Ski guides by theme

Ski resorts with thermal spas and hot springs

Ski hard all day, then sink into naturally heated thermal water as the snow keeps falling. These are the resorts where the slopes and the springs share the same valley.

The best apres-ski resorts

When the lifts close, the real fun begins. These are the resorts where the music starts at the bottom of the last run and keeps going long after dark.

The most luxurious ski hotels

Step straight from your suite onto the snow, then unwind in a spa and dine at the chef's table. These are the most luxurious ski hotels in the world's great alpine resorts.

Best ski resorts in the French Alps

The French Alps are the beating heart of European skiing: the biggest linked domains on earth, high-altitude snow you can count on, and a resort for every budget and level. Here are the ones worth the trip.

Best ski resorts in the French Pyrenees

Wilder, sunnier and far kinder on the wallet than the Alps, the French Pyrenees are France's best-value mountains, with big-sky views over the Spanish border and genuine local character.

Best value ski resorts in France

You do not need a Courchevel budget to ski France well. These resorts deliver big terrain, real snow and slope-side lodging for a fraction of the marquee-name price.