Ski Holidays in France

France

About France

France is the undisputed jewel in the alpine crown and rightly deserves to be the most popular country in the world for British skiers.

There's a huge choice of ski resorts located throughout the French Alps, all offering different attractions to skiers of all abilities. From architect designed high-altitude family favourites like Avoriaz to charming traditional chocolate box resorts like Megève - France has something for everyone. 

Across our chosen French resorts you'll find exceptional customer service, modern and efficient lift systems and world-class ski apartments and hotels.

Browse our hand-picked French programme and get in touch so we can create your perfect itinerary. Every holiday that we provide is completely tailor-made, so for an accurate quote, please contact our team of Ski Specialists on 0131 243 8097.

For an idea of holiday costs, you’ll find price guides on individual accommodation pages.

image: Méribel (from Office de Tourisme Méribel)

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  • Alpe d’Huez is great choice for all standards of skier or boarder. Located at 1860m and with access to the Glacier de Sarenne, it is perfect for an early or late season ski holiday.

  • Situated in the Portes du Soleil ski area, Avoriaz is a snow-sure resort with fantastic facilities for families and a wide range of ski-in/ski-out apartments and hotels.

  • Located only a short transfer from Geneva and with a wide range of hotel and self-catered accommodation, Chamonix is a perfect ski resort for a short or mid-week ski break.

  • Courchevel is perhaps the most famous ski resort in France with access to world-class skiing and a wide choice of luxury and boutique hotels.

  • Located in the Grand Massif ski area, Flaine is an excellent family ski resort with a large selection of self-catered apartments with ski-in/ski-out convenience.

  • La Clusaz is located in the heart of Les Aravis, one of the most picturesque mountain ranges in France. Just over an hour from Geneva, La Clusaz offers traditional alpine charm and excellent accommodation options.

  • La Plagne is the perfect ski holiday destination with snow-sure, high altitude runs, ski-in/ski-out apartments and a choice of satellite villages to base yourself in, all catering for different needs.

  • The village of La Rosière has been built with a traditional French feel offering over 154km of pistes suitable for all abilities as well as a selection of bars, restaurants and shops.

  • Les Arcs is one of our most popular ski resorts in France thanks to the wide selection of self-catered and hotel accommodation and the extensive terrain available suitable for all abilities.

  • Les Carroz is a short transfer from Geneva and located in the Grand Massif ski area directly linked to Flaine. It is a popular choice for families with high quality self-catered apartments available.

  • The picturesque village of Les Gets, in the extensive Portes du Soleil ski area, has been a favourite of Ski Independence clients for a long time, offering traditional village charm and excellent self-catered accommodation.

  • Megève is a perfect all-round ski resort, only a short transfer from Geneva, making it ideal for short breaks. Located in the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area the terrain on offer is suitable for all abilities.

  • Méribel, at the heart of the Three Valleys ski area, offers world class skiing and a wide selection of accommodation.

  • Located on the Italian border, Montgenèvre combines traditional alpine charm with the benefits of a modern ski resort.

  • Only a short transfer from Geneva and located in the extensive Portes du Soleil, Morzine is a popular choice for British skiers and boarders.

  • Nestled on the edge of the stunning Vanoise National Park in the Paradiski ski area, the pretty ski resort of Peisey-Vallandry offers some of the best tree skiing in the Alps.

  • The traditional ski resort of Samoëns is a hidden gem, perfectly located one hour from Geneva, with access to the fantastic Grand Massif ski area.

  • The purpose-built ski resort of Tignes makes the perfect ski holiday destination for those looking for high altitude skiing and varied terrain.

  • The exclusive, lively ski resort of Val d’Isère is at the heart of the vast Tignes-Val d'Isère ski area offering high altitude skiing and some challenging terrain.

  • At 2300m Val Thorens is the perfect choice for a snow sure ski holiday. The purpose-built ski resort offers easy access to the slopes and a vibrant après-ski scene.