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 351 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 | |
| Argentière | 2,030m 6,660ft | |
| Champagny en Vanoise | 2,000m 6,562ft | |
| Tignes | 1,900m 6,234ft | |
| Méribel | 1,850m 6,070ft | |
| Morillon | 1,800m 5,906ft |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Highest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 3,840m 12,598ft | |
| La Grave | 3,600m 11,811ft | |
| Les Deux Alpes | 3,600m 11,811ft | |
| Tignes | 3,450m 11,319ft | |
| Alpe d'Huez | 3,330m 10,925ft | |
| Vaujany | 3,300m 10,827ft | |
| Argentière | 3,280m 10,761ft | |
| Champagny en Vanoise | 3,250m 10,663ft | |
| Arc 1950 | 3,230m 10,597ft | |
| Les Arcs | 3,230m 10,597ft |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Biggest Ski Areas
| Ski Resort | Pistes | |
|---|---|---|
| Portes du Soleil | 650km 404 miles | |
| The Three Valleys | 600km 373 miles | |
| Megève | 445km 277 miles | |
| Samoëns | 266km 165 miles | |
| Les Carroz | 265km 165 miles | |
| Serre Chevalier | 250km 155 miles | |
| Alpe d'Huez | 236km 147 miles | |
| La Plagne | 225km 140 miles | |
| Les Deux Alpes | 220km 137 miles | |
| Montchavin-Les Coches | 215km 134 miles |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Best Expert Skiing
| Ski Resort | Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| Portes du Soleil |  | |
| The Three Valleys | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Les Arcs | | |
| Les Menuires | | |
| Chamonix | | |
| Tignes | | |
| Méribel | | |
| Courchevel | |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Best Intermediate skiing
| Ski Resort | Interm. | |
|---|---|---|
| Portes du Soleil | | |
| The Three Valleys | | |
| Serre Chevalier | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| La Plagne | | |
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Les Arcs | | |
| Risoul | | |
| Les Menuires | | |
| Chamonix | |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Best gentle Skiing
| Ski Resort | Beginn. | |
|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Valmorel | | |
| Portes du Soleil |  | |
| The Three Valleys | | |
| Serre Chevalier | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| La Plagne | | |
| Montchavin-Les Coches | | |
| Champagny en Vanoise | | |
| Les Arcs | |
Top 10 French Ski Resorts for Best Boarding
| Ski Resort | Snowboarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Portes du Soleil | | |
| The Three Valleys | | |
| Samoëns | | |
| Alpe d'Huez | | |
| Les Deux Alpes | | |
| Les Arcs | | |
| Chamonix | | |
| Tignes | | |
| Méribel | | |
| Peisey-Vallandry | |