{"id":4053,"date":"2024-05-28T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/?p=4053"},"modified":"2025-08-22T16:33:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T14:33:17","slug":"skiing-in-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/top-10\/skiing-in-france\/","title":{"rendered":"10 good reasons for skiing in France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Nowhere else in Europe are there such extensive ski resorts as in France. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/les_3_vallees\/ski_region.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trois Vall\u00e9es<\/a>, the European Eldorado of kilometres of pistes offers the largest interconnected ski area in the world, as well as several top spots for freeriding and &#8220;smaller&#8221; areas from 100 km of pistes for families. The phrase &#8220;skiing like God in France&#8221; is thus truly justified. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SnowTrex<\/a> shows 10 good reasons why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/ski_deals.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">skiing in France<\/a> is absolutely worthwhile.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"tt-post-image-wrapper tt-post-image-wrapper-full\">\n            <div class=\"tt-image-copyright-container\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-wrapped=\"true\" class=\"wp-image-6869 size-Artikelbild_gro\u00df\" title=\"Dream in white in Valmeinier.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1-729x486.jpg\" alt=\"Dream in white in Valmeinier.\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1-729x486.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1-468x312.jpg 468w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1-999x666.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1-645x430.jpg 645w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1-552x368.jpg 552w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1-336x224.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1-276x184.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1-234x156.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/02\/Valmeinier_SnowTrex_0980-1-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1009px) 729px, (min-width: 819px) 594px, (min-width: 569px) 729px, (min-width: 449px) 468px, 348px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tt-image-copyright\" data-image-id=\"6869\">\u00a9 TravelTrex<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"tt-post-caption\">Dream in white in Valmeinier.<\/div>\n         <\/div > \n<div class=\"tt-table-of-content\">\n                <span class=\"tt-icon-circle-up tt-table-of-content-button\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tt-table-of-content-caption\">\n                    Index\n                <\/div>\n<div class=\"tt-table-of-content-body\">\n                    <a href=\"#1-holidays-directly-on-the-piste\"><span class=\"layer-0\">1. Holidays directly on the piste<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#2-french-charm-included\"><span class=\"layer-0\">2. French charm included<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#3-children-welcome\"><span class=\"layer-0\">3. Children welcome<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#4-apr\u00e8s-ski-parties-included\"><span class=\"layer-0\">4. Apr\u00e8s-ski parties included<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#5-variety-for-frequent-skiers\"><span class=\"layer-0\">5. Variety for frequent skiers<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#6-top-spots-without-end\"><span class=\"layer-0\">6. Top spots without end<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#7-the-sunny-south-is-for-pleasure-skiers\"><span class=\"layer-0\">7. The sunny south is for pleasure skiers<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#8-powder-powder-powder-for-freeriders\"><span class=\"layer-0\">8. Powder, powder, powder for freeriders<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#9-ski-resorts-of-records\"><span class=\"layer-0\">9. Ski resorts of records<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#10-unbeatable-prices\"><span class=\"layer-0\">10. Unbeatable prices<\/span><\/a>\n                 <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"1-holidays-directly-on-the-piste\">1. Holidays directly on the piste<\/h2>\n<p>There are almost 400 ski resorts in France, and about 30% of the world&#8217;s ski resorts are on French terrain. Like this, it is not too much of a surprise that the sporting aspect of skiing is the focus of attention in France. As part of the idea of &#8220;skiing as national sports&#8221; many ski villages have been built since the 1960s with the aim of enabling as many people as possible to ski. Thus, in just a few decades, numerous ski villages were built, which either joined the existing ski resorts or opened up new smaller ones. The villages usually consist of two levels: below the original, traditional village and above the modern ski resort with hotels and apartment complexes. The advantage of this is that guests live right next to the lift and fall from their beds directly onto the piste.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2-french-charm-included\">2. French charm included<\/h2>\n<p>Rapid development, little tradition? There is a widespread opinion that the French have lost the traditional romanticism of huts. But this is by no means the case. You just have to know where to go skiing. Smaller towns like the Savoy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/saint_sorlin_les_sybelles\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saint Sorlin<\/a> or the cosy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/valfrejus\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valfr\u00e9jus<\/a> radiate the charm of French mountain villages. Wooden mountain huts for warming up from inside and outside can be found at nearly every mountain station even in the big resorts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tt-post-image-wrapper tt-post-image-wrapper-full\">\n            <div class=\"tt-image-copyright-container\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-wrapped=\"true\" class=\"wp-image-59196 size-Artikelbild_gro\u00df\" title=\"Rustic chalets in Valfr\u00e9jus.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc-729x486.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic chalets in Valfr\u00e9jus.\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc-729x486.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc-468x312.jpg 468w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc-999x666.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc-645x430.jpg 645w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc-552x368.jpg 552w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc-336x224.