Do you live in Paris and want a weekend or a ski holiday? Are you looking for guidance on how to choose your ski resort?
You’re in the right place. On this page, you’ll find the main ski resorts less than 5 hours from Paris. Accessible by train or car, discover our selection of resorts in France: in the Jura, the Vosges, the Northern Alps, or the Massif Central.
Next, it’s up to you to choose your winter holiday destination based on your personal criteria: do you want to ski with your family? Would you like to combine skiing and exceptional surrounding nature? Do you prefer high-level skiing and sports activities, or relaxation and wellness activities? From the capital, you can find easily accessible resorts that suit your preferences.
La Bresse, the closest ski resort to Paris by car (4h30)
Located in the Vosges Mountains, La Bresse is popular among skiers thanks to its beautiful panoramic views of the Hohneck and Kastelberg mountains. With 34 wooded runs, the highest at 1,350 meters, it’s a family-friendly destination with dedicated areas for children. There is also a boardercross course, and night skiing is available.
Gérardmer, iconic Vosges resort (4h30 by car)
A ski resort near Paris, nestled in the heart of the Vosges, Gérardmer is bordered by a stunning lake. With 40 kilometers of runs and snow cannons, you’re guaranteed snow when traveling from Paris as soon as winter arrives.
It’s also a destination with incredible surrounding nature and many natural sites to admire: the Saut des Cuves waterfall (which can turn into an icefall), the Crosery gorges, or the Moselotte river crossing a glacial pass.
With numerous restaurants and artisans, the resort also highlights local gastronomic specialties.
Metabief, in the heart of the Jura Mountains (5 hours by car)
Located in the Jura, this ski resort near Paris is linked to the Piquemiette and Super Longevilles areas. This family-friendly destination has a small ski area ideal for beginners. It’s also perfect for cross-country skiing.
Metabief also has a safe freestyle area. Beyond skiing, visitors can enjoy sledding or dog sledding.
Finally, you can admire the Alps from its slopes.
Le Mont-Dore, between mountains and thermal baths (4h30 by car)
With over 40 kilometers of runs and a peak at 1,850 meters, the Mont-Dore resort is also connected to Super Besse.
This beautiful ski resort near Paris, nicknamed the “Little Chamonix” for its stunning panorama, suits skiers of all levels. Family-friendly, it offers many options for children (ski school, sledding area, play area…) and numerous wellness facilities (thalasotherapy, spas…) for a perfect mountain holiday.
Super-Besse, a multi-activity mid-mountain resort (4h30 by car)
Like its neighbor Mont-Dore, Super-Besse is a family resort in the Massif Central. Besides runs suitable for all levels, it offers an aquatic area at the Lac des Hermines. Visitors can enjoy sledding, night skiing, zip-lining, and many other winter or indoor activities for children.
Accommodation is available near the slopes, with lifts and other activities just minutes away on foot.
Alpe d’Huez, skiing under the sun (4h12 by train)
One of Europe’s most popular resorts is less than 5 hours from Paris! With exceptional sunshine, Alpe d’Huez offers a 250 km ski area (including Europe’s longest run – 16 km from Pic Blanc to the Sarenne Gorges).
This resort is suitable for beginners and advanced skiers, for alpine skiing and snowboarding (with several snowparks), as well as cross-country skiing. It also offers fun activities like sledding or ice skating. It’s also an ideal resort for après-ski with spas, pools, quality restaurants (including mountain restaurants), and open-air nightclubs.
Les Arcs, from 1,600 to 2,000 meters (5h by train)
A ski resort near Paris, with a massive 425 km ski area, Les Arcs satisfy all skiers, from beginners to experts. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, visitors can enjoy sledding, paragliding, speedriding, zip-lining, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, igloo villages, dog sledding, and an exceptional view of Mont-Blanc.
In the evenings, this flagship Savoie resort is lively and offers many activities.
Depending on your preferences, you can stay in one of the four high-altitude villages of Les Arcs for a family, sporty, or festive atmosphere. Within about 30 minutes by bus, you can travel from Arc 1600 to Arc 2000 to explore the entire resort.
Les Sybelles, authentic and friendly resorts (4h10 by train and shuttle)
The Sybelles-Corbier ski area in Savoie has 136 runs, spanning 310 km. It combines six resorts, featuring charming traditional villages oriented towards sustainable tourism. Choose from La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, Saint-Jean-d’Arves, Saint-Colomban-des-Villards, and Les Bottières.
Perfect for off-piste skiing, it’s also ideal for other fun activities in nature: fatbiking, yooner, electric mountain biking on snow, torchlight descents, or dog sledding.
Les Deux Alpes, sporty and lively (4h30 by train and shuttle)
With 140 km of slopes spanning the Southern and Northern Alps, Les Deux Alpes are only 4h30 from Paris. A train to Grenoble followed by a shuttle leads to the highest ski area in France: 3,600 meters. Les Deux Alpes allow skiing year-round. The resort is suitable for all levels, and its snowpark at 2,600 meters is one of France’s best, with three zones: beginner, advanced, and expert, plus many features: slopestyle, Big Air, etc.
This list is not exhaustive: check available TGV, TER, or flight options from Paris. You can reach Lyon, Grenoble, Geneva, or Bourg-Saint-Maurice for a stay in the Alps. To reach the Jura, consider the Paris-Dole train, and for the Vosges, the Paris-Saint-Dié-des-Vosges train.
If planning a mountain holiday in the Pyrenees, expect at least 7-8 hours by car, or take a night train to Lourdes followed by a car or shuttle to the ski resort.