The oldest ski resort in France is really a quaint village of 10,000 people where the tradition of fine skiing combines with the diversities a town this size can provide. The main ski areas through the valley offer 50 lifts and varied terrain for skiers of all abilities. Le Brevent cable car begins just above the town and climbs to over 8,000 feet. Les Houches, Le Tour and sunny La F...

Val d' Isere, "the authentic skiers' village", manages incredible harmony between modern tourism, local architecture and being part of one of the largest ski areas in France. As host to some events of the '92 Winter Games, more polish was added to an already magnificent gem. L'Espace Killy is so immense it seems the only way to see it all is from the space shuttle! This little ...

Meribel is a special case among big French resorts: it is a modern and well-equipped resort which has kept the charm of an old village in Savoy. The most recent buildings respect the rules of the traditional architecture perfectly fitted to the landscape. In the heart of the marvelous skiing area of the "Trois Vallees", perfect for the pleasure of people keen on sport and beauty, Meribel...

Courchevel is a series of hillside villages created in modern French style. Saint-Bon and Le Praz are charming ancient savoyard villages from the 16th century. Le Praz (Courchevel 1300) is lift-serviced for convenience. At 1550 and 1650 are two lovely, sunny, family oriented resorts with direct access to all the slopes of the 3 valleys. Courchevel 1850 is haut cuisine and all night par...

VAL THORENS At 2,300 meters Val Thorens is the highest village in the Trois Vallees Region. This area is vast and varied; it has some of the best expert/advanced skiing on the planet! From La Masse (2,805 meters) or Cime Caron (3,200 meters) the steeps, the powder, and the solitude are the essence of skiing, the epitome of the experience! Intermediates can ski or board nearly every...

Brides-Les-Bains is a quaint spa town dating back to the 19th century and is included in the Three Valleys ski pass. Located at the base of the area, easily access the skiing by taking a 25-minute gondola ride to Meribel. Apres ski in Brides Les Bains can be found at 10 bars, 2 discos, a casino, and thermal spring bath. Accommodations at affordable prices and a wide range of alternative winter spo...

Megeve, well-known to the world's elite, has maintained its country Haute Savoie character despite the modernization of its surrounding areas. A quaint pedestrian zone with boutiques and cafes, beckons for an afternoon shopping stroll, followed by a delicious cappucino coffee with french pastry. For the skiers, Megeve's 3 mountains (Rochebrune, Mont d'Arbois, Jailet) offer 124 well groo...

Tignes offers fantastic world class skiing all year long. Dazzling sunlight and feathery crystalline snow are hallmarks here. Everything seems on a grand scale: the largest glacier, the highest golf links and a marvelous new funicular (underground express) enabling 300 people at a time to reach 3,035 meters (9,995 feet) in 6 minutes. Oh yes, the carving and cruising at Tignes is fantastic,...