Skiers beside piste-signs at Val d'Isere, Espace Killy

Val d’Isère

August 14, 2014 Written by

An internationally renowned ski resort, Val d’Isere shares the Espace Killy ski area with Tignes and offers epic skiing, both on and off-piste.

Valfrejus, Maurienne Valley, French Alps

Valfréjus

August 14, 2014 Written by

Quality family skiing in one of the youngest Alpine resorts, with short airport transfers plus hi-speed train access – plus discounted skiing at nearby resorts.

Valloire, French Alps

Valloire

August 14, 2014 Written by

Linked-domain skiing in the Maurienne Valley beside the legendary Col du Galibier, with easy access from budget-flights into Chambéry and Grenoble.

Vallorcine

January 25, 2016 Written by

Scenic skiing for intermediates at the upper reaches of the Chamonix Valley.

Two skiers on piste below forest at Valmorel, Savoie, French Alps

Valmorel

March 24, 2017 Written by

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.

Vars

August 14, 2014 Written by

Vars is famed internationally for its freeride terrain and speed-skiing piste. But there’s extensive, varied terrain for all abilities, too.

A first glimpse of the Vaujany's own terrain, from the Montfrais 4-seater chairlift.

Vaujany

August 14, 2014 Written by

Vaujany is a welcoming traditional ski village. Linked to Alpe d’Huez Grand Domain, Vaujany offers good value, free covered parking and family activities.

Villard de Lans

October 15, 2020 Written by

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.

Paddy Daly and family skiing at Areches-Beaufort, French Alps

A short break in Arêches-Beaufort

December 13, 2018 Written by

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.