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French Ski Resorts - Your Questions Answered

New Snow in France

 When will it next snow in France?

Where is the next forecast snow going to fall?

Snow is next forecast to fall in France over the next 2 days, in at least 50 Ski Resorts including La Plagne, Serre Chevalier, Tignes, Val Cenis and Val d'Isère.

Find out more :- Snow Forecasts for French Ski Resorts

 When did it last snow in France?

When was the last recorded snowfall?

Recent snow reports indicate that it snowed in France on Thursday 28th March 2024, in at least 41 Ski Resorts including Avoriaz, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Morzine and Val Thorens.

Find out more :- Latest Snow Reports from France

Snow in France

 How much snow is there in France?

Which ski area has the deepest snow?

The deepest reported snow in France is in Oz-en-Oisans, which reports snow depths of 500cm on upper slopes and 20cm lower down.

Find out more :- Latest Snow Depths for France

Skiing in France

 Which is the highest Ski Area in France?

Which French Ski Resort is at the highest altitude?

The highest Ski Resort in France is Gavarnie Gèdre, at an alttitude of 2,400m. The Ski Area with the highest ski lifts is that of Ski Pass Mont Blanc, with lift-served skiing up to 3,840m.

Find out more :- French Ski Resorts

 Where can I stay in France?

Are there hotels, chalets or apartments to rent in France?

We have details of 471755 Hotels, Chalets and Apartments available in France.

Find out more :- Search for Accommodation in France

 Can I hire skis and boots in France?

Is ski equipment available to rent in France?

Yes, you can rent Skis and Boots in France, and you can save up to 50% on the walk-in price by booking online in advance.

Find out more :- Save Money on Ski Hire in France

 Which is the best Ski Airport for France?

Which airports offer the shortest transfers to French Ski Resorts?

There are more than 55 airports close to Ski Resorts in France, which you can view on the page linked to below.

Find out more :- European Airports

 When do French Ski Resorts open?

When does the ski season start in France?

Opening dates for French Ski Areas vary considerably, and are dependent on local snow conditions. See our page of French Ski Resort seasons.

France

Our French Ski Resort pages include Skiing Facts, Snow Reports and Forecasts (for most major ski resorts), local accommodation and online ski hire booking (where available) for 296 Ski Resorts in France.

You can find the major ski stations listed on the Top French Ski Resorts page, ranked according to various criteria.