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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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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.
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.
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.
Argentière
The small ski resort of Argentière is situated in the heart of the Chamonix Valley. Expert skiers come here for its off-piste skiing on Les Grand Montets. Skiers based in Chamonix can access the slopes via the free shuttle bus.
Argentière
The small ski resort of Argentière is situated in the heart of the Chamonix Valley. Expert skiers come here for its off-piste skiing on Les Grand Montets. Skiers based in Chamonix can access the slopes via the free shuttle bus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Snow-Sure Ski Resorts
Check out some of the best high altitude ski areas and glacier skiing.
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.
Les 2 Alpes
With a glacier, Les 2 Alpes offers big-mountain skiing even in summer. Family skiers will find lots of intermediate runs, safe beginner areas plus a big snowpark and family fun run.
Les 2 Alpes
With a glacier, Les 2 Alpes offers big-mountain skiing even in summer. Family skiers will find lots of intermediate runs, safe beginner areas plus a big snowpark and family fun run.
Les Menuires
Skiing on this side of the Three Valleys will bring savings on accommodation whilst having access to what is billed as the World’s Largest Ski Area.
Les Menuires
Skiing on this side of the Three Valleys will bring savings on accommodation whilst having access to what is billed as the World's Largest Ski Area.