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France is the main ski destination for British skiers, with a third of UK holidaymakers heading there each year. France also boasts the largest lift network of any country in the world.
Ski Resorts in France
Ski resorts in France, like the ski terrain, are massively varied, meaning there is something to cater for every possible taste. Many of the larger ski resorts are purpose built, meaning that they are superbly located, with extensive and well maintained ski areas, at altitudes that guarantee reliable snow conditions and with many properties fantastically positioned to offer easy access to the slopes. One downside to this kind of resort can be the unattractive architecture, hastily constructed in the boom of the 60s and 70s, where monolithic apartment blocks and concrete towers somewhat tarnish the magnificent beauty of their alpine setting. However if you can ignore these eyesores and appreciate the fantastic skiing in France, such resorts are some of the best in the world.
That said, for every purpose built ski resort in France there are many smaller and more traditionally styled villages with good access to exceptional skiing. Although proximity to lifts may not be as good as in the purpose built resorts, the tranquillity offered by staying in an authentic French mountain village can be well worth the extra effort. |
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Skiing in France
The skiing in France is as varied as you can get when it comes to choice for beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers and riders.
With the inclusion of the green run to the usual three colours found in other countries, skiing in France for beginners couldn't be simpler. Add to this a world-renowned ski school and abundance of nursery slopes and learning to ski in France is definitely a good choice.
At intermediate and advanced levels, skiing in France offers the full range of slopes to suit every need. Long cruising runs, wide pistes, steep chutes, mogul fields, fantastic off-piste and more are all found in the majority of resorts.
Lift systems in French ski resorts are among the best in the world with many high speed and large capacity lifts making your journey to the top quick and efficient. However, during French school holidays you might find long queues, and a queuing etiquette that is a long way from the well-organised and polite lift lines found in North America. |
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Après Ski in France
Après ski in French ski resorts is well renowned for being on the whole, a fairly lively affair. In the larger resorts you can easily find live bands playing a broad mix of upbeat current and classic covers to practice your ski booted dancing to. The overall feel of French après ski is decidedly British and Scandinavian, and it can sometimes be difficult to believe you are actually in a foreign country, especially in certain bars in the more popular resorts.
For those looking for an authentic vin chaud away from the rowdy Brits abroad there are always quieter bars to meet these needs, although these are slightly harder to come by in the big resorts.
The majority of French ski resorts also have a wide range of alternative activities available, including floodlight tobogganing, bowling, ice skating, torchlit skiing and fondue nights and more. |
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