The French Alps attract both beginner and advanced skiers from all over the world. This is understandable: the variety of trails and natural beauty are combined with the modern infrastructure of luxury resorts. In total, there are more than 400 ski resorts in France, from large and famous to very small and no less cozy. For beginners, Alpe d'Huez, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Villars de Lans, Risoul, Les Menuires, Val Cenis and all the resorts of the Murien Valley, where there are a huge number of sunny plateaus, are suitable. For a lover of a prestigious holiday, we can recommend Courchevel, Megeve, Val d'Isere - these resorts amaze with the number of luxury hotels, luxury chalets, restaurants and boutiques.

Chamonix

Chamonix is ​​the center of the popular ski region Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Now Chamonix is ​​known as popular and relatively accessible for lovers alpine skiing and snowboard resort. The Chamonix Valley, stretching for 16 km, includes several ski areas: Grand Montet, Les Tours, Les Houches, Brevin, Flegere, as well as the famous White Valley - an off-piste descent about 20 km long from the top of the Aiguille du Midi (3843 m) . Skiing in Chamonix is ​​so varied, you can find slopes for skiers of all levels.

Ski station "Grand Monte" in Chamonix. Photo credit: Daniel Simpson, commons.wikimedia.org

With 157 kilometers of ski slopes and virtually unlimited off-piste areas, Chamonix is ​​a very popular ski region operating all year round. The lift system gives access to the high mountain areas around Mont Blanc.

Ski resorts Chamonix is ​​suitable for children, beginner and intermediate skiers, as well as advanced skiers. There is no single ski area in Chamonix, connected by a network of lifts. To the ski areas (Le Brevent, Les Houches, Le Tours, Argentiere) you need to go 7-15 minutes by ski bus.

Espace Killy

The resorts of Val d'Isère and Tignes form a single ski area, Espace Killy, which is a total of 300 km ski slopes of varying levels of difficulty and about a hundred lifts. Skiing at the resort is guaranteed not only in winter, but also in summer thanks to the Pissaia glacier.

Val d'Isere

In Val d'Isere, the ski lifts are located quite conveniently in relation to apartments and hotels, some of which can be reached on skis. Val d'Isere has several thousand hectares of marked ski slopes and 10 thousand hectares of virgin soil at an altitude of 1550 to 3500 m. Here is the best ski and snowboard school, as well as experienced freeride instructors. The ski season lasts from early December to late March. The halfpipe is located at the end of the Face de Belle-varde piste, and there is also a snow park there. The length of cross-country ski trails is 24 km.

For fans of extreme skiing, there are the breathtaking rock bastions of Galiz and Grande Aiguille Rousse. For beginners - classic routes in the forests of Santon and Vallon. Pros will appreciate the Bellevard rock with the Bernard Roussy downhill (height 2809 m, vertical drop 972 m, length 2905 m, average slope 350, maximum slope 63 degrees).

Val d'Isere retains the atmosphere of a traditional French village. The architectural appearance is unique among other French ski resorts.

Tignes

Tignes (2100 m) - a high mountain resort in Espace Killy - one of best places in France for freeride. The World Cup stages are held here every year. Snowboarders love Tignes for its wide, fairly steep slopes. This resort is ideal for a fun youth holiday.

Snow cover is guaranteed thanks to the glacier, which makes summer skiing possible. Modern ski lifts and many different trails are the advantages of this resort. Tignes consists of several stations: Tignes-le-Lac and Tignes-Lavache (located nearby), Tignes-Val-Clare (located 2 km from the first two in the valley above the lake). There are few hotels in Tignes; the main type of accommodation is apartments; there are many inexpensive options.

Both Val d'Isere and Tignes have a large number of both children's (from 3 years old) and adult ski and snowboard schools (7 schools in Tignes with 350 teachers, 12 in Val d'Isere with 450 teachers), in which You can not only acquire or improve your skills, but also fly by helicopter to remote areas to go through the most interesting routes with a guide-instructor. For the youngest children there are kindergartens, nannies and caregivers.

Three Valleys (Les Trois Vallées)

Three Valleys - the largest mountain ski resort in the world. It unites more than 200 lifts, more than 600 km of marked trails. This is the site of the 1992 Olympic Games. On the territory of the Three Valleys there are many world-famous ski villages - Courchevel 1550, Courchevel 1650, Courchevel 1850, La Tanya, Meribel, Mottaret, Les Menuires, Val Thorens. From a skiing point of view, it doesn’t matter which town you stay in. A single ski pass for all Three Valleys gives access to all 200 lifts.

Meribel

Meribel is an excellent place for intermediate skiers. Excellent opportunities for ski safaris, there are many wide, not too difficult trails throughout the ski area. It is good to hone your technique on the slopes between Pas du Lac and Platières. Almost every slope has easy descents.

The advantage of Meribel, which has provided the resort with enormous popularity, is its central location in the Three Valleys. While here, you benefit a lot from the ability to choose the direction of travel and ski area depending on the weather, mood and level of skiing or snowboarding. The Meribel resort (1400-1600 m) also includes the Meribel Mottaret station (1700-1800 m).

Val Thorens

Val Thorens, French ski station at an altitude of 2300 m, it is the highest in Europe. Val Thorens has 68 ski slopes stretching over 140 km, of which 8 are green (easy), 25 blue (medium), 27 red (difficult) and 8 black (for experts). The ski area is equipped with 29 mechanical lifts , with a capacity of 60,680 people/hour. The resort is equipped with a snowpark and facilities for new types of skiing (bordercross, halfpipe). In the resort of Val Thorens, located in the heart of a large natural park with six glaciers, numerous ski routes are presented.

Courchevel

One of the most prestigious ski resorts in France, Courchevel, is famous for its huge selection of pistes and virgin slopes. The Alpine villages of the Courchevel valley are located at five different levels: Le Praz - 1030 m, Saint-Bon - 1300 m, Courchevel 1550, Courchevel 1650 and Courchevel 1850.



The main advantage of the resort for beginner skiers is the wide and smooth blue and green slopes, a large number of which are located under the Jardin Alpin ski lift. The longest and softest slopes lie in the Belcôte and Pralon ski areas. For intermediate skiers, we recommend the slopes in the La Wieselle area. The best red pistes are considered to be Marmot and Creux.

Brides-les-Bains

Brides-les-Bains is a resort whose infrastructure was created specifically for the Winter Olympic Games in 1992. The location of the resort itself was also not chosen by chance - it is ideally located in relation to the Three Valleys. The direct Olympus cable car takes you to Meribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens in just 20 minutes.

Here you can not only ride, but also get medical treatment: a large health Center With thermal springs, swimming pool with mineral water, courses of treatment with healing mud, all types of massage.

