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Unfortunately the 15-floor buildings at this purpose built centre have won little critical acclaim, but the surrounding scenery is awesome and the weather and skiing both good, meaning slopes can be crowded.

Beginner Trails  9 runs 8.5km 16%

Intermediate Trails  20 runs 38.9km 37%

Advanced Trails  19 runs 47.4km 35%

Expert Trails  6 runs 6km 11%

snoman says Unfortunately the 15-floor buildings at this purpose built centre have won little critical acclaim, but the surrounding scenery is awesome and the weather and skiing both good, meaning slopes can be crowded.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €135 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

A mix of new and old, the modern development is made up of wood-clad buildings in a pleasant chalet style, above the old village. Limited facilities but a relaxed base on the huge Alpe D'Huez ski area. The resort operates a Leisure Activities Card giving the bearer free access to some activities and discounts on othe... [more Auris en Oisans]

Beginner Trails  5 runs ?km 25%

Intermediate Trails  6 runs ?km 30%

Advanced Trails  7 runs ?km 35%

Expert Trails  2 runs 2km 10%

snoman says A mix of new and old, the modern development is made up of wood-clad buildings in a pleasant chalet style, above the old village. Limited facilities but a relaxed base on the huge Alpe D'Huez ski area. The res... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €? Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Small resort with excellent off-piste and linked via the world's longest cable car (not such a great boast?) to the worlds biggest linked ski area, Val Thorens and the Les 3 Vallees (a great boast!)

Linked to larger Superdévoluy by lift ( 10km by road ), the building design is rather less severe, but still offers doorstep skiing through the surrounding larch forests. Nightlife is quieter and informal with a small selection of bars and restaurants.

Beginner Trails  15 runs ?km 25%

Intermediate Trails  25 runs ?km 41%

Advanced Trails  15 runs ?km 25%

Expert Trails  5 runs 5km 8%

snoman says Linked to larger Superdévoluy by lift ( 10km by road ), the building design is rather less severe, but still offers doorstep skiing through the surrounding larch forests. Nightlife is quieter and informal with ... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €? Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

An excellent Nordic ski centre facing Mont Blanc and overlooking Beaufortain and Val d'Arly. There is also good Alpine skiing with the vast Espace Crystal linked to Crest Voland Cohennoz. In the 1992 Winter Olympics all the cross-country and biathlon events were held here.

Beginner Trails  5 runs ?km 16%

Intermediate Trails  13 runs ?km 43%

Advanced Trails  9 runs ?km 30%

Expert Trails  3 runs 3km 10%

snoman says An excellent Nordic ski centre facing Mont Blanc and overlooking Beaufortain and Val d'Arly. There is also good Alpine skiing with the vast Espace Crystal linked to Crest Voland Cohennoz. In the 1992 Winter Olym... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €149.2 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Trad chalet resort in middle of huge 3 valleys ski area. Very popular with Brits for it's big mileage and big apres scene - often big prices too

Beginner Trails  10 runs ?km 13%

Intermediate Trails  34 runs ?km 45%

Advanced Trails  24 runs ?km 32%

Expert Trails  9 runs 9km 12%

snoman says In 1938 a British Officer created a ski resort, Méribel, in an almost abandoned mountain valley. Today Méribel is one of the world's greatest ski resorts. It now has an apartment built off-shoot, Méribel Motta... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €187 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Novices & intermediates will relish the experience here & experts have a number of runs too. Wide, largely un-crowded slopes. Off-piste has some tress & is rarely skied out. Local-feel informal & lively après ski

Beginner Trails  31 runs ?km 33%

Intermediate Trails  25 runs ?km 26%

Advanced Trails  31 runs ?km 33%

Expert Trails  6 runs 6km 6%

snoman says Developing from a small farming community of the 1930s, Valloire has branched out across the Maurienne Valley, encompassing 17 hamlets, but remaining "very French". It is located at the foot of the famous Galib... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €153 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Made up of 22 small hamlets in the Sybelles region offering year-round relaxation in a genuinely natural environment, steeped in history and tradition. A family free ski centre reached by a direct highway from St Jean de Maurienne (22km/14miles away)

Beginner Trails  20 runs ?km 20%

Intermediate Trails  40 runs ?km 41%

Advanced Trails  31 runs ?km 32%

Expert Trails  5 runs 5km 5%

snoman says Made up of 22 small hamlets in the Sybelles region offering year-round relaxation in a genuinely natural environment, steeped in history and tradition. A family free ski centre reached by a direct highway from ... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €140.5 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Great off-piste and pretty new accommodation. Small ski area means bargain lift pass prices and mostly empty slopes. Very quiet apres great for getting away from it all

Big ski area and pretty, purpose built resort. Good value and set up well for families. Great for beginners and intermediates

Beginner Trails  14 runs 17km 25%

Intermediate Trails  25 runs 48km 45%

Advanced Trails  11 runs 19km 20%

Expert Trails  5 runs 5km 9%

snoman says Valmorel is 30 years old, and very tastefully designed, gaining widespread admiration for having the advantages of a purpose-built resort without looking like one. The ski area is linked to that of St François ... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €? Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)