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Ski areas in the Alps

France has a wide variety of excellent ski resorts that can meet everyone’s ski holiday requirements. Whether you want a variety of blue slopes or an outdoor swimming pool, the Alpine massif is unlikely to disappoint. The Alpine ski resorts are some of the best in the world and skiers and snowboarders will delight in the wide range of excellent slopes on offer. Whether traditional Alpine villages or modern resorts with ski-in/ski-out access, Alpine France has something for everyone.

• The Trois Vallées is a world-renowned ski area that brings together 8 main ski resorts, including Courchevel , Méribel and Val Thorens .
• In the heart of the French Alps, the Paradiski area offers uninterrupted skiing between La Plagne and Les Arcs .
• Espace Killy is one of the most popular ski areas in France, linking Tignes and Val d’Isère.
• Les Portes du Soleil and Domaine de la Foret Blanche are other notable ski areas in France.

If you are still hesitating between renting in the Alps or booking a few nights in the Pyrenees, know that the snow in the Northern or Southern Alps is always better!

Snow conditions in the Alps

The quality of snow in French ski resorts can vary from resort to resort, but overall winter snow conditions are excellent. Ski areas in France are generally located higher than any other French mountain ski region (Massif Central, Vosges), so the ski resorts benefit from superior snow conditions and longer seasons. Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe and Avoriaz regularly receives the heaviest snowfall in France.

After-ski activities in the resort

The Alps have a superb and diverse après-ski scene. The extraordinary Folie Douce is well known for its flamboyant and gigantic afternoon ski parties. The club giant now has bars in many French ski resorts, including Val d’Isère, Méribel, Val Thorens and Alpe d’Huez . French après-ski has something to offer everyone, whether you’re looking for a mountain bar on the piste, a bistro with a sunny terrace, a chic cocktail bar or an alpine pub, you’ll be spoiled for choice in many French ski resorts.

Accommodation and ski rental

Sowell offers you a wide choice of different accommodation rentals for French resorts, including hotels , residences and Appart’Hotels. If you prefer a more relaxed and informal atmosphere during your ski vacation, ski rentals are a very popular option. We have a wide range of Alpine ski holiday packages in all major ski resorts. Take a look at our Sowell locations.

You can also look for an all-inclusive hotel rental. This true all-inclusive ski holiday is an excellent way to enjoy a ski vacation without worrying about the organization. There are many hotel options to add, always at the best price through the official website.

To do so, it’s very simple, all you have to do is choose the ideal rental by entering your arrival date, the number of nights and start your ski holiday search. Our offer is wide, you will find many stays of up to 21 nights for your winter holidays.

The only stay option that we do not offer is the rental of a chalet. Our available rentals are mainly in hotel or residence formulas.

At Sowell, we are very flexible! So in addition to the traditional ski holiday rental reservation for a Sat/Sat stay, we offer winter stays for one or more nights which is very practical when you want a short stay or go skiing outside the weekend, in full week to enjoy the slopes without the crowds.

You will have understood, for a successful ski holiday in the Alps, Sowell will be the essential address for a perfect rental in the ski resort of the Northern or Southern Alps which will suit the whole family.

Access the Alpine ski resorts

Transfer times between airports/and ski resorts can take between one hour and four hours at ski resorts in the Alps, depending on the destination airport and ski resort chosen. The main airports are Geneva and Chambéry for ski holidays in the Northern Alps and Marseille for the Southern Alps.

Lift passes for ski resorts in the Alps

Remember that you don’t always need a complete package for the entire stay; think about how much skiing you’re going to do and whether you need a week, day or half-day pass. You can reserve your ski pass in advance in your customer area, or you can obtain it on site at the ski lift ticket offices when you arrive at your resort at the start of your stay, once you have collected your rental. The price of the ski pass will depend on the reputation of the resort and the size of the area, for example it is more expensive in Val d’Isère or La Plagne than in the Pyrenees but the size of the ski area will necessarily be reduced in return .

Also think about ski equipment! It’s a big budget and you always get better prices and conditions if you book it in advance. At Sowell, you can book it at the same time as your ski holiday and we have agreements with the best-known ski rental companies, intersport and skiset. Our offer covers the different levels with a choice of ranges from the eco to premium range. By reserving the rental, ski pass and equipment at the same time, you benefit from an all-inclusive holiday and will have all the services necessary for your ski holiday in the Alps, in accordance with your budget.

Which resort in the Alps to choose for a successful ski vacation?

1. The best ski resort for families – Mainly in the Northern Alps – The resorts of Méribel, Les Menuires and Courchevel in the Trois Vallées and La Plagne and Les Arcs in the Paradiski ski area are perfect for families with plenty of slopes for all levels and we have a large selection of establishments with or without catering. Les Gets and Avoriaz, in the Portes du Soleil ski area, are also ideal resorts for families, particularly Avoriaz, as it is a completely pedestrian resort with the slopes running through the heart of the resort. All of these resorts have fantastic childcare services.
2. Best for après-ski activities – There are so many resorts that have amazing après-ski and parties, but the best among them are Val Thorens, Meribel, Val d’Isère and Tignes, Les Deux Alps and Alpe d’Huez, finally Pra Loup for the Provençal Alps.
3. The best ski resort for groups – For groups looking for versatile resorts for all ski levels, Isola 2000, Tignes , Les Arcs, Meribel, Courchevel, Alpe d’Huez and Morzine are the resorts to go for!