Famous Ski Resorts

When it comes to rankings of the best ski resorts in the world, French ski resorts consistently come out on top. However, don't think that the French are inclined to take their success for granted. New activities are introduced in advance of each season, and innovative resort developments regularly open. New investments, however, allow venerable ski resorts like Morzine, Val d'Isère, La Plagne, and Val Thorens maintain their position as some of the best in the world. This can be considered as one of the Reasons to Visit France.

France is renowned for its ethnic diversity. The French ski resorts are located right in the middle of the Alps, which have some of the world's steepest and most varied skiable terrain. Because of the variety of resorts, the large French alps, which include prominent ski regions like Three Valleys and Espace Killy, draw skiers of all skill levels.

Just a short distance away are smaller ski villages like La Grave that have great off-piste terrain and terrifying black slopes, as well as big, family-friendly ski resorts like Alpe d'Huez. France is also a sizable, adventurous playground of Europe for people who live for adrenaline, with options for off-piste, heli, and cross-country skiing.