Best places to snowboard in France
We think these are the top 10 places overall to visit in France.
1. Serre Chevalier
“One of the best resorts in France. Great freeriding with powder and full-on, freestyle terrain. Shame it's pricey and packed with skiers.”
2. Chamonix
“Chamonix offers some truly excellent freeriding and great natural freestyle terrain. It's not great for beginners and can suffer if there's not much snow. It's rough round the edges - but therein lies its charm. If you can, wait until there's fresh snow then jump in your car.”
3. Avoriaz
“Good resort with excellent freeriding and carving areas. The main problem with Avoriaz are the crowds and long lift queues.”
4. Les Arcs
“A great freeriders resort with lots of off-piste and powder, plus natural hits to explore. A major tourist spot with lively nightlife.”
5. Tignes
“Snow sure, true boarders' moonscape
Great all-round resort with something for everyone, no matter what your ability. However, watch out some for long lift queues and crowds during school holidays and weekends.”
6. Courchevel
“Good all-round resort. Miles of groomed piste and natural terrain. An excellent intermediate/advanced resort but expensive. If you're a beginner, save your money and come here when you can fully utilise the whole resort. ”
7. Val d'Isere
“Great mountain, expensive town.
Overall, Val d'Isere has something for everyone. There's varying terrain for all abilities, some great off-piste and a good snow record but be ready to pay for it. They take card and cash, don't you worry. ”
8. Sainte-Foy
“Fantastic freeriding when there's fresh snow.”
9. La Grave
“With the right conditions: awesome and deadly”
10. Val Thorens
“Tacky with loads of skiers, but access to great terrain”
