| NAME |
OVERALL RATING |
DESCRIPTION |
| Alpe d'Huez |
8 |
A very good resort for all levels of skiers. The resort itself is not very
attractive with its huge apartment blocks. |
| Les Arcs |
10 |
Excellent resort for all levels of skiers. It has an international
clientele. The architecture is very modern but not unattractive. |
| Avoriaz |
6 |
A good resort for all levels. Modern architecture with tall wooden
buildings. No traffic. Horse-drawn sleighs... |
| Chamonix |
8 |
Internationally famous ski town dominated by the Mont-Blanc. Perfect for
advanced skiers. |
| Courchevel |
10 |
This is the best resort in France. Part of the Trois Vallees ski domain.
The resort is very stylish. |
| Les Deux Alpes |
8 |
A very popular resort with the French. It is not a quaint mountain town
but the skiing is very good especially for intermediate skiers. |
| Flaine |
6 |
Not an attractive looking resort, but excellent history of snow conditions
and perfect ski runs especially for intermediates. |
| Isola 2000 |
6 |
The resort is close to the Riviera and offers good snow and sunshine. Good
resort for beginners and intermediates. Mainly apartment blocks. |
| Megeve |
6 |
Sophisticated resort town with many luxury hotels and shops.
Horse-drawn sleigh. Very good skiing for beginners and intermediates. |
| Les Menuires |
8 |
Unattractive purpose built resort, but who cares... the skiing is so
good!!! (all levels) |
| Meribel |
8 |
Meribel is part of the Trois Vallees ski domain. It is an attractive
resort, with mountain chalets and Alpine atmosphere. It is very popular with British
skiers. |
| La Plagne |
8 |
Excellent skiing for all levels. The architecture is mainly wooden
apartment blocks. |
| Tignes |
8 |
A modern looking resort with apartment blocks. The skiing is excellent for
intermediate and advanced skiiers. Huge ski domain. |
Val d'Isere |
10 |
This is one of the best resorts in France. Part of the "Espace
Killy" ski domain. It is an attractive mountain town with traditional buildings. |
| Valmorel |
6 |
A nice looking resort, with a ski domain good for all levels of skiers. |
| Val Thorens |
8 |
Europe's highest resort. Part of the giant Trois Vallees ski domain.
Purpose built for winter sports, designed for active people. |
| Les Trois Vallees |
10 |
There are four main resorts that make up the massive Trois Vallees ski
domain. They are all linked with a shared lift-pass. |
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