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France - Ski Resorts

France is celebrated for its world-class ski resorts, offering a mix of terrains, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant après-ski. The French Alps, with iconic destinations like Chamonix and Val d'Isère, provide skiers and snowboarders with expansive runs and reliable snow conditions, making it a favorite among winter sports enthusiasts. Beyond the Alps, the Pyrenees and Massif Central also offer excellent skiing opportunities, catering to those looking for a less crowded experience.

Most Forecast Snow

Ski Resorts in France with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Grande Galaxie37cm
Alpe d'Huez32cm
Puy Saint Vincent29cm
Les Deux Alpes20cm
La Grave19cm
Serre Chevalier19cm

Forecast updated : 13 Nov 2025 01:40 AEDT

French Snow Forecasts

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 Ski resorts for Beginners in France

Resorts like La Plagne and Les Gets are perfect for beginners, featuring gentle slopes and dedicated learning areas.

 Ski resorts for Families in France

Family-friendly resorts such as La Clusaz and Les 2 Alpes provide a range of activities beyond skiing, including snow parks and childcare services.

 Ski resorts for Experienced Skiers in France

For experienced skiers, Chamonix, Les Arcs and Tignes offer challenging terrains and off-piste options that will satisfy the most adventurous. These resorts are known for their accessible steep runs.

 Ski areas with off-piste, freeride and out-of-bounds terrain in France

Chamonix, known as the capital of extreme skiing, offers a vast expanse of off-piste opportunities, with expert guides available for safe exploration. Steep descents and varied terrain can be found in many other French ski areas, including Les Arcs, Espace Killy and Portes du Soleil.

 Ski Areas for reliable snow in France

Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe, guarantees excellent snow conditions throughout the long season. Its high altitude and extensive glacier skiing make it a reliable choice, among many others in the high French Alps.

Find out about the skiing in France, in our comparison of French Ski Resorts, below. Sort by suitability, altitude, piste length, etc.

 French Snow Reports

12 November 2025

Snow is next forecast to fall in France over the next week, in at least 52 Ski Resorts including Alpe d'Huez, Chamonix, Les Deux Alpes, Serre Chevalier and Val d'Isère.

See all Snow Forecasts for France.

The Best Ski Resorts in France

Ski Resorts in France
Ski ResortTrailsTopBeginn.Interm.Experts
Abondance-2,000m3*2*2*
Albiez Montrond-2,200m---
Alpe d'Huez236km3,330m4*5*5*
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski-3,330m4*5*5*
Annecy Mountains-2,600m---
Argentière30km3,280m2*4*5*
Auron135km2,450m3*5*3*
Avoriaz130km2,280m4*5*4*
Ax les Thermes75km2,305m4*4*3*
Barèges120km2,350m4*2*1*
Bernex Dent d'Oche-2,000m---
Brides-les-Bains-3,200m3*2*5*
Cambre d'Aze-2,300m3*4*2*
Chamonix152km3,840m3*5*5*
Champagny en Vanoise212km3,250m4*2*1*
Chamrousse77km2,250m3*1*1*
Châtel85km2,200m3*2*1*
Cordon11km1,600m4*4*4*
Corrençon en Vercors130km2,170m1*3*2*
Courchevel150km2,740m3*5*5*
Dévoluy100km2,500m4*2*1*
Espace Diamant185km2,070m4*5*3*
Espace Killy300km3,450m3*5*5*
Espace Lumière-2,600m4*4*3*
Espace San Bernardo156km2,800m4*5*4*
Flaine140km2,500m4*5*3*
Font Romeu52km2,200m4*1*1*
Grand Massif265km2,500m4*5*3*
Grande Galaxie-3,600m5*5*5*
Isola 2000120km2,610m3*2*1*
La Chapelle d'Abondance75km1,800m3*3*4*
La Clusaz125km2,600m3*5*4*
La Forêt Blanche-2,750m4*5*3*
La Grave1km3,600m-2*5*
La Joue du Loup-2,500m4*2*1*
La Mongie120km2,500m3*2*1*
La Plagne225km3,250m4*5*4*
La Rosière-2,800m3*2*4*
La Tania150km2,740m3*2*5*
Lac Blanc14km1,235m---
Le Corbier90km2,620m4*2*1*
Le Grand Bornand90km2,100m4*2*1*
Le Grand Domaine-2,550m5*5*4*
Le Pleynet100km2,400m3*2*1*
Les 7 Laux Prapoutel100km2,400m3*2*1*
Les Angles55km2,376m4*3*1*
Les Arcs200km3,230m4*5*5*
Les Carroz265km2,500m3*3*1*
Les Contamines120km2,500m2*3*2*
Les Deux Alpes220km3,600m5*5*5*
Les Gets110km2,000m4*4*3*
Les Houches55km1,900m3*3*1*
Les Menuires160km3,200m4*5*5*
Les Orres63km2,770m2*4*1*
Les Saisies70km2,000m3*2*1*
Les Sybelles240km2,620m4*3*3*
Megève445km2,350m3*2*1*
Mont Ventoux-1,900m---
Montchavin-Les Coches215km3,250m4*3*4*
Montgenèvre100km2,700m3*5*4*
Morillon-2,500m3*2*1*
Morzine107km2,460m4*4*3*
Méribel150km2,950m4*5*5*
Neiges Catalanes-2,700m4*4*2*
Paradiski425km3,250m4*5*5*
Peisey-Vallandry32km2,300m1*5*1*
Pla d'Adet100km2,450m3*2*1*
Portes du Soleil650km2,470m4*5*5*
Pra Loup165km2,600m2*4*1*
Prapoutel100km2,400m3*2*-
Praz sur Arly60km2,070m3*2*1*
Puy Saint Vincent60km2,750m3*3*1*
Pyrenees 2 Vallées247km2,515m---
Risoul180km2,750m4*5*3*
Saint Martin de Belleville160km3,200m2*4*5*
Saint-Lary Soulan100km2,515m3*4*3*
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise30km2,620m2*3*2*
Samoëns266km2,500m3*2*1*
Serre Chevalier250km2,800m4*5*4*
Ski Pass Mont Blanc-3,840m4*5*5*
St Gervais Mont-Blanc65km2,350m3*2*1*
Termignon35km2,480m2*2*2*
The Milky Way-2,840m4*5*4*
The Three Valleys600km3,200m4*5*5*
Thollon-les-Mémises50km2,000m3*3*2*
Tignes150km3,450m3*5*5*
Tourmalet-2,500m4*2*1*
Val Cenis80km2,800m3*3*1*
Val Thorens140km3,200m4*5*5*
Val d'Allos147km2,600m2*3*1*
Val d'Isère150km3,450m3*5*5*
Valfréjus52km2,740m4*1*1*
Valloire150km2,600m3*2*1*
Valmeinier150km2,600m3*2*1*
Valmorel165km2,550m5*5*4*
Vars-2,750m3*2*1*
Vaujany46km3,300m4*2*1*
Villard de Lans130km2,170m3*2*2*
Villaroger105km3,226m---

