for children – 34 euros.

Espace Killy

Espace Killy is located in the Alps at the foot of 7 mountain ranges and 2 glaciers. On the territory, tourists can fly by helicopter, getting acquainted with the picturesque surroundings, take a snowy dog sled tour, or choose hiking on snowshoes. Towards evening, local bars and nightclubs begin to open here.

There are 156 pistes in Espace Killy:

23 green;
66 blue;
27 black;
40 red.

Ski pass price: adult – 42.5 euros; for children – 34.5 euros.

Tignes

The ski resort of Tignes is located near Bourg Saint-Maurice, 165 km from Geneva. Season: November-May.

Tignes has a very extensive infrastructure and great amount entertainment:

There are 153 pistes in Tignes:

20 green;
67 blue;
40 red;
26 black.

Ski pass price: adult – 52 euros; for children – 41.5 euros.

Val d'Isere

Val d'Isere is an ancient village located at the mouth of the Isère River. Season: November-May. Ancient buildings, churches and museums have been preserved here. Tourists will have the opportunity to visit a local farm and craft center.

Developed infrastructure Val d'Isère will leave no free time:

There are 135 pistes in Val d'Isere:

40 green;
50 blue;
10 black;
35 red.

Ski pass price: adult – 57 euros; for children – 46 euros.

Le Carreau D Arache

Le Carreau Darache is located near the town of Araches-la-France. Season: November-April.

All types at the resort winter holidays and recreation areas:

There are 125 pistes in Le Carro d'Araches:

45 red;
25 green;
15 black;
40 blue.

Morillon

Morillon is a village located in the Haute-Savoie region. Season: December-April.

The infrastructure of Morillon will not make either adults or children bored:

There are 149 pistes in Morillon:

20 green;
65 blue;
50 red;
14 black.

Samoyen

Samoens is located in the Giffre Valley. Season: December-April.

There are many winter activities here:

paragliding;
snowbike;
tubings;
ice rink;
climbing wall;
snow rafting.

After an active holiday, guests can enjoy spas, local restaurants and music programs.

There are 125 trails in Samoena:

45 red;
25 green;
15 black.
40 blue.

Ski pass price: adult – 45 euros; for children – 39 euros.

Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval

The ski resort Sixt-Fère-à-Cheval is located close to Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc mountain range. Season: December-March. The resort is famous due to its location among local attractions: national reserve and the Cascade du Rouget waterfall.

The complex has extensive infrastructure:

There are 12 trails in Sixt-Fère-à-Cheval:

3 blue;
4 red;
4 green;
1 black.

Ski pass price: adult – 18 euros; for children – 12.5 euros.

Grand Massif

The Grand Massif ski area is located in the Haute-Savoie region. Season: December-March.

Tourists can stroll through alpine villages and visit Botanical Garden, as well as engage in winter activities:

There are 133 pistes in the Grand Massif:

45 red;
40 blue;
23 black;
25 green.

Ski pass price: adult – 42 euros; for children – 35 euros.

Flayn

Flain is located in the Northern Alps. Season: December-April. Built in the village historical Museum and Monument Park. Once a week there are art exhibitions that everyone can visit.

There are many different services and winter activities in Flaine:

driving on ice;
buggy safari;
paragliding;
snow kiting;
horse rides;
climbing wall;
golf;
SPA-center;
cafe;
discos.

There are 64 trails in Flaine:

7 green;
30 blue;
22 red;
5 black.

Ski pass price: adult – 47 euros; for children – 35.5 euros.

Massif de Aravis

Ski resorts in France, a list of which is presented later in the article, are included in ski area of the Massif de Aravis, located near Geneva and Lake Annecy:

La Clusaz;
Leg Grand Bornard;
Saint-Jean-de-Sixte.
Manigault.

Season: December-March.

The resort has an extensive infrastructure for vacationers:

ice rink;
snowshoe rental;
snowbike;
snow rafting;
climbing wall;
tubing;
sports complex;
cafe;
discos.

