The historic city of Reims is located in the northeast of France, in the Champagne-Ardenne region. As such, it is not particularly close to winter sports resorts, but it is perfectly possible to reach the mountains within a few hours by car. Vosges, Jura, Isère, Savoie… there are many options to delight all types of skiers and travelers. Discover the ski resorts in France near Reims to book your next winter sports getaway.
Looking for an easily accessible destination to enjoy your passion for skiing? The closest ski resort to Reims is undoubtedly Gérardmer, in the Vosges. Nestled in a preserved natural setting within the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park, you’ll discover a rejuvenating destination just 3h30 by car from Reims.
The ski area is human-sized, with 40 km of alpine ski slopes and about fifteen ski lifts, as well as a Nordic area offering 40 km of cross-country ski trails, snowshoeing routes, hiking trails, and more.
To ensure you rent quality winter sports equipment during your holiday, a Sport 2000 store is located in the heart of Gérardmer – Xonrupt.
Head to the Jura to discover another ski resort near Reims. Les Rousses is a Jura town offering a charming ski area, with about 43 marked alpine ski slopes reaching over 1,600 meters in altitude. From the Grand Est region, it takes around 4h30 by car to reach the resort.
In the heart of the Jura, this destination is also popular for its extensive cross-country skiing network, with no less than 220 km of Nordic trails. Your stay promises an immersion in nature and plenty of winter activities.
Also in the Jura mountains, the ski resort of Lélex is a high-quality choice for skiing from Reims. Families especially enjoy this small authentic village with a change of scenery, characterized by traditional wooden chalets. Alpine skiing enthusiasts can enjoy pleasant runs on the fifteen slopes in the area using the 7 available ski lifts. Other ski areas are accessible from the resort to expand the skiable terrain and available activities: Mijoux, Chézery-Forens, and Crozet.
Love nature, wide open spaces, and mountain adventure? The ski resort of Mont-Dore, 6 hours from Reims, will surely charm you. Located in Auvergne, it offers an ideal setting for a variety of winter sports. Between lakes, mountains, and volcanoes, this thermal resort has much to offer and also provides access to the very comfortable Grand Sancy ski area Sancy. Skiers and snowboarders of all levels can enjoy 84 km of slopes, two snowparks, and safe off-piste areas. You can also access the other major resort in the area, Super-Besse, which offers alpine slopes and several zones for Nordic skiing, hiking, and more.
In town, two Sport 2000 stores welcome you with quality ski equipment at the best prices.
Want to head to the Alps from Champagne-Ardenne? Then go to Isère to discover the 7 Laux ski resort, 6h10 by car from Reims. In the heart of the Belledonne Massif, you will find one of the three resort sites: Le Pleynet, Prapoutel, or Pipay. The 7 Laux ski area spans two slopes and offers 120 km of trails of varying difficulty for everyone to enjoy. You can do alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, explore nature with snowshoes, go sledding… Fun for both children and adults.
To enjoy the snow under the best conditions, a Sport 2000 store is located in the town center, between the ESF and the Tourist Office. You can rent everything you need for your winter mountain holiday, from alpine skis to snowboards, off-piste skis, touring skis, sleds, and more.
Prefer large, high-end resorts to fully enjoy your winter holiday? One of the most impressive ski resorts near Reims is undoubtedly the famous Courchevel. It takes about 6h30 by car to reach from the city of kings. This destination, frequented by celebrities and expert skiers, will delight ski lovers with the 3 Valleys ski area. Whatever your level, you can learn or perfect your technique on around 600 km of slopes.
The village of Courchevel Le Praz, at 1,300 meters altitude, is the historic village of the resort and will charm you with its old stone buildings and typical Savoyard architecture. A Sport 2000 store is located there, offering all the necessary ski rental services: alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and more.
Of course, other options are available for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, or other winter sports from Reims. Consider resorts such as Arc 1600, Arc 1800, and Arc 2000 (between 6h30 and 7h by car or 7h by train with transfers in Paris and Chambéry, then funicular to Bourg-Saint-Maurice), Le Lioran (6h30 by car), Métabief (4h30 by car), Saint Jean de Sixt (5h45 by car), Saint-Jean-d’Aulps (6h), and more. In short, from Champagne-Ardenne, expect between 4 and 7 hours by car to reach the main ski resorts in the Vosges, Jura, and Northern Alps!