Ski Resorts in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

25 ski resorts in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, sorted by vertical drop. Compare stats on snowfall, trails, and terrain mix to find the right resort for your skiing level and holiday style.

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The mecca of extreme skiing and mountaineering, with the greatest vertical drop in the Alps and the legendary Vallée Blanche.

Vertical2,807m (9,209ft)
Trails170
Snowfall762cm/yr (300in)
Beginner10%
Intermediate30%
Advanced60%
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Sun-soaked French resort with the legendary 16km Sarenne — the longest black run in the Alps — and 300 days of sunshine a year.

Vertical2,230m (7,316ft)
Trails135
Snowfall500cm/yr (197in)
Beginner35%
Intermediate40%
Advanced25%
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Home to Europe's largest skiable glacier, popular with snowboarders and offering impressive vertical terrain.

Vertical2,183m (7,162ft)
Trails220
Snowfall508cm/yr (200in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate40%
Advanced40%
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Modernist architecture, the high-altitude Aiguille Rouge run, and the Vanoise Express cable car link to La Plagne in the Paradiski domain.

Vertical2,026m (6,647ft)
Trails200
Snowfall600cm/yr (236in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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Traditional farming village in the Portes du Soleil with cross-border access to Switzerland's Morgins.

Vertical1,900m (6,234ft)
Trails200
Snowfall600cm/yr (236in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate50%
Advanced20%
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Year-round skiing on the Grande Motte glacier, linked with Val d'Isère forming the massive Espace Killy ski area.

Vertical1,900m (6,234ft)
Trails300
Snowfall610cm/yr (240in)
Beginner15%
Intermediate40%
Advanced45%
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France's most glamorous ski resort and gateway to Les 3 Vallées, the world's largest linked ski area.

Vertical1,867m (6,125ft)
Trails150
Snowfall508cm/yr (200in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate40%
Advanced30%
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Linked with Les Arcs to form Paradiski, France's third-largest ski area, with extensive intermediate terrain and the Vanoise glacier.

Vertical1,850m (6,070ft)
Trails134
Snowfall600cm/yr (236in)
Beginner35%
Intermediate50%
Advanced15%
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Legendary ski town sharing the vast Espace Killy with Tignes, with world cup racing heritage and excellent off-piste.

Vertical1,785m (5,856ft)
Trails300
Snowfall700cm/yr (276in)
Beginner15%
Intermediate40%
Advanced45%
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Authentic stone-built Haute-Savoie village offering Grand Massif access without the purpose-built feel.

Vertical1,780m (5,840ft)
Trails145
Snowfall700cm/yr (276in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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Snow-sure brutalist purpose-built resort in the Grand Massif, with the famous Combe de Vernant powder bowl.

Vertical1,500m (4,921ft)
Trails145
Snowfall700cm/yr (276in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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An authentic Haute-Savoie village close to Annecy, with five mountains, traditional architecture, and excellent freeride terrain on the Balme.

Vertical1,500m (4,921ft)
Trails84
Snowfall500cm/yr (197in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate50%
Advanced20%
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Heart of Les 3 Vallées with charming chalet architecture, excellent intermediate terrain, and great access to the full area.

Vertical1,467m (4,813ft)
Trails150
Snowfall508cm/yr (200in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate40%
Advanced30%
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Sunny family resort linked to La Thuile, Italy, across the Petit-Saint-Bernard Pass for international skiing.

Vertical1,450m (4,757ft)
Trails77
Snowfall700cm/yr (276in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate45%
Advanced25%
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Aravis Mountains village famous for its biathlon World Cup races and Reblochon cheese, with family-focused skiing.

Vertical1,380m (4,528ft)
Trails84
Snowfall600cm/yr (236in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate45%
Advanced25%
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A traditional Savoyard market town and lively gateway to the Portes du Soleil, with easy Geneva access and tree-lined intermediate runs.

Vertical1,318m (4,324ft)
Trails110
Snowfall700cm/yr (276in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate55%
Advanced15%
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A pretty Savoyard village in the Portes du Soleil, ideal for families with sheltered tree skiing across to neighbouring Morzine.

Vertical1,300m (4,265ft)
Trails90
Snowfall600cm/yr (236in)
Beginner35%
Intermediate50%
Advanced15%
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A car-free, snow-sure resort at the heart of the Portes du Soleil, with the iconic Stash burton snowpark and direct ski links into Switzerland.

Vertical1,300m (4,265ft)
Trails150
Snowfall800cm/yr (315in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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Europe's highest ski resort at 2300m base elevation, part of the massive Les 3 Vallées linked ski area.

Vertical1,300m (4,265ft)
Trails150
Snowfall610cm/yr (240in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate40%
Advanced40%
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Tarentaise's hidden powder gem with a fraction of the lifts of nearby giants but unmatched off-piste descents.

Vertical1,300m (4,265ft)
Trails18
Snowfall700cm/yr (276in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate50%
Advanced30%
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Authentic high-Maurienne valley resort with the longest green run in France and unspoiled village charm.

Vertical1,300m (4,265ft)
Trails50
Snowfall600cm/yr (236in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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Cross-country skiing capital of France hosting the 1992 Olympics' Nordic events, with gentle Beaufortain alpine terrain.

Vertical1,170m (3,839ft)
Trails77
Snowfall700cm/yr (276in)
Beginner35%
Intermediate45%
Advanced20%
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Chic French Alpine village established by the Rothschilds, perfect for families and those who love style as much as skiing.

Vertical1,100m (3,609ft)
Trails231
Snowfall356cm/yr (140in)
Beginner40%
Intermediate40%
Advanced20%
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Family-friendly Chamonix Valley resort with the Kandahar World Cup downhill and Mont Blanc views.

Vertical905m (2,969ft)
Trails28
Snowfall762cm/yr (300in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate45%
Advanced25%
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Belledonne range resort overlooking Grenoble — host of the 1968 Olympic alpine events.

Vertical800m (2,625ft)
Trails44
Snowfall600cm/yr (236in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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Skiing in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France has 25 ski resorts in the SkiGrade database. The largest by vertical drop is Chamonix-Mont-Blanc at 2807m of vertical.

Resorts within the same region often share similar snow conditions, altitude profiles, and season lengths. Use the stats above to compare individual mountains, or click through to any resort page for a full head-to-head comparison with any other resort in the SkiGrade database.