French Ski Resorts

French ski resorts are scattered around two main mountain ranges, the Pyrenees and the Alps.

Ski resorts in France really do vary in style. There are huge, ugly, purpose-built monstrosities like Flaine and pretty old farming villages like Megève or Chatel. But you can't beat many of France's purpose-built resorts for convenience. In La Plagne, for example, it's easy to ski to the doorstep of most apartment blocks and hotels - making for great family ski holidays.

Like the villages, the lift systems also vary enormously, ranging from antiquated single chairs to modern high-tech, high-speed six-seaters and top-of-the-range cable cars. The lift passes aren't cheap though, so it's a good idea not to lose your pass when you accidentally find yourself in a nightclub still sporting your salopettes…

French ski resorts boast some good quality bars, and French mountain and village restaurants offer top-notch cuisine and wines at prices to suit all pockets. Some ski resorts in France are quiet and more geared towards the family ski holiday, however, most French resorts have good nightlife. In fact, some are absolutely banging, with clubs that are frequented by top DJs and that stay open until dawn.