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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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Avoriaz
High altitude ski-in ski-out, car-free resort in the Portes du Soleil. Varied terrain for intermediates, plenty for advanced skiers and fantastic for boarders. Lively nightlife.
Valfréjus
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.
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 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.
Alpe d’Huez
Sunshine guaranteed on this south-facing plateau in the Grandes Rousses Massif. Known for its vertical drops and the longest piste in the world.
Alpe d’Huez
Sunshine guaranteed on this south-facing plateau in the Grandes Rousses Massif. Known for its vertical drops and the longest piste in the world.
Vars
Vars is famed internationally for its freeride terrain and speed-skiing piste. But there’s extensive, varied terrain for all abilities, too.
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.
Piau Engaly
With the highest skiing in the French Pyrénées and guaranteed snow, Piau appeals to skiers looking for cruising plus some steeps.
Piau Engaly
With the highest skiing in the French Pyrénées and guaranteed snow, Piau appeals to skiers looking for cruising plus some steeps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Snow-Sure Ski Resorts
Check out some of the best high altitude ski areas and glacier skiing.
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.
Tignes
No longer for hardcore expert skiers only, Tignes has lots for families and intermediates, too in the vast Espace Killy ski area shared with Val d’Isère.
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.