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Ski Resort Reviews
Find your perfect winter destination
Our hands-on independent reviews of almost sixty ski areas in France show you exactly how they look and feel – and more. We’re here to help you find your perfect ski break.
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.
Orcières Merlette 1850
Within the Ecrins National Park, and readily accessible from the town of Gap, Orcières 1850 is a friendly purpose-built ski village with good facilities for families.
Orcières Merlette 1850
Within the Ecrins National Park, and readily accessible from the town of Gap, Orcières 1850 is a friendly purpose-built ski village with good facilities for families.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 and Val d’Allos form l’Espace Lumière, with endless possibilities both on and off-piste, in the southern French Alps.
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.
Saint-François Longchamp
Great value family skiing in the Maurienne, linked to Valmorel (Tarantaise) by the famous Col de la Madeleine.
Saint-François Longchamp
Great value family skiing in the Maurienne, linked to Valmorel (Tarantaise) by the famous Col de la Madeleine.
Latest Ski Resort Reviews
We've added two less well-known Alpine resorts and have updated one of our favourite destinations in the Three Valleys.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
Châtel
A desirable destination in a traditional Alpine setting, with some challenging skiing. It lies on the French/Swiss border in the Portes du Soleil area with 650km of pistes.
Samoëns
Samoëns combines extensive skiing with premium accommodation for a discerning clientèle seeking the ambience of a traditional mountain village.
Megève
Traditional, upmarket skiing experience with a range of premium services though plenty to entertain more modest budgets.
Les Carroz
Les Carroz is in an exceptional location on a wide, sunny plateau to the west of the Grand Massif domain. A traditional style village with excellent services for families.
Les Carroz
Les Carroz is in an exceptional location on a wide, sunny plateau to the west of the Grand Massif domain. A traditional style village with excellent services for families.
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
Ste-Foy’s 35km of pisted terrain provides entertainment for all levels with superb off-piste skiing for experienced skiers. Attractive village with mountain chalet style well-suited to family holidays.
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
Ste-Foy's 35km of pisted terrain provides entertainment for all levels with superb off-piste skiing for experienced skiers. Attractive village with mountain chalet style well-suited to family holidays.
Cauterets
A well-planned selection of groomed pistes served by an efficient lift system will appeal to recreational family skiers looking for a relaxed, uncomplicated experience.
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
Ski Fashion Through Time
Thought to have originated in Norway and Sweden, skiing has become one of the most luxurious of sports. Oxford Ski have put together this fun infographic revealing ski fashion trends and fun ski facts from the last century.
Ski Fashion Through Time
Thought to have originated in Norway and Sweden, skiing has become one of the most luxurious of sports. Oxford Ski have put together this fun infographic revealing ski fashion trends and fun ski facts from the last century.
Ski Equipment – is it better to rent or buy?
We look at whether it’s better to rent or buy ski equipment and offer you some tips.
Ski Equipment – is it better to rent or buy?
We look at whether it's better to rent or buy ski equipment and offer you some tips.
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
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
Winter Activities
More fun in the snow
You don’t have to be a skier to enjoy the magic of winter in the mountains. Snow-shoeing will get you to places even skiers never see – or you can try dog-sledding, ski-joëring, ice-climbing, snow-skooting and a whole lot more.
Discover winter activities for everyone
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.
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.
Snow shoeing with a guide in the Pyrenees
We take a look at how snowshoeing with a guide in the Pyrenees can give you the freedom to explore these magnificent peaks alongside a small group of people who share your sense of adventure.
Snow shoeing with a guide in the Pyrenees
We take a look at how snowshoeing with a guide in the Pyrenees can give you the freedom to explore these magnificent peaks alongside a small group of people who share your sense of adventure.
Winter Canyoning
Try winter canyoning as part of a multi-activity holiday in the Luchon area in the French Pyrenees with The Adventure Creators adventure holiday specialists.
Winter Canyoning
Try winter canyoning as part of a multi-activity holiday in the Luchon area in the French Pyrenees with The Adventure Creators adventure holiday specialists.
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
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.
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.
The Hyatt Centric La Rosière
Meet Marielle and Nicholas Plummer whose latest creation is the stylish 4-star luxury Hyatt Centric Hotel at La Rosière.
The Hyatt Centric La Rosière
Meet Marielle and Nicholas Plummer whose latest creation is the stylish 4-star luxury Hyatt Centric Hotel at La Rosière.
Annecy: perfectly irresistible
Annecy’s irresistible lakeside setting and proximity to top class ski resorts have created one of the most desirable locations in which to live in France.
Annecy: perfectly irresistible
Annecy’s irresistible lakeside setting and proximity to top class ski resorts have created one of the most desirable locations in which to live in France.
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