1. Les Carroz
Les Carroz is a resort on an altitude of 1140 m and it offers you the possibility to enjoy the warm atmosphere in the mountains for a weekend. It is easily accessible thanks to its closeness to Genève and Lyon, a 55-minute and a 2-hour drive respectively, it makes sure you’ll get fresh air in no time. The resort is integrated in the ski area of Grand Massif and it is a family resort, labeled with Famille Plus. Young and old are spoiled with animations, games and the Piou-Piou club. Besides skiing there are activities for everybody: toboggan, dog sled, skidoo, paragliding, etc. and as a bonus the relaxing space of Aquacime (spa, swimming pool, fitness space …) will let you forget all pressures of daily life.
2. La Clusaz
Situated at a 30-minute drive from Annecy, 50 minutes from the international airport of Genève and 150 km from Lyon, La Clusaz opens its doors of the ski area with 125 km of slopes (210 km with the ski area of Aravis). There is also a 86 km track for hiking so you can think while being in beautiful landscapes in the high mountain. You will also find a big amount of other activities in the resort like: paragliding, ice driving, skidoo, ice skating, airboard, paintball, snowshoeing at sunset and igloo-night. There is also a heated swimming pool, a spa with sauna, steam bath, and massages where you can relax before starting the new week.
This resort is situated 38 km from Grenoble, 70 km from Valence and 130 km from Lyon and it guarantees the bathing place of Villard de Lans optimal comfort and quality snow thanks to the modern and efficient equipment. In the ski area of Espace Villard-Corrençon there are at least 125 km of slopes you can discover. Hiking lovers can take advantage of Haut Vercors which exists of a natural location of woods and snow covered plains that everyone likes. It is a lively resort with many bars and restaurants (some on high altitudes), Villard de Land makes sure you will spend your weekend in a warm mountainous atmosphere.
4. Val d’Allos
This is a resort divided into two resorts and offers relaxation and a change of scenery for a weekend.
In the heart of Massif Central, at 50 km from Clermont-Ferrand, Besse Super Besse offers you the possibility to enjoy the mountains with ease for a weekend. This family friendly resort is between 1350 and 1850 m above sea level and offers various recreational and sporty activities for all levels. You will enjoy a ski area designed to meet the expectations of all skiers in the middle of a landscape with trees that are thousands of years and beautiful valleys. There are also many non-ski activities available thanks to quality infrastructure: swimming pool, ice rink, …
6. Savoie Grand Revard
Alpine skiing, hiking, dogsleds, skiing, skijoring, horse and carriage, toboggan, snowshoeing, snow park, snow scoot, yooner, and many other activities await you in Savoie Grand Revard. It has 140 km of slopes and a breathtaking landscape. This resort is 25 minutes from Chambéry and 35 minutes from Annecy. You can enjoy the mountains in a warm atmosphere with family or friends.
Brides les Bains is 15 minutes situated from Moutiers train station, 45 minutes from Chambery airport, 1h15 from Lyon Saint Exupéry. Here awaits you a weekend of your dreams on high altitude. It is both a ski resort as a spa. You can enjoy the vastness of the ski area of the 3 Valleys. The resort promises relaxation besides the ski area that is accessible for all ski levels. After a good day of ski you can relax in the Grand Spa Thermal enjoying all kinds of treatments and massages.
8. Chamrousse
Chamrousse is 30 km from Grenoble and offers much fun on the varied ski area. The area is playful and sporty and offers 90 km of tracks that are accessible thanks to 18 lifts. It has a nice snow park for all levels and 3 schools for toddlers. You also have the possibility to ski at night since the tracks are lighted and you have an incredible view when the sun sets for incredible memories. Other activities are also practical to give you amazing moments like: paragliding, snowshoeing, skidoo, and spa.
9. Isola 2000
Isola 2000 is situated 90 km from Nice and close to the borders with Italy and it offers you the possibility to enjoy the pleasures of skiing in the landscape of the National Park Mercantour, sublimed by an extraordinary climate. The geographical position of the resort and its domain make it possible to enjoy the mountain in different aspects: one part of the resort is sunny, the other is always in the shadows. To relax you can enjoy the water and relaxing spaces of Aquavallée to forget stress of the week.
10. Saint Lary
This ski resort is on the French-Spanish border and you are guaranteed to spend a weekend of 100% relaxation in the mountains. The resort is situated in the heart of the protected nature reserves and it has a ski area of more than 100 km of slopes that are being operated by 30 lifts. The resort is ideal for skiing and to recharge. Sensoria is a wellness complex that consists of spa, fitness, and baths.
