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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.
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.
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 Norma
Easy access, welcoming and good value family resort with a relaxed vibe. Plenty of easy and intermediate terrain with some challenging steeps and ungroomed runs.
Arêches-Beaufort
Arêches-Beaufort ski station and authentic village in the unspoilt Beaufortain region of the Alps.
Arêches-Beaufort
Arêches-Beaufort ski station and authentic village in the unspoilt Beaufortain region of the Alps.
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.
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.
Le Dévoluy
Plenty of relaxed blue-graded cruising in a region known for its sunny skies and heavy snowfalls. The Dévoluy lift-pass covers the linked family ski areas of La Joue du Loup and SuperDévoluy.
Le Dévoluy
Plenty of relaxed blue-graded cruising in a region known for its sunny skies and heavy snowfalls. The Dévoluy lift-pass covers the linked family ski areas of La Joue du Loup and SuperDévoluy.
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.
Les Gets
Part of the Portes du Soleil, the resort has safe intermediate territory among forested slopes and a sunny, mid-mountain beginners sector. Lively atmosphere in the evenings.
Les Houches
Often overlooked by those dazzled by the lure of nearby Chamonix, Les Houches is a significant ski area in its own right, with tree-lined pistes and friendly atmosphere.
Les Houches
Often overlooked by those dazzled by the lure of nearby Chamonix, Les Houches is a significant ski area in its own right, with tree-lined pistes and friendly atmosphere.
Saint-Gervais
Great skiing plus colourful, retro-chic architecture in a timeless upmarket winter sports town with thermal spa.
Saint-Gervais
Great skiing plus colourful, retro-chic architecture in a timeless upmarket winter sports town with thermal spa.
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.
Valmorel
One half of the Grand Domaine ski area, Valmorel’s varied north-facing slopes sit above an accessible Savoyard-style village in the chic Tarentaise valley.
Méribel
Situated in the heart of the Trois-Vallées, this charming Alpine resort offers varied terrain and a chance to explore the world’s biggest ski area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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