courchevel france

It is by no means a fluke that France is the most visited country in the world. Almost 78 million visitors came to France in 2006, topped by the British tourists. The trend is increasing. The 5000 miles of trails is the worlds longest which cover seven different mountain regions.

Finding a resort in France can be a daunting task because of the possibilities that are virtually, endless. It is best to concentrate on your requirements and do a little research before venturing out in Alps or the more exotic Pyrenees. Decide what exactly you are looking for? Is it the proximity of the ski slopes, prices and quality of the lodging or a family oriented holiday?

France’s highest Mountain is the epitome of the ski season activities in Europe. At the base lies the Chamonix Resort which is regarded as among the best in the world. It has a vertical drop of nearly 9000 feet. The credentials are further substantiated with the world’s longest run of 13.7 miles at Valle Blanche. Other popular resorts include la Grotte in Lourdes which is surrounded by a huge number of resorts within a 30 mile vicinity. It is where the vision of Virgin Marry was first reported. There are few, if any that can rival the natural beauty of Les Arces which is a serious of interlinked villages on different altitudes. Other than these, the Courchevel ski resort is the world’s largest linked ski area that dominates several ski towns in its three valleys.