French Ski Resorts Which One Do You Prefer
France has some of the largest and finest ski resorts in Europe and probably the world. Among France’s skiing claims to fame is the fact that the world’s largest skiing area is in France; Les Portes Du Soleil located in Morzine-Avoriaz north west of Chamonix.
If you’re looking for thrills then it’d be a good idea to find a French ski resort near Bourge Saint Maurice as this is where the longest vertical ski drop in France is, which is 2500 meters long.
France can also boast to have the highest ski resort in Europe. This is the well-known Val Thorens ski resort, located 2300 meters above sea level just west of Maryville. The longest official skiing trail in France is the Alpe d’Huez which is 16 km long.
The French Alps have the most popular and most expensive ski resorts in France. Among the most popular places to go skiing in the French Alps are the Three Valleys of Meribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens where there are plenty of ski resorts with good facilities.
Some of the higher altitude French ski resorts cater for snowboarders and cross country skiing as well as common downhill skiing. There are snowboarding trainers available to give lessons as well as snowboarding ramps.
Les Arcs and Alpe d’Huez have ski resorts which are a bit low-priced and often less crowded than those in French Alps. A lot powdery snow, a wonderful off piste skiing and long ski trails are the characteristics of these ski resorts. In short they make a unforgettable place for a skiing holiday in France.
A lot of the French ski resorts remain closed in summer but some resorts near glaciers are open all through the year. The largest glacier skiing resort can be seen in France.
This glacier, complete with nearby ski resorts, is 200 hectares in surface area and situated in Les Deux Alpes which is in the Ecrines National Park.
Smaller alternatives to ski resorts in the French Alps can be found in the Pyrenees Mountains as well as the Massif Central. These ski resorts are probably more suitable to beginners and intermediate skiers who won’t be intimidated by the crowded runs at ski resorts in the French Alps.
National holidays in France that occur during the winter provide a good opportunity for locals to go skiing. If you want to read further on France’s ski resorts please follow the hyperlinks.
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