The top most affordable resorts in the French Southern Alps

Under €18

Alpine resorts have ‘great welcome’ engraved in their DNA. Skiing on the runs of the French Southern Alps and staying in control of your budget is possible! In four resorts in the massif, you can ski at very tiny prices:

• Gréolières-les-Neiges
  Have fun on 30 km of runs with an unbeatable view over the Esterel massif, Southern Italy and the Alpine chain. Day pass: €12 Children: €11
• Turini Camp d’Argent
  A reviving, sunny break with the family – the resort is perfect for a skiing session with young children, just one hour from Nice. Day pass: €14 Children: €11
• L’Audibergue – La Moulière
  A panoramic view over the Mediterranean and the Iles de Lérins. These two resorts are also designed for families and easily accessible – under an hour from the Côte d’Azur.
  Day pass: €18 Children: €15
• Serre Eyraud
  The cosy atmosphere of a preserved mountain hamlet adjoining the large ski area of Orcières, no less than 600 metres of height difference and excellent quality snow. Day pass: €18 Children: €14.50

Under €26

• Roubion-Les Buisses
  Fall under the charm of the picturesque village of this little family resort with its 30 km of runs and just 1 hour from Nice. Day pass: €20 at the cash desk (€18 on the Internet) Children: €15 at the cash desk (€14 on the Internet)
• Le Chazelet
  Ski with the family in the magnificent landscapes of the mountains and glaciers of the Pays de la Meije Day pass: €21 Children: €19
• Aiguilles-en-Queyras
  The warm, friendly atmosphere of a village-resort. Its 6 runs are ideal for beginners and small children. Day pass: €21.30 Children: €13.10
• Sainte-Anne La Condamine
  Enjoy a snow front at over 1810 metres and 35 km of runs at a stone’s throw from Italy. Day pass: €26 Children/students: €22

Offer for families, students and the over 75s

It’s never too early to experiment with your first skis. For the under 5s or 6s, the ski passes are free in many resorts of the French Southern Alps, including Les Orres, Serre-Chevalier, Montgenèvre and all the Alpine areas of the Queyras. Good news: it also applies to the over-75s! For stays of more than 6 days, families can get Ski passes at very attractive prices in a wide choice of resorts. Eight resorts in the French Southern Alps are also labelled Famille Plus: Auron, Isola 2000, Le Devoluy, Les Orres, Montgenèvre, Orcières-Merlette, Le Val d’Allos and Valberg. In addition to events and activities suited to all ages, the label is committed to offering tarifs malins. And lastly, students get reductions on their passes in many resorts, including Puy-Saint-Vincent, Risoul and Les Orres.