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc-276x184.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc-234x156.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14392_100_0743_0001-hsc-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1009px) 729px, (min-width: 819px) 594px, (min-width: 569px) 729px, (min-width: 449px) 468px, 348px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tt-image-copyright\" data-image-id=\"59196\">\u00a9 TravelTrex<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"tt-post-caption\">Rustic chalets in Valfr\u00e9jus.<\/div>\n         <\/div > \n<h2 id=\"3-children-welcome\">3. Children welcome<\/h2>\n<p>France would not be a superlative skiing holiday destination if it didn&#8217;t have something for every need. Families with children will find their dream of a skiing holiday realised in large and small valleys: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/val_dallos_pra_loup\/ski-area.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Val d&#8217;Allos<\/a> in the Espace Lumi\u00e8re with 230 km f pistes, the relatively small <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/puy_saint_vincent\/ski-area.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puy St.Vincent<\/a> with 75 km, the beginner-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/superdevoluy\/ski-holidays.html\">Super D\u00e9voluy<\/a> with around 100 km of slopes, Vars-Le-Claux in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/vars-risoul\/ski-area.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For\u00eat Blanche<\/a> (185 km) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/saint_sorlin_les_sybelles\/ski-area.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saint Sorlin<\/a> (310 km). All these resorts have received awards for their family friendliness. The standard of this label lies in the family-friendly infrastructure, professional childcare as well as an entertainment and activity programme for all ages.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tt-post-image-wrapper tt-post-image-wrapper-full\">\n            <div class=\"tt-image-copyright-container\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-wrapped=\"true\" class=\"wp-image-59197 size-Artikelbild_gro\u00df\" title=\"Skiing in France: wide family slopes in Saint Sorlin.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc-729x486.jpg\" alt=\"Skiing in France: wide family slopes in Saint Sorlin.\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc-729x486.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc-468x312.jpg 468w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc-999x666.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc-645x430.jpg 645w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc-552x368.jpg 552w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc-336x224.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc-276x184.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc-234x156.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2021\/07\/RS14310_SORL_-Januar-2016_TT-55-hsc-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1009px) 729px, (min-width: 819px) 594px, (min-width: 569px) 729px, (min-width: 449px) 468px, 348px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tt-image-copyright\" data-image-id=\"59197\">\u00a9 TravelTrex<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"tt-post-caption\">Skiing in France: wide family slopes in Saint Sorlin.<\/div>\n         <\/div > \n<h2 id=\"4-apr\u00e8s-ski-parties-included\">4. Apr\u00e8s-ski parties included<\/h2>\n<p>In accordance with the philosophy of the stopping for a drink after skiing, you will not have to miss out on the great fun after the closing of the lifts. In party centres such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/val_thorens\/ski-holidays.html\">Val Thorens<\/a> in Trois Vall\u00e9es or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/la_plagne\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Plagne<\/a>, night owls can experience apr\u00e8s ski parties and long evenings in clubs. The huge mountain landscape of the Savoy Alps with its neuralgic ski centres such as La Plagne, Val Thorens, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/tignes\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tignes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/valmeinier\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Valmeinier<\/a> is predestined for the combination of &#8220;piste and party&#8221; anyway. What counts, however, is what the guests themselves make of the evening. Many want to relax with a cultivated glass of wine, but some also want to go dancing. During the day, the larger ski regions offer mountain huts and umbrella bars in the ski area, as well as often an &#8220;in club&#8221; in the resort centre where the party people gather.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5-variety-for-frequent-skiers\">5. Variety for frequent skiers<\/h2>\n<p>The Haute Savoie d\u00e9partement is located in the very East of France, in the highest mountains of the French Alps. It is the absolute hotspot of unlimited fun on the slopes. At the foot of Mont Blanc (4,810 m), the &#8220;roof of Europe&#8221;, lies the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/portes_du_soleil\/ski_deals.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portes du Soleil<\/a> mega ski area with an enormous 580 km of pistes. To be fair, it should be noted that this is not a purely French ski resort, as it partly covers the Swiss Valais. Nevertheless, all slopes can be used with one and the same ski pass. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/la_plagne\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Plagne<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/les_arcs\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Les Arcs<\/a> together form the large Paradiski network, another highlight on French soil offering 425 km of pistes. There is also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/meribel\/ski-region.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Les 3 Vall\u00e9es<\/a>, which is one of the largest connected ski areas in the world with 600 kilometres of pistes.<\/p>\n<p>A big regional alliance has also made the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/val_disere\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Val d&#8217;Is\u00e8re<\/a> a big player: The ski area of the same name has merged with Tignes, a network with 300 km of slopes. The other top areas like Chamonix with 172 km or La Clusaz with 132 km seem almost small in comparison. Nevertheless, the variety is great here as well, and above all freeriding is a pleasure.