Skiing in France
France is home to the world's largest linked ski areas including Les 3 Vallées and Portes du Soleil. From the legendary steeps of Chamonix to the glamour of Courchevel and family-friendly Avoriaz, French skiing offers unmatched variety and exceptional cuisine on the slopes.
France Ski Regions Map
Explore ski areas across France
Ski Regions in France
Explore ski areas in France
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a ski destination in France, part of The Alps region, with 123 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 687m to 3,768m, giving a vertical range of 3,081m. Across the area there are 4,739km of prepared pistes. There are 8,441 runs in total - 5464 easy, 2096 intermediate, 559 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 2,096 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 214 gondolas and 622 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Les Trois Vallées, Tignes - Val d'Isère, Les Arcs and Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise. The ski season typically runs from December to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €58 on average.
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is a ski destination in France, part of The Alps region, with 51 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 1,219m to 3,543m, giving a vertical range of 2,324m. Across the area there are 1,540km of prepared pistes. There are 2,675 runs in total - 1385 easy, 790 intermediate, 196 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 540 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 20 gondolas and 148 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Espace Lumière, Serre Chevalier, Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul and Val d'Allos - La Foux. The ski season typically runs from December to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €65 on average.
Occitania
Occitania is a ski destination in France, part of The Alps region, with 38 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 1,103m to 2,527m, giving a vertical range of 1,424m. Across the area there are 662km of prepared pistes. There are 1,294 runs in total - 741 easy, 310 intermediate, 123 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 379 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 14 gondolas and 95 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Saint-Lary, Grand Tourmalet, Ax 3 Domaines and Peyragudes. The ski season typically runs from December to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €58 on average.
Grand Est
Grand Est is a ski destination in France, part of The Alps region, with 28 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 177m to 1,347m, giving a vertical range of 1,170m. Across the area there are 117km of prepared pistes. There are 336 runs in total - 170 easy, 71 intermediate, 28 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 116 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 10 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include La Bresse - Hohneck, Gérardmer, Lac Blanc and Station de ski du Schnepfenried. The ski season typically runs from December to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €59 on average.
Bourgogne – Franche-Comté
Bourgogne – Franche-Comté is a ski destination in France, part of The Alps region, with 22 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 778m to 1,462m, giving a vertical range of 684m. Across the area there are 62km of prepared pistes. There are 114 runs in total - 78 easy, 25 intermediate, 2 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 56 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 6 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Metabief - Mont d'or, Mouthe, La Serra and Les Fourgs. The ski season typically runs from December to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €61 on average.
Chamonix Valley
The birthplace of mountaineering and home to legendary off-piste terrain beneath Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe.
Portes du Soleil
A massive Franco-Swiss ski area with 650km of pistes linking 12 resorts including Morzine, Avoriaz, and Les Gets.
Corsica
Corsica is a ski destination in France, part of The Alps region, with 4 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 1,423m to 1,871m, giving a vertical range of 448m. Across the area there are 10km of prepared pistes. There are 21 runs in total - 14 easy, 5 intermediate, 2 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 10 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Val d'Ese, Ghisoni, Station d'Asco-Stagnu and Vergio. The ski season typically runs from December to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €60 on average.
Espace Killy
Linking Val d'Isère and Tignes, this high-altitude area offers reliable snow and challenging terrain favoured by experts.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a ski destination in France, part of The Alps region, with 3 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 1,353m to 2,453m, giving a vertical range of 1,100m. Across the area there are 60km of prepared pistes. There are 135 runs in total - 84 easy, 35 intermediate, 7 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 33 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 4 gondolas and 11 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Gourette, La Pierre Saint-Martin, San Martingo Harria and Artouste. The ski season typically runs from December to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €47 on average.
Les 3 Vallées
The world's largest linked ski area connecting Courchevel, Méribel, and Val Thorens. Over 600km of pistes across three stunning valleys.
Hauts-de-France
Hauts-de-France is a ski destination in France, part of The Alps region, home to a single ski resort. The skiing spans elevations from 54m to 114m, giving a vertical range of 60m. Across the area there are 1km of prepared pistes. There are 4 runs in total - 3 easy, 1 intermediate - catering to all ability levels. 2 ski lifts serve the slopes. The main resort is Noeux-les-Mines - Loisinord. The ski season typically runs from December to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €16 on average.
Ile-de-France
Ile-de-France is a ski destination in France, part of The Alps region, home to a single ski resort. The main resort is Janvry - Janvoriaz. The ski season typically runs from December to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €60 on average.
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