Sports opportunities in the region - mountain and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiles, tobogganing, sledding, bobsleigh, rock climbing, hiking. A cheerful resort life in Brides-les-Bains will be provided by bars, restaurants, cafes, and discos. Here is the only casino in the mountains (except for the resort of Chamonix). As well as shops, cinemas, excursions. The resort hosts ski competitions and music festivals.

Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez is the largest ski resort in France, located at an altitude of 1860 m, on the sunny plateau of the Grandes Rousses massif. This is one of the oldest Alpine resorts. 300 sunny days a year and proximity to Grenoble airport make Alpe d'Huez one of the most visited and beloved ski resorts in Europe.

This is one of 20 resorts in the world where ski lifts provide a vertical height difference of over 2000 meters. The stepped arrangement on the mountain and the longest system of internal lifts allow skiing directly from the hotel. There is a huge beginner ski area right next to the resort. Season from late November to late April. Summer skiing on the Sarenne Glacier perhaps in July and August.

The difficulty of the pistes according to the local classification is downplayed; many red pistes at other resorts would be designated black. The longest certified track in Europe is Sarenne (16 km). The Tunnel track, featured in one of the James Bond films, goes through a tunnel in a glacier. Snowpark and halfpipe for snowboarders at Lac Blanc. For lovers of cross-country skiing there are three circular tracks with a total length of 54 km.

Megève

One of the most prestigious and picturesque ski resorts with world renown. The pedestrian zone with cobbled streets in the center and ancient architecture create the atmosphere of a real Savoyard village. Mont Joly and other sites offer impressive views of Mont Blanc. The mountains rise to a height of 1000-2500 meters, up to 1850 meters the mountains are covered with spruce and fir forests, giving a special charm to this place. Megeve includes three ski areas: Rochebrune-Côte, Mont-d'Arbois and Les Jayes. This is a good place for beginner skiers and those who prefer a family holiday.

Professionals will enjoy the steepest and most difficult slopes in the Mont Joly and Mont Joux areas; there are black and red slopes in Cote 2000, but they are not very long. For intermediate levels, the slopes in Mont d'Arbois are suitable; the slopes served by the Grand Vorasse ski lift are also interesting; more difficult slopes are in the Combloux and Jeyes areas. In general, Megève is ideal for skiers of this level. There are slopes both below the town and and at the top in all three areas, but only two of them are connected by a ski lift - Rochebrune and Mont-d'Arbois.Les Jeyes can only be reached by land transport.

Megève has an Olympic skating rink, dog sledding, sleigh rides, horse riding, helicopter flights, etc.

Les Deux Alpes

The resort of Les Deux Alpes is located in the center of the Alpine mountain range Oisan. The station is located at an altitude of 1650 m above sea level, at the foot of one of the largest glaciers in Europe, and provides skiers and snowboarders with the opportunity to ski all year round. Mechanical lifts, including a cable car, funicular, chairlifts and rope tows, allow you to rise to a height of 3520 m. The ski area of ​​Les Deux Alpes 3600 extends over 430 hectares. The height difference is from 1300 to 3600 m, the total length of the routes is 225 km.

Winter and summer snowparks are located on the glacier. The snowpark's ten ski areas are designed for both beginner snowboarders and freestyle fans, as well as experienced extreme sports enthusiasts. winter sports. Jumps and turns of varying complexity allow for official competitions. There are many schools for beginner skiers. Professional instructors (including Russian-speaking ones) teach beginners how to ski and snowboard, and advanced skiers can take part in individual or group lessons in freeride, slopestyle, etc.

The resort offers tourists a huge range of entertainment: snowshoeing, snowmobiling, an ice skating rink, swimming pools, lessons at a paragliding school, bowling, excursions to an ice grotto located at an altitude of 3400 m.

Villars de Lans

The Villars de Lens ski resort is located in the center of the largest natural park in France - Vercors, on the slopes of the Aigle massif and the Pre-Alpes Dauphiné ridge. What makes this town especially attractive is its location - it is surrounded on all sides by gorges and picturesque mountain ranges.

The slopes of Villars de Lans are part of a single ski area with the slopes of the small resort of Correncon-en-Vercors. This ski area is perfect for beginners and those with intermediate skiing skills. There are 130 km of trails with elevation differences from 1160 to 2285 meters. About 50 km of them are “green” and “blue”, 49 km are “red”, 31 km are “black”. The descents are very beautiful, as they pass through forests, picturesque canyons and plateaus.

The climate in the resort is quite humid, so in its upper areas there are many virgin areas with plenty of snow. For lovers of cross-country skiing and hiking to Villars de Lans there is a route of 160 km. Any of the slopes can be reached using 29 lifts, most of which are rope tows. The ski season in Villars de Lens lasts from the beginning of December to the first days of April.

In addition to excellent slopes, the resort has a wonderful water park, ice skating rink, fan park (in Correncon-en-Vercors), cinema, bowling alley, casino, sports center, numerous restaurants and bars. Kindergartens and ski schools are open for children, and separate trails and lifts are equipped. You can also visit the Shoranches caves of the Vercors nature reserve and see a light or sound show, visit the robot museum, the water museum and the historical museum.

Paradiski

The combined Paradiski ski region includes the resorts of La Plagne, Peysé-Valandry, Les Coches and Les Arcs. This resort area is very young (created in 2003), and its name was born during an international competition, the winner of which was Paradiski (a combination of the French word Paradis - “paradise” and the English word ski - “skis”). Paradiski has excellent conditions for freeriding and teaching children skiing. Skiing on two glaciers is possible all year round.

The slopes stretch from the peak of the Aiguille de Rouge (2335 m) in the west, the Bellecôte peak (3417 m) in the center and Les Verdon mountains (2500 m) in the east to the foot of the Tarentaise valley, forming an extended ski area running down the wooded slopes to small towns in the valley. In total, Paradiski offers 425 km of ski slopes at altitudes ranging from 1200 to 3250 meters, with approximately 13% of them being black, 24% being red, 58% being blue and 5% being green. The slopes are served by 144 lifts, and the individual resorts are connected by a single system of lifts (including the largest Vanoise Express cable car in Europe, 1.6 km long and with cabins for 200 people each) and slopes.

Les Arcs consists of several mountain villages - Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Arc-1600, Arc-1800, Arc-1950 and Arc-2000, whose ski areas are located at altitudes from 1200 to 3226 m. Arc-1800 has many slopes for beginners , the descents of Arc-1600 are steeper, Arc-2000 offers to conquer the Olympic slopes of the Aiguille Rouge peak (3226 m). Thanks to well-groomed pistes and smooth mountainous terrain Les Arcs has been chosen more than once as the venue for international downhill competitions. Snowboarders can enjoy a fun park and a 180 m long half-pipe in Les Arcs.

