Ski resorts in France

Famously referred to as l'île au Soleil for its average of 300 sunny days annually, Alpe d'Huez majestically sits atop a southern-oriented plateau, elevated above the clouds, and provides breathtaking panoramic views.

Here you'll learn the true meaning of ski-in/ski-out, with car free streets you can ski everywhere right to the door.

Best known as the birthplace of extreme skiing, it is considered one of the most famous ski resorts in the world.

A peaceful, traditional village on the edge of Paradiski, with easy access to high-altitude skiing and unforgettable alpine scenery.

Grenoble's local mountain. Big city day trip appeal and a serious World Cup racing pedigree.

This glamorous French ski resort is known as the jewel in the crown of the world's biggest ski area, the Three Valleys.

Family friendly Flaine is a Bauhaus inspired ski resort with 160 miles of varied slopes for all abilities.

Authentic Savoyard village close to Geneva with underrated off piste bowls.

French Pyrenees' largest ski area - where pistes range from sheltered forest runs to open alpine bowls, a cable car takes you to the Pic du Midi for freeride and stargazing, and a thermal spa town waits below.

One of the world's largest ski resorts, offering exceptional terrain for every level and France's only bobsleigh track.

Sunny south facing village linked to La Thuile in Italy over the Petit Saint Bernard.

Working farming village near Annecy with biathlon World Cup pedigree and mellow slopes.

Four unique alpine villages, making up one resort; with something to offer everyone both on and off the slopes.

An authentic family resort with scenic slopes and stunning views of Mont Blanc.

Europe's largest skiable glacier. Reliable snow and one of the strongest freestyle scenes.

A family-friendly resort in Portes du Soleil with over 400 miles of slopes and charming alpine charm

Framed by stunning Mont-Blanc views, this family-friendly resort offers a serene atmosphere with challenges for advanced skiers

The value entry point into the Trois Vallées with easy grooming and huge access.

Six villages linked into the fourth largest French ski area, without the marquee prices.

Refined old money village with tree lined pistes and superb food scene.

Chocolate box chalet village at the heart of the Trois Vallées. Polished, wooded, sociable.

Traditional Savoyard town at the hub of the cross border Portes du Soleil circuit.

A sun-drenched Southern Alps resort where Mediterranean sunshine meets reliable snow - with high-altitude beginners' slopes, a generous ungroomed-powder policy, and a relaxed Provençal pace.

Compact south facing family resort on the edge of the Écrins national park.

Sunny Forêt Blanche resort linked to Vars, popular with families and freestylers.

Bask in the serenity of Mont-Blanc, where heritage meets expansive slopes just an hour from Geneva

The largest ski area in the French Pyrenees, with 100km of pistes across three sectors, thermal baths at the foot of the slopes, and a French-Spanish village character you can taste in the tapas bars.

Small, quiet off piste secret in the Tarentaise with genuine ski touring access.

Sunny south facing valley with 250 km of tree lined pistes and thermal baths.

Serene Savoyard village with access to 370 miles of slopes in France's Trois Vallées.

A purpose-built resort in the Auvergne Volcanoes Natural Park set around a frozen lake - where 40km of pistes meet volcanic panoramas, proper Auvergnat cooking, and one of the longest zip lines in Europe.

World-known for its high-altitude skiing, extensive terrain, and reliable snow conditions all year-round.

A French ski paradise with 78 miles slopes, reliable snow, and vibrant après-ski.

Elegant World Cup village with 300 km of linked pistes and world class off piste.

Europe's highest ski resort, in the largest ever ski area, and with one of the longest and most reliable seasons around.

Pedestrian friendly modern chalet village linked into the Grand Domaine.

Linked with Risoul into the Forêt Blanche and home to the world speed skiing record.