There are 119 pistes in the Massif de Aravis:

37 red,
7 black;
46 blue;
29 green.

Ski pass price: adult – 43 euros; for children – 38 euros.

Briançon

Briançon is located in the Hautes Alps. Season: December-April.

At the resort you can enjoy various types of winter recreation:

In the evening, tourists will find a cafe and animation programs.

There are 100 trails in Briançon:

35 red;
29 blue;
23 green;
13 black.

Ski pass price: adult – 43 euros; for children – 36 euros.

Which resort is better to go to with children?

Ski resorts in France should leave an unforgettable experience not only for adults, but also for the youngest members of the family. The list of the best “children’s” ski resorts includes: Tignes; Val d'Isère; Val Thorens.

For tours with children, you need to pay attention to restaurants with special meals, amusement parks, and even ski schools for kids. These are just some of the things that will make young travelers happy.

Which resorts offer inexpensive holidays for beginners?

Ski resorts in France, the list of which is presented below, are ideal for beginners and will not bring extra costs:

Morzine;
Espace Killy;
Portes du Soleil;
Three Valleys;
Megève;
Paradiski;
Avoriaz.

The trails here are known for their ease and few difficult slopes. Each resort has its own ski school, where you can take your first ski steps under the supervision of an experienced instructor.

Ski resorts located in France ( full list was given in the article) is one of best places for skiing, which is famous for its alpine scenery, excellent infrastructure and local restaurants.

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Which are located in the Alps department, they represent a whole extensive network of superbly equipped areas for skiing. It is often possible to travel from one resort to another.

Here are the most high mountains and slopes in Europe(the top of Mont Blanc is 4807 meters) and the largest number of lifts, which means there are always short queues.

These tracks have hosted professional athletes, world championships and Olympics in various winter sports disciplines. Now they can accept you and provide you with excellent leisure , leisure and entertainment.

Ski resorts in France period from December to May. The resorts are known for stable and favorable skiing weather.

Besides, Some resorts offer the possibility of summer skiing.

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Three Valleys

Let’s not be afraid to be a little banal and start our review of resorts with the most brilliantly shining diamonds in the winter snow of the French Alps - the three valleys, resorts that hosted the Olympics and are considered the best in France.

In fact, Three Valleys - a multi-level resort system. Here they distinguish:

Lower level, where resorts with slopes up to 1700 meters are located: La Tania, Courchevel and Meribella;
average level, with altitudes between 1700-1850 meters, where the higher part of Courchevel, Mottaret and Les Menuires are located;
high level, where the altitude is 2300 meters and the resort of Val Thorens is located.

This is where the Olympics were hosted in 1992. The resort in the heart of the Three Valleys is extremely popular. It has a sophisticated and unique atmosphere, magnificent trails and nature.

Can be reached by bus, which go by transfers or by car along the highways. Nearest bus stations:

Moûtiers train stop is fifty minutes away by bus;
Chambery is an hour away (about 70 kilometers);
the city of Lyon is 200 kilometers away;
Geneva is 120 kilometers away.

The resort consists of two zones:

Meribel Center– classic French style;
Meribel-Mottaray– more modern architecture.

Among the entertainments it should be noted major center La Chaudanne with a variety of swimming pools, spas and the like. For just a hundred euros you can fly over the Courchevel Valley on a paraglider.

In addition, there is the opportunity to ride on hot-air balloon and dog sledding.

In the ski area, the elevation difference is 1450-2952 meters, there are slopes of different levels, the longest is five kilometers. Half-pipes for snowboarding, 60 lifts.

Courchevel

Perhaps many have heard the name of this resort, which known not for the height of the slopes, but for its prestige. The skiing here is of high quality, but the heights are not the greatest and the slopes are not the most outstanding.

People come here for a high degree of comfort and excellent service.

