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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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La Rosière
Great family ski destination with a large choice of accommodation and sunny slopes. Good skiers cross the Franco-Italian border to explore the extensive terrain above La Thuile.
La Rosière
Great family ski destination with a large choice of accommodation and sunny slopes. Good skiers cross the Franco-Italian border to explore the extensive terrain above La Thuile.
Serre Chevalier
Stay in the mountain village ambiance of Briançon, Chantemerle, Villeneuve and spa-town Le Monêtier-les-Bains and explore a world-class ski area.
Serre Chevalier
Stay in the mountain village ambiance of Briançon, Chantemerle, Villeneuve and spa-town Le Monêtier-les-Bains and explore a world-class ski area.
Vaujany
Vaujany is a welcoming traditional ski village. Linked to Alpe d’Huez Grand Domain, Vaujany offers good value, free covered parking and family activities.
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.
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.
Le Grand Bornand
Traditional Savoyard skiing at the higher Le Chinaillon ski station, coupled with authentic mountain charm in the main village.
Le Grand Bornand
Traditional Savoyard skiing at the higher Le Chinaillon ski station, coupled with authentic mountain charm in the main village.
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
Small and friendly ski resort with fabulous views. Only natural snow on pistes served by low-impact drag-lifts. A relaxed and fun family day out.
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.
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.
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.
La Mongie
Linked with Barèges to form Grand Tourmalet, the largest ski area in the French Pyrenees, this purpose-built ski village offers great value and is gradually being facelifted.
Luz Ardiden
Besides a relaxed, friendly environment and safe areas for beginners and children, Luz also offers more than a hint of the big-mountain ski experience.
Luz Ardiden
Besides a relaxed, friendly environment and safe areas for beginners and children, Luz also offers more than a hint of the big-mountain ski experience.
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.
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.
Chamonix Mont Blanc
Modern skiing was born in the Chamonix Valley, and now it’s world famous among serious skiers – find out why.
Chamonix Mont Blanc
Modern skiing was born in the Chamonix Valley, and now it’s world famous among serious skiers - find out why.
Flaine
Purpose-built ski village with assertive mid-’60s architecture styled by Marcel Breuer. Sited high in the Grand Massif ski domain with terrain to suit everyone.
Orelle-Val Thorens
High-speed gondola access to Val Thorens and the fabulous Three Valleys have put this small village in the Maurienne valley on the map for keen, budget conscious skiers.
Orelle-Val Thorens
High-speed gondola access to Val Thorens and the fabulous Three Valleys have put this small village in the Maurienne valley on the map for keen, budget conscious skiers.