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The best resorts in the Southern Alps

You dream of skiing and sun in the Southern Alps, but you don't know which ski resort to choose? Then you are at the right place! Discover our selection of the best family resorts in the Southern Alps.

1. Risoul, the White Forest is yours!

At an altitude of 1850 m, the Risoul resort gives the appearance of a mountain village with its forests and chalets. The Forêt Blanche ski area is one of the most attractive in the Alps. 185 km of slopes (112 runs) in a very natural atmosphere in the middle of pines and larches. For top skiers, the famous kilometer run allows you to evaluate your top speed. Knowing that the world record is 254,958 km/h.

In the resort, many activities are offered to you: snowmobile, quad, skating rink, luge, snake-gliss, paragliding, snowshoeing, ski touring, ice climbing, cinema, carousel, or SPA, etc. Enough to delight the whole family!

2. Serre Chevalier, the largest

Created in 1941, the resort of Serre Chevalier is located at an altitude of 1200 meters. It is known to be the biggest ski resort of the Southern Alps, thanks to its great mileage of track and its number of visitors. It is nicknamed "the resort of 13 villages".

Serre Chevalier is an ideal resort for sports and thrill seekers. It has a bike park with 10 trails, 250 kilometers of cross-country trails and a BMX track. It also offers climbing, hiking, road biking, swimming pools, skate park, etc. In addition, its ski area includes a wide variety of slopes suitable for all types of skiers, whether experienced or beginners.

3. Isola 2000, the sun above all

As its name indicates, Isola 2000 is located at 2000 meters of altitude in the hinterland of Nice. With a large ski area (120 km of slopes), the resort offers a magnificent setting. Renowned for its constant sunshine, Isola 2000 is the perfect combination of good weather and good quality snow. All this at an affordable price since the day pass is 35 €. It is also possible to take a pass for the snowpark only. This gives you access to the Marmottes chairlift and the Mercantour gondola, twice a day.

Isola 2000 station de ski

4. Pra Loup, 2h30 from Marseille

Pra-Loup is one of the most southern resorts of the Alps. Located only 7 km from Barcelonnette, the sun is almost always present in the resort. The Grand Angle domain is composed of 48 slopes with 19 lifts spread over 180 km. At 2h30 from Marseille by car, it is one of the favorite resorts for southerners, partly because of its constant sunshine. The resort is in two parts. One part at 1600 meters of altitude in the middle of the larch trees at the foot of the slopes, and a second, quieter part at 1500 meters, further from the center of the resort.

5. La Grave, for the freeride !

La Grave is a resort located at 1500 meters of altitude. Between Serre Chevalier, and the 2 Alpes, and above the Meiji massif. This station is known to be classified among the most beautiful villages of France. The only ski lift of the resort takes you to 3600 meters of altitude with a breathtaking view. It is also considered one of the best freeride ski spots in Europe.

Its ski area has the particularity of having only one slope. A blue run of 2 km. Indeed, La Grave is a resort based essentially on freeride skiing. It is therefore more suitable for experienced skiers.

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