France ski holidays and snowboarding
Article updated every 6 months. Last update: 14th December 2007
Author: Sean Newsom (Travel Expert) Ask me a question.
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Sean Newsom loves skiing so much that he has made it his job, writing for The Sunday Times as their ski editor. He is also founder of welove2ski.com, the UK's leading specialist ski website.
"Skiing fast in the sunshine with your friends is one of the purest and brightest pleasures I know," he says. "Absolutely everyone should give it a go. If it were up to me they'd be giving ski and snowboard holidays away on the National Health. It would improve Britain's winter well-being in an instant!"
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Despite the growing popularity of ski resorts across the world, by far the most popular destination for British skiers remains France. This is not just because it offers great value and ease of access to the slopes but also because French ski resorts are known for being family-friendly and are within easy reach of the UK.
There are almost 200 different ski resorts in France, large and small. Doing them all justice is impossible. Between them they offer thousands of kilometres of pistes for both snowboarders and skiers.
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Kayte Williams
(Holidays Expert)
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Crystal Ski - Crystal offer a wide range of ski and snow board holidays catering for all levels of experience in France
Iglu Ski - Iglu Ski offer a wide range of ski and snow boarding holidays in France with all standards of accommodation.
ifyouski.com - Ifyouski has a wide range of ski deals in all the best French resorts.
Neilson - Neilson offer ski holidays to lots of different resorts in Europe and beyond. Holidays start from just £210pp this winter.
See more of our recommended companies
Among the main areas to consider for your ski holiday in France are:
| Resort |
Beginner |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
Resort Height |
|
Alpe d'Huez
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
1860m |
|
Chamonix
|
|
|
advanced |
1035m |
|
Courchevel
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
1850m |
|
Flaine
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
1600m |
|
Isola 2000
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
2000m |
|
La Plagne
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
1970m |
|
La Rosiere
|
beginner |
intermediate |
|
1850m |
|
La Tania
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
1350m |
|
Les Arcs
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
1800m |
|
Les Deux Alpes
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
1650m |
|
Meribel
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
1450m |
|
Serre Chevalier
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
1500m |
|
Tignes
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
2100m |
|
Val d'Isere
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
1850m |
|
Val Thorens
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
2300m |
|
Vaujany
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
1250m |
Who do we recommend?
With so many companies to choose from, we have researched the market to find those with a wide range of choice as well as some that are more specialist. Browse our list below to find the right company for you then click through to their web site for more information and how to book. It couldn't be easier!
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