French Alps, France 🇫🇷
A sunny stone village on a south-facing balcony in the Haute-Maurienne, Aussois is friendly, authentic and snow-sure up high. It looks out over the Vanoise and the Dent Parrachée.
Generally yes. From 1500 m at the base to 2750 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 80/100).
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.
With 55 km of piste on 11 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (6 green, 12 blue, 12 red, 5 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Aussois stands out for a family-friendly setup.
The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 14 (about 17 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.
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Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Great · 861 reviews
Moments from the lifts in Aussois, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
Guests rate this hotel as great (4.2/5 from 861 reviews). It sits about 350 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Aussois, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 136 reviews
Moments from the lifts in Aussois, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
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