From December to February, snow covers the mountains and transforms the green plains into ski slopes. There are many resorts on the territory but not all of them offer the same quality of reception. Reason why Pointe de sel has decided to help you choose where to go to the mountains in winter in France.
Going on vacation in the mountains during the winter is a bit like going to visit Santa Claus. The little ones take their first steps in a magical environment. The snowflakes come to cover their steps and they have the opportunity to sleep in a house like that of Saint-Nicolas. While the older ones take it to heart to hit the ski slopes at full speed. Just before going to warm up around a good hot dish on the terrace.
Add to that the purity of the mountain air which truly refreshes your lungs. As well as clearing your mind of any stress or other heavy feeling. Far from the framework of the big French cities, the ski resorts invite you to relax and enjoy. Something to celebrate the end of year celebrations with dignity for the lucky ones who will be on the ski slopes at the end of December.
But then, where to go to the mountains in winter in France to be sure to be able to live unforgettable moments?
Pointe de sel is there to answer you by offering you a memorable stay around Mont-Blanc. More specifically, to become true mountain VIPs during the time of your winter vacation. By taking advantage of a fully equipped prestige chalet, 90m2 to 400m2 according to addresses and numerous activities. All included in a tailor-made stay offer available in the heart of the 3 valleys and Paradiski ski areas, in the heart of Savoie.
Rediscover Savoie with Pointe de sel
Located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Savoie is a department whose capital happens to be Chambéry. Every year, summer and winter, Savoie welcomes tens of thousands of holidaymakers. Whose common dream is to be able to enjoy a relaxing and well-deserved vacation.
Pointe de sel invites you to explore some of the most famous resorts in Savoie and around the world. In particular for the diversity of activities offered to tourists, for the quantity of usable ski slopes and for the quality of the reception provided.
Every year, many vacationers wonder where to go to the mountains in winter in France, without knowing the advantages of Savoy. Reason why Pointe de sel offers you to put your luggage in the most iconic resorts located near Mont-Blanc. In the most prestigious addresses, in order to give them the benefit of an extraordinary experience. Without forgetting the quality of the stay offered, itself planned 100% tailor-made according to your needs.
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Meribel
At the center of the 3 Valleys area with Courchevel, Val Thorens, Les Menuires and La Tania, Méribel is ideal for lovers of Alpine sports. Considered one of the strongholds of skiing in France and in the world, Méribel offers no less than 600km of slopes. Ideal for children and adults wishing to take advantage of their holidays to put on their skis. If you are looking for authenticity and comfort, then Méribel is the place where to go to the mountains in winter in France.
Only 2 hours from Lyon or Geneva and about 20 minutes by car from the TGV station, Méribel is accessible from all French regions. The resort is labeled Family Plus, so it is made to satisfy parents and children during the stay.
Courchevel
Where to go to the mountains in winter in France if not in the ski capital? It is the best known of the Savoyard resorts, Courchevel is made up of 5 villages and is one of the best ski areas in Europe: Les 3 Vallées. The station offers 96 tracks. Including 8 black, 34 red, 35 blue and 19 green for a total of 150km.
Courchevel is also very well equipped for mountain activities. You will therefore have the opportunity to experience strong moments with your group. Combining emotion, relaxation, adrenaline and discovery.
La Plagne
Sporty and family-friendly, the resort is popular for the many activities offered to holidaymakers. In La Plagne is the only Olympic Bobsleigh track in France, enough to give you the thrill of being accompanied by specialists in the field.
Part of the Paradiski area, the third largest ski area in the world, the resort provides access to more than 135 slopes. Totaling 225km of descent and 94 lifts. To reach a top speed in Bobsleigh of 150 km/h, La Plagne is the resort where to go to the mountains in winter in France.
Les Arcs
Les Arcs has the particularity of having an original architecture born from an avant-garde concept. Enough to make you spend holidays in an amazing place. Suitable for the whole family, the resort offers as many activities for the youngest as there are ski slopes for sports enthusiasts.
Special mention for the igloo village, this space of 400m2 with Ice Bar and Ice Grotto. An unforgettable experience directly accessible from the station. For an original stay, Les Arcs is the destination where to go to the mountains in winter in France.
Where to go to the mountains in winter in France to relax?
Vacationers wishing to know where to go to the mountains in winter in France for a relaxing vacation must rely on Pointe de sel and our offers in Savoie. The all-inclusive stays that we offer relieve you of all logistical organization: programming of activities, reservation of equipment, cleaning of the chalet, preparation of meals, etc.
Also, many activities are offered to you when creating your stay. Among which you can choose massages, Yoga and many others.
Not to mention the absolute comfort provided by our chalets. Fully equipped, the ease of which recalls that of the greatest starred hotels.
Where to go to the mountains in winter in France for winter sports?
If you want to know where to go to the mountains in winter in France to exercise, then you've come to the right place. Pointe de sel also offers a wide range of alpine sports activities. Including the traditional cross-country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing outings.
However, you also have access to experiences such as paragliding, bobsleigh, ski joering or e-bike on snow. All this, supervised and secured by our local partners located in the various Savoyard resorts.
Where to go to the mountains in winter in France for a stay of about 10 people?
Finally, to the question where to go to the mountains in winter in France for a large stay? » the answer is: in Savoy, with Pointe de sel.
First, because most of our prestige chalets can accommodate up to 15 people. While offering an optimal level of comfort. Allowing large and multi-generational families to live together easily for a long stay. But also, for groups of friends with children.
Savoie offers many resorts perfectly suited to young and old. Contact our advisors Pointe de sel for more information. Our teams will guide you to the best resort and the most suitable accommodation according to your desires and needs.