The Ski Resorts of France

Compare the top ski areas for ski area size, altitude, and suitability for beginner, intermediate and expert skiers.

 Top 10 Largest ski areas in France

The most extensive downhill ski areas in France, by total downhill piste length.

Largest ski areas in France
Ski ResortTrails
Espace Killy300km
Grand Massif265km
Les Carroz265km
Megève445km
Paradiski425km
Portes du Soleil650km
Pyrenees 2 Vallées247km
Samoëns266km
Serre Chevalier250km
The Three Valleys600km

 Highest altitude ski resorts in France

The highest altitude ski resorts in France, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in France
Ski ResortResort
Artouste-Fabrèges2,100m
Arêches-Beaufort2,300m
Corrençon en Vercors2,170m
Gavarnie Gèdre2,400m
La Plagne2,100m
Tignes2,100m
Val Thorens2,300m

 Highest lift-served ski areas in France

The highest lift-served skiing in France, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in France
Ski ResortTop
Chamonix3,840m
Espace Killy3,450m
Grande Galaxie3,600m
La Grave3,600m
Les Deux Alpes3,600m
Ski Pass Mont Blanc3,840m

 Top 10 Best ski areas for Beginners in France

The best beginner ski areas in France, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners in France
Ski ResortBeginn.
Grand Massif4*
Grande Galaxie5*
Jougne5*
Le Grand Domaine5*
Les Deux Alpes5*
Paradiski4*
Portes du Soleil4*
Saint Pierre de Chartreuse5*
The Three Valleys4*
Valmorel5*

 Top 10 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in France

The best intermediate ski resorts in France, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in France
Ski ResortInterm.
Alpe d'Huez5*
Espace Killy5*
Grand Massif5*
La Plagne5*
Les Arcs5*
Les Deux Alpes5*
Paradiski5*
Portes du Soleil5*
Serre Chevalier5*
The Three Valleys5*

 Top 10 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in France

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in France, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in France
Ski ResortExperts
Alpe d'Huez5*
Chamonix5*
Espace Killy5*
Les Arcs5*
Les Deux Alpes5*
Les Menuires5*
Paradiski5*
Portes du Soleil5*
Saint Martin de Belleville5*
The Three Valleys5*

France

Our French Ski Resort pages include Skiing Facts, Snow Reports and Forecasts (for most major ski resorts), local accommodation and online ski hire booking (where available) for 296 Ski Resorts in France.

You can find the major ski stations listed on the Top French Ski Resorts page, ranked according to various criteria.