Chamonix, the best ski resort in France
Among the best ski resorts in France is the legendary Chamonix-Mont-Blanc ski area. Chamonix offers 4 ski areas: Le Brévent, la Flégère, Balme, les Grands Montets and les Houches. The slopes are suitable for all levels of skier. Beginners and advanced skiers alike can enjoy the thrill of the slopes. Chamonix is so emblematic because it sits at the foot of the Roof of Europe and one of the highest peaks in the world: Mont-Blanc.
The Chamonix Valley is appreciated the world over and offers a wide range of summer and winter activities for an exceptional stay for couples, families or friends. Numerous tourist attractions are within easy reach of the resort, including the Aiguille du Midi, the Mont-Blanc Tramway and the Montenvers. A total of 150 kilometers of slopes welcome you, with descents at altitudes of up to 3,275 meters!
Chamonix boasts the title of France's best ski resort for its incredible scenery, tasty Auvergne cuisine and top-quality accommodation. It's an ideal place for winter and snow sports enthusiasts. You'll never run out ofthings to do in Chamonix!
La Plagne, the most FAMILY
In the Southern Alps, you'll find another ski resort : La Plagne. It can be reached by the Vanoise Express, one of France's most beautiful cable cars. La Plagne is a FAMILY resortwith a large capacity and 10 stations between 1,250 and 2,100 meters above sea level. It is the 3rd largest ski area in the world after the 3 Valleys and the Portes du Soleil, with 425 km of downhill slopes and 258 trails.
Megève, Haute-Savoie chic
The best ski resort in France, if you're looking for majestic wooden chalets and a chic stay, can be Megève. This Haute-Savoie ski resort is a charming destination to visit in summer and winter alike. It welcomes the world's elite and offers top-of-the-range services. Its Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area covers almost 400 kilometers with 185 runs.
Val Thorens, Europe's highest resort
In 2019, Val Thorens was voted the world's best ski resort for the 4th year running at the World Ski Awards. It is Europe's highest ski resort at almost 2,300 meters above sea level. It is part of the 3 Vallées ski area, the largest in the world. The resort offers 150 kilometers of downhill skiing on 68 slopes. In all, there are almost 600 kilometers of downhill slopes and 339 runs in the 3 Vallées ski area as a whole. You can stay here until the beginning of May!
Courchevel, the Saint-Tropez of the mountains
Courchevel is one of the best ski resorts in France for skiers looking for ultra-luxury. In fact, the resort has been dubbed the Saint-Tropez of the snows. But it's not just for the rich! Many sports enthusiasts come here to enjoy the pleasures of the slopes, as Courchevel offers 490 kilometers of downhill ski slopes and 335 trails. There are also 6 villages linked by lifts or shuttles.
Alpe d'Huez, with the world's longest black run
L'Alpe d'Huez is nicknamed "l'Île au soleil" (the Island of sun) : in fact, this resort is located in the Grandes Rousses massif and enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. Perfect for planning your ski vacation without worrying about the weather. Alpe d'Huez was named Europe's best ski resort in 2020 by the European Best Destination. Its ski area extends over 250 kilometers with 111 runs, including the legendary Sarenne piste, the longest black run in the world (16 km).
La Bresse, the largest resort in the Vosges
In the Vosges mountains, the largest ski area is Bresse-Hohneck, with 33 runs. The resort is situated between 900 and 1,350 meters above sea level, with 15 lifts. Here you can enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing, as well as numerous pedestrian and snowshoe trails.
Les Portes du Soleil, the Franco-Swiss resort
Last but not least, another Franco-Swiss ski area that can lay claim to the title of best ski resort in France: Les Portes du Soleil. This area comprises 12 ski resorts in the Chablais massif. With over 650 km of downhill and cross-country ski runs, it's one of the largest ski areas in the world. It also boasts 195 lifts in the Val d'Abondance, Val d'Aulps, Val d'Illiez and Val de Morgins.
