The Best French Ski Resorts
The French Alps are famously home to some of the most popular ski resorts in the world. French ski resorts offer variety, luxury, and something for everyone, from pristine slopes and high-tech facilities to adventurous off-piste runs and breathtaking views. Some of the most fashionable ski resorts in France attract visitors who return season after season to enjoy high altitude, snow-sure slopes and traditional alpine charm across the region.
We provide our customers with reliable, comfortable and convenient shared transfers and private transfers to incredible ski resorts in France. We’ve included some of our top French ski resorts in this handy guide, so you can start planning your next trip. Whether you are a beginner looking for your first winter break or an experienced skier searching for new slopes, the French Alps have it all!
Val d’Isere
With an elegant mix of world-renowned hotels and traditional chalets, Val d’Isere also has excellent ski lift connections to Tignes and is only 5km from the border with Italy. The Solaise Gondola offers high-speed, comfortable connections between the slopes, with the added benefits of heating and even WIFI.
Ski area
The links to neighbouring resorts extend the ski area across what was formerly known as Espace Killy. Sitting at 1850m, the highest slopes offer extended snow seasons, an underground snow factory also tops up the piste to enable skiing to continue until early May.
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This is a truly versatile French ski resort, suitable for all ages and abilities, with some high-end hotels as well as family-friendly chalets.
The range of terrain available ensures beginners have plenty of space to hone their skills, whilst intermediate and advanced skiers can explore further to longer and faster slopes as well as off-piste adventure routes.
The vibrant après ski scene is ideal for those looking for nightlife and evening social events, but there are also quieter areas for families in the older parts of town.
How to get there
Just 3 hours and 45 minutes from Geneva Airport, our shared and private transfers from Geneva airport are a popular choice for those looking for comfort and convenience when planning how to get to Val d’Isere.
Val Thorens
As the highest ski resort in Europe at 2300m, Val Thorens is surrounded by dramatic mountain views at the heart of the famous Three Valleys area of the French Alps.
With over 150km of impressive slopes between three villages, Val Thorens also benefits from the convenience of being close to Courchevel and Meribel offering an even wider range of terrain across over 600km, suitable for any ability.
Ski area
As long as you are comfortable at altitude, Val Thorens provides the slopes and facilities for all ages and abilities.
From long and wide slopes for beginners to off-piste terrain and glacial runs for the more confident and experienced, all areas of the resort are served by excellent ski lift connections too. You can find out more about the area in our dedicated Guide to Skiing in Val Thorens.
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Like many of the best French ski resorts, Val Thorens is just as popular with beginners as it is with experienced skiers.
Many of the hotels are family-friendly and there are plenty of après ski activities to keep you entertained, including ziplines and toboggan runs.
If you are looking for a luxury experience, there are ten Michelin-starred restaurants in the area, as well as simple and traditional alpine cuisine.
How to get there
When planning how to get to Val Thorens, our customers prefer to relax and enjoy the views. It takes around 3 hours and 30 minutes to get from Geneva Airport to Val Thorens, through some beautiful mountain scenery.
Courchevel
Made up of pretty villages, Courchevel is part of the impressive three Valleys area of the French Alps that is home to over 600km of ski slopes. From the glamourous Courchevel 1850 to the more rustic La Praz, each village provides a different atmosphere and experience.
Ski area
Courchevel has excellent snow across the season and has plenty of gentle, wide slopes for beginners and intermediate skiers.
The long north-facing pistes are also served by snowmaking technology and are expertly maintained to provide visitors with fantastic skiing conditions.
Those with more experience often come to Courchevel to relax and enjoy the space and premium-quality slopes.
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If you are looking for exclusivity, Courchevel is known for five-star hotels offering indulgent breaks in the mountains, however, there are also plenty of places in the lower villages where you can find more affordable and accessible accommodation. The atmosphere and top-quality skiing conditions have universal appeal.
How to get there
The transfer time from Geneva to Courchevel is around 3 hours and 15 minutes. There are a range of options available with convenience, comfort, and luxury in mind. Find out more by visiting our dedicated page with more information on how to get to Courchevel.
La Plagne
Making up half of the Paradiski area, La Plagne is one of the most popular ski resorts in the world, attracting 2.5 million visitors each winter to around 250km of slopes.
Ski area
With terrain ranging across the altitude of the resort, there’s a huge variety on offer that will suit most abilities. The lift systems create excellent links between areas, making La Plagne accessible for families with young children, as well as those looking for off-piste adventure.
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All ages, abilities and tastes are catered for somewhere in La Plagne. From varied ski runs to vibrant après ski and family-friendly entertainment options, your resort experience can be tailored to suit your needs.
