The best ski resorts in the French Alps will make you enjoy an unforgettable vacation in one of the most impressive mountain systems in Western Europe. Mont Blanc and the Northern Alps have the highest concentration of ski resorts in Europe.
You could find two very interesting ski resorts in the “3 Valleys”: Courchevel and Val Thorens.
Athletes and tourists often choose one of these places to go snowboarding or skiing in France.
Ski resort Courchevel
An exclusive ski resort located in France. Even those who are far from skiing and snowboarding know it, and this is Courchevel. Courchevel took its place at 5 different heights in the very center of the Tarentaise Valley.
Only here there is a unique atmosphere of luxury and the highest service. Each of the villages here has its own task. Courchevel 1300 are traditional mountain village. Courchevel 1550 is more focused on family vacations.
Courchevel 1650 is for youth and entertainment. And Courchevel 1850 is a favorite place of the world elite.
Courchevel is part of the famous Three Valleys ski area. The total length of the tracks is 150 km. The ski resort offers slopes for skiing of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals. Courchevel also has the title of “Famille Plus Montagne”.
You can get to Courchevel from the nearest airport.
From Geneva International Airport 149 – 200 km to the resort (it depends on how you go on the autobahn or along Lake Annecy), from Lyon airport the road takes about 2.5 – 3 hours – it is 187 km and Chambery airport is 110 km (it closest, but mostly private jets fly there).
Transfer to Courchevel from Geneva airport will cost from 280 to 500 euros (depending on the brand of car and the number of passengers).
Ski resort Val Thorens
Val Thorens is one of the most popular resorts in all of Europe. Included in the extensive ski area are Three Valleys.
There are more than 600 kilometers of ski slopes here. The station will open its doors for lovers of the ski resort from mid-November and work until early May. Val Thorens has a variety of routes for skiing all day long.
Perhaps, here is a paradise for lovers of sports related to sliding. Val Thorens is famous for its high-quality pistes and modern lifts. The resort is suitable not only for professionals and athletes.
A beginner will also enjoy riding. And all because there are ideal conditions for skiing. Having visited at least once Val Thorens, you will fall in love with the beauty of the mountains. And what kind of views are open before you?
If you believe the Michelin guide, then what an amazing view will open before you from the top of Sim Karon. You will be impressed by the 360-degree view of the many peaks of the Swiss, Italian, and French Alps.
The most convenient way to get to the resort is a transfer from Geneva airport to Val Thorens. Its cost is about 300 euros.