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5 of the best Easter ski holidays in France
Imagine it: Europe's finest high-altitude spring skiing, with heaps of flight options and seamless, speedy transfers to get you there. Now, let your family experience it. Welcome to the best fuss-free Easter ski holiday in France!
April ski trips to France allow you to savour those last precious days of the season with the added advantage of long, sunny bluebird afternoons, surprise late-spring snow dumps, and epic late-season deals. Luckily, Heidi has done the hard graft for you, offering a vast selection of France’s best family-friendly Easter ski resorts. Choose from great budget-friendly options, slopes for all abilities, and a selection of ski-in/ski-out, self-service, and all-inclusive accommodation options. We’ve got something for everyone!
Ahead of this Easter, our Heidi experts have crunched the data to present you with their recommendations for France's top April ski holidays. From Tignes to Les Deux Alpes, La Plagne to Isola 2000, these are the best Easter ski vacations in the French Alps we recommend snapping up now:
1. Val d'Isère / Tignes
If your dream Easter skiing trip in France involves endless, long days on the mountain, Val d'Isère, Tignes, and the colossal Espace Killy ski area is the place for you. With easy access from major airports and 2,300m-high snow-sure peaks, Easter ski holidays in Val d'Isère and Tignes are a breeze - especially for those with only enough time for a weekend or short ski break.
Whether you're thrill seekers looking for exhilarating descents, a young family searching for relaxed fun, or a whole brood seeking a snow-dusted winter retreat, the vast 300km Espace Killy ski area has something for everyone. The many technical pistes keep experienced skier and snowboarder parents occupied, while the gentle lower pistes at Tignes and Val D'Isere provide relaxed family fun and stunning mountain panoramas. And let's not forget the top-notch food and drink!
Off the slopes:
Loud and lively, Tignes nightlife is legendary. But it's not just about the parties and clubs. From chilled-out bars to chic cocktail bars and cosy cabins for soothing tired ski legs, we recommend enjoying long, sunny afternoons on rooftop terraces soaking in fantastic views and dining on mouth-watering alpine eats. Chin chin!
2. La Plagne
Any Alps aficionados will know that La Plagne has been a firm favourite of British skiing families and riders for well over 60 years. Even just thinking about it brings to mind its iconic little red bobble hat and sunglasses logo. But what exactly makes a La Plagne Easter ski holiday so appealing?
With its 1,800m-high altitudes, springtime sun, barmy temps, and 425km Paradiski ski area, La Plagne April ski holidays are nothing short of excellente. Purpose-built in 1961, skiing at La Plagne is as easy as it is enjoyable. Families and beginners will revel in the heaps of wide, relaxed groomers and long, winding blue runs. Meanwhile, more ambitious parents can take on challenging reds, tree-lined descents, and big open bowls - it’s a real powder party! And if your family is really, really keen, you can even pay for early lift access to enjoy skiing the freshly groomed pistes with no one else around. Result!
Off the slopes:
For something a touch more relaxing, head to the Deep Nature Baths and Spa, where family-friendly sections, water loungers, whirlpool baths, and saunas await. Or, if you still have some energy left, La Plagne’s pubs, bars, and restaurants offer a perfect blend of chilled-out après-ski and delicious mountain bites.
3. Val Thorens
A Val Thorens Easter ski holiday is perfect for those seeking some of the biggest and best skiing in the French Alps. As Europe's highest ski resort (at a lofty 2,300m!), snow flurries are frequently on the cards. Plus, with April bringing longer daylight hours, fewer crowds, and much lower prices per mini skier head, Easter provides a fantastic wallet-friendly alternative to half term.
Val Thorens is part of the epic Les 3 Vallées, which offers a staggering 600km of terrain, ensuring something for every skier and boarder, no matter your style or ability. For families trying skiing for the first time, we recommend enrolling the kids (and yourself) at the ski school to learn the basics, before building up your confidence on the oodles of easy greens and long, cruisy blues. For the more advanced, Les 3 Vallées delivers the fun in spades. It’s home to an incredible 216km of intermediate pistes, 72km for advanced skiers, and plenty of off-piste runs to test your mettle with a local guide in tow.
Off the slopes:
Get little hearts racing on Europe's longest sledging slope, 'Turbojet', zip down super-fun snowtubing tracks, or fly across Europe's highest zipline - the 1300m 'Tyroline'. Off-piste, there’s even more to explore, from snowshoeing to ice karting. There’s just so much to do!
4. Les Deux Alpes
Les Deux Alpes has all you need for a top April family ski vacation: reliable snow, varied, high-altitude pistes, and excellent kid-friendly accommodation. But really, it's the nursery slopes that make this resort stand out from the crowd. Because at Les Deux Alps, the beginners rule the mountain!
With a mountaintop full of easy-breezy greens, blues, and nursery slopes, first-timers and young families are in for a treat on a Les Deux Alpes Easter ski holiday. Picture this: your kids practising their snow ploughs on the freshest powder at the very peak of the mountain, overlooking the French Alps' best panoramic views. Meanwhile - lower down - parents can explore heaps of technical reds and blacks during lesson time. Seeking a run to remember? Take the central funicular to the top of the glacier and ski nonstop from 3,600m down to the village of Mont de Lans - a staggering 2,300m vertical descent! With snow-sure slopes facing every direction, high glacier runs, and warm bluebird days on the menu, your family really is in for a belter of an Easter ski holiday at Les Deux Alpes.
Off the slopes:
Hop on the funicular with kids to explore the icy glacier caves or indulge teens with a ski shopping spree at the chic sports shops and branded outlets.
5. Isola 2000
Looking for a cosy, chilled-out Easter family ski weekend this April? Isola 2000 is just the ticket. This southern French resort promises quick flights, speedy transfers from Geneva, and varied skiing. That means less travel tantrums, and more snowy fun! But wait, there’s more!
Ski trips at Easter mean plenty of spring skiing, which doesn't get much better than in the sun-soaked south of France. Luckily, your family can enjoy those barmy temps without worrying about the powder, as Isola 2000's high altitudes make its snow record as white as they come.
A top destination for skiers and snowboarders seeking quieter, uncrowded pistes, an Isola 2000 Easter ski holiday is a fantastic pick for beginner and intermediate ski families. Newbies should check out the 'Grand Tour', home to incredible beginner runs and jaw-dropping panoramic views. As for the more seasoned, we recommend heading to the Grande Combe or St. Saveur or honing your snowpark skills on the slopestyle, boardercross, and handrails.
Off the slopes:
The winter-fuelled fun continues with snowshoeing, winter hikes, forest-lined Moon Bike trails, and the Snake Gliss sledding slide. Later, recharge batteries with mouth-watering French favourites. We're talking local cheese fondues, gooey raclette, and a cheeky glass of red - you've earned it!
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