French Alps Ski Holidays

Why choose the French Alps?

The French Alps is home to a vast range of ski resorts across many ski areas, as French Alps specialists we at Peak Retreats feature a large selection of these. Choosing France for your next ski holiday destination could be a perfect choice for you, as there are a number of benefits to British skiers and many charming qualities that will make sure you have an unforgettable trip, whilst finding out why so many skiers and snowboarders in Britain choose the French Alps.

Ease of Access:
Many resorts in the French Alps are easily accessible by car, thanks to being near motorway exits. Driving via the Eurotunnel LeShuttle can give you some very fast journeys from Calais, including resorts such as La Clusaz, Megeve and Chamonix, all of which being an 8 hour drive or less. If you would rather catch a train, there are several resorts close to train stations in France, including resorts in the Paradiski and Tarentaise areas that can be easily reached if you take the Eurostar and a high speed TGV to Bourg Saint Maurice.

Alternatively you can fly to the French Alps if you prefer, there are plenty of airports across the UK and Ireland that can get you there, including London Gatwick and London Heathrow, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Dublin and many more. In France there are several airports that can give you easy access to ski resorts, such as Geneva Airport, a popular airport with skiers that has many nearby resorts within driving distance. Other airports with nearby resorts includes Lyon, Chambéry and Grenoble.

Snow-sure skiing:
French resorts are a good choice for a winter season surrounded by snow throughout. We feature several ultra-high altitude resorts that have great snow quality thanks to their low temperatures higher up, meaning you can ski even late into the season. This includes resorts like Tignes Val Claret, the highest of the Tignes villages and Val Thorens in the 3 Valleys, the highest ski resort in Europe at 2300m. 

Large ski areas:
The French Alps boasts some of the world's largest ski areas, offering you a diverse choice of where to ski, along with many areas being fully lift-linked allowing you to easily make your way to each of their various big name resorts and quieter villages. This means you can make the most of all the pistes that the French Alps have to offer. Below you will find some of our large ski areas, or you can browse all ski areas to find out more about our entire selection and all of the resorts that they offer.

Variety of resorts:
We offer a choice of over 70 resorts, which gives you a huge selection of varied skiing opportunities. From the hidden gems of the French Alps that you may have overlooked, to resorts chosen by first time skiers and beginners that feature plenty of green and blue slopes to tackle, or ultra-high altitude resorts that allow you to ski from December all the way through to April thanks to their low temperature and amazing snow quality, there's a resort for anything you're looking for in a ski holiday.

You can find a small selection below, or see all of our resorts by theme to find more themes and the perfect resort for you and your party.

Non-skiing Winter Activities:
Along with the assortment of skiing options across France, the French Alps is also home to many unique events, sports and activities that will help keep you entertained whilst off the slopes and give any non-skiers something to enjoy. Many resorts offer snow activities such as snowshoe walking, these are often guided and allow you to explore the different regions of the Alps and the surrounding nature, culture and history at local villages and forests. Snowshoe walks at night make for a very magical experience. Animal lovers will enjoy another common activity in the snow, dog sledding, which allows you to ride on a sled being pulled by dogs such as huskies, driven by an experience musher. Other activities include paragliding, ice skating, various leisure and sports centres, ziplining and much more for the whole family to enjoy. 

If you're interested in these activities then why not read our list of the best non-ski activities to do in the French Alps, to see even more activities and where to find them.​

Peak Retreats is an award-winning ski holiday company specialising in the French Alps, offering unspoilt and traditional welcoming villages that give you access to fantastic skiing to high-altitude winter playgrounds. As specialists we can advise you on the best choices in resorts, accommodation, travel and more.

If you're interested in what the French Alps has to offer, or would like to find out more about ski holidays in France, call 023 9283 9310 or email reservations@peakretreats.co.uk to speak to Peak Retreats' friendly team of experts and start planning your perfect holiday!

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