France's highest ski resorts are distinguished by their high altitude, often offering a longer ski season and more reliable snow conditions.
These resorts offer not only quality snow thanks to their high altitude, but also breathtaking panoramas and a variety of activities for all levels of skier and snowboarder.
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Visit some of the highest ski resorts in Franceclassified by their maximum altitude.
Val Thorens
Situated in the 3 Valleys ski area, Val Thorens is Europe's highest ski resort, with the village at 2,300 metres and its slopes peaking at 3,230 metres.
Tignes
With part of its ski area located on the Grande Motte glacier, Tignes offers skiing almost all year round. The village is at an altitude of 2,100 metres, and the ski area reaches 3,456 metres.
Val d'Isère
Together with Tignes, Val d'Isère forms the Espace Killy, one of the most famous ski areas. Val d'Isère lies at an altitude of 1,850 metres, with slopes up to 3,450 metres.
Les 2 Alpes
This resort is remarkable for its vast skiable glacier, for summer skiing. The village lies at an altitude of 1,650 metres, with the ski area extending up to 3,600 metres.
Alpe d'Huez
Known for its sunshine and the famous Sarenne trailL'Alpe d'Huez is situated at a village altitude of 1,860 metres, with slopes up to 3,330 metres.
La Plagne
As part of the Paradiski area, La Plagne boasts a wide variety of slopes, with the village situated at altitudes ranging from 1,250 to 2,100 metres and slopes reaching 3,250 metres.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Located at the foot of the Mont BlancChamonix offers access to some of the most spectacular high mountain terrain. The ski area, including the Aiguille du Midi, can reach 3,842 metres.
