Many hotels, chalets and apartments are adjacent to the slopes enabling you to ski almost back to your door. All grades of skiers & boarders are catered for in France, although intermediates and the more advanced will especially enjoy the vast, interlinking circuits such as the Three Valleys.

If the more traditional appeals, typically alpine resorts provide for irresistible cosy surroundings. Although excellent ski conditions tempt skiers back year after year, we tend to believe the celebrated cuisine and wine also has something to do with it.