The La Plagne resort consists of 10 stations, six of which are connected by an extensive network of ski lifts, and four of which are slightly removed from them. The region is dominated by slopes of medium difficulty, but there are also slopes for professionals, descending from the peaks of Belcôte and Bioley. The “blue” slopes can be easily mastered by a beginner who comes on holiday to La Plagne, while the “Kamikaze” and “Harakiri” slopes will appeal to advanced athletes. One of the local attractions is the bobsled track, where the 1992 Winter Olympics were held.

Portes du Soleil

The Portes du Soleil resort is also known as the “Gateway of the Sun” - it always has sunny weather and excellent slopes for both pros and beginners. Located between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc on the border of France and Switzerland. Portes du Soleil includes eight French and six Swiss resorts.

Many schools, pistes of varying difficulty levels in four ski areas on the French side: Les Gets, Morzine, Avoriaz and Chatel. The choice of local slopes will satisfy skiers of any level, and there is a single ski pass throughout the resort. Due to the low location of the ski areas, the best time to go to Portes du Soleil is from January to March.

Portes du Soleil has 280 pistes, of which 26 are black, 105 red, 112 blue and 37 green. There are 201 lifts in operation, and the resort has 650 km of slopes. Nine snowparks will delight the most experienced snowboarders and freestyle enthusiasts. Portes du Soleil has good conditions for off-piste skiing. And after a busy ski day, you can relax in any of the 89 mountain restaurants.

Avoriaz/Morzine

The town of Morzine lies in a spacious valley at an altitude of 1000 m above sea level. One of the largest resorts of the Portes du Soleil, Morzine, is located at an altitude of just 1000 meters and is the center of the French part of the region. The city is known for its traditional ski resort atmosphere - the first ski lift here was opened in 1934. There are many shops and restaurants, as well as hotels and apartments.

Avoriaz is the youngest Portes du Soleil resort, specially built for alpine skiing. Avoriaz is literally entangled with tracks on all sides. The ski in ski out system works here - you can get from your home to the piste and vice versa. Avoriaz is considered the center of European snowboarding - it was here that the first Snowboard World Cup was played in 1989. There are off-piste ski areas not far from the city. Snowboarding enthusiasts will appreciate the snowparks: The Bleu du Lac for experienced snowboarders and The La Chapelle for beginners. For freestyle there is a superpipe. Easy for advanced skiers unlimited possibilities, the trails are simple, long, mostly sunny. A very interesting ski area in Champery and Les Gets, but there is one inconvenience: you can only get to Les Gets through the Morzine station by taking off your skis.

Les Menuires

The resort is located in the Belleville valley a few kilometers from Val Thorens at an altitude of 1850 meters and is connected by a network of ski lifts to Val Thorens, Meribel, La Tanya and Courchevel. Ski season is from December to May. The total length of the trails is 160 km, there are 28 km of cross-country ski trails.

The resort is actively developing the North American beginners village model. There is a designated ski area (about 5,000 sq. m) for beginner skiers, which is served by six free ski lifts. Also for beginners there is a special ski pass for another 11 ski lifts in the region at especially low prices.

Particularly interesting are the red and black trails, which are located on the La Masse massif. While relaxing in the Menuirs resort, you should definitely take a ride along the 3 Marches and Mont de la Chambre routes. The resort is surrounded by numerous slopes, ideal for freeriding, from which you can access the lifts, avoiding the need to use a bus. The vast majority of tracks are blue and red.

Tourists can enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, parasailing, hiking, dog sledding, and snowmobiling. Après ski - restaurants, cafes, bars, pastry shops and pizzerias, disco, night club, bars with live music. And also billiards, two outdoor swimming pools, indoor tennis courts, fitness center with Turkish bath, sauna and gym, toboggan run, ice skating rink.

La Tanya

The ski resort of La Tanya is located between the ski resorts of Meribel (5 km) and Courchevel (2 km) on the border national park Vanoise belongs to the Three Valleys ski region. The resort is located at an altitude of 1400 meters. The ski season is from mid-December to the end of April. The number of ski slopes is 318 (30 black, 108 red, 129 blue, 51 green). The total length of the routes is more than 600 km. The total length of cross-country ski trails is 118.55 km (of which 26.5 km is in La Tanya itself).

All pistes are well-groomed, there is a lighted one for night skiing, and the lifts are located so that there are no queues. In La Tania there is the opportunity to ski on and off the numerous and varied pistes in neighboring Meribel and Val Thorens. Tourist infrastructure includes luxury hotels and restaurants, expensive shopping mall“Forum”, even its own airfield. And of course, magnificent views of the mountains.

Among the nearby attractions are: National Park Vanoise, famous for its population of wild alpine mountain goats - Ibex. The park is home to chamois, alpine marmots, lynxes, snowshoe hares, stoats, bearded vultures, golden eagles and black grouse. Vanoise borders Italy's Gran Paradiso National Park, both of which form the largest protected area in Western Europe.

Half an hour's drive from La Tanya there are two health complex- the Grand Spa des Alpes in Brides-les-Bains and the Thermes de Salins les Bains in Salins-les-Thermes, famous for the healing properties of salt water used in the treatment of rheumatism and skin diseases.

Les Houches

The resort is located at the foot of highest peak Alps - Mont Blanc Mountains (4807 m), offering panoramic views of the landscapes of the foothills of the Chamonix Valley. Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels come here - from beginners to experts. The reason for this is the unprecedented variety of descents, peaks, routes and slopes. Les Houches is also famous for hosting the annual World Cup downhill skiing competitions. One of the features of the resort is that most of the trails are laid through the forest.

Ski slopes range from 950 to 1900 meters in length, a large area for beginners and amateurs. There are 2 short slopes for beginners, right at the top of the Prarion and Bellevue lifts. Les Houches is suitable for beginner skiers. This is a more protected resort, in the sense that you can ski here quite comfortably even in bad weather.

From additional entertainment- cafes and restaurants, dog sledding, helicopter flights over the Chamonix Valley. Near Les Houches there is the picturesque village of Servoz, where you can visit the picturesque gorge Les Gorges de Diosaz, the Alpine Museum, and shops of local artisans. Annual local events - Christmas market, artisan festival, mule fair, markets with a wide variety of local delicacies.

The town of Chamonix is ​​located in a wonderful location overlooking the highest peak in Western Europe - Mont Blanc. Height above sea level - 1035 meters. Chamonix is ​​a Mecca for climbers in summer and skiers in winter.

In addition, nearby is nature reserve Mer de Glace (Icy Sea) is one of the most visited in the world.

You can find hotels and chalets in Chamonix at this link.

