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Map of French Mountain Areas
The map shows the major mountain ranges on mainland France. From the volcanic landscape of the Massif Central to the rugged peaks of the Alps and the Pyrénées each has diverse culture and heritage, gastronomy and architecture. All have modern welcoming ski resorts to discover.
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French Alps Ski Resorts
The premier international ski destination, with incomparable skiing in breathtaking landscapes.
Choose from huge and ultra-chic linked areas to traditional villages with charm and character.
Our in-depth resort reviews will help you select your ideal resort.
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Chamrousse

Chamrousse
Popular resort just 30km from Grenoble, offering family fun on enjoyable & varied terrain, including extensive cross-country trails.

Vars

Villard de Lans

Villard de Lans
Set among fabulous scenery in the Vercors and only 35 mins from Grenoble airport, this family friendly ski resort with terrain and activities to suit everyone has a thriving, traditional village at its heart.

Pra Loup & Val d’Allos

Pra Loup & Val d’Allos
Pra Loup and Val d'Allos form l’Espace Lumière, with endless possibilities both on and off-piste, in the southern French Alps.

Brides-les-Bains

Brides-les-Bains
Situated in the Trois-Vallées (the world's biggest ski area), Brides-les-Bains offers great accommodation choices at low cost.

La Toussuire

La Toussuire
A super-friendly, practical base from which to ski the vast Les Sybelles, or simply keep the family entertained closer to home. Solid value, capable lift system and surprisingly wide choice for dining out.
French Pyrénées Ski Resorts
The French Pyrénées offer great value and great skiing. The resorts include traditional destinations like Cauterets and purpose built high-altitude resorts such as Piau Engaly. All have a relaxed family friendly vibe and some have natural thermal spas just perfect for après ski relaxing.

Cauterets

La Mongie

Hautacam

Luz Ardiden

Luz Ardiden
Besides a relaxed, friendly environment and safe areas for beginners and children, Luz also offers more than a hint of the big-mountain ski experience.

Peyragudes

Peyragudes
Great family skiing in a relaxed and friendly purpose-built resort. Varied terrain on both sides of the mountain with good blue and red cruises, a snowpark and fast lift system.

Saint-Lary

Saint-Lary
A balanced selection of terrain for mixed-ability groups plus a good snow-park for snowboarders and freestylers, above a lively traditional village.
Snow-Sure Ski Resorts
Check out some of the best high altitude ski areas and glacier skiing.

Les 2 Alpes

Les 2 Alpes
With a glacier, Les 2 Alpes offers big-mountain skiing even in summer. Family skiers will find lots of intermediate runs, safe beginner areas plus a big snowpark and family fun run.

Avoriaz

Courchevel Moriond

Courchevel Moriond
We ski Courchevel Moriond, a rising star of the French Alps with 150km of local terrain. If that's not enough, a great lift system lets you explore the vast 3 Valleys ski area, with a potential 600km of varied pistes to enjoy.