There are five main ski areas through the valley offer 50 lifts and varied terrain for skiers of all abilities. Le Brevent cable car begins just above the town and climbs to over 8,000 feet. Les Houches, Le Tour and sunny La Flegere is where beginners and intermediates will find many trails to ski. Les Grands Montets is the most popular area for the intermediate and the more advanced skiers....

Val d' Isere. "the authentic skiers' village", manages incredible harmony between modern tourism, local architecture and being part of one of the largest ski areas in France. As host to some events of the '92 Winter Games, more polish was added to an already magnificent gem. L' Espace Killy is so immense it seems the only way to see it all is from the space shuttle! This little village r...

Meribel is a special case among big French resorts: it is a modern and well-equipped resort which has kept the charm of an old village in Savoy. The most recent buildings respect the rules of the traditional architecture perfectly fitted to the landscape. In the heart of the marvelous skiing area of the "Trois Vallees", perfect for the pleasure of people keen on sport and beauty, Meribel...

Courchevel is a series of hillside villages created in modern French style. Saint-Bon and Le Praz are charming ancient savoyard villages from the 16th century. Le Praz (Courchevel 1300) is lift-serviced for convenience. At 1550 and 1650 are two lovely, sunny, family oriented resorts with direct access to all the slopes of the 3 valleys. Courchevel 1850 is haut cuisine and all night party...

VAL THORENS At 2,300 meters Val Thorens is the highest village in the Trois Vallees Region. This area is vast and varied; it has some of the best expert/advanced skiing on the planet! From La Masse (2,805 meters) or Cime Caron (3,200 meters) the steeps, the powder, and the solitude are the essence of skiing, the epitome of the experience! Intermediates can ski or board nearly everywhere ...

When people talk of posh French resorts, Courchevel 1850 usually sits at the top of the list. But before Courchevel was Megève, the original glamour resort, frequented by royalty and stars alike. Now it's on the comeback trail. Very much a traditional French resort, Megève is an old town that oozes charisma and traditional Alpine charm. It boasts gastronomic delights, as well as some of ...

Tignes offers fantastic world class skiing all year long. Dazzling sunlight and feathery crystalline snow are hallmarks here.Everything seems on a grand scale: the largest glacier, the highest golf links and a marvelous new funicular (underground express) enabling 300 people at a time to reach 3, 035 meters (9,995 feet) in a mere 6 minutes. Oh yes, the carving and cruising at Tignes is f...

Les Arcs sits above Bourg st Maurice, the main transport town for the Alps. You can catch a train from London and wake up in the Alps. The resort of Les Arcs is centred around 3 villages at 1600, 1800 and 2000. Intrawest (owners of Whistler) saw so much potential that they have just finished their own village at 1950. The skiing at Les Arcs is unlimited now due to the link to nearby La Plagne (and...