Official website of the resort: www.chamonix.com

Three Valleys (Les Trois Vallées) - the largest ski resort

Three Valleys (or Les Trois Valais) is a huge resort that combines several bases in the Vanoise mountain range. This includes Courchevel (Courchevel - hotels on this link), Méribel (Méribel - hotels), Les Menuires (Les Ménuires - hotels), Val Thorens (Val Thorens -), La Tania (La Tania - hotels), Brides (Brides - hotels ) and Orelle (Orelle - hotel offers). Thus, Three Valleys is the largest alpine resort where it is difficult to get bored. Stations for every taste, from the Savoyard charm of Meribel to the chic Courchevel. What’s especially pleasing is the fact that you can ride here tirelessly and almost never end up on the same track!

Les Trois Vallées offers 600 km of ski slopes, fully connected by ski lifts.

You can find great deals on hotels and resorts using our link.

Official website of the resort: www.les3vallees.com

Avoriaz - calmness

Situated at an altitude of 1800 m above sea level, Avoriaz is modern resort in the heart of Portes du Soleil. Between the forest and the mountains, the village is completely closed to cars and fits perfectly into the alpine nature. After you've skied the Portes du Soleil ski slopes (total length - 650 km), you can visit Aquariaz - a hot spring center with a temperature of 29°C.

Although you won't see many cars in Avoriaz, there are other modes of transport available. The resort's proximity to nature is its main advantage.

Find your chalet or hotel room using this link.

Official website of the Avoriaz resort: www.avoriaz.com

Les 2 Alpes - the largest snowpark

In the Oisans Mountains, on the border between the Southern and Northern Alps, lies the dynamic resort of Les 2 Alpes. This is the largest chain of ski slopes in Europe. The resort is located at 3600m above sea level. So there is snow here almost all year round. Therefore, skiers can be found here both in winter and summer. The station also continues to develop its snow park: a large children's playground, a snow tube, a wall, a slide area for beginners and large pads (a huge 15 m mattress) are installed at the bottom of the slopes.

On the southern edge of Belledonne is the resort of Chamrousse, built in the woods and offering exceptional views of the Grenoble valley. The station was used during the 1968 Winter Olympics. Many future Olympic champions performed or trained here.

You can find hotels and chalets in Sharmus using our link.

Official website of the resort Charmus: www.chamrousse.com

Saint-Dalmas le Selvage - cross-country skiing

Saint-Dalmat-les-Selvages is the highest village in the Alpes-Maritimes (1347 m - 2916 m). The place is an ideal resort for cross-country skiing enthusiasts. In the heart of nature with unspoiled landscapes such as the Braïssa isthmus (2599m), Mount Aunos (2514m), the Charles cross (2529), the Moutière isthmus (2454m) and the Gialorgues glacial waterfall, you must find your happiness.

Great place for snowboarding too

Official website of the resort Les Sauze: www.sauze.com

Megève - the most exclusive resort

Megève has retained its charm as an authentic mountain village. Surrounded by three mountain ranges with gentle slopes and green forests, stands a fourteenth-century medieval village with luxury shops, cobbled streets, a unique atmosphere and, of course, wonderful pistes.

This is a fashionable resort where chalets, hotels and restaurants tirelessly compete for their prestige.

Official website of the Megeve resort: www.megeve.com

Serre-Chevalier - the sunniest resort

It is one of the largest ski resorts in the Alps with 250 km of ski slopes. The altitude ranges from 1200 to 2800 meters above sea level. At the foot of the highest peaks lies the sun-drenched Ecrins National Park.

Serre Chevalier is one of the most sunny places in the Alps, the sun shines here 300 days a year!

Official website of Serre Chevalier: www.serre - chevalier.com

Enjoy your holiday in the French Alps!

Location and brief information about the country

France (French), official name French Republic- a state in Western Europe. The capital of France is the city of Paris. The territory of France is over 600,000 sq km. Population: 64.5 million people, including over 90% French citizens. France - exquisite French cuisine, fine wines, seductive aromas of perfume and the unique charm inherent in everything French: French women and Paris, and cuisine, and language, small cafes, hotels and the atmosphere of the French Alps! This is probably why France is the most visited country in the world in terms of the number of foreigners visiting, and Paris is the most tourist city. France is the champion of world tourism, and alpine skiing plays an important role in winning this honorary title. Since the 60s of the twentieth century, France has directed huge public funds and private investments to develop national ski resorts. As a result, the country received dozens of modern ski resorts and caught up with its alpine neighbors in the development of mountain spaces. Modernist mountain centers appeared, unimaginable in other calmly developing and calmly living Alpine countries. Another powerful impulse in the development of ski resort infrastructure was the investment during the preparation for the Winter Olympics in Albertville (1996). Today, more than 80 alpine resorts in France are ready to simultaneously receive over 1 million tourists.

In the center and east of France there are medium-high mountains (Massif Central, Vosges, Jura), in the southwest - the Pyrenees, in the southeast - the Alps (the highest point in France and Western Europe - Mont Blanc, 4807 m). The French Alps are a small country, amazingly beautiful, where snow-capped mountain peaks coexist with plains, and cities coexist with patriarchal villages. The climate in France is temperate maritime, transitional to continental in the east, on the coast Mediterranean Sea- subtropical Mediterranean. Average temperatures in January are 1–8°C, in July 17–24°C; precipitation is 600-1000 mm per year, in the mountains in some places 2000 mm or more. So attractive tourist destination France is not only made natural conditions and a highly developed tourism industry, but also the cultural wealth of the country. France is known throughout the world for its many advances in medicine and technology, as well as the French lifestyle passed down from generation to generation. Holidays in France in winter mean, first of all, alpine skiing and snowboarding. You can come on holiday to the resorts of France to go skiing and snowboarding by all means of transport - by plane, by train or by car.

There are about 475 airports in France. Biggest french airport- Charles de Gaulle Airport, located in the suburbs of Paris. The national French air carrier, Air France, operates flights from France to almost all countries of the world. Railway connection in France it exists with all neighboring countries except Andorra. France's railway network is 29,370 kilometers long, making it the longest railway network in Western Europe. Local and overnight trains, including TGV (Trains a Grande Vitesse - high-speed trains) connect the French capital with all major cities countries, as well as with neighboring European countries. The speed of these trains is 320 km/h. The total length of roads, the network of which fairly densely covers the entire territory of the country, is 951,500 km.

