French Alps, France 🇫🇷
Aillons-Margériaz hides in the Bauges Regional Park between Chambéry, Annecy and Lyon, a twin-hamlet ski area at 1,000 m that locals reach in under an hour by car. Eleven lifts and 25 km of piste split between Aillons 1000 and Margériaz 1400 stay deep in spruce and beech forest. This is everyone's first ski weekend, and quite a few people's favourite.
Usually, with help. From 1000 m to 1845 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 70/100).
Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.
It is a compact area, 25 km of piste on 11 lifts, best for a short break or a focused trip rather than a full week. The piste mix leans gentle (8 green, 10 blue, 5 red, 2 black), so beginners and early intermediates are well served.
Aillons-Margériaz stands out for a family-friendly setup.
The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 7 (about 16 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.
Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.
Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Excellent · 327 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Aillons-Margériaz, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.8/5 from 327 reviews). It sits about 4.9 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Aillons-Margériaz, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 456 reviews
Strong value for Aillons-Margériaz, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 29 reviews
Strong value for Aillons-Margériaz, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
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