Hotels, restaurants, a variety of entertainment options – the resort is a leader in these parameters. Many people come here not to ride, but to hang out.

Can be reached from Geneva(a little over a hundred kilometers) or the city of Lyon, which is about two hundred kilometers away.

Despite its fashionable orientation, the resort provides the opportunity not only to ride along gently sloping and smooth green and blue trails, but also to take advantage of high peaks Solir and Wiesell.

Wherein there are excellent conditions for training beginners, in particular at Courchevel 1650.

Called the roof of the three valleys, has the highest point of the Cime de Caron resort. From this peak you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of Mont Blanc. Thanks to the network of ski lifts, it is possible to travel around the Three Valleys completely from here.

The resort is distinguished by multi-storey buildings and the absence of chalets, usual for Alpine resorts. During the skiing period, there is always snow on the slopes, since they are not only at an altitude of more than two kilometers, but are also provided with snow cannons.

Get there the closest, as for previous resorts, is from Geneva, Lyon or Chambery.

Considering the connection with the other resorts of the Three Valleys, we will not describe the entertainment. Let's finish short review Three Valleys hotels:

Des neiges;
Oxalys;
Annapurna;
La Sivoliere;
Le Sabot de Venus;
Merilys Residence;
Alpen Ruitor Mottaret;
Le Kilimanjaro;
Le Mottaret;
Les Balcons de Val Thorens;
Agence de La Saulire.

Tignes

A resort on the slopes of which the downhill World Cup stages are held every November. Skiing is possible throughout the whole year, as the height of the peaks reaches about 3700 meters.

Located three and a half hours drive from Geneva. Includes many restaurants, bars, cinemas and other entertainment venues, many winter activities, paragliding and hang gliding.

In terms of entertainment, the resort is fully stocked. In terms of pistes, it provides an interesting opportunity not only for beginners, but also for experienced skiers. Hotels:

Hotel Village Montana;
Hotel le Refuge;
Hotel Les Campanules;
Club Med Tignes Val Claret.

Chamonix, France, somewhere at the foot of Mont Blanc

The resort is located in the valley of the same name has magnificent natural beauty and amazing landscape. It is included in the list of world heritage landscapes.

Known for White Valley– the highest (3842) ski point with twenty kilometers of off-piste skiing. Activities include: paragliding, canyoning, rock climbing, winter rafting, horse riding mountain biking, ice mountaineering.

Get there closest to Geneva, which is just under 90 kilometers away. Vacationers can stay in hotels:

Hotel Le Faucigny;
Hotel l'Heliopic;
Le Morgane;
Hotel Mont-Blanc;
Grand Hotel des Alpes.

Avoriaz

The original resort in the north, which features magnificent Art Nouveau architecture, no cars, magnificent apartments with access to the slope, a cozy atmosphere, horse-drawn carriages that drive through the streets.

Get there the resort is possible from Geneva (80 kilometers) or from Thonon Les Bains station. Entertainment includes a full resort package:

from discos and Jacuzzis, to saunas and gyms;
there is an opportunity to ride a snow car;
dog sledding;
snowboard trails;
there are cinemas and much more.

The height of the resort is 1800 meters, slope differences: from 1100 to 2277 meters. There are cross-country ski trails. Hotels:

Hotel des Dromonts;
Club Med Avoriaz;
Pierre & Vacances Residence Saskia Falaise;
PV-Holidays Residence Maeva Multivacances;
Residence Sirius.

Skiing on the slopes of the French Alps– elite and prestigious entertainment. Many resorts here are imbued with the history of modern sports, and no less have sophistication and their own original style in everything.

Ski resorts in France: everything about ski holiday in France, as well as reviews from tourists and experts.

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Ski resorts in France are considered among the best winter resorts worldwide. It is here, in the French Alps, that there are extensive and interconnected ski areas: more than four thousand slopes for alpine skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh and other types of active winter recreation. The trails vary in difficulty level, allowing both beginners and true aces to have a comfortable time. Winter sports competitions of various classes are often held on the slopes of the Alps - up to championships and Olympics.

