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We’ll only review resorts we’ve skied ourselves, so our facts, information and insight are backed up by first-hand experiences. Our images are mostly our own, shot during our visits to show you exactly how being there looks and feels.
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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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Villard de Lans
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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.
![Treeline and piste, Les Orres](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/les_orres_treeline_17741-339x250.jpg)
Les Orres
![Montgenevre village view from the slopes.](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MP-montgenevre-village-16970-339x250.jpg)
Montgenèvre
![Montgenevre village view from the slopes.](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MP-montgenevre-village-16970-339x250.jpg)
Montgenèvre
Close to the Italian border in the southern French Alps, Montgenèvre offers limitless, quality skiing for all levels, plus an infectious cosmopolitan vibe.
![Red piste, Les Gets](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Les_Gets_22875-339x250.jpg)
Les Gets
![The Roselette chairlift providing access to the Hauteluce sector.](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/contamines_22026-339x250.jpg)
Les Contamines
![The Roselette chairlift providing access to the Hauteluce sector.](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/contamines_22026-339x250.jpg)
Les Contamines
Tucked away at the end of a valley this Evasion Mont-Blanc resort is not linked by piste to the other stations in the domain. Back to nature feel with magnificent views.
![Chamonix - European Best Ski Resorts 2018 - Top 15](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/chamonix-29359-Top15-339x250.jpg)
Chamonix Mont Blanc
![Chamonix - European Best Ski Resorts 2018 - Top 15](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/chamonix-29359-Top15-339x250.jpg)
Chamonix Mont Blanc
Modern skiing was born in the Chamonix Valley, and now it’s world famous among serious skiers - find out why.
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.
![Hautacam](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hautacam-14435-339x250.jpg)
Hautacam
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Saint-Lary
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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.
![Ski-lift in valley, La Mongie](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/la-mongie-valley-23416-339x250.jpg)
La Mongie
![Cauterets and the view over the Pyrenees.](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cauterets_14280-339x250.jpg)
Cauterets
![6 seater chairlift, Piau Engaly](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/piau_engaly_15852-339x250.jpg)
Piau Engaly
![6 seater chairlift, Piau Engaly](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/piau_engaly_15852-339x250.jpg)
Piau Engaly
With the highest skiing in the French Pyrénées and guaranteed snow, Piau appeals to skiers looking for cruising plus some steeps.
![6 seater chairlift, Peyragudes](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/peyragudes_lift_23157-339x250.jpg)
Peyragudes
![6 seater chairlift, Peyragudes](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/peyragudes_lift_23157-339x250.jpg)
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.
Snow-Sure Ski Resorts
Check out some of the best high altitude ski areas and glacier skiing.
![6 seater chairlift, Piau Engaly](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/piau_engaly_15852-339x250.jpg)
Piau Engaly
![6 seater chairlift, Piau Engaly](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/piau_engaly_15852-339x250.jpg)
Piau Engaly
With the highest skiing in the French Pyrénées and guaranteed snow, Piau appeals to skiers looking for cruising plus some steeps.
![Chamonix - European Best Ski Resorts 2018 - Top 15](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/chamonix-29359-Top15-339x250.jpg)
Chamonix Mont Blanc
![Chamonix - European Best Ski Resorts 2018 - Top 15](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/chamonix-29359-Top15-339x250.jpg)
Chamonix Mont Blanc
Modern skiing was born in the Chamonix Valley, and now it’s world famous among serious skiers - find out why.
![View of mountain restaurant, with skiers and snow-covered mountains above Courchevel Moriond, French Alps.](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MP-mountain-restaurant-above-Courchevel-Moriond-33155-339x250.jpg)
Courchevel Moriond
![View of mountain restaurant, with skiers and snow-covered mountains above Courchevel Moriond, French Alps.](https://www.mountainpassions.com/winter/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MP-mountain-restaurant-above-Courchevel-Moriond-33155-339x250.jpg)
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.