Reasons to ski in France

Why should your next skiing holiday be to France?  

Large ski areas, high-altitude resorts and plenty of added extras to enjoy - from fine dining, spa days to additional snow-sports. France is the ideal destination for your next trip.  

Inghams has put together their main reasons why France should be top of the list for ski holidays:  

Large, linked ski areas: more runs and more variety 

France is famous for large, linked ski regions — including the Three Valleys, Paradiski and Portes du Soleil — in one ski holiday, you can explore hundreds of kilometres of pistes and runs for every ability.  

If you love exploring new runs each day or want a week without repeating the same slopes, France is unbeatable.  

High altitude and snow-sure options 

France boasts many high-altitude resorts including Tignes, Val d’Isère & Val Thorens to name a few. These resorts are well known for their good snow conditions throughout the season, ensuring good quality skiing.  

All these resorts cater for every ability skier too, with beginner-friendly nursery slopes, extensive intermediate terrain and some off-piste opportunities to challenge the advanced skiers and snowboarders.  

Foodies and party-lovers welcome 

From cosy Savoyard inns to Michelin-starred tables in resorts such as Courchevel and Alpe d’Huez.   

Après is a popular outing here for locals and tourists alike, whether you want a post-ski drink at the bottom of the slope or a night out in your resort – there are always plenty of places to choose from. Be it a relaxed pub-vibe or dancing on the tables all night.  

France blends exceptional mountain cuisine with lively après scenes — so your evenings are just as memorable as your days on the mountains.

Non-ski experiences to suit everyone 

Not everyone wants to be on skis all day, which when in a French resort is no problem.  

France’s resorts are brilliant for alternatives to the slopes: snowmobiling, ice-driving, scenic mountain cafe views and even spa days are easy to include on your trip.  

These activities are great for either non-skiers or families looking to make the most of their surroundings. 

Family friendly resorts 

If you’re travelling with children, France offers resorts that feel as though they were designed for families — gentle nursery slopes, dedicated kids’ zones and family-chalet options.  

Resorts like Avoriaz, La Rosiere and Méribel are praised for family facilities and easy access to ski schools/lessons.  Our Top French ski resorts for families Guide provides more information on the best resorts that have families at the centre of their facilities.