Dear readers,
The snow is there, it is even largely surplus in the Pyrenees, the English are back and reservations are generally at high levels: the desire for the mountains this winter, and sliding in particular, remains at the top, with an enthusiasm which is confirmed for cross-country skiing or hiking. For this third special snow and ski newsletter, we offer you a selection of resorts that are ideal for families. “Family plus” label, “village” spirit, ski and activity offer... The choice is wide and difficult. We have therefore refined the criteria to offer you spots in each of our massifs, as well as accommodation really adapted to children. Also on the menu this week too, our selection of starred tables at the top, our fresh traces in the Jura, in Lozère or... in Oslo, the only city inEurope where you can go skiing by taking the metro.
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The guide: our best family resorts
In Vaujany, in Isère.
The choice of destination for family ski holidays is based on multiple criteria, and the “Family Plus” label can help you.
Images and dreams
Most French resorts are designed for families.
Our selection in the Alps, Pyrenees, Massif Central and Vosges favors the "human size" dimension of these villages, and the offer of skiing and non-gliding activities in this winter of 2022.
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Our 2022 ranking of French ski resorts
Accommodation: 10 perfect hotels for children (and parents)
In La Plagne (Savoie) the brand new Araucaria Hotel & Spa has design and fun play areas.
Photo press / Araucaria
Family-friendly accommodation abounds in resorts.
But some hosts give them a particularly careful welcome.
Our selection of cozy but not stuffy hotels.
Their little extras contribute greatly to the success of a ski holiday.
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The spot: the Jura, temple of Nordic activities
The Gounefay estate, one of three accessible in a few minutes from the city center of Pontarlier.
Maud Humbert / Burgundy -Franche-Comté Tourism
Stretched over three departments in France -Doubs, Jura and Ain-, the Jura terrain offers a natural boulevard for Nordic activities and even more so for cross-country skiing, which is expressed on more than 3000 km of trails.
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Read alsoCross-country skiing: our 10 favorite resorts in France
Tip: the mountain by train, here are the most easily accessible stations
Renovated in 2019, the Arcs funicular connects the Bourg-Saint-Maurice SNCF station to Arc 1600 in just seven minutes.
John Beague
Leave your car in the car park and reach the ski slopes by train.
From Paris, it is possible by chaining TGV and bus or seasonal shuttles.
Our selection of resorts among the closest to the capital, from the Alps to the Pyrenees.
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The good tables: these starred at the top
At La Table de l'Ours (Val d'Isère), one star in the Michelin guide, the finest gourmets will come to discover the refined, simple and generous cuisine of chef Antoine Gras.
Hotel les Barmes de l'Ours / Press photo
Did you know that there are 40 Michelin-starred restaurants in the Alps, 25 of which are only in ski resorts?
From Megève to Val d'Isère, our ten favorite addresses to warm up the winter.
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And also...
It's unique in Europe: in Oslo, you can go skiing... by taking the metro.
The first tracks are located a few tens of minutes from the city center, with a predilection for Nordic practices.
Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in Lozère is possible!
Here are our favorite routes.
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