Ski resorts in France

Alpine skiing in France consists of several dozen of the most modern ski resorts, which are known to skiers all over the world.
Ski resorts in France - more than 4,000 different slopes - gentle and steep, among which both master skiers and beginners will find slopes that will give a feeling of happiness and immense pleasure, for which, forgetting about everything else, you go to the mountains again!
Alpine skiing in France means thousands of kilometers of perfectly prepared and varied ski slopes! The largest alpine skiing competitions, including the Olympic Games, are held on the slopes of France.
Alpine skiing in France is the delight of flying on off-piste slopes!
Ski resorts in France have the largest number of modern ski lifts in Europe.
Alpine skiing in France means wonderful weather and perfect snow cover throughout the entire skiing season.
Alpine skiing in France means vast expanses and the unforgettable beauty of the alpine landscapes!
Alpine skiing in France is the best ski school in the world, where there are a large number of experienced instructors who speak 5 languages!
Ski resorts in France offer excellent accommodation conditions and a huge selection: from luxurious fashionable hotels to the most elite resorts to modest, cozy apartments in quiet mountain villages.
Ski resorts in France are mountain hotels and residences that are located right on the slopes, so you can start skiing right at the hotel's doorstep.
Ski resorts in France provide excellent conditions for practicing any winter sports!
Ski resorts in France are a fun and varied holiday after skiing!
Ski resorts in France are ideal conditions for family vacation with children: playgrounds and clubs, children's ski schools, kindergartens!
Ski resorts in France - exquisite cuisine and excellent service in restaurants.

The most famous ski resorts in France

Three Valleys (Les Trois Vallees, Trois Vallées) - the most famous high-altitude ski center in France. Three Valleys or Trois Valais is the largest ski area not only in France, but also in the world, at altitudes of 1300 - 3200 meters above sea level. Three Valleys ski resort - site of the 1992 Olympic Games. The Three Valleys ski region, which is located in the most famous ski province of France - Savvoy, unites 8 main ski resorts in France - Meribel, Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Saint Martin de Belleville, Courchevel, La Tania, Brides-les-Bains and Orel. The ski slopes of all resorts in the Three Valleys region, the total length of which is 600 km, are interconnected by a network of 200 lifts. Although the Three Valleys ski resort has existed for more than 50 years, the year of the creation of the most famous ski area, the Three Valleys, is considered to be 1973, when it began to be used single subscription to the ski lifts of all resorts of the Three Valleys. Ski season: November 18 - May 8. The variety of slopes in the Three Valleys amazes even experienced skiers. Each skier will find his own slopes, travel routes and skiing modes. The resorts of the Three Valleys are connected by the most powerful network of ski lifts in the world. Fan parks and half-pipes await snowboarders in the Three Valleys. Alpine skiing can be alternated with cross-country skiing; the Three Valleys resorts have 124 km of excellent cross-country ski trails.

Meribel - a famous ski resort in France, the largest of all the ski resorts of the Three Valleys. Meribel consists of the villages of Meribel (Meribel-1450), Meribel-Mottaret (Meribel-Mottaret 1750) and Meribel-Altiport (1400). Today Meribel is considered the “heart” of the Three Valleys. Meribel is a typical alpine resort for a relaxing family holiday and a suitable place for less experienced skiers. While spending your holidays in Meribel, you can have a good time not only downhill skiing, but also snowboarding and cross-country skiing.
Val Thorens - a famous ski resort in France. Val Thorens (2300m) is the highest resort in the famous Three Valleys ski area and one of the highest ski resorts not only in France, but also in the world. Val Thorens has the largest aerial lift in Europe, with a capacity of 150 people. Val Thorens has its own ski area. The mountains in the vicinity of Val Thorens are mostly steep (there are three thousand meters), so Val Thorens is more suitable for experienced skiers. For strong skiers, the highest point of Trois Valais is Cime Caron (3200). Although there are Val Thorens slopes that are suitable for beginner skiers.
Les Menuires - a famous ski resort in France. This is one of the most sporting resorts in the famous Three Valleys ski area in France. Les Menuires is located in the Belleville valley 1850 meters. While vacationing in Les Menuires, skiers can ski on the beautiful slopes of the Three Valleys with relatively inexpensive accommodation compared to other resorts in the region. Cheerful Les Menuires, known as the smile of the Alps, is suitable for beginner skiers and family holidays. For beginner skiers, there is a special ski area (about 5000 sq. m), which is served by six free ski lifts.
Courchevel - a high-altitude ski resort in France, which consists of four villages located on four levels: at altitudes of 1300, 1500, 1650 and 1850 meters. This is the most luxurious resort in the famous Three Valleys ski area in France and one of the most prestigious ski resorts resorts of the world. Courchevel is the most expensive resort, so it is believed that the pistes there are the most well-groomed, and the guides are the most polite, speaking any necessary foreign language. Indeed, the choice of slopes and unprepared virgin slopes impresses any ski lover who comes on holiday to Courchevel
Brides-les-Bains - a ski resort in France, located at an altitude of 600 m in the famous Three Valleys ski area. Accommodation in Brides Les Bains will cost you 25%-30% cheaper than in the higher mountain resorts of the Three Valleys. Brides-les-Bains is not only a ski resort, but also a famous thermal resort France with a sports and recreation complex and a park. People come to Brides-les-Bains on holiday not only in the winter season to go skiing, but also to improve their health all year round.
La Tania (La Tania / La Tania) - ski resort in France. Which is located at an altitude of 1350 m in the famous ski area “Three Valleys” between the famous ski resorts of Meribel (5 km) and Courchevel (2 km). The small, cozy La Tania station was specially built for the 1992 Olympics. La Tania is famous for its very clean air and beautiful scenery. The hotels are located among a magnificent coniferous forest. Prices at the La Tania resort are lower than at neighboring resorts. Holidays in La Tania allow you to go skiing on the beautiful slopes of the Three Valleys at a relatively inexpensive price. Those who love a wild pastime will find it a bit boring in La Tania.

Paradiski - large region skiing in France. Paradiski includes famous ski resorts: Les Arc, La Plagne and the small Peisey-Vallandry ski area. . Paradiski - translated from French means “ski paradise”. Skiers who come on holiday to the Paradiski resorts will find two glaciers, 425 km of slopes of varying difficulty at altitudes from 1200 to 3250 meters and 144 lifts. Skiers of all levels feel great on the ski slopes of the Paradiski region. Well-prepared slopes of varying difficulty and modern ski lifts make this ski area one of the best in Europe. Paradiski is the second largest (after the Three Valleys) ski area in the world. An attraction of the Paradiski ski area is the largest cable car in Europe, the Vanoise Express, connecting Les Arcs and La Pland, with a length of approximately 1.6 km. Climatic conditions in Paradiski guarantee abundant snow cover and excellent quality throughout the entire ski season, which lasts from December to April. In the Paradiski area, year-round skiing is possible on two glaciers. Professionals will enjoy the famous Flying Kilometer track for breaking speed records with a maximum slope of 76 degrees. The Paradiski resorts have created good conditions for families with children: 34 ski lifts, 23 kindergartens, two playgrounds, 9 "rolling mats". At the Paradiski resorts there are both adults and children's ski schools (from 3 years old), and there is equipment rental. Paradiski has excellent opportunities not only for alpine skiing, but also for cross-country skiing and snowboarding.

