What to do and see in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France: The Best Ski & Snowboard Areas

January 27, 2022 Deane Carmody

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014; it resulted from the merger of Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes.
Restaurants in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

1. La Grave

Hautes-Alpes, 05320 France +33 4 76 79 90 05 www.lagrave-lameije.com http://www.facebook.com/tunnelchambon
Excellent
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

La Grave

One of the largest off-piste sites in Europe, this small ski area is located on La Meije with a vertical drop of 7,100 feet.

2. Prosneige

Rue Du Soleil, 73440 Val Thorens, Les Belleville France +33 4 79 01 07 00 [email protected] http://fr.prosneige.fr/info-ecole-cours-ski-val-thorens/
Excellent
83%
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13%
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5.0 based on 982 reviews

Prosneige

Reviewed By NZtrip19

Had a great private lesson on 14th Jan. Am am an intermediate having done 5 weeks skiing. I learnt loads and my sking has significantly improved. I only wish I had had a lesson earlier. In other resorts I have had mixed experience with esf ski school. Would definitely recommend prosniege and private lessons.

3. Ski Cool

Rue du Soleil Residence Le Silveralp, 73440 Val Thorens, Les Belleville France +33 4 79 00 04 92 [email protected] http://www.ski-cool.com/
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5.0 based on 387 reviews

Ski Cool

Discover the Val Thorens mountains with our team of qualified instructors. This is the guarantee of a successful experiment. With us you will discover all the secret places of the resort, take a two-seater paramotor tour to admire the highest resort in Europe, go off-piste with safety, reach the peaks in touring skiing or splitboarding, master the snowparks, go for a day out to mix ski-gastronomy on the best addresses of the 3 Valleys, or simply acquire the technical bases of skiing. Let's go!

Reviewed By yotams497 - Haifa, Israel

My friends and I took a week of snowboard lessons for beginners with the best instructor - Flu! He was professional, kind, patient, and taught us how to snowboard while having a lot of fun! The best instruction I could ask for ????

4. Oxygene Ski School La Plagne

BP46 Immeuble l’Oree des Pistes, 73210 Macot-la-Plagne, Aime France +33 4 79 09 03 99 [email protected] http://www.oxygene.ski
Excellent
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5.0 based on 551 reviews

Oxygene Ski School La Plagne

We are Oxygene, a family-friendly, English-speaking ski & snowboard school and ski hire business in the French Alps. We are a friendly one-stop-shop for all of your family’s ski needs located in Belle Plagne and Plagne Centre.

Reviewed By Emilyeelco

I just spent a great week skiing in La Plagne where I had 5 days of group lessons with Daniel. He was an amazing instructor who helped me further develop my skiing abilities on many different slopes and under varied conditions and he knew the area very well. He is fun too! At the same time my kids were in classes with Nans and Manu and loved it too, so a super week all around, thank you Oxygen!

5. Oxygene Ski School Val d'Isere

avenue Olympique Galerie des Cimes, 73150 Val d'Isere France +33 4 79 41 99 58 [email protected] http://www.oxygene.ski/val-d-isere-ski-school/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 484 reviews

Oxygene Ski School Val d'Isere

Our ski school in Val d’Isère has been offering legendary customer service and fun, friendly lessons for over 20 years. From child or adult group ski and snowboard lessons taught in English, French (and other languages besides), to private instruction and coaching, adrenaline-sparked activities, off-piste guiding and the very best in equipment hire and rental; we have it all. Oxygène is the perfect way to get the most out of this legendary resort, boasting a huge ski landscape made up of wide and sweeping runs for all abilities and amazing off-piste, We’re proud to offer the best in winter sports in Val d’Isere since 1995.

Reviewed By ronakjsh - Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

Skiing experience: First time skier (23 years old). Lessons used: 6x3 hour group lessons in the morning (incl. additional 2 hours on the first day). Highlights: Alberto was an excellent ski instructor and helped me to progress from falling over on every green run to successfully completing red runs by the end of the week. He was very knowledge, patient and most importantly he was very fun to spend time with over the week. I thoroughly enjoyed my time skiing and I would definitely recommend going to the Oxygene Ski School if you are a first time skier and are looking for an fun, enjoyable environment whilst also improving your skiing ability.

