French Alps

In the winter, Mont Blanc is covered in a thick layer of snow, and the French Alps ski resorts are bustling with tourists. The French Alps are home to snowy mountain peaks, crystal-clear lakes and lush green valleys and are most known for their outdoor activities like skiing, paragliding, mountaineering and rafting.

Perhaps most well-known in the French Alps are the famous resort towns that attract visitors from around the world each year. At these top French ski resorts, alpine skiing is most popular in the winter. With 150 kilometers of ski slopes accessible by 60 lifts, Courchevel in the Les Trois Vallées (Three Valleys) region of the French Alps is recognized as one of the best ski resorts in the world. Five villages in the resort offer a wide range of lodging and dining options, including Michelin-starred restaurants. Other notable ski areas are Chamonix on the legendary Mont Blanc and Val d'Isere in a high-mountain valley. The charming town of Chamonix is a great home base for your ski trip.