Les Arc - a ski resort in France, which combines five villages: Arc-1950, Arc-2000, Arc-1600, Arc-1800 and Bourg-San-Maurice. Les Arcs is located in the center of the French Alps, overlooking the summit of Mont Blanc. All ski areas of Les Arcs resort are connected by ski lifts. Les Arcs resort has plenty of space for off-piste skiers. Many Russian skiers prefer to relax and ski at the Les Arcs resort, where they are always welcome Russian tourists, it’s not for nothing that the website of this resort also works in Russian. Experts consider the Les Arcs resort ideal for children.
La Plagne - a ski resort in France, which consists of 10 stations, six of which are connected by roads, slopes and lifts, and four are located a little away. . The La Plagne resort is the site of the Olympic bobsleigh and luge competitions. Skiers who come on holiday to La Plagne can purchase a ski pass for both the La Plagne resort (225 km of slopes, 110 lifts) and for the combined Paradiski ski area. All pistes and ski lifts are located near the accommodation. The La Plagne resort has excellent conditions for teaching children - free ski lifts, many instructors, special teaching methods and many children's trails. Much attention at the La Plagne resort is paid to environmental issues. All surrounding areas are under the protection of environmental organizations. Any new construction is carefully inspected by environmental experts.
Les Coches - a small cozy village located in the famous ski resort of La Plagne in France. The main advantage of the Les Coches ski resort is its location in the heart of the Paradiski ski area. Not far from the resort of Les Coches are the famous ski resorts of Val d'Isere and Tignes. The village of Les Coches is located next to the famous cable car "Vanoise Express" in the center of the French Alps. The resort of Les Coches offers skiers the ESF ski school, the Evolution ski school, kindergarten, two children's winter parks, ski equipment rental.

Chamonix- the largest ski resort in the French Alps, known for more than two hundred years, located in the Alps, in the narrow valley of the Arve River (a tributary of the Rhone) at an altitude of 1010 - 1200 m at the foot of the huge Mont Blanc massif (4807 m) - the highest peak in Western Europe. Chamonix is ​​the center of the popular ski region Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Chamonix was the site of the first Winter Olympic Games in history in 1924. Currently, Chamonix (the total length of Chamonix ski trails is 152 km, the total ski area is 762 hectares, the number of lifts is 49) is a popular and relatively accessible resort in France for lovers of alpine skiing and snowboarding. The resort of Chamonix operates all year round, welcoming up to 5 million people. In winter, Chamonix is ​​the capital of alpine skiing, in summer - the capital of world mountaineering. Geographical position Chamonix allows skiers holidaying in Chamonix to ski not only in France, but also in Italy (Courmayeur), passing through the tunnel under Mont Blanc, as well as in Switzerland (Vallorcine).

Espace Killy - a famous ski area in France, which is named after three-time world ski champion Jean-Claude Kiely. The Espace Killy ski area extends from the glacier on the Grand Motte (3650 m) to the village of Brévieux, located at an altitude of 1550 m. The Espace Killy ski area combines the ski areas of two resorts - Val d'Isere and Tignes, which are connected by high-speed lifts (the number of lifts is about 100). The skiing season at Espace Killy runs from November 30 to April 30. The total length of ski slopes of various levels of difficulty at Espace Killy is 300 km, with a height difference of 1550 m - 3450 m. . Skiers of all levels feel great on the ski slopes of the Espace Killy region. Well-prepared slopes of varying difficulty, modern ski lifts, and spacious virgin slopes make this ski area one of the best in France. Espace Killy has excellent opportunities not only for alpine skiing, but also for cross-country skiing and snowboarding. At the Espace Killy resorts there are over a dozen of the best ski and snowboard schools, where experienced instructors teach the art of skiing and snowboarding.

Val d'Isere - a famous ski resort in France, which is located at an altitude of 1850 m. It is one of the world's best resorts with modern ski infrastructure. The Val d'Isère ski resort is suitable for skiers of any skill level; there are very large opportunities for lovers of skiing on virgin soil. Val d'Isère became widely famous due to the stages of the alpine skiing competitions of the 1992 Winter Olympics that took place here. The famous Face Olympique de Bellevarde slope hosts the Alpine Ski World Cup every year. For the Alpine Skiing World Championships in 2009, Val d'Isere was significantly updated cable cars, infrastructure has been improved. Val d'Isere has excellent opportunities not only for alpine skiing, but also for cross-country skiing and snowboarding.
Tignes - a high-mountain ski resort in France, which is located at an altitude of 2100 meters. Those who do not yet feel completely confident in skiing should keep in mind that, according to some skiers, the assessment of the slopes in the Espace Killy ski region, and in Tignes in particular, is somewhat underestimated: some of the local “blue” slopes are in fact, “red”, and “red” are more like “black”. Perhaps this is why the ski resort of Tignes is most suitable for skiers with a good level of training; there are few beginners in skiing here.

Portes du Soleil - an international ski resort, which is located on a vast area between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. Portes du Soleil is a huge ski area, covering an area of ​​about 400 square kilometers. The total length of marked ski slopes, connected by a network of more than two hundred lifts, is 650 km. The name of the Portes du Soleil resort - Portes du Soleil - translates as "Gateway of the Sun". IN ski region Portes du Soleil includes eight resorts in France (Avoriaz, Abondance, La Chapelle d`Abondance, Chatel, Les Gets, Montriond, Morzine, St. Jean d`Aulps) and six resorts. in Switzerland (Champery, Morgins, Torgon, Val d`Illiez, Les Crozets, Champoussin). All resorts have a common ski pass. The most popular ski resorts in the Portes du Soleil region are Morzine (1000-2466 m), Avoriaz (1800-2466 m) and Les Gets (1172-2002 m). These resorts are located in the center of the region and have largest area skiing.

Morzine- a famous ski resort in France, which is located near the border of France and Switzerland, so you can travel from one country to another on skis without a visa. Therefore, while relaxing in the Morzine resort, you can ride in both France and Switzerland. The resort of Morzine has all the conditions for a family holiday. There are all conditions for children to study. Accommodation prices here are lower than in the neighboring resort of Avoriaz. Ski lovers are attracted by the democratic atmosphere of Morzine, developed infrastructure, hospitality and traditional hotel management with a fairly high level of service. Skiers of any level who come on holiday to Morzine will be pleased with the abundance of slopes and the quality of the snow, however, a holiday in the Morzine resort is most often chosen by skiers of intermediate skill level. In Morzine there are opportunities not only for alpine skiing, but also for cross-country skiing and snowboarding.

