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Skiing
Mountains cover
about 1/5th of the territory of France (124,016 km2, from an altitude
of 500 meters to 4807 meters) 6 mountain ranges in 46 departments Northern
Alps, Southern Alps, Pyrénées, Massif Central, Jura, Vosges.
The largest skiable
area
1950 km2 of usable
trails representing 30% of the world total, more than Switzerland or
Austria
More than 6000 perfectly coated and cleared trails suitable for all
skill levels.
Linked ski areas grouping many stations and slopes up to 2200 meters
high
Mover 4000 high performance ski lifts (Syndicat National des Téléphériques
de France - 21, chemin des Sources - F - 38246 MEYLAN Cedex) ; Snow
making equipment to keep the busiest trails in peak condition
13000 km of trails in 400 sites for downhill skiing.
Many options at
our ski resorts
Every ski resort
is unique: whether in an open area or at low or high altitude, in an
authentic village or an ultra-modern site. Everywhere, you'll find a
warm welcome, a unique atmosphere and savoir-faire. Whether you're family-minded
or looking for a resort with character; whether you're the sporting
type or just want to party...it's up to you to choose your destination.
Useful contacts include : SKI FRANCE(61, Boulevard Haussmann -F- 75008
PARIS) or Regional and Departmental Tourism Offices or The Pyrenees
Tourism Board.
Professionals at
your service
Obtain information
from the ski station officials and follow their advice: we want you
to enjoy your stay in all safety!
Many stay options:
hotels, lodges, chalets, inns, youth centres..
11,000 Ski instructors
at your service Syndicat National des Moniteurs de Ski Français
(- 6, allée des Mitaillères - 38426 MEYLAN Cedex.)
All kinds of activities,
all year round
The mountains of
France provide you with all kinds of activity choices to suit all of
your moods. When it comes to Winter sports, you can take your pick!
Choose from downhill skiing to cross-country to snowboarding The resorts
and our professionals also offer activities and stays during the off-season.
One of those activities is to discover nature preserves set up to protect
our ecologiocal heritage.
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