Snow Regions in France

Family-friendly ski resorts are located close to Grödig in Salzburg State. A skiing holiday for families is affordable there, too.

From February 3 to 15, 2009, the next Alpine Ski World Championships will take place in Val d’Isère, France, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful winter sports destinations in the world.

The well-known Ruhpolding ski resort is becoming a true mountain biking paradise. Families and Olympic champions alike will find suitable cycling routes here. The 24-hour Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships will attract cycling enthusiasts to Ruhpolding on July 26–27.

French charm and “savoir vivre” can only be found in France’s ski resorts. There are also vast, magnificent slopes at impressive altitudes, with skiing and snowboarding often possible until May. Add excellent cuisine and fine wines to the mix.

The Tour de France is great publicity for the popular ski resort at Col du Tourmalet. Summer visitors and skiers are captivated by the Pyrenean landscape. Bagnères-de-Bigorre is famous as an elegant spa town.

Chamonix is a favorite destination for extreme sports enthusiasts. But beginners will also find ideal slopes here. The glamorous ski resort still exudes village charm. And French cuisine promises culinary delights.

Planning your 2011 ski holiday early can save you a lot of money and give you a wider choice.

Ski holidays in France have a special charm, whether in elegant Chamonix, cheerful La Norma or the ski villages of La Plagne. Les Arcs / Bourg Saint Maurice has received an award for providing ideal accommodation for parents and children.

Roller skiing is still far less popular in Switzerland than alpine skiing.

Tignes, in the Savoie department, will host the first Winter X Games in the Alps and Europe from March 10–12, 2010.

A “real” skier can’t give up their hobby even outside the ski season. And there are plenty of options for going skiing in summer, too.

Val Thorens is a ski resort of superlatives. This fascinating ski area is considered the highest in Europe. Its exceptional altitude guarantees not only breathtaking mountain scenery but also fantastic snow conditions.

At around 3,200 metres, the Schnalstal Glacier is one of the highest ski areas in South Tyrol and Italy.