France

Skiing the French Alps in winter or hiking during the summer is a popular choice as France is home to undoubtedly some of the best and most extensive ski areas in the world and can boast more than 400 ski resorts in the Alps and the Pyrenees.

Most of the well known ski resorts in France are located in the Alps, on the border to Switzerland and Italy, and they include one of the world’s largest lift-linked ski areas the Three Valleys – home to famous resorts like Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens. Other famous French resorts include Chamonix, Tignes, Avoriaz, Val d´Isere and Alpe d´Huez. These high mountains provide a choice of purpose built resorts for direct piste access or traditional, charming alpine villages such as Samoens and St Gervais. France has hosted the Winter Olympics several times - in 1992 in Albertville, in 1968 in Grenoble and in 1924 in Chamonix.

French ski resorts are very varied, ranging from large, commercialised places such as Flaine, to small, charming mountain villages such as Megève and Châtel. The large ski resorts often have a very high level of comfort, and you can ski all the way to the hotel door. When it comes to bars and restaurants, France also gets a high score. In the French Alps you get delicious food and excellent wines. The variety is also very large when it comes to the nightlife; some of the ski resorts are quiet and family oriented, whereas others have a very extensive nightlife. The French resorts offer something for everyone and all abilities throughout the year.

Empfohlene Unterkunft