Northern Alps

Lyon is not just about the Presqu'île, the Basilique de Fourvière and
Place Bellecour. Le Petit Montagnard presents five winter sports resorts close to the capital of the Gauls.

With its seven 5-star hotels and six 4-star hotels, Val d'Isère has plenty to offer when it comes to luxury. We have selected three that are well worth a visit.

Courchevel offers a wide choice of accommodation. Whether you choose a flat, a hotel, a chalet, a bed and breakfast, a residence, a holiday centre or a refuge, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the peaks and snow-covered forests.

Val d'Isère (Northern Alps) - A world-renowned ski destination with more than 300 km of pistes, this resort is a favourite with winter sports fans. And when you think of guaranteed snow, Val d'Isère springs to mind, not least because of the altitude, the different exposures and the top-class snow guns that cover the slopes. 

The Aiguille du Midi, located in the Mont-Blanc massif in the French Alps, is one of the region's most famous peaks, not only for its impressive height of 3,842 metres, but also for its cable car, one of the highest in the world.

Following heavy snowfalls, with more than a metre of snow falling on the summits, Tignes has announced an exceptional pre-opening...