Ski resorts in France are considered one of the best winter resorts in the world. It is here, in the French Alps, there are extensive and interconnected skiing areas: more than four thousand trails for skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh and other active winter recreation. Trails vary in complexity, allowing you to comfortably spend time and newcomers, and real aces. Often on the slopes of the Alps, competitions are held for winter sports of various classes - up to the championships and the Olympics.
In total, more than two hundred were created on the slopes of the French Alps ski resorts. Many of them are interconnected, therefore, having visited one, it is easy to move to another. So every ski lover can find a suitable option here and get a real pleasure from the descent from the mountain or plain skiing
Chamonix
Chamonix is the heart of the largest ski area of the French Alps at the top of the famous Mont Blanc . Chamonix Valley - a unique natural area near the borders of Italy and Switzerland, added to the list of landscapes that make up the world heritage . The total length of the ski slopes is hundreds of kilometers on the routes of various complexity . The highest point of the resort is the legendary "White Valley, 20 km off-piste skiing at an altitude of 3842 m . There is also an ice climbing, climbing, canyoning, winter rafting and paragliding ¬ -that is a great choice of extreme sports for every taste . In the summer months Chamonix is a popular a place for recreation of mountaineers, fans of mountain biking (including off-road - freeride) .
Espace Killy
Espace Killy - area of the French Alps, named in the honor of the three-time world champion in alpine skiing Jean-Claude Keeley, and I think one of the best winter resorts not only in the Alps, but all over the world . The region includes the well-known resorts of Val d'Isere and Tignes and four less popular places for skiing, which, meanwhile, are ultra-modern slopes with an excellent infrastructure not only for amateurs but also for professionals of mountain slopes . The special charm of the region is that it is possible to ride on glaciers not only in winter but also in summer . For young skiers there is a free ski pass and many skating schools, and for snowboarders are equipped the famous corridors Les Danaides, Le Lasvancher, La Table and Kern . As an additional entertainment and to explore the surroundings here you can choose a helicopter ride, dog sledding, snowmobiles or snowshoeing .
Three Valleys ( Les Trois Vallees)
Three Valleys (or Le Trois Valle), the Savoyard ski area is the world's largest integrated ski area with 600 km of slopes at altitudes of 1300-3230 m. Two hundred lifts are able to deliver hourly to the tops of descents to a quarter million people - lovers of mountain skiing and snowboarding. The history of the resort totals half a century, and the Olympic champions conquered these descents in 1992.
Three Valleys include Val Thorens - "The Roof of Three Valleys" at an altitude of 2300 m, the sports part of the resort area. Its peak is the picturesque peak of Cime de Caron, which offers a magnificent view of Mont Blanc.
The second resort - Meribel - the Heart of the Three Valleys, is located at an altitude of 1400 m and is divided into the Meribel Zone in the traditional French style and more modern Meribel-Mottaret, both zones offer excellent descents and cross-country trails, as well as all kinds of entertainment such as hockey grounds and ice rinks, sled races, etc.
And finally, the chic Courchevel is one of the most prestigious resorts French Alps, the leader in the level of the hotel , quality of service and various entertainments among the world ski centers . However, the Courchevel located at altitudes from 1300 to 1850 m is not only a social life and famous parties: a lover of ski slopes can stay here for a month and never ride one and the other The same track, every day conquering new heights and descents .In addition to the traditional trails, there are two Olympic tracks for ski jumping, several slalom tracks, as well as downhill skiing, cross-country trails, ice arenas in the open air and t .P.
Alpe D'Huez
Alpe d'Huez is a first class ski resort in the southern Alps, one of the sunniest in the world: the sun shines here for up to 300 days a year! The French themselves call it the "Island of the Sun" - the trails are located on the upper plateau and are mainly facing south, which allows you to ride in the sun until the evening. This is the fifth largest area in France for skiing, where are the most famous trails in Europe: the 16-kilometer descent Saren and the Tunnel route cut through the glacier.
In addition, this resort is a good solution for beginners in skating, children, as well as preferring other types of winter recreation: tens of kilometers of plain trails, an excellent ice stadium.
Megeve
Megeve is an excellent ski resort with three skiing areas: Roshbrun-Kot, Mont-d'Arbois and Le Jay, as well as an open-air museum .The center of the town is paved with old cobblestones, is exempt from motor transport, and some houses here are worth at least 200 years .The main attractions are church 13 in ., a medieval monastery and a city tower .Areas for skiing are located at 1113-2350 m, and there are many descents for beginners and young skiers, as well as for real extremals - for example, JOLY slopes and the exciting World Cup La Gote 2000 launch .
Les Deux Alpes
Les Deux Alpes is an international class resort, located at the foot of the largest glacier in Europe and inviting lovers of skiing for skating all year round. This 104 ski runs at an altitude of 3600 m, suitable for both traditional descents, and for snowboarding, freestyle, freeride and others. Many schools work here, including those who never once stood on skis and snowboards - by the end of training the newly-made sportsman can not only decently ride, but also enjoy the descent.
Paradiski
Paradiski is the youngest high mountain zone for skiing, which in translation means "ski paradise". This is the name of the combined region for skiing, which includes the resorts of La Plagne, Pace-Valandry, Le-Kosh and Les Arcs. It's glacial snow that does not melt all year round, allowing you to comprehend the basics of skiing whenever you want. Regardless of seasonality.
Port du Soleil
Port du Soleil is also known as a resort called "Gates of the Sun" - always sunny descents for both pros and beginners. A lot of schools, 650 km of prepared trails of various levels of complexity in four skiing areas: Le Ges, Morzine, Avoria and Chatel.
Every year, the French slopes attract many tourists and lovers of mountain skiing. For them, all the necessary conditions have been created, lifts have been installed, excellent trails have been built and all the necessary industry has been built. In addition, it's not only sporting achievements and sparkling snow slopes all day long: here you can stroll through the charming alpine villages, visit cozy restaurants, enjoying unique French cuisine, and find entertainment for any age, taste and purse.
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