France has more ski in ski out hotels than any other alpine nation, with some of the most popular destinations like Val Thorens being almost entirely ski to the door. The main reason is that the French have created more 'purpose-built' ski resorts. Where Austria
Known as the most snowsure place to stay in the French Alps, VT is also the highest resort in Europe and so, perhaps unsurprisingly, also has the biggest proliferation of 5-star ski in ski out accommodation in the country. Perennial favourites like Hotel Le Fitz Roy and Altapura have been joined by the super-chic Koh I Nor and Hotel Pashmina, to create the most high-end of high-altitude skiing.
France has the most ski in ski out hotels but, if purpose-built resorts are not your bag, consider looking at the other major alpine destinations:
This four-star hotel in the centre of Avoriaz features designer furniture and purple, orange and red decor for a vintage-chic vibe. Amenities include a spa with whirlpool and sauna, fitness room, and two superb restaurants.
This all-inclusive family hotel enjoys ski in/ski out access and is just a one minute walk to the nursery slopes and ski school meeting point. It offers children's clubs, an indoor pool, sauna, hammam, and a sunny terrace.
On the blue Belle Plagne piste to Bellecote, the Carlina is a short walk from the resort centre. Decorated in traditional alpine style, it offers a homely atmosphere with an indoor pool, spa, sauna, whirlpool and steam room.
On the Demoiselles green run, this all-inclusive hotel is also only one minute to the nursery slopes. It offers hotel-run childcare, family rooms and on-site ski hire, but the star is the piste-side indoor/outdoor pool.
In the quiet, elevated Reberty district with ski-out access, this large wooden chalet-style hotel features a panoramic restaurant with a sunny terrace. The NUXE Spa has a heated pool facing the mountain, spa and hammam.
Ski in ski out at this modern hotel in the centre of Tignes with Club Med's huge mountain bar. Enjoy fitness, yoga, cardio and a heated infinity pool. Entertainment, kids' clubs and family rooms ensure an unforgettable stay.
Enjoy stylish, slopeside lodging with scenic mountain views. The hotel offers ski hire, a spa and a vast 1000m2 wellness area with indoor/outdoor pools and a Nordic course of hot/cold stations ending in an icy igloo.
At the top of Val Thorens, this luxury 5-star ski-in/ski-out hotel offers designer accommodation, an expansive spa with pools, gym, sauna, steam room and hot tub, three restaurants and panoramic views from the sun terrace.
This understated luxury hotel with a modern Alpine vibe is in a prime slopeside location in the resort with a 5-minute walk to ski school. It features a spa with sauna and hammam, and indoor pool for ultimate relaxation.
This contemporary high-end hotel offers high-altitude slopeside access. Amenities include an indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room and L'Occitane spa. It features two restaurants, including a Michelin-starred option.
Accommodation | Resort | Price (per person) |
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Hotel Allodis | Meribel & Mottaret | £ 2862 |
Hotel Fahrenheit 7 | Courchevel | £ 2312 |
Hotel Daria-I Nor | Alpe d'Huez | £ 2113 |
Hotel des Dromonts | Avoriaz | £ 2068 |
Hotel Taj-I Mah | Les Arcs | £ 2004 |
Le Chalet Blanc Hotel and Spa | Montgenevre | £ 2002 |
Club Med Val d'Isère | Val d'Isere | £ 1869 |
Hotel Taj-I Mah (Arc 2000) | Les Arcs | £ 1859 |
Hotel Fahrenheit 7 | Val Thorens | £ 1838 |
Hotel Les Flocons | Courchevel | £ 1783 |