France

Subscribe to our France Newsletter

Resources

City Guides

More Resources

Join Login Homes

5 Amazing Places to Ski in France

By Joshua Wood, LPC

Summary: Skiing in the French Alps is breathtaking not only for the beautiful and varied terrain, but also the incredibly affordable cost when compared to ski resorts in the United States. Ski passes are available that grant access to multiple resorts that don't require any transportation from one to the next other than the two boards on your feet. Of course, if you want to splurge and spend more, luxury options abound!

1 of 5 slides

Chamonix, France

Chamonix is a French commune and ski resort/village in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It was the site of the first Winter Olympics in 1924. The north side of the summit of Mont Blanc is part of Chamonix.

Need more information on living in France?

Login or Register and visit our France Forum. Talk with other expats who can offer you insight and tips about living in France.

About the Author

Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000. Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Some of Joshua's more popular articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and 5 Best Places to Live in Spain. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

First Published: Dec 29, 2014

Expat Health Insurance

Get a quote for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
GET A QUOTE

Expat Health Insurance

Get a quote for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
GET A QUOTE

Living in France Guide

Guide to Living in France covering expat life, local culture, finding a home, diversity and more.

France Forum
Meet other expats and talk about living in France.

Healthcare in France

Expats often ask if health insurance is free in France or if you need health insurance to go to France. Here is basic information about the French healthcare system.

Cost of Living in France

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in France.

Moving to France Guide

Expats all over the world dream of someday making France their next destination. As with other countries, there is a lot of planning involved, and a lot of decisions to be made.

Real Estate in France

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in France.

Pros & Cons of Living in France

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in France.

Retiring in France

Advice for people retiring in France.

Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in France.

10 Tips for Living in France

Expats offer tips on health insurance, renting in Paris, culture shock, meeting people and more.