French Ski Resort Ratings
This page shows only the Top Ski Resorts of France, ranked according to various criteria.
Opinion Alert:- Only the fact-based comparisons are reliable; everything else is purely subjective and your experience may vary. J2Ski are not responsible for your snow, your mates or your attitude... although we hope you enjoy them all!
There are J2Ski guides to some 352 Ski Resorts in France.
Which French ski areas have the most vertical?
| Ski Resort | Vertical | |
|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 2,800m | |
| Brides-les-Bains | 2,600m | |
| Les Deux Alpes | 2,300m | |
| Vaujany | 2,200m | |
| La Grave | 2,150m | |
| Argentière | 2,030m | |
| Champagny en Vanoise | 2,000m | |
| Tignes | 1,900m | |
| Méribel | 1,850m | |
| Morillon | 1,800m |
Which are the highest ski areas in France?
| Ski Resort | Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 3,840m | |
| La Grave | 3,600m | |
| Les Deux Alpes | 3,600m | |
| Tignes | 3,450m | |
| Alpe d'Huez | 3,330m | |
| Vaujany | 3,300m | |
| Argentière | 3,280m | |
| Champagny en Vanoise | 3,250m | |
| Arc 1950 | 3,230m | |
| Les Arcs | 3,230m |
Which are the biggest ski areas in France?
| Ski Resort | Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Portes du Soleil | 650km | |
| The Three Valleys | 600km | |
| Megève | 445km | |
| Samoëns | 266km | |
| Les Carroz | 265km | |
| Serre Chevalier | 250km | |
| Alpe d'Huez | 236km | |
| La Plagne | 225km | |
| Les Deux Alpes | 220km | |
| Montchavin-Les Coches | 215km |
Where is the best expert skiing in France?
| Ski Resort | Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| Portes du Soleil |  | |
| The Three Valleys | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Les Arcs | | |
| Les Menuires | | |
| Chamonix | | |
| Tignes | | |
| Méribel | | |
| Courchevel | |
Where is the best intermediate skiing in France?
| Ski Resort | Interm. | |
|---|---|---|
| Portes du Soleil | | |
| The Three Valleys | | |
| Serre Chevalier | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| La Plagne | | |
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Les Arcs | | |
| Risoul | | |
| Les Menuires | | |
| Chamonix | |
Where is the best skiing for beginners in France?
| Ski Resort | Beginn. | |
|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Valmorel | | |
| Portes du Soleil |  | |
| The Three Valleys | | |
| Serre Chevalier | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| La Plagne | | |
| Montchavin-Les Coches | | |
| Champagny en Vanoise | | |
| Les Arcs | |
Where is the best snowboarding in France?
| Ski Resort | Snowboarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Portes du Soleil | | |
| The Three Valleys | | |
| Samoëns | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Les Arcs | | |
| Chamonix | | |
| Tignes | | |
| Méribel | | |
| Peisey-Vallandry | |