ski resorts France

ski resorts in france by type

France is also blessed with the biggest number of ski resorts and their facilities and ambience vary enormously, so here you can find the 10 best French ski resorts for key holiday types, from family ski resorts in france to world class French snowboarding resorts. You can scroll down further to see a list of all of the several hundred major ski resorts in the French Alps and French Pyrenees.

list of all French ski resorts

In France ski resort types are perhaps more diverse than elsewhere. French ski resorts range from the out and out mountain towns like Chamonix, to ultra chic exclusive French ski resorts like Megeve, and purpose built modern ski resorts like Tignes. Each is among the best in its own niche, so you really need to think about what you're looking for from a ski resort in France, before booking a French skiing holiday.

Amazing snow sure skiing for cheap money? Pick a high altitude French resort like Tignes or La Plagne.

Parisian chic in the snow? Stay in a haute society exclusive ski resort in France such as Megeve

Epic off-piste in the landscape of the Gods? Go to an classic mountain mecca like La Grave or Chamonix.

Full on apres-ski is your top priority? Check in to British party favourite Meribel.

Ski in ski out accommodation? Choose a modern purpose build French ski resort like Avoriaz or Flaine.

The truth is that French ski resorts come in literally every different shape and form and, while most resorts in france are good for most types of skiing and snowboarding, if you know what kind of ski holiday you're looking for and find a French ski resort aimed at exactly your type of winter holidays, you can be sure of a ski trip to remember.