Added: 01/17/2006 |
Enjoy Your French Alps VacationOne of the greatest mountain range systems in Europe, the Alps are divided into two parts: Eastern Alps and Western Alps. The Eastern Alps can be found in Germany, Austria, Italy, Lichtenstein, and Slovenia, while the Western Alps are located in France. Switzerland has both parts of the Alps, offering superb facilities for great outdoor activities. Generally speaking, all of the foregoing countries boast a great number of tourists eager to experience the Alps skiing
A great number of French ski resorts are linked together to form large ski circuits with various pistes to suit all levels of skiers. The majority of these resorts are equipped with modern skiing facilities to make your French Alps vacation as enjoyable and safe as possible. The most popular tourist destinations in the French Alps are such world-renowned resorts as Serre Chevalier, Tignes, Val d'Isere, Meribel, Alpe d'Huez, Val Thorens, and more.
One of the best French ski resorts, Serre Chevalier, comprises 13 villages, located along the Guisane Valley. Each of them is equipped by a modern lift system, so it doesn't make any difficulty to move between the resorts. Beginners and intermediates are offered excellent skiing conditions, as well as advanced skiers, and are provided with plenty of slopes. A ski school and childcare facilities contribute to Serre Chevalier's reputation of a family-friendly resort.
Chalet style buildings are abundant here, prevailing over concrete blocks. Though not chic, Serre Chevalier has a French atmosphere that is appreciated by every visitor.
Val d'Isere is a ski resort famous for its special atmosphere and exceptional skiing. A part of the large skiing area, the resort is popular with advanced skiers who come to experience its most famous slope Grand Vallon. Together with the nearby resort, Tignes, it forms the huge Espace Killy, regarded as a mecca for professional skiers, and a great place for venturesome intermediates. With its 140 slopes and 99 ski lifts, Tignes offers more than enough for every skier. It is also one of the best localities worldwide due to lift served off-slope runs. With Tignes, your Alps vacation is unforgettable experience!
Situated in the entrance of the largest interlinked ski area Three Valley, boasting about 600 km of ski runs and 200 lift facilities, the ski resort Meribel provides its visitors with 144 km of runs, the majority of them being of intermediate level. A large number of ski lifts and cable cars are available to skiers, allowing them to quickly get anywhere they desire. It is here that you will observe traditional mountain chalets with slate roofs.
Situated at the altitude of nearly 2300m above sea level, Val Thorens is regarded as the highest ski resort in Europe. Thus, spending your vacation in Val Thorens, you are sure to be higher that those enjoying their ski holidays in any of the resorts of France, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria. As far as skiing conditions are concerned, Val Thorens offers 140 km of ski runs, accessed by 100 ski lifts.
In winter all chalets and hotels gain from ski out and ski in possibility. With the best snow conditions and pretty architecture, Val Thorens is a friendly option for snowboarders and skiers, as well as other winter travelers.
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