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The best destinations for snow vacations in France
Skiing, tobogganing, spas, snowshoeing… a program everyone loves on a snow vacation! France is bursting with magical destinations where you can unwind and recharge your batteries while enjoying a magnificent setting in the heart of the mountains. Hard to choose? Here are a few destination ideas for a successful snow vacation with your partner, family or friends.

Arêches-Beaufort for its frozen lakes
Situated in the heart of the Alps, 20 km from Albertville, Arêches-Beaufort is a more tranquil setting, offering holidaymakers a breathtakingly rejuvenating landscape. Its 3 lake-dams – Roselend, Saint-Guérin and La Gittaz – are frozen in winter, immersing you in a magical atmosphere. The whole family can easily tour Lac des Fées. And don’t forget to try the speciality of the Arêches-Beaufort resort: beaufort cheese! Its eco-responsible ski area offers 29 runs for ski enthusiasts. So, are you hooked?
Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval for its listed natural sites
Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval is an idyllic destination for a successful snow vacation. This Haute-Savoie village boasts a remarkable architectural heritage and breathtaking, postcard-perfect sites: the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval, the Cascade du Rouget, the Gorges des Tines and the 12th-century Abbey. You’ll be surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of Tenneverge (2,989m), Cheval Blanc (2,831m) and Grenier de Commune (2,775m). Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval boasts an exceptional natural setting for relaxing and/or sporting vacations, with a variety of activities for all the family: snowshoeing, wildlife watching, yoga, snowboarding etc. and, of course, skiing. Its ski area is linked to the Grand Massif by the Piste des Cascades.
To Chastreix-Sancy for its Chaîne des Puys
Perched at an altitude of 1400 meters, Chastreix-Sancy is a family resort with an exceptional setting and breathtaking 360-degree panoramas. It’s not for nothing that the Chaîne des Puys is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Puy-de-Dôme ski resort also boasts 16 km of ski runs for all levels and facilities for the whole family. And the good news for families: its chalets are located right at the foot of the slopes!
Au Mont Dore, for volcanoes
Perched at an altitude of 1,050 meters, Le Mont Dore is located in the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes, in an exceptional natural setting. This winter sports resort appeals to all winter sports enthusiasts, adults and children alike. It offers a wide range of activities to satisfy the desires of all families. A visit to its volcanoes is also a must, providing the opportunity for some great hikes and wonderful memories! Between lakes, waterfalls and mountains, weave your way through the trails before reaching the summits and enjoying a breathtaking panorama as your reward.
In Cauterets, for its abundant snow
The resort of Cauterets is renowned for its snow cover, and is in fact one of the snowiest resorts in France, to the delight of young and old alike! So it’s the ideal destination for a successful snow vacation and some great skiing. The Cirque du Lys ski area is well known among skiers for its exceptional snow quality. You’ll also be seduced by its mountain atmosphere and its little mountain chalets, as well as by its many thermal baths where you can recharge your batteries and enjoy quality treatments.
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