The soaring French Alps are home to the best ski slopes in Europe, starting of course with Chamonix. Here you can take the cable car to the Aiguille du Midi, a needle-like rock formation where you can visit the “Step into the Void” glass-bottomed viewing platform. The views of majestic Mont Blanc and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps will be worth the vertigo! Afterwards, try Evian-les-Bains or Aix-les-Bains for a rejuvenating soak in soothing geothermal waters. Perched on a lovely lake in the foothills of the French Alps, Annecy is a charming fairytale town laced with canals and castles, while Grenoble, the “capital of the Alps,” is a stunner with its Fort de la Bastille, reachable via cable car for gorgeous city views. Wherever you choose to lay your head, let our hotels in the French Alps be your home away from home on your holiday.
1. Pierre & Vacances Les Horizons d’Huez
Located in Alpe d’Huez, Pierre & Vacances Horizon d’Huez is set in the heart of Grandes Rousses Ski Area. It offers self-catering accommodation just 150 m from the ski slopes. There is a shopping delivery service available at an additional cost and bread and pastries delivery service is available at the reception.
The nearby lift provides quick access to the slopes and the resort centre. Grenoble is 63 km from Pierre & Vacances Horizon d’Huez.
2. Hotel Le Royal Ours Blanc
Located 300 m from ski lifts in the heart of Alpe d’Huez, Hôtel Le Royal Ours Blanc offers an indoor swimming pool and magnificent views. The fireplace in the bar provides a warm place to relax. Spa access, massages or beauty treatments are also available at an additional cost. Board games can be borrowed from reception.
In the evening, you will be able to have a drink in the bar before enjoying a buffet-style evening meal in the restaurant.
3. Les Grandes Rousses
Set near the centre of the Alpe d’Huez and at the foot of the ski slopes and ski lifts, this hotel features an indoor pool and a spa centre with sauna, hot tub and fitness room. Les Grandes Rousses has an on-site restaurant, a bar and a wine-bar. All-you-can eat buffet is available for breakfast.
4. Hotel Eliova Le Chaix
This hotel is located in L’Alpe-d’Huez, opposite the ski slopes and 100 m from the ski lifts, in the heart of the French Alps. It offers chalet-style rooms, some of which have a balcony. Hotel has a restaurant, which serves traditional French cuisine and features panoramic views of the French Alps. Guests can relax with a soft drink in the hotel’s bar.
5. Pierre & Vacances Les Bergers
Pierre & Vacances Les Bergers is a residence in the Domaine des Grandes Rousses, 100 m from the Alpe d’Huez ski-lifts and Les Bergers district centre. It offers apartments with balconies, an outdoor, heated pool, a relaxing room and 2 saunas.
During winter months, there is a shopping delivery service available at an additional cost and bread and pastries delivery service is available at the reception. Breakfast, half board and meal cards are available at an extra cost. Hotel has a restaurant, La Fondue, that serves traditional cuisine from the Savoy region. Guests can relax in the bar or on the pool-side terrace, overlooking the valley and the Écrins Mountains.
6. Hotel Fitz Roy
Hotel Fitz Roy is set in Val Thorens at an altitude of 2,300 m and offers panoramic views of the mountains and direct access to the ski slopes. It boasts an indoor swimming pool, a well-being centre and a terrace.
Hotel rooms come with a balcony with a view of the nearby mountain range. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Hotel’s restaurant serves a blend of local, traditional dishes with modern, gourmet cuisine for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a drink at the hotel’s bar.
7. Alpes Hotel du Pralong
Hotel du Pralong is a 5-star hotel situated in the ski resort of Courchevel 1850, with direct access to the ski slopes. It features a heated indoor swimming pool, a sauna, Turkish baths, a fitness room and massage and beauty treatments. Guests can dine in the hotel’s restaurant or enjoy a drink at the bar.
Guests can enjoy regional cuisine at the Hotel du Pralong restaurant, with panoramic views of the mountains and forests. The bar is stocked with rare and vintage alcohols. In the morning, guests can choose from a traditional or an organic buffet breakfast. The spa features a SkinCeuticals beauty centre with a range of treatments. There are on-site physiotherapists who offer massages after a long day’s skiing.