6. Ski With Ease

74110, Morzine France +44 7943 411160 [email protected] http://skiwithease.com
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5.0 based on 406 reviews

Ski With Ease

Our Morzine - Les Gets - Avoriaz ski school's name "Ski with Ease" is a mission statement in itself! Our Ski Lessons: Using easy learning techniques we teach you how to "Get the most without using the most". We teach physical skills quickly and easily through clear communication, supportive ski instruction and loads of patience, easing you into the right mindset to achieve more in just a few ski lessons. Each easy learning session is adapted to suit your own learning style for enjoyable rapid learning and not necessarily rapid speed! Call us 0044 (0)7943 411160

Reviewed By Dublinreviewer2015 - Dublin, Ireland

Skiwithease really was so easy to deal from the initial booking as Lorna responded very quickly with clear communications & then they helped me ski easily! I had an absolute ball with Miha yesterday - made my holiday (& birthday!)! He had so much patience, improved my confidence massively & his teaching methods were brilliant - definitely the best ski lesson I’ve ever had! Highly recommend!

7. Sweet Snowsports

Rue de la lac, 73120, Courchevel France +33 6 45 43 81 44 [email protected] http://Www.sweetsnowsports.com
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Sweet Snowsports

Reviewed By TomJamesTJFT

I booked ski lessons for my other half who had never been skiing before and myself who had not skied for over 10 years. The initial communication was quick and efficient and made everything so easy. Clarinda was prompt with any response and explain any questions I had. A friend recommended Sweet Snowsports and I am so glad they did as the whole holiday was made complete by having the right instructor who knew the area and immediately understood the levels we were at. Les taught Sunny (my Fiance) so brilliantly and I am so grateful! His calm and patience ensured that by the end of our trip she could ski confidently. It really made our trip. Thank you so much Les and Sweet Snowsports looking forward to seeing you again!

8. ESI Grand Massif

519 route de la Telecabine, 74300 Les Carroz-d'Araches France +33 4 50 90 36 03 [email protected] http://esi-grandmassif.com
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

ESI Grand Massif

Reviewed By mataylor2

This is the first year we have taken our 4 & 5 year old skiiing as a family in Flaine. Virginie whom we emailed to book everything with was fantastic from prompt emails, clear booking forms and general reassurance emails to me before we came. A lovely friendly lady in person too! Then upon arrival I had a private instructor 'Michele' for a few hours as a 'refresher' as I haven't skied in 10 years who was extremely calm and patient with me. Gave me back my confidence. Also we didnt stop so really got my monies worth. My two children had 'Seb' who was happy, calm, patient (unlike some instructors we seen) and the kids loved him! He understood my children's needs and that my son was of a better ability than my daughter so tried to take him down larger slopes and because of him it brought a tear to my eye watching my children ski for the first time, and now want to come back again! It may of been because we went out of term time (yep tut tut) but they only had 4 in their ski club so almost private tuition which was ace. A break mid way through with a snack and a drink and toilet stops. Cant fault it.

9. Aiguille du Midi

100 Place de l Aiguille du Midi Mont Blanc, 74400, Chamonix France https://www.montblancnaturalresort.com/fr/aiguille-du-midi
Excellent
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4.5 based on 7,182 reviews

Aiguille du Midi

From Chamonix (1035m), fly over the forest to reach le Plan de l’Aiguille in 10 minutes (2317m). On your right, the Glacier des Bossons, in front of you the Mont-Blanc (4810m), on your left the Aiguille Verte, the Drus and the Aiguilles de Chamonix. Then take a second cable car which, in just 10 minutes takes you up to 3777m, over the seracs, the glacier des Pelerins and the hanging glaciers on the north face of the Aiguille du Midi. . From the top, a sightseeing panorama unique in the world. Experience a very high altitude.

Reviewed By Saif-UK - Worcester Park, United Kingdom

Amazing views ( must visit ) Lots of areas to visit Stepping in the glass box are amazing Staff are nice and friendly

10. Mont d'Arbois Ski Area

Megeve France http://ski-megeve.megeve.com/internet/default.aspx
Excellent
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4.5 based on 339 reviews

Mont d'Arbois Ski Area

Reviewed By M255RUdannys - Locks Heath, United Kingdom

Variety of runs and lifts, pisted and non-pisted and a good choice of bars and restaurants. Lifts are quick, never a queue and so much to do.

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