Chamonix Mont Blanc
January 22, 2015Modern skiing was born in the Chamonix Valley, and now it’s world famous among serious skiers - find out why.
Tag Archive: ski resorts near Geneva
Châtel
February 13, 2018A desirable destination in a traditional Alpine setting, with some challenging skiing. It lies on the French/Swiss border in the Portes du Soleil area with 650km of pistes.
Combloux
August 11, 2014Known as the Portes du Mont Blanc it is part of the huge ski area known as Evasion Mont Blanc which includes Megève, Saint Gervais and Les Contamines-Montjoie.
Flaine
August 11, 2014Purpose-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.
La Clusaz
August 11, 2014Close to both Annecy and Geneva, this is a lively, traditional style village whose varied ski area has great natural beauty.
Le Grand Bornand
August 11, 2014Traditional Savoyard skiing at the higher Le Chinaillon ski station, coupled with authentic mountain charm in the main village.
Les Carroz
August 12, 2014Les 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
August 12, 2014Part 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.
Les Houches
August 12, 2014Often overlooked by those dazzled by the lure of nearby Chamonix, Les Houches is a significant ski area in its own right, with tree-lined pistes and friendly atmosphere.
Megève
August 12, 2014Traditional, upmarket skiing experience with a range of premium services though plenty to entertain more modest budgets.