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"6-top-spots-without-end\">6. Top spots without end<\/h2>\n<p>However, that&#8217;s not enough with the superlatives. The Hautes Alpes region scores &#8211; apart from the Mont Blanc Group &#8211; with the highest mountains in France, several of which scratch the 4,000 m mark. The Barre des Ecrins (4,102 m) is the southernmost four-thousand-metre peak in the Alps. The best conditions for a varied winter sports terrain! At the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/superdevoluy\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Massif de D\u00e9voluy<\/a>, for example, there are a total of 100 km of pistes to choose from, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/vars-risoul\/ski-area.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">F\u00f4ret Blanche<\/a> there are 185 km, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/serre_chevalier\/ski-area.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serre Chevalier<\/a> even 250 km.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"7-the-sunny-south-is-for-pleasure-skiers\">7. The sunny south is for pleasure skiers<\/h2>\n<p>The Maritime Alps in southeastern France are known above all for their scenic diversity with imposing gorges, massive mountain massifs and bizarre rock ridges. In this scenery lie charming small ski villages with many hours of sunshine and slopes up to 3,000 m above sea level. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/val_dallos_pra_loup\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Espace Lumi\u00e8re<\/a> with 180 km is one of the largest ski resorts in the Southern Alps. A breath of warm air from C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur blows into the southernmost Maritime Alps. The southernmost winter sports areas of the French Alps are thus characterised by clear air and a mild climate.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"8-powder-powder-powder-for-freeriders\">8. Powder, powder, powder for freeriders<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/les_2_alpes\/ski-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Les 2 Alpes<\/a> with its transition to the freeride area of La Grave is considered a Mecca for fans of deep powder snow. Freeriders have a total of 100 km of ski routes at their disposal. It&#8217;s hardly possible to get any more! Another hot spot for extreme skiers are the slopes of Le Pas de Ch\u00e8vre, Le Glacier de Rognins or Vall\u00e9e Blanche. The latter is an unprepared descent of about 20 km down to Chamonix, and it is known as one of the most famous deep snow descents in the world. The powder heart beats up to your throat. Off-piste freaks, who rather romp around in the northern regions of the French Alps at the Swiss border, should test the powder in the huge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/portes_du_soleil\/ski_region.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portes du Soleil<\/a>, where there are 50 km of ski routes to choose from.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"9-ski-resorts-of-records\">9. Ski resorts of records<\/h2>\n<p>With such a large number of pistes, it is not surprising that many records have been set in the French regions. The Trois Vall\u00e9es are at the forefront of the race for the largest interconnectes ski area in the world, with an incredible 650 km of downhill runs (including ski routes), as well as the cross-border region of Les Portes du Soleil with 580 km (plus 50 km of freeride zone). One of the longest runs in Europe is the 16 km long &#8220;La Sarenne&#8221;, which runs through the Alpe d&#8217;Huez ski area for experts. The glacier area at Pic Blanc is particularly famous for its long and steep pistes. The largest cable car in the world is the Vanoise Express, which connects the ski resorts of Les Arcs and La Plagne to Paradiski. The gondola holds 200 people on two floors, and takes them up to an altitude of 1,824 m in just 4 minutes. This makes it the largest and fastest aerial cableway in the world.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tt-post-image-wrapper tt-post-image-wrapper-full\">\n            <div class=\"tt-image-copyright-container\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-wrapped=\"true\" class=\"wp-image-55756 size-Artikelbild_gro\u00df\" title=\"Dream weather in the largest internationally networked ski resort Portes Du Soleil.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-729x486.jpg\" alt=\"Dream weather in the largest internationally networked ski resort Portes Du Soleil.\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-729x486.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-468x312.jpg 468w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-999x666.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-645x430.jpg 645w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-552x368.jpg 552w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-336x224.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-276x184.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-234x156.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/files\/2020\/01\/RS4776_shutterstock_254389753-scr.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1009px) 729px, (min-width: 819px) 594px, (min-width: 569px) 729px, (min-width: 449px) 468px, 348px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tt-image-copyright\" data-image-id=\"55756\">\u00a9 antb\/shutterstock.de<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"tt-post-caption\">Dream weather in the largest internationally networked ski resort Portes Du Soleil.<\/div>\n         <\/div > \n<h2 id=\"10-unbeatable-prices\">10. Unbeatable prices<\/h2>\n<p>Skiing in France is absolutely recommendable also from a financial point of view. Compared to destinations such as Austria or Switzerland, France often has much cheaper offers that save money. Especially families with children or larger groups are particularly happy about this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our conclusion: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/france\/ski_deals.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">France<\/a> is a top destination for all skiers.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nowhere else in Europe are there such extensive ski resorts as in France. With the Trois Vall\u00e9es, the European Eldorado of kilometres of pistes offers the largest interconnected ski area in the world, as well as several top spots for freeriding and &#8220;smaller&#8221; areas from 100 km of pistes for families. The phrase &#8220;skiing like God in France&#8221; is thus truly justified. 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