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Alpe d'Huez
 
Alpe d'Huez is the fifth largest ski area in France and is set high in the Grandes Rousses mountains. As well as many amenities, the large outdoor pool and ice rink are free to use with the full area lift pass.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1860m Off Piste: Good
       
Kms of Piste: 230 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 54
       
Snow Making: 100 hectares Mountain Restaurants: 16
       
Longest Run (Kms): 16 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 90000
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 69 No of Lifts: 86
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 26 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 13 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 2 hr 30 mins

Avoriaz
 
Avoriaz is a very modern, traffic free resort and part of the Portes du Soleil ski region. It is exceptional for experienced skiers, with 650km of high altitude skiing which crosses the borders of France and Switzerland.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1800m Off Piste:  
       
Kms of Piste: 650 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 45
       
Snow Making: yes Mountain Restaurants: 10
       
Longest Run (Kms): 6 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour):  
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 3 No of Lifts: 42
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 41 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Grenoble - 3 hr
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 5 Airport & Transfer Time 2:  

Brides Les Bains
 
This spa town, situated at the base of the Three Valleys, is linked to Meribel by high speed gondola. Brides Les Bains offers a variety of amenities including a cinema, casino and newly built Health Spa.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 600m Off Piste:  
       
Kms of Piste: 150 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 90
       
Snow Making: yes Mountain Restaurants: 43
       
Longest Run (Kms): 8 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour):  
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 11 No of Lifts: 1
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 53 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Grenoble - 2 hr 30 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 9 Airport & Transfer Time 2:  

Chamonix
 
With the awesome Mont Blanc (4807m) towering above Chamonix, spectacular skiing and views can be expected. The town centre is cosmopolitan with a bustling atmosphere and great amenities.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1035m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 162 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 42
       
Snow Making: yes Mountain Restaurants: 14
       
Longest Run (Kms): 24 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 52700
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 39 No of Lifts: 50
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 25 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Geneva - 1 hr 30 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 10 Airport & Transfer Time 2:  

Chatel
 
Situated in the fabulous Portes Du Soleil ski area and above Morzine and Les Gets, Chatel benefits from high altitude slopes in France and Switzerland. It is a picturesque, unspoilt village with a wide variety of apres ski facilities.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1200m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 83 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 48
       
Snow Making: yes Mountain Restaurants: 60
       
Longest Run (Kms): 6 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 244150
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 153 No of Lifts: 208
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 107 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Geneva - 1 hr 30 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 28 Airport & Transfer Time 2:  

Courchevel
 
With a reputation for being the world's best ski resort, Courchevel has immaculate pistes, beautiful scenery and interlinked skiing via the Three Valleys ski area. An amazing range of bars, restaurants, chic boutiques and nightspots also help to make this a fantastic ski holiday.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1750m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 600 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 150
       
Snow Making: 24km Mountain Restaurants: 43
       
Longest Run (Kms): 5 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 243250
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 26 No of Lifts: 198
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 63 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr 30 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 11 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 3 hr 30 mins

Flaine
 
As part of the Grand Massif ski area, Flaine offers some of the best skiing in France. It lies within a vast open snow bowl and endures hours of sunshine. The village is compact, purpose-built and split between two levels.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1600m Off Piste: Good
       
Kms of Piste: 265 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 10
       
Snow Making: 4km Mountain Restaurants: 7
       
Longest Run (Kms): 14 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 75000
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 68 No of Lifts: 77
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 49 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Geneva - 2 hr
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 12 Airport & Transfer Time 2:  

La Plagne
 
One of the most famous and exciting high altitude ski areas in the world, La Plagne sits in the Savoie French Alps and is linked to the Les Arcs resort. It is made up of ten virtually self-contained ski centres, all well-connected with a variety of amenities.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 2000m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 225 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 90
       
Snow Making: yes Mountain Restaurants: 21
       
Longest Run (Kms): 10 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 138800
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 83 No of Lifts: 139
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 33 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr 30 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 12 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 3 hr 30 mins

La Rosiere
 
On the route of the Petit St Bernard Pass, La Rosiere is linked to La Thuile in Italy to form the Espace San Bernardo. The three surrounding mountains, Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa make skiing suitable for all standards of skier with fantastic views. The village is traditional and family-friendly.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1850m Off Piste: Good
       
Kms of Piste: 150 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 23
       
Snow Making: yes Mountain Restaurants: 12
       
Longest Run (Kms): 11 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 53500
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 20 No of Lifts: 38
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 11 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr 45 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 5 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 3 hr 45 mins

