Top 5 ski resort destinations in France
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1. Les Portes du Soleil
- 360.4 miles of trails · 165 ski lifts
- 3,232 feet - 7,396 feet elevation
- Avg. price/night: £232
With over 580 km of slopes connected by 172 lifts, the vast Portes du Soleil ski area sprawls across the French-Swiss border. On the French side, the area of Morzine draws the biggest crowds thanks to its family-friendly slopes and access to some of the Alps’ best off-piste terrain, whereas Avoriaz ....
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2. Les 3 Vallées
- 372.8 miles of trails · 156 ski lifts
- 3,609 feet - 10,598 feet elevation
- Avg. price/night: £336
600 km of connected ski runs make this one of the largest combined ski resorts in the world, with each village offering its own unique vibe. Most slopes are long but there are runs for all abilities, with majestic landscapes varying from one valley to the next. The aprés-ski party crowd tend to stic....
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3. Tignes/Val d'Isère
- 186.4 miles of trails · 79 ski lifts
- 5,086 feet - 11,339 feet elevation
- Avg. price/night: £304
The high-altitude resorts of Tignes and Val d'Isère form one of the largest ski areas in France, with pistes climbing as high as 3,488 metres at the Pointe du Montet. From here, a selection of blues, reds and blacks will lead you through wide valleys and woodland. Elsewhere, world-class snowparks an....
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4. Les 2 Alpes
- 124.3 miles of trails · 44 ski lifts
- 4,200 feet - 11,559 feet elevation
- Avg. price/night: £159
Boasting Europe’s largest skiable glacier, Les 2 Alpes is a ‘Family Plus’ certified resort, guaranteeing an abundance of options for skiers of all ages and abilities. Spanning some 225 km, the slopes offer a very even mix of green, blue, red and black runs, while the off-piste terrain is rarely anyt....
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5. Alpe d'Huez
- 155.3 miles of trails · 69 ski lifts
- 3,691 feet - 10,926 feet elevation
- Avg. price/night: £196
From first-time skiers to seasoned pros, there's a slope to suit all levels at this resort. Beginners can find their feet on the well-groomed nursery and green slopes at Bergers and the DMC, and 130 km of varied red runs will keep intermediate skiers entertained. A rocky, mogul-filled slope known as....
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