French Ski Resorts at a Glance

France has some of the biggest and finest ski resorts in Europe and probably the world. Among France's skiing claims to fame is the fact that the world's largest skiing area is in France; Les Portes Du Soleil situated in Morzine-Avoriaz north west of Chamonix.

The ski resort close by Bourge Saint Maurice is the one which you should prefer if you are looking for thrills. This is because of the fact that it has the longest vertical ski drop in France and it is about 2500 meters long.

The highest ski resort in Europe is also in France and it is the world famous Val Thorans that stands 2300 meters above the level of the sea and situated in the west Maryville. The 16 km long Alpe d'Heuz is the longest skiing trail in France.

The most popular and the most costly ski resorts of France can be found in the French Alps. The Three Valleys of Meribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens are most preferred skiing trails in the French Alps and these resorts are equipped with good facilities.

Some of the higher altitude French ski resorts provide for snowboarders and cross country skiing besides common downhill skiing. There are snowboarding instructors available to give lessons as well as snowboarding ramps.

Les Arcs and Alpe d'Huez have ski resorts which are slightly cheaper and normally less crowded than those in French Alps. A lot powdery snow, a marvellous off piste skiing and long ski trails are the hallmarks of these ski resorts. In short they make a memorable place for a skiing holiday in France.

In summer almost all the ski resorts are closed but some of the glacier skiing resorts are kept open all through the year and it is indeed in France that one can find Europe's largest glacier skiing resort.

In surface area this glacier measures about 200 hectares with its ski resorts and it is right in Les Deuz of Ecrines National Park.

Smaller substitutes to ski resorts in the French Alps can be seen in the Pyrenees Mountains as well as the Massif Central. These ski resorts are probably more suitable to beginners and intermediate skiers who won't be intimidated by the crowded runs at ski resorts in the French Alps.

Despite the commonly held perception that skiing is expensive, it is still possible to find cheap ski vacations in France . For further information on French ski resorts please click on the preceding links.

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