The French Alps have hosted the Olympic Games three times. Moreover, the first ever Winter Olympics in 1924 took place right here in Chamonix, in 1968 they took place in Grenoble, and in 1992 in Aberville, near which many excellent tracks have been preserved.

In total, more than two hundred ski resorts have been created on the slopes of the French Alps. Many of them are interconnected, so once you visit one, you can easily move to another. So every ski lover can find a suitable option here and get real pleasure from skiing down the mountain or skiing on the plains.

Chamonix

Chamonix is the heart of the largest ski area in the French Alps at the top of the famous Mont Blanc. Chamonix Valley - unique natural area near the borders of Italy and Switzerland, included in the list of landscapes that constitute the world heritage. Total length ski slopes- hundreds of kilometers on trails of varying difficulty. The most high point resort - the legendary "White Valley", 20 km of off-piste skiing at an altitude of 3842 m. Ice mountaineering, rock climbing, canyoning, winter rafting and paragliding are also developed here - that is, a large selection of extreme sports for every taste. In the summer months, Chamonix is a popular holiday destination for climbers and mountain biking enthusiasts (including off-road freeride).

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Espace Killy

Espace Killy is an area of the French Alps, named after three-time world ski champion Jean-Claude Killy, and is considered one of the best winter resorts not only in the Alps, but throughout the world. The region includes famous resorts Val d'Isère and Tignes and four less popular places for skiing, which, meanwhile, are ultra-modern slopes with excellent infrastructure not only for amateurs, but also for professionals of downhill skiing. The special beauty of the region is that it is possible to ski on glaciers not only in winter, but also in summer. For young skiers, a free ski pass and many ski schools are provided, and for snowboarders, the famous corridors Les Danaides, Le Lasvancher, La Table and Kern are equipped. As additional entertainment and to explore the surrounding area you can choose a helicopter ride, dog sledding, motor sleigh ride or snowshoe ride.

Three Valleys (Les Trois Vallees)

Three Valleys (or Les Trois Vallées), the Savoyard ski area, is the world's largest unified ski region with 600 km of slopes at altitudes of 1300-3230 m. Two hundred lifts are capable of delivering up to a quarter of a million people - ski lovers and snowboard. The history of the resort goes back half a century, and in 1992 these slopes were conquered by Olympic champions.

The Three Valleys includes the high-mountainous Val Thorens - “Roof of the Three Valleys” at an altitude of 2300 m, a sports part resort area. Its peak is the picturesque summit of Cime de Caron, which offers magnificent views of Mont Blanc.

The second resort - Meribel - “The Heart of the Three Valleys”, is located at an altitude of 1400 m and is divided into zones Meribel Center in the traditional French style and the more modern Meribel-Mottaray, both zones offer excellent slopes and cross-country trails, as well as all kinds of entertainment such as hockey fields and skating rinks, sled racing, etc.

And finally, chic Courchevel - one of the most prestigious resorts French Alps, a leader in the level of hotels, quality of service and variety of entertainment among the world's ski centers. However, Courchevel, located at altitudes from 1300 to 1850 m, is not only social life and famous parties: a lover of ski slopes can stay here for a whole month and never ride the same slope, conquering new heights and slopes every day. In addition to traditional tracks, there are two Olympic ski jumping tracks, several slalom and downhill tracks, cross-country ski trails, ice arenas open air and so on.

Alpe D'Huez

Alpe d'Huez is a first-class ski resort in the southern Alps, one of the sunniest in the world: the sun shines here up to 300 days a year! The French themselves call it the “Island of the Sun” - the pistes are located on the upper plateau and mostly face south , allowing you to enjoy the sun until the evening. This is the fifth largest ski area in France, and is home to some of Europe's most famous runs: the 16-kilometre Sarennes run and the Tunnel run through the glacier.

