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 346 Ski Resorts in France.
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Maximum Vertical
| Ski Resort | Vertical | |
|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 2,800m 9,186ft | |
| Brides-les-Bains | 2,600m 8,530ft | |
| Les Deux Alpes | 2,300m 7,546ft | |
| Vaujany | 2,200m 7,218ft | |
| La Grave | 2,150m 7,054ft | |
| Les Arcs | 2,030m 6,660ft | |
| Argentière | 2,030m 6,660ft | |
| La Plagne | 2,000m 6,562ft | |
| Montchavin-Les Coches | 2,000m 6,562ft | |
| Champagny en Vanoise | 2,000m 6,562ft |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Highest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 3,840m 12,598ft | |
| Les Deux Alpes | 3,600m 11,811ft | |
| La Grave | 3,600m 11,811ft | |
| Tignes | 3,450m 11,319ft | |
| Val d'Isère | 3,450m 11,319ft | |
| Alpe d'Huez | 3,330m 10,925ft | |
| Vaujany | 3,300m 10,827ft | |
| Argentière | 3,280m 10,761ft | |
| La Plagne | 3,250m 10,663ft | |
| Montchavin-Les Coches | 3,250m 10,663ft |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Biggest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Pistes | |
|---|---|---|
| Montgenèvre | 100km 62 miles | |
| Morzine | 107km 66 miles | |
| Les Gets | 110km 68 miles | |
| Les Contamines | 120km 75 miles | |
| Isola 2000 | 120km 75 miles | |
| La Clusaz | 125km 78 miles | |
| Flaine | 140km 87 miles | |
| Val Thorens | 140km 87 miles | |
| Valmeinier | 150km 93 miles | |
| Tignes | 150km 93 miles |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Best Expert Skiing
| Ski Resort | Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| Les Arcs |  | |
| Brides-les-Bains | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| Tignes | | |
| Courchevel | | |
| Méribel | | |
| The Three Valleys | | |
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Les Menuires | | |
| La Grave | |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Best Intermediate skiing
| Ski Resort | Interm. | |
|---|---|---|
| La Plagne | | |
| Les Arcs | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| Tignes | | |
| Courchevel | | |
| Méribel | | |
| Flaine | | |
| Serre Chevalier | | |
| Valmorel | | |
| The Three Valleys | |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Best gentle Skiing
| Ski Resort | Beginn. | |
|---|---|---|
| Valmorel | | |
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Valfréjus |  | |
| La Plagne | | |
| Morzine | | |
| Les Arcs | | |
| Les Gets | | |
| Le Corbier | | |
| Ax les Thermes | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Best Boarding
| Ski Resort | Snowboarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Les Arcs | | |
| Brides-les-Bains | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| Tignes | | |
| Méribel | | |
| The Three Valleys | | |
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Samoëns | | |
| Peisey-Vallandry | | |
| Portes du Soleil | |