Up there with Austria as Europe’s heavyweight ski destinations, France is home to some of the greatest skiing terrain on the planet. From traditional villages to high altitude purpose built resorts, there’s plenty of choice for the avid skier. Throw in the breathtaking scenery, excellent accommodation options and expansive lift and piste networks into the mix, and you’ll understand the love affair people have with this country.
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- Ideal for intermediate and advanced skiers
- Best snow record in Europe in the last five years
- Most modern ski infrastructures
- Huge variety of accommodation options
Peter Hardy Says | "France is the most popular country for British and Irish skiers and snowboarders with the biggest lift and piste networks in the world. Most of these big areas are also at high altitude, ensuring high-quality snow for a long season." |
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FactsMoney: The unit of currency is the Euro. The most common credit cards accepted are Mastercard-Eurocard, Visa and American Express.
Food: One of the perks of skiing in France is you can enjoy the world-famous French cuisine.
Drink: As you would expect, there is always an excellent range of wines available at reasonable prices. Some of the local beers prove very popular also.
Language: The official language is French, with English widely understood.
Important Information- A local tourist charge of approx. €1-1.5 per person per day is payable locally.
- Travelling with children? Be sure that each child has a personal passport. Registration on a parent's passport is no longer sufficient.
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Details
- Ideal for intermediate and advanced skiers
- Best snow record in Europe in the last five years
- Most modern ski infrastructures
- Huge variety of accommodation options
Peter Hardy Says | "France is the most popular country for British and Irish skiers and snowboarders with the biggest lift and piste networks in the world. Most of these big areas are also at high altitude, ensuring high-quality snow for a long season." |
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FactsMoney: The unit of currency is the Euro. The most common credit cards accepted are Mastercard-Eurocard, Visa and American Express.
Food: One of the perks of skiing in France is you can enjoy the world-famous French cuisine.
Drink: As you would expect, there is always an excellent range of wines available at reasonable prices. Some of the local beers prove very popular also.
Language: The official language is French, with English widely understood.
Important Information- A local tourist charge of approx. €1-1.5 per person per day is payable locally.
- Travelling with children? Be sure that each child has a personal passport. Registration on a parent's passport is no longer sufficient.
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