Nestled in the French Alps, La Clusaz is a charming resort that boasts a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Ideal for families and beginners, this resort offers gentle, rolling slopes in picturesque surroundings.
There are 5 interconnected mountains by piste and lifts. When you move from one to another in an anti-clockwise direction the level of difficulty rises:
To discover this perfect mix, why not go and explore for yourself?
A visit to Megeve is a truly memorable experience for those who love traditional, medieval mountain ski resorts.
Megeve offers a huge ski area, perfect for mileage hungry intermediates who will love exploring the resorts 202 miles of pistes which is one of the largest ski areas in the world!
Furthermore, the Megeve terrain is mainly of blue gradient, in the trees which makes it perfect for all ability and experience levels and the views you get from many of the slopes of the nearby towering Mont Blanc are breathtaking.
In addition to the skiing, there are dozens of wonderful mountain chalets dotted across the area some offering simple self service menus, whilst others serve Michelin starred cuisine, there really is something for everyone.
Flaine, in the Grand Massif region of the French Alps, caters to skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Presently boasting 265 kilometres of pistes to suit all abilities and experience levels over an impressively varied 5 separate resort domain.
Did you know Flaine is France’s 5th largest ski area? Subsequently it is on a par with Val d’Isere and Tignes for the extent and variety of the pistes. Ultimately, you will find slopes to suit all experience and ability levels from beginners through to advanced.
For first-time skiers, beginners can safely practice their skills on the gentle slopes of the lower mountains. Meanwhile intermediate skiers can explore the diverse range of blue and red runs. Lastly for adrenaline junkies seeking a challenge, Flaine has thrilling black runs as well as enthralling off piste skiing.
Cervinia, affectionately known as “Matterhorn Ski Paradise”, presents a ski area with diverse slopes that extend into Switzerland.
Not many resorts in Europe allow you to start skiing at an altitude of 2050m and still fewer where the slopes reach over 3800m. Routinely experiencing a forecast of rain up to 2000m means fresh snow at the foot of the slopes in Cervinia!
Hence the slopes are perfect for beginners and intermediates as the mountain is largely of blue gradient with excellent snow conditions. Families or groups of mixed ability can explore the whole mountain together wth ease. Moreover, there are areas of steeper slopes particularly up towards the area shared with Zermatt for those looking for a bit more of a challenge.
Cervinia’s lift system is lift system is very efficient and your movement around the mountain is largely on fast lifts with few queues.
Identified as the highest resort in the world’s largest ski area. Val Thorens is abundant of 600km of slopes so you are sure to find many runs to suit your ability and experience level.
The extensive network of slopes and lifts accommodates intermediates, while advanced skiers can revel in adrenaline-inducing black runs and access the extensive Three Valleys ski area. Val Thorens offers an unparalleled playground for snow lovers of all abilities.
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