French Ski Resort Ratings
This page shows only the Top Ski Resorts of France, ranked according to various criteria.
Opinion Alert:- Only the fact-based comparisons are reliable; everything else is purely subjective and your experience may vary. J2Ski are not responsible for your snow, your mates or your attitude... although we hope you enjoy them all!
There are J2Ski guides to some 352 Ski Resorts in France.
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Maximum Vertical
| Ski Resort | Vertical | |
|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 9,186ft | |
| Brides-les-Bains | 8,530ft | |
| Les Deux Alpes | 7,546ft | |
| Vaujany | 7,218ft | |
| La Grave | 7,054ft | |
| Argentière | 6,660ft | |
| Les Arcs | 6,660ft | |
| Champagny en Vanoise | 6,562ft | |
| La Plagne | 6,562ft | |
| Montchavin-Les Coches | 6,562ft |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Highest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 12,598ft | |
| Les Deux Alpes | 11,811ft | |
| La Grave | 11,811ft | |
| Val d'Isère | 11,319ft | |
| Tignes | 11,319ft | |
| Alpe d'Huez | 10,925ft | |
| Vaujany | 10,827ft | |
| Argentière | 10,761ft | |
| Champagny en Vanoise | 10,663ft | |
| La Plagne | 10,663ft |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Biggest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Montgenèvre | 62 miles | |
| Morzine | 66 miles | |
| Les Gets | 68 miles | |
| Isola 2000 | 75 miles | |
| Les Contamines | 75 miles | |
| La Clusaz | 78 miles | |
| Val Thorens | 87 miles | |
| Flaine | 87 miles | |
| Courchevel | 93 miles | |
| Val d'Isère | 93 miles |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Best Expert Skiing
| Ski Resort | Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| The Three Valleys |  | |
| Courchevel | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| Val d'Isère | | |
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| La Grave | | |
| La Tania | | |
| Portes du Soleil | | |
| Les Menuires | | |
| Val Thorens | |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Best Intermediate skiing
| Ski Resort | Interm. | |
|---|---|---|
| The Three Valleys | | |
| Serre Chevalier | | |
| Courchevel | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| Val d'Isère | | |
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Portes du Soleil | | |
| Les Menuires | | |
| Val Thorens | | |
| Avoriaz | |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Best gentle Skiing
| Ski Resort | Beginn. | |
|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Valmorel | | |
| Les Angles |  | |
| The Three Valleys | | |
| Serre Chevalier | | |
| Champagny en Vanoise | | |
| Le Grand Bornand | | |
| Font Romeu | | |
| Ax les Thermes | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Best Boarding
| Ski Resort | Snowboarding | |
|---|---|---|
| The Three Valleys | | |
| Samoëns | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| Val d'Isère | | |
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Portes du Soleil | | |
| Peisey-Vallandry | | |
| Chamonix | | |
| Brides-les-Bains | | |
| Argentière | |