Skiing in the French Alps Make for the Best Winter Holidays
Skiing holidays are hard to beat and thousands of people every year enjoy feeling the wind on their faces as they glide down a black run, as well as a few triumphant mulled wines in the bar afterwards. The plentiful apres ski spots and varied terrain in the French Alps is sure to satisfy all abilities and appetites.
Courchevel boasts some of the Alps’ best restaurants and hotels, as well as a variety of slopes to explore. Most of the ski season has guaranteed snow, so you’ll be able to enjoy one of the most stylish winter holidays around. There are also a selection of nursery slopes, so you don’t have to be an expert skier to enjoy the chic alpine style.
The slope-time action in the charming Val d’Isere is almost as popular as its apres ski. Plenty of the white stuff is guaranteed because of the high altitudes and this is a great place to spend time with friends, due to the varied selection of bars and restaurants stocked with spirits. The higher slopes also offer more confident skiers a range of thrilling descents to try, while ski schools are available for beginners.
In the centre of the Trois Vallees or Three Valleys, the resort of Meribel is one of the most popular skiing resorts with Brits. It is home to some of the smartest apres-ski spots, as well as boasting a great selection of quaint, quality chalets. With its regular live bands and happy hour at 4pm, the Rond Point is a must-visit.
It’s no surprise that Chamonix is a winter sports paradise, with the impressive Mount Blanc standing at 4,810 metres at its centre, and it even hosted the Winter Olympic Games. A haven for boarders and adventurous skiers alike, it offers miles of steep descents and impressive terrain covering an array of difficulty levels. Geneva is just an hour away too, so it’s perfect if you want to book an action-packed weekend in addition to your sun holidays.
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