Ski Resorts with Practical Layouts

Les Menuires, nestled in the French Alps, is part of the vast Three Valleys ski area, offering a variety of slopes for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. With over 600 kilometres of pistes, it caters to beginners and experts alike. The resort's efficient lift system ensures quick access to th...

The pretty village of Le Bettex (sometimes known as Bettaix) is situated on the banks of the River Doron and just below Les Menuires. The village has its own creche facility as well as a restaurant, bar and ski shop. Despite chalet and apartment developments in recent years, the village still ma...

Mottaret is a satellite village of Meribel and has excellent access to the slopes and the whole Three Valleys area with most of the accommodation being ski-in / ski-out. It is a purpose-built resort developed in the 1970's and has limited nightlife, although there are a few good bars, restaurant...

Reberty, and adjacent lower lying Bruyeres, are relatively new resort developments situated at 1,950 metres (Reberty) and 1,750 metres (Bruyeres). They are both approximately one kilometre up the valley from Les Menuires and just below Val Thorens. They are small developments (but growing every y...

You could be forgiven for having driven past the turn off for Sainte Foy (on the road up to Tignes and Val d'Isere) without giving it a second thought. However, this charming mountain hamlet has long been the preserve of locals and off-piste enthusiasts, keen to sample the uncrowded slopes and su...

Tignes is linked to Val d'Isere and their shared ski area has few rivals. Experts love the almost limitless off-piste terrain and the snow sure slopes of the Grand Motte glacier which offer year-round skiing. However, although the Tignes ski area is extensive and suitable for all standards of ski...

This resort guide to Val d'Isere gives an overview of the ski area, the restaurants, the après ski scene and the many nightlife options available to those that choose to take their ski holiday in this fabulous Espace Killy region ski resort. Although Val d'Isere and the surrounding valley has ...

Valmorel is one purpose-built family ski resort which actually fulfils its ambition. Built in the 1970's to create a traffic free mountain village using only traditional Savoyarde stone and wood for the largely slope-side accommodation it is very attractive, practical and brilliant for families l...

Val Thorens is the highest resort in the Alps and one of the most snow sure, with North facing slopes guaranteeing good snow for a long season. It is a classic purpose-built resort and reasonably compact with lots of convenient slope-side accommodation. Located close to the accommodation are the ...

Located in Italy's beautiful 'Three Valleys,' Champoluc is the largest resort in the Monterosa region. Just a short one and a half-hour transfer from Turin, Champoluc is situated at one end of the Monterosa ski area and offers breathtaking views of dramatic glaciers and peaks. Surrounded by thick...