Avoriaz (Avoriaz) - a famous ski resort in France. Avorias (in Russian pronunciation more often sounds like Avoriaz) (1800-2466 m) is located in the center of the Portes du Soleil ski region and has the largest ski area. and is one of the most popular ski resorts. There is no car traffic in the Avoriaz resort, all buildings fit beautifully into the surrounding landscape, energy supply comes only from environmentally friendly sources. The Avoriaz resort has pistes for all categories of skiers, from beginners to professionals and off-piste skiers. Avoriaz has excellent opportunities not only for alpine skiing, but also for cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Avoriaz is known as European capital snowboard. Holidays in the Avoriaz resort attract skiers from all over the world because you can ski in both France and Switzerland, regardless of which resort you are staying at. You can travel from one country to another on skis without a visa.
Serre Chevalier is a famous ski resort in France, which is located between the Lotare pass and Briançon near the Italian border. Serre Chevalier is one of the southernmost ski resorts in the Alps and has the fifth largest ski area in France. (250 km with a height difference from 1200 to 2800 meters above sea level). The resort of Serre Chevalier, which received its beautiful name Serre Chevalier, named after one of the local peaks, consists of thirteen small villages. The same name is now added to the names of the local villages included in the Serre Chevalier resort. The largest of them are Montier-Les-Bains (Le Monetier Les Bains, Serre Chevalier 1500), Villeneuve-Les-Bais (Villeneuve - La Salle Les Alpes, Serre Chevalier 1400), Chantemerle (Saint Chaffrey - Chantemerle, Serre Chevalier 1350) , Briancon (Serre Chevalier 1200 m). The quality of the ski slopes in the Serre Chevalier region, unique in Europe, was noted at the Pisten Bully 2008 competition.

Megeve (Megeve, French Megeve)- a famous ski resort in France. Megève is located in the department of Haute-Savoie in the Rhône-Alpes region on the very border with the department of Savoie. Megève is considered one of the most prestigious ski resorts in the world. In 2004, Megève became the twelfth member of the prestigious Best of the Alps club, joining such resorts as Zermatt, St. Moritz, and Kitzbuhel.
The relatively small resort (the population of Megève is 4,500 inhabitants) can accommodate over forty thousand skiers and snowboarders on vacation. Megève is located in close proximity to Mont Blanc (4807 m), the height of the Alps within the Megève resort itself is relatively low and reaches 2,350 m. A holiday in the Megève resort is suitable for beginner skiers and those who prefer a family holiday

Alpe d'Huez- a famous ski resort in France, which is located on the southern terrace of the Pic Blanc mountain (Pic Blanc, 3330 m) above the Romanche valley. Small compact Alp d resort Huez is located 63 km from Grenoble at an altitude of 1860 meters, where a rich variety of slopes is presented in a relatively small area (115 ski slopes with a total length of 230 km, 86 lifts, elevation difference - 1860 m - 3330 m).
Alpe d'Huez was chosen as one of the venues for the 1968 Winter Olympics. Alpe d'Huez is famous for hosting the annual Tour de France race. The Alpe d'Huez ski resort, where nature itself has created a rational construction of the slopes, is very convenient for skiers of any level of training.

Les Deux Alpes ( Les Deux Alpes)- the largest international-class ski resort in France, located in the center of the Ozan mountain range at the foot of Europe's largest glacier, Mont-de-Lans, 70 km southeast of Grenoble in the town of Dauphine. Les Deux Alpes (or Alpes 2) is the site of international alpine skiing and snowboarding competitions. Les Deux Alpes has the largest summer ski area in Europe, so the ski season in Les Deux Alpes lasts almost the entire year. Skiers at the resort of Les Deux Alpes will have 100 ski slopes with a height difference of 1300 m -3600 m, with a total length of 225 km, connected by 57 lifts - 57. A holiday in Les Deux Alpes will bring pleasure to both beginner skiers, and quite skilled and advanced, and professionals in alpine skiers who prefer difficult, steep slopes. The attraction of the resort is the artificial ice grotto, located at an altitude of 3400 meters.

Valloire and Valmeinier- a ski resort in the famous ski province of France - Savoie, which unites two stations with common ski lifts and slopes, which have a common skiing area. The total length of 83 ski slopes of Valloire and Valmeiniere is 150 km, the number of lifts is 34, the elevation difference is 1430-2600 m. The towns of Valloire and Valmeiniere retain their traditional alpine atmosphere and rural charm to this day. Valloire station (Valloire - translated as “golden valley”) is located at an altitude of 1430 m. Valmeiniere consists of two small stations at altitudes of 1500 m and 1800 m. Holidays in the resort of Valloire and Valmeiniere will appeal to beginner skiers and snowboarders; there are also interesting slopes for skiers with an average level of training. Only true masters of skiing will find the resort of Valloire and Valmeniere a little boring.
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Ski resorts in France are considered among the best winter resorts worldwide. It is here, in the French Alps, that there are extensive and interconnected ski areas: more than four thousand slopes for alpine skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh and other types of active winter holiday. The trails vary in difficulty level, allowing both beginners and true aces to have a comfortable time. Winter sports competitions of various classes are often held on the slopes of the Alps - up to championships and Olympics.

The French Alps have hosted the Olympic Games three times. Moreover, the first ever Winter Olympics in 1924 took place right here in Chamonix, in 1968 they took place in Grenoble, and in 1992 in Aberville, near which many excellent tracks have been preserved.

In total, more than two hundred ski resorts have been created on the slopes of the French Alps. Many of them are interconnected, so once you visit one, you can easily move to another. So every ski lover can find a suitable option here and get real pleasure from skiing down the mountain or skiing on the plains.

Chamonix

Chamonix is ​​the heart of the largest ski area in the French Alps at the top of the famous Mont Blanc. Chamonix Valley - unique natural area near the borders of Italy and Switzerland, included in the list of landscapes that make up world heritage. The total length of the ski slopes is hundreds of kilometers on slopes of varying difficulty. The highest point of the resort is the legendary “White Valley”, 20 km of off-piste skiing at an altitude of 3842 m. Ice mountaineering, rock climbing, canyoning, winter rafting and paragliding are also developed here - that is, a large selection of extreme sports for every taste. In the summer months, Chamonix is ​​a popular holiday destination for climbers and mountain biking enthusiasts (including off-road freeride).

