Overview

Conveniently close, the French Alps are an excellent choice for a winter sports break. Their stylish ski resorts suit every level of skier and their charming hotels are as welcoming to families as they are to couples. The French cuisine and wine is, of course, an added bonus!

Courchevel 1850

Located at an altitude of 1,850m in the Savoie region, the resorts natural setting and incomparable ski terrain make it one of the five major international ski resorts. Courchevel 1850 sits right in the heart of Les Trois Vallées, the largest ski area in the world. Suitable for all levels of skier, it boasts charming hotels with convenient ski-in/ski-out facilities, as well as excellent shopping, restaurants and nightlife.

Méribel

At 1,450m in Les Trois Vallées lies the popular resort of Méribel offering a traditional warm and friendly atmosphere and exceptional beauty. Its renowned ski school caters for beginners or intermediates, its steep descents, glacier skiing and mogul runs of more interest to the experienced skier.

Val d’Isère

Dating back to the 13th Century, Val d’Isère’s traditional Savoyard style has not been forgotten. With its welcoming ambience, authentic architecture and wide variety of ski runs, the resort remains a number one with British winter-sports fans. It’s enticing shops and lively nightlife are an added bonus.

There is a resort to suit everyone’s ability in France. France is for the purist skier, its purpose-built resorts are located in the areas where the ski terrain and snow records are the best. Our chosen hotels are amongst the finest available.