Leaving outside school holidays
It's logical, but going to the mountains in January, March and April is a real good plan: fewer people on the slopes, reduced waiting times at the ski lifts and promotions galore.
In Les Arcs, a “tailor-made adventure” package is offered at a low price (March 26-April 2).
For a minimum of 3 nights in the Chamonix valley, ski lessons are offered (March 7-April 1).
Ski with friends at the best price depending on the date (up to -50%) and the number of people (the more people, the cheaper it is) thanks to "OU!K", an online sales site for stays and activities in Serre Chevalier.
In the Pyrenees, ski passes in Altiservice resorts are at -25% from March 19 to April 3, 2022.
The trick
: think of spring skiing with mild temperatures and prices, sunshine and festive events.
Pick from the “Printemps du Ski” offers posted online by France Montagnes.
Choose your station according to your desires
Large domain, like Val Thorens here, or village resort?
It all depends on your budget and your desires.
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How to choose among the 352 French ski resorts?
If you are a fan of skiing, aim for areas with high mileage of slopes: Les 3 Vallées, Les Portes du Soleil,
Paradiski
, Voie Lactée and Les Sybelles, in the top 5. Another good option: village resorts linked to large areas .
Ski touring addict?
Direction Arêches-Beaufort, Pralognan-la-Vanoise and the Pays des Écrins.
To discover free skiing, stay at La Grave-La Meije (ungroomed slopes), Deux-Alpes and Barèges/La Mongie.
For cross-country skiers, Nordicfrance.fr helps them find their domain.
Evaluating travel time and accessibility can be a selection criterion;
because going to the mountains by train is possible.
The number of trains is increased on the Paris-Bourg-Saint-Maurice/Les Arcs line in winter.
And your ski
passes
are cheaper in La Rosière (-15%).
Practical:
discover the
2022 ranking of French ski resorts in
Le Figaro
.
Ski pass prices, size and level of the ski area, snow cover... Define the criteria that matter most to you and we'll tell you which resorts suit you best.
Read also3 Vallées: ski slopes, passes, new resorts... Our advice for this winter 2021/2022
Everyone has their favorite accommodation
“
Friendly
” hotels like RockyPop (pictured) are ideal for a group of friends.
RockyPop / Photo press
Tourist residence, club, hotel, chalet, apartment?
First advice: choose according to your budget.
Second advice: according to your needs.
Belambra, Villages clubs du soleil, CGH, Madame Vacances, MMV or even Club Med: these tourist club residences offer comfort and entertainment in addition, with promotions in low season.
You can also opt for rental between individuals for a week “like at home”.
Read alsoWinter sports: ten new tourist residences in the Northern Alps
Booking activities, cleaning, cooking at home, delivery (passes, shopping)… Save yourself the chores and call on a concierge service in the resort (La conciergerie des Alpes, Alpes Ski Résa, CléoCléo…).
A dream of a very high-end chalet in the mountains?
Visit Cimalpes.com.
Chalets with services: the number 1 accommodation in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise.
As for hotels, they offer flexibility on length of stay and services.
“
Friendly
” hotels such as RockyPop (Les Houches and Flaine), Base Camp Lodge (Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Les Deux-Alpes), HO36 (Les Menuires), PlanB (Chamonix) and Yoonly (Risoul) are places to modern and playful life at will.
The good plan:
book a dormitory designed as an apartment.
Called “Penthouse” at RockyPop Chamonix-Les Houches: 90m2 equipped with kitchen area, bathroom, living room and 12 beds (from 10€ per night and per bed).
At the Base Camp Lodge (Bourg-Saint-Maurice/Les Arcs): 3 dormitories including 2 for 10 people.
Read alsoHotel RockyPop in Flaine: the expert opinion of
Le Figaro
Bet on “all-inclusive” stays
All-inclusive ski holidays: comfort and savings.
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“Save up to 24% by opting for a package” announces Travelski.com, n°1 of all-inclusive online.
Accommodation, ski passes, equipment, and even ski lessons: everything is included.
And the resorts offer formulas with free activities or at reduced prices.
Saving time, with one-click booking, and money with the discounts granted: no surprises on arrival and savings for the wallet.
Accommodation, full board, sports equipment and ski lessons: everything is included at the UCPA (17 resorts).
Very practical, Labellemontagne (10 resorts) delivers races and skis, breakfasts, picnics and dinners.
The trick:
book your ski holiday online.
In addition to the sites of the stations, visit the online comparators.
Yoonly.be and Simplytoski.fr even display discounted offers (up to -60%) depending on your aspirations.
Renting your ski clothes: economical and ecological
Rent your ski outfit: practical, economical and ecological when you go once a year (often less!) to winter sports.
Ski-chic / Photo press
No more compulsive purchases that strain the budget!
Today we also rent his clothes.
Jacket, ski pants, gloves or hat: here is the basics to enjoy a stay under the snowflakes, whether you ski or not.
Count on average 350 € per week for a complete outfit.
Renting your outfit has three advantages: economical, practical (traveling light), and ecological.
Where to rent?
With 25 labels to choose from, Ski-chic.com offers an outfit delivered to the resort or to your home before departure (from €16.65 per day).
Same principle at Les Petits Montagnards with the rental of snow boots (from €2).
Skiing gear is also included in the “Easy2Ride” service in Morzine and the “Antiglagla” pack in La Bresse-Hohneck;
also rental of outfits from the Picture brand which advocates "less waste and more space in the cupboards!"
Hire a ski instructor
A ski instructor is an invaluable guide to discovering the slopes.
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In addition to the benefit of personalized technical support, skiing with friends with an instructor allows a privileged discovery of the ski area.
The Oxygène ski school (14 resorts) takes you to the must-see spots and directs you to the activities of the stay.
Personalized advice and secure supervision: this is also what the ESF (French Ski School) offer.
Count on average 350 € to hire an instructor for the day.
Good to know:
in some resorts, private lessons with four students cost you barely more than a group lesson.
Take advantage of off-ski activities
Experience a music festival: the bonus of a week of skiing with friends
.
Rock The Tracks Triggerfinger Lesgets / Valentinducrettet
Do you want to go dog sledding, fatbike or snowshoeing?
Good news, the resorts offer these activities.
But if you want to climb an icefall, fly a zip line, sleep in an igloo or laze around in a spa without spending the day searching: browse the offers on the resorts' websites.
Time saving guaranteed!
For fans of skiing, delicacies and parties, the right address is La Folie Douce (7 resorts in the Alps).
On the clubbing side, DJ sets of electronic music are provided every afternoon until the slopes close.
All on an outdoor terrace where you find yourself dancing on the tables in boots and ski suits.
Aerial ballets and concerts are also organized regularly.
To be noted in the diaries of fans: “Electronic Peak Festival” (March 15-18, Les Arcs), “Rock The Pistes” (March 13-19, Les Portes du Soleil), “Tomorrowland” (March 19-26, L 'Alpe d'Huez
).
Finally, for well-being desires more than partying galore, Zen weeks are organized in March and April and included in certain offers.
Good holidays !
The good plan:
take advantage of the activities included with the ski pass or the stay.
As in Les Arcs: “Essential” and “Premium” ski pass with free or reduced-price activities.
Read the fileSkiing and winter sports: the
Figaro guide
