Ski holidays in France
France has become one of the most popular destinations for ski holidays in the past two decades. With some of the most beautiful high-altitude resorts, exciting ski runs and perfectly manicured pistes France is now firmly cemented in the hearts and minds of skiers the world over. France is now established as a family skiing favourite as it is accessible in a matter of hours so also makes it ideal for shorter ski holidays. A ski holiday in France offers a great range of resorts coupled with the countries ultra-modern facilities, enough to satisfy the needs of even the most hard to please skier or snowboarder.
Skiing in France
One of the main reasons that the French alps attract over 200,000 Britons a year is the quality of the skiing. For a country so close and accessible it offers a huge variety of resorts, beautiful peaks, affordable accommodation but mainly world-class skiing and snowboarding. The skiing scene in France has been hit by a "late boom" and has greatly benefitted the infrastructure of the resorts. This means that when you choose France as your ski holiday destination you find yourself faced with fast lifts and efficient pass systems that reduce your time queuing and increase your time on the slopes. Two of the more popular areas include the Three valeys area and L"Espace Killy. The Three Valleys area alone boasts 293 runs over six-hundred km of piste, 185 modern ski-lifts and 2 snowboard parks!
Snowboarding
France is a fantastic holiday destination for snowboarders and skiers alike. With resorts such as Tignes, Risoul and Les Arcs being world-famous for their range of snowy terrain, exciting board parks and brilliant nightlife. France can satisfy any boarders holiday needs for exhilaration on the slopes and fun in the night. There is a reason why Aprés Ski is a French expression!
Getting there
Travelling to France for your holiday could not be easier, with flights from many major airports in the UK including London, Manchester and Edinburgh to French airports such as Lyon, Grenoble and Toulouse. There are also train, bus and taxi transfers available to the resorts and a well established road network linking up the resorts for ease of travel. The fact that you can travel from England to France and be on the slopes ready to Ski in only a matter of hours makes France a highly desirable Ski holiday destination.
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