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Breathe the pure air of the Southern French Alps

From snow-covered peaks to authentic villages, experience the mountains in a new way
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Heading for the French Southern Alps! Have you been waiting for it? Winter is finally settling over our Alpine landscapes, offering the prospect of sporting, gourmet and cocooning moments! So look no further, this is the place for winter holidays. Snow-capped peaks, kid-friendly resorts and outdoor activities are just some of the reasons to head to theFrench  Southern Alps.

Experiences in resorts

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In the mountains, while bears and marmots are peacefully hibernating, others need a breath of fresh air. Have a skiing weekend in the Southern French Alps less than 4 hours by...
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Top 8 spots for an introduction to biathlon in the French Southern Alps!
You’re tough and you love winter sports so cross-country skiing is made for you! Here, between the sea and the mountains, you can add rifle shooting and follow in the...
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Top Evening Activities at Resorts in the Alps
The Alps come alive when the night falls. Here are the resorts that offer the best evening activities. Gastronomy, sports, or relaxation – there is surely an outing which...
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For those who are looking for new thrills: the best spots in the Southern French Alps in winter
Want to impress your colleagues when you get back from your skiing holiday? We’ve found something better than showing off the mark left in your suntan by your sunglasses...
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The best resorts for a day’s skiing in the Southern French Alps
Whether you’re in Nice, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon or Toulon, you’re sure to find a sunny resort under 3 hours away for a day’s skiing in the...
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Winter Outings in the Alps
When winter blankets the Southern Alps in white, fans of winter sports, as well as hikers and walkers, will love this XXL size playground. Whether you want to push your limits,...
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Climb the snow-covered giants and you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramas of the Alps: unforgettable descents (with the added bonus of an azure blue sky!). Get out...
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My first time in the mountains
This winter is the winter! You’re off to the mountains for the first time and you’ve prepared everything: the latest ski suit in fashion, stylish sunglasses and...
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Try Out These New Winter Sports in the Southern Alps
Thanks to snowy summits that touch the bluest skies and a sun that shines often, the Southern Alps offer a dazzling brightness. With suncream on your nose, enjoy the charm of...
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Top 8 mountain activities where you don’t need skis
You don’t necessarily need to put your skis on to wear a ski suit! In the French Southern Alps, you can get off the beaten track (but with no runs), and test new...
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Alpine adventures to light up your winter!
Whoosh down the slopes on a Sled Dogs Snowskate, test your limits on the slippery face of an ice waterfall or slow down and gaze up at the glittering stars. Unless, of course,...
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Top unusual activities for all the family
6 descents, an elegant final bend, quick sprint and hot chocolate later, it’s time to slip out of your skis and change the pace as you test the plethora of family...

a ski resort for every tribe

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Top must-do ski resorts for children aged 7-12 years
Six 100% family-oriented ski resorts for an unforgettable winter break with your (pre) pre-teens! It’s not always easy to please mini snow fans who already know exactly...
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6 cool ski resorts for a holiday with older teens
Welcome to our top pick of family ski resorts offering “insane” activities for older teens! And of course, while they’re – literally – up in the clouds,...
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Top Southern Alps ski resorts for kids under 6 years
Close-up on 6 safe and adapted ski resorts for a fun family break in the mountains with your tiny tot. Enjoy a discovery holiday at your toddler’s pace, as they learn to...
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Top resorts for a skiing break with teenagers
Check out our pick of 6 family-style ski resorts offering the coolest activities for your teens. And you never know… while they’re focused on their fat bike,...

Ski resorts

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Things to do in Montgenèvre if the weather is bad
Renowned for its vast ski area, sun and authentic atmosphere, the resort of Montgenèvre also has some unforgettable experiences when the weather turns nasty.
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Things to do in Puy-Saint-Vincent if the weather is bad
Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, hiking or trail… At the gateway to the Écrins National Park, Puy-Saint-Vincent is a real playground for outdoor sports enthusiasts. With a...
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Les Orres ski resort
Les Orres ski resort is located in the town of Les Orres, near Embrun, in the heart of the Parpaillon massif, in the Hautes Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte...
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Superdévoluy – La Joue du Loup
Connected by the ski area, the resorts of SuperDévoluy and La Joue du Loup have 100 km of pistes. Located in the heart of the Alps, they are equipped with 23 modern ski lifts...
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Casterino ski resort: the Great North of Mercantour National Park
Located in the Alpes Maritimes, the family-style resort of Casterino in Roya Valley spans the magnificent landscapes of Mercantour National Park. Perched at 1,150 metres and...
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The village resort of Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage: a cross-country skiing and mountain domain
This little mountain hamlet – the highest in the Alpes-Maritimes area – invites visitors to revel in the silent embrace of the mountains, disturbed only by the sounds of nature...
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Freissinières ski resort: ski and mountains in Ecrins National Park
Welcome to Freissinières ski resort, a little treasure of the Hautes-Alpes in Écrins National Park. Comprising a series of hamlets perched between 1,180 and 1,780 metres, the...
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Things to do in Isola 2000 if the weather is bad
45 ski runs, a Bike Park and lots of hiking trails… the resort of Isola 2000 is heaven for outdoor activities. But if the sun refuses to come out, from the hammam or...
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Villard Saint Pancrace ski resort: Nordic skiing and mountain recreation in Le Briançonnais
Natural, intense and generous, Villard Saint Pancrace ski resort is a traditional meeting place for those in the know, keen to enjoy a change of scenery just 5 minutes from...
Auron
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Auron ski resort
The Auron ski resort belongs to the town of Saint Etienne de Tinée, located in the Alpes Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. The Auron ski...
Village de Montgenevre en hiver dans les Alpes
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Via Lattea – Montgenèvre
Montgenèvre is the oldest ski resort of France. Located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, it has the largest international ski area, called Via Lattea. It has 400 km of...
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Isola 2000 ski resort
The resort of Isola 2000 belongs to the town of Isola located in the Alpes Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. The resort is only one hour and...