We've curated a map of the 20 highest ski resorts in France. Val Thorens is not only the highest resort by altitude but the top lift-accessible point in the French Alps is also found at La Grave's Dome de la Lauze, soaring to approximately 3,600 meters. For each listed resort, we provide key statistics to help you plan your next French skiing holiday.
| Ski resort | Base elevation | Top lift point | Vertical drop | Nearest airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Thorens | 2,300m | 3,230m | 1,430m | Geneva airport |
| Tignes | 2,100m | 3,456m | 1,346m | Chambéry airport |
| Isola 2000 | 2,000m | 2,610m | 610m | Nice Côte d'Azur airport |
| La Plagne | 1,970m | 3,250m | 2,000m | Chambéry airport |
| Alpe d'Huez | 1,860m | 3,330m | 1,470m | Grenoble airport |
| Montgenèvre | 1,860m | 2,580m | 720m | Turin airport |
| Val d'Isère | 1,850m | 3,456m | 1,606m | Chambéry airport |
| Les Menuires | 1,850m | 2,850m | 1,000m | Chambéry airport |
| La Rosière | 1,850m | 2,800m | 950m | Chambéry airport |
| Avoriaz | 1,800m | 2,466m | 666m | Geneva airport |
| Courchevel | 1,747m | 2,738m | 991m | Chambéry airport |
| Les Deux Alpes | 1,650m | 3,600m | 2,300m | Grenoble airport |
| Vars | 1,650m | 2,750m | 1,100m | Turin airport |
| Les Arcs | 1,600m | 3,226m | 2,026m | Chambéry airport |
| Flaine | 1,600m | 2,500m | 900m | Geneva airport |
| La Grave | 1,450m | 3,568m | 2,118m | Grenoble airport |
| Méribel | 1,450m | 2,952m | 1,502m | Chambéry airport |
| Serre Chevalier | 1,200m | 2,800m | 1,600m | Turin airport |
| Châtel | 1,200m | 2,200m | 1,000m | Geneva airport |
| Chamonix | 1,035m | 3,842m | 2,807m | Geneva airport |
