Discover our collection of luxury chalets in France

The French ski resorts are some of the best in the world. Boasting seven of the 10 largest interconnected ski areas in the world, France was the first to properly link up its ski resorts and continued to invest in lift improvements season-on-season. 

There are roughly 400 ski resorts in the French Alps and the most famous ski areas are :

The French Alps boast some of the best-connected and largest ski areas in Europe, so visitors are spoilt for choice. It has everything from picturesque mountain villages with traditional centres to large modern resorts with designer shops and endless off-mountain activities. Whether you’re dreaming of wide snowy slopes, adventurous off-piste with endless powder, or incredible food whilst at a mountain restaurant, France really does have it all.

The ski season in France tends to last from mid-December to late April, with each month having its own benefits.  Late December is picture perfect and has the buzz of the festive season, and many resorts will have events and activities on, especially New Year’s Eve celebrations. January is more quiet and very snow-sure, and tends to be when you can get the best deals for a luxury French ski chalet. February is probably the most popular time to go skiing for families, but if you head to a smaller resort you will be able to stay away from the crowds. Spring skiing begins in March and early April, which means you will have warmer weather and ‘bluebird’ days, and slushy fun for the afternoon. It’s all about finding a time that is going to suit you best.

It is no surprise that the French are experts in producing some of the most luxurious ski chalets in the Alps, and these luxury chalets in France have often set the benchmark for other countries. Whether you are after a traditional style chalet or want a modern and sleek chalet, there is a complete mixture of ski chalets in France, so we are here to help you book your dream mountain escape. 

If you want to combine non-stop skiing, world-class resort facilities and luxurious chalets then the ski areas of Les 3 Vallées is the place for you. The skiing and resorts are spread between 3 huge valleys, with the most famous being Courchevel and no ski resort gets more luxurious than Courchevel 1850. Courchevel 1850 is the home of Alpine glitz and glamour and the finest luxury ski-in/ski-out chalets. 

If you are looking for something subtler but still without compromising on luxury, then Courchevel Le Praz, Courchevel Village and Courchevel Moriond are more relaxed, affordable options and are great for families.

Meribel is at the heart of Les 3 Vallées and is the birthplace of the ski chalet holiday, so offers an extensive range of catered and self-catered chalets with something to suit all tastes and budgets, and a huge variety of amenities to match. Whether you want a hot tub, cinema room, private gym or sun terrace, Meribel will have the luxury chalet for you.

Whilst not as well known within Les 3 Vallées, St Martin de Belleville is a picturesque village full of charming luxury french ski chalets, ideal for those wanting a quieter ski holiday away from the crowds.

The Espace Killy consists of the famous resorts of Val d’Isère and Tignes to create a 300km ski area. With high altitude glacier skiing, these resorts are great options for early and late season snow and feature many of the most beautiful traditional luxury chalets, as well as some very modern and contemporary chalets too!

Portes du Soleil is home to Les Gets and Morzine, and these charming French ski villages have lots of great value luxury catered and self-catered chalets, perfect for those looking to book their first luxury ski holiday. And with a short transfer time from Geneva, these resorts are great for those travelling with children. 

Overlooked by the mighty Mont Blanc, Chamonix is then the birthplace of skiing in France and is known for having some of the best and most challenging ski terrains in the world. Perfect for groups, the larger luxury ski chalets come with endless facilities including hot tubs and swimming pools. 

If this is your first french ski chalet holiday, then Sainte Foy is a great choice, with fantastic value luxury chalets with many having ski-in/ski-out access.