Espace Killy

Espace Killy is an area of ​​the French Alps, named after three-time world ski champion Jean-Claude Killy, and is considered one of the best winter resorts not only in the Alps, but throughout the world. The region includes the famous resorts of Val d'Isère and Tignes and four less popular places for skiing, which, meanwhile, are ultra-modern slopes with excellent infrastructure not only for amateurs, but also for professionals of downhill skiing. The special beauty of the region is that it is possible to ski on glaciers not only in winter, but also in summer. For young skiers, a free ski pass and many ski schools are provided, and for snowboarders, the famous corridors Les Danaides, Le Lasvancher, La Table and Kern are equipped. For additional entertainment and to explore the surrounding area, you can choose a helicopter ride, dog sledding, motor sleigh rides or snowshoeing.

Three Valleys (Les Trois Vallees)

Three Valleys (or Les Trois Vallées), the Savoyard ski area, is the world's largest unified ski region with 600 km of slopes at altitudes of 1300-3230 m. Two hundred lifts are capable of delivering up to a quarter of a million people - ski lovers and snowboard. The history of the resort goes back half a century, and in 1992 these slopes were conquered by Olympic champions.

The Three Valleys includes the high-mountainous Val Thorens - the “Roof of the Three Valleys” at an altitude of 2300 m, the sports part of the resort area. Its peak is the picturesque summit of Cime de Caron, which offers magnificent views of Mont Blanc.

The second resort - Meribel - “The Heart of the Three Valleys”, is located at an altitude of 1400 m and is divided into zones Meribel Center in the traditional French style and the more modern Meribel-Mottaray, both zones offer excellent slopes and cross-country trails, as well as all kinds of entertainment such as hockey rinks and skating rinks, sled races, etc.

And finally, chic Courchevel - one of the most prestigious resorts French Alps, a leader in the level of hotels, quality of service and variety of entertainment among the world's ski centers. However, Courchevel, located at altitudes from 1300 to 1850 m, is not only social life and famous parties: a lover of ski slopes can stay here for a whole month and never ride the same slope, conquering new heights and slopes every day. In addition to traditional tracks, there are two Olympic ski jumping tracks, several slalom and downhill tracks, cross-country ski trails, ice arenas open air and so on.

Alpe D'Huez

Alpe d'Huez is a first-class ski resort in the southern Alps, one of the sunniest in the world: the sun shines here up to 300 days a year! The French themselves call it the “Island of the Sun” - the pistes are located on the upper plateau and mostly face south This is France's fifth largest ski area and is home to some of Europe's most famous runs: the 16-kilometre Sarennes run and the Glacier Tunnel run.

Route Alpe d'Huez Tunnel - famous place filming one of the James Bond films.

In addition, this resort is a good solution for beginners in skating, children, and those who prefer other types of winter recreation: tens of kilometers of flat slopes, an excellent ice stadium.

Megeve

Megève is an excellent ski resort that includes three ski areas: Rochebrune-Côte, Mont-d'Arbois and Le Jailles, as well as an open-air museum. The center of the town is paved with ancient cobblestones, free of vehicles, and some houses here have been standing for at least 200 years. The main attractions are the 13th century church, the medieval monastery and the city tower. Ski areas are located at 1113-2350 m, and there are many slopes for both beginners and the youngest skiers, as well as for real extreme sports enthusiasts - for example, the JOLY slopes and the exciting descent of the World Cup “la Gote 2000”.

Les Deux Alpes

Les Deux Alpes is an international-class resort located at the foot of the largest glacier in Europe and inviting ski lovers to ski all year round. These are 104 ski slopes at an altitude of 3600 m, suitable for both traditional slopes and snowboarding, freestyle, freeride and others. There are many schools here, including for those who have never skied or snowboarded in their lives - by the end of training, the newly minted athlete will be able not only to ski decently, but also to truly enjoy the descent.

Paradiski

Paradiski is the youngest high-mountain ski area, which translated means “ski paradise”. This is the name of the united ski region, which includes the resorts of La Plagne, Peyce-Valandry, Les Coches and Les Arcs. These are glacial snows that do not melt all year round, allowing you to learn the basics of skiing whenever you want. Regardless of seasonality.

The Portes du Soleil

Portes du Soleil is also known as the "Gateway of the Sun" resort - always sunny slopes for both pros and beginners. Many schools, 650 km of prepared trails of varying difficulty levels in four ski areas: Les Gets, Morzine, Avoria and Chatel.

Every year, the French slopes attract many tourists and ski enthusiasts. All the necessary conditions have been created for them, lifts have been installed, excellent trails have been equipped and all the necessary industry has been built. In addition, it is not only sporting achievements and sparkling snow slopes all day long: here you can stroll through charming Alpine villages, visit cozy restaurants, enjoy unique French cuisine, and find entertainment for any age, taste and budget.

To begin with, you must be prepared for the fact that skiing in France is an expensive pleasure. Prices are several times higher than at ski resorts in Bulgaria, Poland or Ukraine. I won’t tell you anything about such a world-famous ski resort as Courchevel, since the prices there are simply sky-high. Let's see what cheaper options there are.

Nice and calm ski resort of Maribel. This place will delight you with the opportunity to relax in silence, among beautiful nature and ride on trails of varying difficulty. There are not many tourists here; this place is preferred by the French and whole families come here.

There is a ski resort Brides Les Bains, which has been thoroughly improved for olympic games 1992. Holidays and skiing at this resort are about 25 percent cheaper than in other places. The resort is located near the town of Moutiers. You will not have any problems with transport. The height of this place is 600 meters.

One of the most popular ski resorts in Europe is the French ski resort of Chamonix. This resort is over 200 years old. There is an excellent infrastructure here, which includes more than 60 hotels, about 200 shops and 100 restaurants. The resort is located at an altitude of 1050 meters above the level, and most of the slopes are located at an altitude of more than 2 thousand meters. The highest point of the lift is 3842 meters. In total, the resort has 49 lifts and 69 slopes, the length of which is 149 kilometers.

One of the newest French ski resorts is Val Thorens. This is one of the most high mountain resorts, so you don’t have to worry about good snow. There are more than 1000 trails in the vicinity of this resort. There are more than enough cafes, shops, restaurants and hotels here.

Near Mont Blanc is the beautiful and unique resort of Megève, which has more than 300 kilometers of ski slopes and hiking routes. Maximum height The slopes reach 2350 meters. According to the level of difficulty, the slopes are divided into 15 black, 21 green and 39 blue, which creates conditions for skiing for skiers of different levels. The resort is served by 81 ski lifts. There is no need to worry about the snow; the resort has 170 cannons that can compensate for the lack of natural snow.

The largest ski resort in the world, La Plagne, is located on an area of ​​10 thousand hectares. There are 110 lifts here, including cable cars with closed cabins. The resort has 124 ski slopes, of which 72 are blue, 35 are red and 11 are green.

Based on this, choose the most suitable place to relax, both in terms of location and cost.