Route Alpe d'Huez Tunnel - famous place filming one of the James Bond films.

In addition, this resort is a good solution for beginners in skating, children, and those who prefer other types of winter recreation: tens of kilometers of flat slopes, an excellent ice stadium.

Megeve

Megève is an excellent ski resort that includes three ski areas: Rochebrune-Côte, Mont-d'Arbois and Le Jailles, as well as an open-air museum. The center of the town is paved with ancient cobblestones, free of vehicles, and some houses here have been standing for at least 200 years. The main attractions are the 13th century church, the medieval monastery and the city tower. Ski areas are located at 1113-2350 m, and there are many slopes for both beginners and the youngest skiers, as well as for real extreme sports enthusiasts - for example, the JOLY slopes and the exciting descent of the World Cup “la Gote 2000”.

Les Deux Alpes

Les Deux Alpes is an international-class resort located at the foot of the largest glacier in Europe and inviting ski lovers to ski all year round. This is 104 ski slopes at an altitude of 3600 m, suitable for both traditional slopes and snowboarding, freestyle, freeride and others. There are many schools here, including for those who have never skied or snowboarded in their lives - by the end of training, the newly minted athlete will be able not only to ski decently, but also to truly enjoy the descent.

Paradiski

Paradiski is the youngest high-mountain ski area, which translated means “ski paradise”. This is the name of the united ski region, which includes the resorts of La Plagne, Peyce-Valandry, Les Coches and Les Arcs. These are glacial snows that do not melt all year round, allowing you to learn the basics of skiing whenever you want. Regardless of seasonality.

The Portes du Soleil

Portes du Soleil is also known as the "Gateway of the Sun" resort - always sunny slopes for both pros and beginners. Many schools, 650 km of prepared trails of varying difficulty levels in four ski areas: Les Gets, Morzine, Avoria and Chatel.

Every year, the French slopes attract many tourists and ski enthusiasts. All the necessary conditions have been created for them, lifts have been installed, excellent trails have been equipped and all the necessary industry has been built. In addition, it is not only sporting achievements and sparkling snow slopes all day long: here you can stroll through charming Alpine villages, visit cozy restaurants, enjoy unique French cuisine, and find entertainment for any age, taste and budget.

The ski resorts of France are considered one of the best in the world. This is the location of the fabulously beautiful French Alps, where there are very extensive, interconnected ski areas. Fans of alpine skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh and other winter sports can expect more than four thousand varied trails here. Tourists can choose the most suitable descent depending on their level of training, so local resorts will great place for relaxation, both professionals and beginners. On local alpine slopes holding competitions of the highest class.

The French Alps have hosted the Olympic Games three times.

Val d'Isere and Tignes

These French ski resorts are located next to each other. Val d'Zer and Tignes are recognized as the kings of alpine skiing among professional athletes. The height of the peaks is 1850 m and 2100 m, respectively. Local ski slopes are not only recognized as the best in France, but also compete with the best resorts world championship. Centers for winter sports fans are located 200 km from Geneva.

If you get to these resorts in France at the beginning of winter, you can watch with your own eyes the World Cup called “First Snow Criterium”. By the way, the trails are covered with snow from November to May. Not only are there no such diverse slopes anywhere else, but all the work revolves around tourists. An important point is the absence of queues for the lifts.

Val d'Zer and Tignes are not in vain discussed as a single entity. These resorts are connected into the "Killie Expanse" by ski lifts. It is in the complex that resorts provide maximum pleasure to active holidaymakers. The funicular (3500 m) called Grand Motte has a fairly high speed. In just 6 minutes you can rise from the station at 2100 m to an altitude of 3300 m. “Killy Space” offers vacationers comfortable trails of sufficient width, with high-quality markings. Their length is up to 300 km. Skiing enthusiasts can enjoy virgin snow skiing, and glacier skiing is also available all year round.

