1. Avoriaz
We start the top car-free resorts with Avoriaz. Avoriaz is integrated in the ski area of Portes du Soleil and shines with its unique natural surrounding and landscapes. It also has the advantage of being a 100% pedestrianized resort. Cars are prohibited to make place for horses and carriages. Walking in Avoriaz is enjoying a characteristic atmosphere in the mountains, it is a true pleasure!
2. Flaine
Flaine is a resort with a rich history and many buildings are classified as historic monuments. Flaine will give you memories by immersing yourself in a characteristic mountain world. In the heart of the resort there are stores, activities, services and ski lifts that are easily accessible. And beside activities that will attract all winter sport lovers, Flaine is connected by foot and skis to one of the biggest ski areas in France: the Grand Massif.
3. La Tania
At an altitude of 1400 m, La Tania is situated in a magical place in the heart of a pine wood. The resort aims for sustainable development and this can be seen at their use of wood when building houses, well integrated architectural heritage, and scenery. La Tania is 100% car-free, parking spaces are at the edge of the resort. La Tania is close to Courchevel and Méribel and belongs to the ski area Les Trois Vallées for amazing ski times.
4. Oz en Oisans
Situated 45 minutes from Grenoble is the ski area of Oz en Oisans at 1350 m altitude in a charming décor of houses and residences made from wood and stones, surrounded by a pine wood. This resort, at the foot of the hills, consists of small hamlets. It will attract both young and old thanks to its range of activities and the integration of it in the enormous Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski. It is exclusively reserved for pedestrians, everyone can enjoy the veins of the resort and have access to stores, restaurants, and other offered services without taking off the skis.
5. Le Corbier
Situated in the ski area Sybelles and its 310 km ski slopes, Le Corbier is a car-free resort that will charm all holiday goers looking for freedom and fun. It is labeled Famille Plus and will surprise young and old with its activities, residences, and stores within reach by skis. Open space lovers and incredible panoramas lovers will not be disappointed thanks to its closeness to Aiguilles d’Arves and Mont Corbier to which the resort thanks its name.
6. Les Arcs
Les Arcs consists of not less than 5 villages on different heights with different atmospheres: Arc 2000, Arc 1950, Arc 1800, Arc 1600, Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Les Arcs is also situated in Paradiski: a ski area that consists of 435 km of slopes, with modern infrastructure and facilities so you can enjoy the many activities in the best surroundings.
7. La Plagne
La Plagne has 6 ski areas, all car-free and connected by the slopes: Plagne Aime 2000, Plagne Centre, Plagne Bellecote, Belle Plagne, Plagne 1800, Plagne Village / Soleil. Each of these villages has a special atmosphere with stores and activities that are accessible without cars. Also integrated in the ski area of Paradiski, La Plagne will surprise you with its varied mountain landscapes and you will enjoy the slopes a lot.
8. Valmorel
Make room for the nature in Valmorel! It is situated in the Tarentaise valley and it simple and traditional. Chalets are made of stone and wood, slate roofs, trompe l’oeil facades… The architecture is harmoniously mixed with the wild scenery. The resort exists of small hamlets and promises a friendly stay with family or friends. You can organize your days by walking in the main street with many stores and restaurants and then you can enjoy the ski area with 165 km of slopes where you will find various activities.
9. Piau Engaly
Piau Engaly is the highest place in the Pyrenees which also happens to be car-free. At an altitude of 1850 m, at the doors of the Pyrenees’ national park, you will find yourself between natural sceneries and authenticity. To make the best of it, the resort exists of pedestrian zones that make all services accessible. Piau Engaly also has the advantage of being near the border of Spain where you can find other nature, culture and gastronomy.
10. La Norma
La Norma, a small and 100% pedestrianized resort, invites you to enjoy the clear mountain air in a pine wood. The resort is near the Vanoise Mountain and the Maurienne valley and offers optimal snow conditions. La Norma will also seduce you because of its wide range of activities that are offered in the resort and on the slopes.
