The French claim the best cuisine, the best wines and the best variety of ski resorts of any country in the world. While the first two are open to question these days, the third is undoubtedly true.

Best ski resorts for beginners in Europe La Rosiere, France Nearest airport: Chambery, France. Ski season: Mid-December to April. Price range: $218 a night and up (depending on month/location, and ...

Some Notes on Skiing in Europe. Most European ski resorts are not as self-contained as North American resorts. Instead, they’re more often a collective of ski lifts run by individual private companies ...

Opened in the 1960s, the ski in, ski out resort sets its restaurants, wine bars and central clocktower in a web of quiet boulevards where the jangle of horse-drawn carriages, not cars, can be heard.

Portes du Soleil is a conglomerate of twelve resorts that span the France/Switzerland border. The mega ski area spans 373 miles of groomed runs serviced by 209 lifts. The French side is made up of ...

Alpe d’Huez is one of a trio of top ski resorts in L’Oisans region in southeastern France. Dating back to 1936, it's one of the county's oldest and also boasts Europe's longest black run.

The best ski resorts offer a blend of world-class skiing, exceptional service, and unforgettable mountain experiences.

20 Best Snowboarding Resorts in the World, According to Expert Boarders. These snowboarder-approved resorts range from Mt. Baker in Washington to Laax in Switzerland.

This budget family resort with access to the world’s largest ski area is the Alps’ best-kept secret. A new hostel is making skiing in Orelle more affordable and accessible, as Justine Gosling ...