Ski France

Skiing in France offers some of the greatest ski and snowboarding terrain on the planet! In addition, France ski offers breathtaking scenery, excellent accommodation options and expansive ski lifts. France also boasts the largest ski network in the world!

France offers a great diversity of ski resorts, to suit individuals, groups and families. Choose from the traditional villages in Méribel Valley or Chamonix to high altitude French alp skiing in Les Arcs or Val Thorens; there is plenty of choice for the beginner or the avid skier.

France Ski Holidays offer lively Après Ski activities and the delicious local cuisine and fine wines. There are also plenty of actives and programs for kids of all ages. Is it any wonder that France has been a traditional favourite skiing resort destination for individual and family holidays.

Check out our France ski deals and see why skiers have a love affair with this country!

 

Details

  • Ideal for intermediate and advanced skiers
  • Best snow record in Europe in the last five years
  • Most modern ski infrastructures
  • Huge variety of accommodation options

Peter Hardy Says

"France is the most popular country for British and Irish skiers and snowboarders with the biggest lift and piste networks in the world. Most of these big areas are also at high altitude, ensuring high-quality snow for a long season."

Facts

Money: The unit of currency is the Euro. The most common credit cards accepted are Mastercard-Eurocard, Visa and American Express.

Food: One of the perks of skiing in France is you can enjoy the world-famous French cuisine.

Drink: As you would expect, there is always an excellent range of wines available at reasonable prices. Some of the local beers prove very popular also.

Language: The official language is French, with English widely understood.


Important Information

  • A local tourist charge of approx. €1-1.5 per person per day is payable locally.
  • Travelling with children? Be sure that each child has a personal passport. Registration on a parent's passport is no longer sufficient.

Details

  • Ideal for intermediate and advanced skiers
  • Best snow record in Europe in the last five years
  • Most modern ski infrastructures
  • Huge variety of accommodation options

Peter Hardy Says

"France is the most popular country for British and Irish skiers and snowboarders with the biggest lift and piste networks in the world. Most of these big areas are also at high altitude, ensuring high-quality snow for a long season."

Facts

Money: The unit of currency is the Euro. The most common credit cards accepted are Mastercard-Eurocard, Visa and American Express.

Food: One of the perks of skiing in France is you can enjoy the world-famous French cuisine.

Drink: As you would expect, there is always an excellent range of wines available at reasonable prices. Some of the local beers prove very popular also.

Language: The official language is French, with English widely understood.


Important Information

  • A local tourist charge of approx. €1-1.5 per person per day is payable locally.
  • Travelling with children? Be sure that each child has a personal passport. Registration on a parent's passport is no longer sufficient.

Snow Reports


Resort Temp. Lower Upper Weather
Chamonix Valley 3°C 0cm 315cm Sun
Tignes 3°C 18cm 145cm Sun/cloud
Val d'Isère 1°C 15cm 140cm Sun/cloud
Val Thorens 1°C 75cm 165cm Sun
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Ski Resorts in France

Resorts Bookable as:
Resortfrom
Alpe d'Huez-
Avoriaz-
Ax Trois Domaines-
Chamonix Valley-
Champagny en Vanoise-
Courchevel 1850-
Flaine-
Font Romeu-
Isola 2000-
La Clusaz-
La Mongie-
La Plagne-
La Rosière 1850-
La Tania-
La Toussuire-
Le Corbier-
Le Praz de Lys-
Les Arcs-
Les Carroz d'Araches-
Les Deux Alpes-
Les Ménuires-
Megève-
Morzine-
Méribel Valley-
Pralognan-
Saint François Longchamp-
Saint Lary Soulan-
Serre Chevalier-
Tignes-
Val Thorens-
Val d'Isère-
Vallandry-
Valloire-
Valmeinier-
Valmorel-
Vars-
Vaujany-
Villard de Lans-
(prices per person)