Ski Resorts
Avoriaz 1800
Dramatic architecture on a high, sunny perch, with pistes for all running right through the village
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Chamonix
A one-off historical town with spectacular scenery. Expert or not, the experience is worth it
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Châtel
A very rustic, French option in the heart of the enormous Portes du Soleil region
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Courchevel
Ticks every box for excellent skiing, just plan ahead and read the menus to avoid bankruptcy
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Flaine
Good value and great extensive skiing for all abilities. Self-cater and make your own fun
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Isola 2000
Something a little different: a laidback, high, snowsure resort in the Med’s Maritime Alps
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La Clusaz
A pretty French town with good skiing for all abilities, nice and close to Geneva
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La Plagne
11 places to stay, all joined together by high glacier runs, cruisy tree-lined runs and everything in between
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La Rosière
Linked with Italian La Thuile, this hidden gem offers great skiing, reasonable prices and a friendly village
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La Tania
An attractive, good-value satellite village by Courchevel with better-than-you-might-expect pistes and nightlife
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Le Grand Bornand
Little-known and charming, close to Geneva and on the same pass as next-door La Clusaz
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Les Carroz
Sunny, easily accessible, good-value mountain village with access to the Grand Massif’s varied terrain
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Les Contamines
A pleasant traditional resort with great blues and reds and perfect beginner off-piste
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Les Deux Alpes
High, snow-sure, cheap, cheerful, and excellent for park riders and off-piste
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Les Menuires
The best value option in the Three Valleys, with good home slopes and fast access to the massive ski area
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Megève
Posh, in the best possible way. A pretty resort with extensive skiing for all, in the lee of majestic Mont Blanc
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Méribel
Much-loved, convenient and attractive, the middle valley of the Three Valleys has been a Brit stronghold from the start
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Morzine
An enjoyable year-round town with real character, varied home slopes, and easy access to the huge Portes du Soleil
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This simple, tiny, value resort is great for two types: beginners and keen off-piste skiers
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Serre Chevalier
Lots to do on-piste, off-piste and in the several villages. Great for families and snowboarders
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St Martin de Belleville
A quiet, pretty base from which to launch assaults on the vast Three Valleys
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Tignes
Top-of-the-world access to excellent pistes for all abilities. Breathtaking, but no one would call it pretty
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Val d’Isère
Extensive ski area linked with Tignes, offering legendary off-piste and apres-ski. Very popular with the Brits
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Val Thorens
Europe’s highest resort – a real altitude experience. These days the food, après and general ambience are all good too
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