Ski Holidays in France
The French Alps has one of the largest connected ski areas on the planet. Experienced skiers and boarders are able to drop from one valley to the next and even take in several top resorts in one day out, while beginners and children can feel safe and secure on the plentiful easy slopes and fun parks at the base of the slopes.
Best Places To Ski In France
The Savoie alone is home to three of the best ski areas on the planet – Trois Vallées, Paradiski and Espace Killy, which combines Tignes and Val d’Isere, making it an excellent choice for both skiers and boarders who want to be challenged and cover large distances and those strapping on their boots for the first time.Our chalet Hotel L'Ecrin can be found nestled in the village of Val Claret, recently jointly rebranded Tignes 2100. Forming part of the Tignes-Val d’Isere ski area, Tignes provides a huge variety of varied terrain (300km in fact) for skiers and boarders from challenging off-piste powder to leisurely cruising runs. has lot of easy and intermediate terrain and scope for skiing and boarding between charming villages and to scenic valleys.
Ski food in the French Alps
Of course boarding and skiing in France is not just about the slopes. Eating is a big deal in the French Alps, and you’ll be doing a lot of it to give you energy for your adventures. While international favourites are easy to come by, there are plenty of local specialities to be sampled, including fondues, raclettes, tartiflettes and gratins, all featuring wonderful gruyère or other local cheeses made from milk provided by cows grazing the rich mountain pastures.After a day on the slopes, you can also relax with a delicious evening dinner at our Chalet Hotel L'Ecrin. A high tea is available for children 12 years and under.
