{"id":152,"date":"2009-11-19T11:20:00","date_gmt":"2009-11-19T11:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitingeu.com\/western-europe\/france\/2009\/11\/best-french-ski-resorts.html"},"modified":"2016-05-18T08:27:39","modified_gmt":"2016-05-18T08:27:39","slug":"best-french-ski-resorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitingeu.com\/western-europe\/france\/2009\/11\/best-french-ski-resorts.html","title":{"rendered":"Best French Ski Resorts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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France is one of the best places for ski holidays<\/a> in Europe. From the heights of Mont Blanc to the slopes of Chamonix, the best French ski resorts offer a mix of great skiing, top notch accommodation, and amazing apres ski.<\/p>\n

With over 320 ski areas to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide where to go. To help you, here is a list of the best French ski resorts:<\/p>\n

Chamonix<\/strong> – With the highest vertical distance from base to peak of any ski resort in France, Chamonix is a perennial favorite ski resort in France. The terrain is some of the most varied in the area, and the resort has the best apres ski<\/a> in the country.<\/p>\n

Courchevel<\/strong> – With some of the best advanced level skiing in Europe, Courchevel is solidly among the best French ski resorts. When combined with the other resorts in the 3 Valleys, it offers the largest ski area in the world. <\/p>\n

Val d’Isere<\/strong> – Known for its staggering vertical height and varried terrain, and for having some of the most challenging skiing in France, Val d’Isere is beloved by expert skiiers. The great apres ski scene at Val d’Isere is also a big attraction for those that like to ski hard and play hard.<\/p>\n

La Grave<\/strong> – With an awe inspiring height of 3,550 meters and some of the longest distance from base to peak of any French ski resort, La Grave is the perfect place for those that like long runs. Smaller than some of the other top resorts, La Grave is also great for those that want a more intimate ski experience.<\/p>\n

Mont Blanc<\/strong> – Perhaps the most famous mountain in France, Mont Blanc is also the highest mountain in Europe. Mont Blanc offers some of the best advanced level skiing and snowboarding in France, and has long been among the best French ski resorts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Chalet Bel Alp, Areches, Savoie France is one of the best places for ski holidays in Europe. From the heights of Mont Blanc to the slopes of Chamonix, the best French ski resorts offer a mix of great skiing, top notch accommodation, and amazing apres ski. With over 320 ski areas to choose from, it […]<\/p>\n

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