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France
Ski Holidays

Think of France, and the first things that come to mind are cheese, wine and croissants.

All of those are ‘très bon’, but for those who love to hit the slopes, skiing is epic there too!

Why choose to go skiing in France?

  • Huge choice for all abilities and budgets
  • Massive, high-altitude ski resorts
  • Great food, apres, and accommodation
France ski resorts are arguably the creme de la creme. From purpose-built resorts to more traditional hidden gems, and some of the most snow-sure resorts in Europe, the choice is endless.
If you're looking for tried and tested winners, start with our best sellers. Charming and traffic-free Avoriaz is a winter wonderland catering for beginners all the way through to advanced skiers.
Meanwhile, those looking for world-class advanced and off-piste terrain can’t go wrong with Chamonix. Les Deux Alpes packs a punch and with huge, snow-sure ski areas, Val Thorens or Tignes should be on your radar too.
But if you want to skip the most popular resorts and head to a hidden gem that still delivers an unforgettable trip, hit the search button and use our handy filters to find the France ski holiday for you.
KEY INFORMATION
Good to Know
Currency
Euro
Language
French
Travel Time (APPROX)
2 hours
Dublin
Timezone
GMT+1

Family skiing in France

With heaps of convenient accommodations, fun and relaxed pistes, and high-quality instructors, a family ski holiday in France is dreamy, even with little ones in tow.
Resorts such as Avoriaz and Les Arcs have proven themselves as some of the best ski resorts for families, with Avoriaz consistently earning the coveted 'Famille Plus Montagne' certification. For big family-friendly ski areas, head to Flaine or La Plagne. Both are packed with miles of fluffy white pistes, great self-catered accommodation and plenty of kid-friendly restaurants.
And if short transfers are essential, La Clusaz gets our vote. It’s a cosy, traditional resort, only 50km from Geneva - with the added bonus of plenty of ski-in, ski-out options available.
brothers and sisters smiling in the snow
skiers race down a mountain with powder trails

Group skiing in France

Whether with friends or family, a group ski holiday in France is a great bet, with big accommodations, big ski areas and even bigger après-ski.
With four different ski areas to explore and plenty to keep you occupied off the slopes, it doesn't get much better than Chamonix for intermediate and advanced groups.
If you’re all about long days on the mountain, then the huge ski areas of Tignes and Val d'Isère are a perfect choice. With miles of easy terrain for groups of beginner skiers and tons of technical pistes for more experienced skiers.
Groups looking for an après-ski holiday should slide down to Val Thorens or Meribel. Combining lively boots-on-the-table après-ski with loads of accommodation options, it’s easy for the whole group to have fun together.
And for a ski resort that ticks just about every box, Les Deux Alpes packages up glacial skiing, varied terrain, booming apres and plenty of non-ski activities. All the ingredients for an unforgettable group ski trip.

France Ski holidays
Your questions answered by our French ski holiday expert

Alexander Blunt (Co-Founder)
Alexander Blunt (Co-Founder)
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Most popular ski resorts in France

Here are just some of our top ski resorts. To find the perfect one for you, speak to one of our specialists.
Chamonix ski resort
Chamonix
An iconic ski resort with a vibrant town, epic advanced and intermediate skiing and spectacular mountain scenery. A Chamonix ski holiday should be on everyone’s bucket list.
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Tignes ski resort
Tignes
Tignes has evolved into a vibrant Alpine resort with fantastic freeriding, ideal slopes for beginners and intermediates, and a lively après scene. Situated at 2,100m with access to 300km of pistes, including powder and tree runs, it offers exhilarating skiing experiences
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Avoriaz ski resort
Avoriaz
Striking Avoriaz 1800 sits highest of all resorts in the vast Portes du Soleil ski area. The resort itself is entirely car free and ski-in/ski-out, making a ski holiday to Avoriaz the perfect choice for those looking for a snow sure getaway that maximises time on the slopes.
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Val Thorens ski resort
Val Thorens
Val Thorens offers more than just being the highest ski resort in Europe; it grants access to Les Trois Vallées, the world's largest ski area, with reliable snow and a vast network of 600km runs. Ski-in and ski-out convenience trumps rustic architecture, and the resort caters to all riding styles and skill levels.
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Flaine ski resort
Flaine
Enjoy a bustling resort that offers the advantage of a car free zone! The highest resort in Le Grand Massif, this ski area is the 5th largest interconnecting ski area in France.
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La Plagne ski resort
La Plagne
La Plagne is a long-time favourite for British skiers and riders thanks to its variety of friendly runs. A purpose-built resort situated at 1,800m, it gives access to 425km of the Paradiski area.
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Morzine ski resort
Morzine
Just over an hour from Geneva, Morzine is one of the most accessible of the big, interconnected resorts, giving access to the vast playground that is the Portes du Soleil area. That’s 12 resorts with 580km of pistes and 30 snowparks, all on one pass.
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Why book a France ski holiday with Heidi?

Flexible
Go where you want, when you want, for as long as you want, from an unbeatable choice of resorts.
Easy
Super-clever tech saves you buckets of time by making it easy to find 'the one', from a mountain of options.
5 star service
Our stellar UK team are here 24/7 to make sure your holiday runs smoothly. Flight cancelled? Booking amendments? We'll sort it.
On the money
From budget to luxury, find an amazing ski holiday whatever your wallet.

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