The great variety and number of ski resorts that would appeal to all level skiers and snowboarders is what makes France an excellent choice for your ski holiday!

When it comes to skiing, France is one of Europe's top destinations. It is on the French-Italian border that the Alps, Europe's greatest mountain range, reach their peak, in the eternal snows at the summit of Mont Blanc, 4,810 m (15,781 ft) above sea level. The French Alps offer the broadest range of skiing opportunities anywhere in Europe, but they are not the only mountain range in France with skiing facilities, and in some cases it may be interesting to check out the opportunities available in the Pyrenees, where all of the resorts have fully equipped downhill and cross-country ski resorts. It is no wonder that France is so popular for ski holidays. It offers a choice of purpose-built or natural resorts depending on how you wish to spend your time après ski, self-catering chalet accommodation to suit all budgets and child-friendly fun should you be looking for it. Some of the French resorts have been linked together to create four even bigger ski areas so that keen skiers with time on their hands can explore a greater number of trails. Although skiing holidays are generally considered quite expensive bearing in mind the need to fork out for ski hire and a lift pass, there is plenty of choice when it comes to accommodation, even at the budget end.