La Tania
 
La Tania is truly a 'ski from the door' resort as it is situated in the heart of a pine forest. It offers the best value base for skiing the 'Three Valleys' as it is located between Courchevel and Meribel.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1350m Off Piste: Good
       
Kms of Piste: 600 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 66
       
Snow Making: 23km Mountain Restaurants: 43
       
Longest Run (Kms): 5 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 243250
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 101 No of Lifts: 198
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 146 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr 15 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 28 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 3 hr 15 mins

Les Arcs
 
A modern resort comprised of four self-contained villages, Les Arcs offers 420kms of pistes, guaranteed snow and two glaciers. Arc 2000 offers doorstep skiing, Arc 1800 is the largest village with a lively atmosphere and Arc 1600 has a real village atmosphere. Arc 1950 is the newest village.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1800m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 200 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 30
       
Snow Making: 20 hectares Mountain Restaurants: 16
       
Longest Run (Kms): 7 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 85600
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 54 No of Lifts: 60
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 31 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr 30 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 19 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 3 hr 30 mins

Les Deux Alpes
 
Les Deux Alpes is one of Europe's highest ski resorts and is a modern and lively town. It is friendly and relaxed with plenty of amenities. It has immediate access to the slopes and lifts are very close.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1650m Off Piste: Good
       
Kms of Piste: 200 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 20
       
Snow Making: 57km Mountain Restaurants: 6
       
Longest Run (Kms): 16 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 66100
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 22 No of Lifts: 58
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 46 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr 30 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 8 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 3 hr

Les Gets
 
Situated in the fabulous Portes Du Soleil ski area and above Morzine, Les Gets benefits from high altitude slopes in France and Switzerland. It is a picturesque, unspoilt village with a wide variety of apres ski facilities.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1000m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 160 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 48
       
Snow Making: yes Mountain Restaurants: 60
       
Longest Run (Kms): 6 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 244150
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 153 No of Lifts: 208
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 107 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Geneva - 1 hr 30 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 28 Airport & Transfer Time 2:  

Les Menuires
 
Les Menuires is part of the Three Valleys ski area, arguably the greatest in the world. It has an ice skating rink and cinema.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1350m Off Piste:  
       
Kms of Piste: 600 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 66
       
Snow Making: 23km Mountain Restaurants: 43
       
Longest Run (Kms): 5 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 243250
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 101 No of Lifts: 198
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 146 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr 15 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 28 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 3 hr 15 mins

Meribel
 
Meribel is linked to Courchevel, La Tania, Val Thorens and Les Menuires as part of the Three Valleys ski area. With endless off-piste opportunities and high altitude skiing, Meribel is an excellent base. Meribel is a bustling resort.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1750m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 600 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 25
       
Snow Making: 88 hectares Mountain Restaurants: 43
       
Longest Run (Kms): 5 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 243250
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 11 No of Lifts: 198
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 53 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr 30 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 9 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 3 hr 30 mins

Montgenevre
 
Montgenevre is on the edge of the Milky Way ski area and the Grand Galaxy lift pass extension covers the famous Franco-Italian Milky Way ski circuit with over 400km of piste. The village has maintained its charm and tradition, and plays host to a festival in January.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1860m Off Piste:  
       
Kms of Piste: 65 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 20
       
Snow Making: yes Mountain Restaurants: 2
       
Longest Run (Kms): 7 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 32000
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 8 No of Lifts: 24
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 37 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Turin - 1 hr 45 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 8 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Bergamo - 2 hr 45 mins

Morzine
 
Situated in the fabulous Portes Du Soleil ski area, Morzine benefits from high altitude slopes in France and Switzerland. It is a picturesque, unspoilt town with excellent apres ski facilities.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1000m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 160 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 48
       
Snow Making: yes Mountain Restaurants: 60
       
Longest Run (Kms): 6 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 244150
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 153 No of Lifts: 208
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 107 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Geneva - 1 hr 30 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 28 Airport & Transfer Time 2:  

Mottaret
 
Mottaret is situated above Meribel and is a village of modern, low-level buildings offering doorstep skiing. There is a free shuttle bus to Meribel and ski links to the vast Three Valleys ski area.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1450m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 600 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 25
       
Snow Making: 88 hectares Mountain Restaurants: 43
       
Longest Run (Kms): 5 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 243250
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 11 No of Lifts: 198
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 53 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr 30 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 9 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 3 hr 30 mins

Risoul
 
Risoul is a part of the largest ski area in the Southern French Alps, La Foret Blanche. It is a compact resort with traditional buildings, set in lovely woodland. It can boast of a good snow record and a marvellous sunshine record.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1850m Off Piste:  
       
Kms of Piste: 180 Cross Country Trails (Kms):  
       