Visitors can also enjoy access to the 1992 Winter Olympic bobsleigh facilities, with 3 tracks that wind 1.5km down the mountain from Plagne 1800.
How to get there
Our customers enjoy comfortable and convenient shared transfers and private transfers to La Plagne, taking around 3 hours and 15 minutes. With fixed-point drop-offs or door-to-door services available, you can relax and enjoy the journey.
Les Gets
The rustic charm of Les Gets gives the area a more authentic and traditional feel than some of the purpose-built French ski resorts. Well-connected and much-loved by winter sports enthusiasts from across the globe, Les Gets provides a memorable alpine experience for everyone who visits.
Ski area
The network of ski lifts across the Portes du Soleil means you have access to over 600km of skiing when based at Les Gets, so a ski pass that allows you to use the full network can be a good investment if you are looking to explore.
Beginners and learners have plenty of ski schools to choose from, and more advanced skiers can test their endurance with long runs and planned routes that take in a range of more challenging terrain. You can find out more in our dedicated Guide to Skiing in Les Gets.
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This area is known for being particularly popular with families as it is so easy to get around and there’s plenty of entertainment available for children, as well as childcare and ski school facilities. Access is straightforward and ideal for beginners, and Les Gets is also perfect for those who find higher-altitude resorts uncomfortable.
How to get there
When planning how to get to Les Gets our customers love the fact it is just over an hour from Geneva Airport via our convenient shared or private transfers.
This means you can be on the slopes in no time, and this is another reason the resort is so popular with families and those looking for the quickest transfer times.
Morzine
Ski area
As another resort with excellent access to the whole of the Portes du Soleil area, Morzine is a brilliant base for skiing and snowboarding adventures. The winter season extends from mid-December to mid-April, with plenty of fresh snow falling in January.
Particularly popular with intermediate skiers, Morzine is ideal for those looking to enjoy snow parks and off-piste runs. Our guide to skiing in Morzine has more details to help you plan your trip.
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Morzine is popular all year for skiing, snowboarding and winter sports as well as being a world-class area for mountain biking once the snow disappears. There’s a bit more of a buzz to the atmosphere here, and plenty of nightlife, shopping and restaurants to enjoy after a thrilling day on the slopes.
How to get there
A little over an hour from Geneva Airport, Morzine is popular with those looking to get on the slopes as quickly as possible. You can find out more about travel options in our dedicated article on How to Get to Morzine.
Tignes
Tignes is located close to Val d’Isere, giving you access to enjoy more than 300km of slopes. The highest village resort here sits at 2100m, and even the lower villages can be up to 1850m above sea level. With a long ski season, the area is incredibly popular with all ages and abilities looking for fun both on and off the slopes.
Ski area
The resort has an excellent range of learning zones for beginners to get to grips with their basic skills, and then progress to more advanced terrain.
Intermediate skiers will enjoy the quieter, wider slopes towards the Val d’Isere side of the resort, and there are some thrilling, steep black runs and glaciers to get the adrenaline pumping for the experts. Our guide to skiing in Tignes has all the information to help you plan your visit.
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Tignes offers an incredible variety of purpose-built accommodation suitable for most budgets and requirements. The slopes are easy to access from anywhere in the resort and the modern lift system makes getting around a breeze.
How to get there
Our convenient transfers will get you from Geneva Airport to Tignes in around three and a half hours. You can find out more in our detailed blog post on how to get to Tignes.
Meribel
Beautiful Meribel combines the atmosphere of a traditional village with superb links to the Three Valleys ski area which extends across the French Alps.
Ski area
High altitude and around 2,000 snow canons ensure the slopes at Meribel are pristine and ready to ski throughout the season. The purpose-built resort has a stunning forest setting, offering tree-lined runs on the lower slopes as well as more challenging, steep slopes with incredible views towards Mont Blanc.
For more information, head over to our Guide to skiing in Meribel where we have also shared some of our top tips.
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Regularly voted among the top family resorts at the World Snow Awards, Meribel provides entertainment both on and off the slopes. The range of accommodation on offer provides everything from budget-friendly self-catering chalets to high-end luxury resorts. You’ll also find lots of entertainment and live music to enjoy in the evenings.
How to get there
At around 2 hours and 45 minutes from Geneva Airport, our customers enjoy convenient and reliable services to get to Meribel, tailored to their flight times and requirements. You’ll be on the slopes and enjoying the hospitality as soon as possible, and our experienced drivers will take care of the logistics.
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The French Alps have so much to offer skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities, so all you need to do is choose which resort to visit next!