New 2020 Ski Resort Reviews
We've added two less well-known Alpine resorts this year, and have updated one of our favourite destinations in the Three Valleys.

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.

Les 7 Laux

Les 7 Laux
Les 7 Laux comprises 2 villages plus an access point for day-skiers from nearby Grenoble. There's varied terrain both sides of the mountain, from gentle runs and long cruises to challenging off-piste.

St Martin de Belleville

St Martin de Belleville
Stay in this family-friendly, authentic mountain village with chalet-style accommodation and enjoy high-speed access to 600km of slopes in the Three Valleys ski area.
Pretty Alpine resorts to melt your heart
For lovers of all things Alpine: authentic chalets, traditional markets, cosy mountain restaurants, a traditional welcome and much more. Here is a selection of favourite places where you can live the dream.

La Clusaz

Combloux

Méribel

Châtel

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.

Valmorel
Discover lesser-known family ski resorts with a warm welcome.
Away from the crowds and the traffic lie a wealth of smaller family-friendly resorts offering great skiing and accommodation choices. Take a look at our selection and ski somewhere different this year.

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.

Arêches-Beaufort

Arêches-Beaufort
Arêches-Beaufort ski station and authentic village in the unspoilt Beaufortain region of the Alps.

Puy Saint Vincent

Puy Saint Vincent
Solid-value family skiing among superb scenery in the Massif des Ecrins. Good range of mostly ski-in ski-out apartments. Galaxie ski pass allows a free day in nearby resorts.

Praz de Lys Sommand

Praz de Lys Sommand
Praz de Lys and its lift-linked neighbour Sommand have surprisingly varied intermediate ski terrain amid the kind of stunning scenery that makes skiing here a memorable experience.

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.

Crest Voland

Crest Voland
Part of the Espace Diamant ski area, one of the best kept secrets in the French Alps, with varied terrain and great snow record, thanks to the nearby presence of Mont Blanc.
Ski Features
Fresh challenges, skier essentials
Lots more insight for skiers and snowboarders of all levels who love the mountains and want to make the most of their winter holiday. Discover fresh challenges, alternative ski areas, take a look behind the scenes at the skills of on-mountain professionals and much more besides.
Ski and ski-related features

Best Ski Resorts near Grenoble

Best Ski Resorts near Grenoble
There’s a wide choice of flights heading for Grenoble this winter, so here are some of the best resorts within easy transfer distances of this popular airport.

A short break in Arêches-Beaufort

A short break in Arêches-Beaufort
Paddy Daly and his family visit the traditional ski village of Arêches-Beaufort for a late season short ski break. Luckily they have fresh snow to explore the slopes but also try out other activities and sample the local cheese.
Travel and transport to French ski resorts

Coach Service from London to the Alps

Coach Service from London to the Alps
The Snow Express service is an alternative way to the Alps that produces significantly less carbon than flying - and it's not by train

Best Ski Resorts near Grenoble

Best Ski Resorts near Grenoble
There’s a wide choice of flights heading for Grenoble this winter, so here are some of the best resorts within easy transfer distances of this popular airport.

By Train to The Alps – with a Paris Stopover

By Train to The Alps – with a Paris Stopover
Travel to the Alps by train with a Paris stopover and enjoy the advantages of a night in Paris, a fast TGV to the slopes and skiing the same day.
Discover winter activities for everyone

Winter Activities with Animals

Winter Activities with Animals
Among the host of activities on offer in the mountains, the most special for us are those which bring us closer to nature.

Traverse of the Chartreuse

Traverse of the Chartreuse
Experience a six-day snowshoeing adventure traversing the Chartreuse, the stunning limestone massif and Natural Regional Park in the French Alps.

Winter Activities in the Mountains

Winter Activities in the Mountains
Here are some great winter activities to experience - and where you'll find them.
Mountain Living
Property, lifestyle and tradition
There’s a better way. Aim high and you’ll find not only a privileged environment, but also considerable comfort, including spa pampering and wellbeing relaxation options. We look at traditional mountain chalet style, visit artisan cheesemakers and offer inspiration to home-makers.
Live the high-life
Alpine Regional Cheeses


Alpine Regional Cheeses
Discover traditional methods of cheese-making in the valleys and the alpages, see the production process, buy and sample the best the region has to offer.
Traditional Alpine Chalet


Traditional Alpine Chalet
Widely emulated and now highly coveted, the mountain chalet is an enduring design classic whose original constructors succeeded in creating a comfortable and supremely practical home.
Beaufort Cheese


Beaufort Cheese
In the high alpages beside Mont-Blanc we go in search of an award-winning producer of Beaufort, one of the most highly-prized of all mountain cheeses.