Snow Making: yes Mountain Restaurants: 9
       
Longest Run (Kms): 8 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 40000
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 57 No of Lifts: 55
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 36 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Turin - 3 hr 45 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 11 Airport & Transfer Time 2:  

Serre Chevalier
 
Serre Chevalier has a fantastic snow record and 250kms of pistes, making it an underrated ski resort. Comprised of four villages linked by ski runs, lifts and bus service, the resort offers high altitude skiing with plenty of sunshine and all at a great price.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1400m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 250 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 35
       
Snow Making: 125 hectares Mountain Restaurants: 13
       
Longest Run (Kms): 7.5 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 72300
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 53 No of Lifts: 74
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 43 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 3 hr 45 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 15 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Turin - 2 hr 30 mins

St. Jean d-Arves
 
Part of the Les Sybelles ski area, St. Jean d-Arves has over 300km of piste and is an excellent alternative to the more mainstream resorts. With a typical French atmosphere, the village is small and charming with low-key but good value nightlife.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1600m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 300 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 6
       
Snow Making: yes Mountain Restaurants: 7
       
Longest Run (Kms): 7 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 3000
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 45% No of Lifts: 48
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 45% Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 1 hr 30 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 10% Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 2 hr 30 mins

St. Martin de Belleville
 
St. Martin de Belleville is a pretty village with a historic town centre. Linked to the Three Valleys ski area and skiing back into the village, St Martin is a great value base from which to explore this superb ski area.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1350m Off Piste:  
       
Kms of Piste: 600 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 66
       
Snow Making: 23km Mountain Restaurants: 43
       
Longest Run (Kms): 5 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 243250
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 101 No of Lifts: 198
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 146 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr 15 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 28 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 3 hr 15 mins

St. Sorlin d'Arves
 
Part of the Les Sybelles ski area, St. Sorlin has over 300km of piste and is an excellent alternative to the more mainstream resorts. With a typical French atmosphere, the village is small and charming with low-key but good value nightlife.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1600m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 300 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 6
       
Snow Making: yes Mountain Restaurants: 7
       
Longest Run (Kms): 7 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 3000
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 45% No of Lifts: 48
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 45% Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 1 hr 30 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 10% Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 2 hr 30 mins

Tignes
 
High in the Savoie Alps, Tignes offers great skiing with guaranteed year-round snow. It is made up of three distinct villages connected by a free bus service. The highest, Val Claret, is close to the foot of the glacier. Le Lavachet has chairlift links to Toviere and Val d'Isere. Lac de Tignes is lively with many shops, bars and restaurants.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 2100m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 300 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 48
       
Snow Making: 25 hectares Mountain Restaurants: 15
       
Longest Run (Kms): 10 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 110000
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 79 No of Lifts: 97
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 36 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 3 hr
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 14 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 4 hr

Val d'Isere
 
Val d'Isere is considered to be the world's premier ski resort. It offers some of the best skiing with exciting and lively apres ski. The Espace Killy ski area allows skiing over 3500m, with Le Fornet glacier and guaranteed snow.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1850m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 300 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 20
       
Snow Making: 185 hectares Mountain Restaurants: 13
       
Longest Run (Kms): 10 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 73250
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 25 No of Lifts: 97
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 91 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr 45 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 10 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 3 hr 45 mins

Val Thorens
 
Val Thorens is Europe's highest village and therefore can boast of guaranteed snow along with glacier skiing. Runs in all directions and set in the vast Three Valleys ski area, Val Thorens can offer amazing skiing.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 2300m Off Piste: Excellent
       
Kms of Piste: 600 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 124
       
Snow Making: 15 hectares Mountain Restaurants: 43
       
Longest Run (Kms): 5 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 243250
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 28 No of Lifts: 198
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 33 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr 45 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 23 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 3 hr 45 mins

Valmorel
 
Valmorel has a traffic free centre, doorstep skiing and is a family favourite. The groomed pistes make skiing fun and beginners benefit from the specially reserved beginners' ski area. The purpose-built village is made up of several hamlets with pretty wood clad buildings.

General Information
       
Resort Height: 1400m Off Piste: Good
       
Kms of Piste: 152 Cross Country Trails (Kms): 20
       
Snow Making: yes Mountain Restaurants: 7
       
Longest Run (Kms): 4 Total Lift Capacity (People/Hour): 51500
       
Blue (Easy) Runs: 27 No of Lifts: 54
       
Red (Intermediate) Runs: 31 Airport & Transfer Time 1: Chambrey - 2 hr 15 mins
       
Black (Difficult) Runs: 25 Airport & Transfer Time 2: Lyons/Grenoble - 3 hr 15mins
 

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