Les Deux Alpes

This ski resort Alpine France is located literally at the foot of the Mont-de-Lans glacier, which is considered the largest in all of Europe. Height – 1650 m. The easiest way to get to it is from Geneva. To do this, you will have to overcome a distance of 220 km. Not only skiers, but also snowboarders love to relax here. A local “snowboard park” has been opened especially for them.

The glacier provides snow all year round, including the summer months, so skiing in France they are relevant not only during the frosty season.

Total length There are 200 km of slopes in the ski resort of Les Deux Alpes, including:

Reds – 21;
Blue – 25;
Green – 22;
Black – 8.

The Loisan massif is home to a high-mountain region of grandiose proportions. It is considered as unique as the White Valley of Mont Blanc. Vacations will not be limited to skiing; the ski resort offers a lot of entertainment for vacationers. There are wellness centers and heated swimming pools (indoor and outdoor) on site. To experience the fabulous atmosphere, you should go down into the artificial ice grotto. Other leisure options include paragliding and skiing with torches.

Kurveshel

“Chosen by the stars” is what this ski resort in modern France is called. It gained such fame thanks to its high-quality service. Here are the most comfortable hotels and restaurants with the best level of service in the world. The resort has 4 levels from 1030 m to 1850 m, which are connected by lifts. The total length of local ski slopes is 600 km. Also located in Courchevel:

2 Olympic springboards designed for ski jumping;
1 high speed downhill track;
3 slalom tracks;
2 tracks for snowboarders;
Climbing wall (13 m);
Ice climbing tower (39 m).

To make your leisure time unforgettable and vibrant, restaurants and bars, discos and nightclubs, and sports complexes with tennis courts are constantly operating in Courchevel.

Meribel

A ski resort located right in the heart of the Three Valleys. Height - from 1450 to 1800 m. It is famous for its architectural sophistication. This high mountain point in France consists of three parts - Belvedere, Motare and the central part. They are connected to each other using lifts and roads.

Trails of varying difficulty make the picturesque landscapes even more gorgeous. It is the beauty of the French Alps that attracts so many tourists to Meribel. An equally exciting holiday awaits both lovers of comfortable descents and fans of virgin lands at the resort. The length of the tracks is 600 km.

The lift system is designed so that skiers do not have to use taxis and buses.

La Plagne

It was impossible to keep silent about this ski resort, because it is the largest in France. Despite the fact that the number of descents is simply incredible (123), the quality of the slopes can also amaze you. The resort includes four stations at the foot of the mountains and six high-mountain stations.

If you purchase a special pass in La Plagne, you can ride all the lifts in Les Arcs for free. If the subscription lasts 6 days or more, then you can ride for free during the day at each of the Olympic resorts belonging to the Savoy area. This way you can visit the main ski resorts in France and save significantly. These are places like:

"Three Valleys";
Pralonian en Vanoise;
Le Sesy;
"Killie Spaces".

Each La Plagne station has one free ski lift and a ski kindergarten. Not only skiers come here, but also snowboard lovers. There is a snowboard park for them. To replenish your energy after skiing, La Plagne has 21 restaurants, so it’s difficult to stay hungry here.

Chamonix

This ski resort in the French border zone is considered one of the most visited in Europe. It is located right at the foot of the world's glaciers famous mountain Mont Blanc. The height of the peak is 4807 m, and the resort itself is at an altitude of 1050 m, occupying the intersection of the borders of France, Italy and Switzerland. The highest point of the local ski lift is 3842 m.

Chamonix is famous for its “White Valley”, which offers tourists as much as 20 km of off-piste skiing. People from all over the world come here to admire nature. But it's not just a matter of fabulous landscapes, and also in comfort. Chamonix has a well-developed infrastructure, which makes the holiday not only interesting, but also convenient for every tourist.

The following are open for guests' leisure:

Wellness centers;
Climbing wall;
Athletics stadium;
Indoor ice skating rink;
Pool;
Gym.

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