Do you live in Montpellier and are looking for a weekend or a ski holiday? You’re in the right place. We help you choose your ski resort by listing the main resorts within 5 hours of Montpellier. By train or car, discover our selection of resorts in the Pyrénées-Orientales, the Massif Central, and the Alps.
Find out about the top resorts near Montpellier and the winter activities you can enjoy there!
If you want to head to the snowy mountains for a day or just a weekend, consider the Alti Agoual resort. Accessible in 1h30 from Montpellier, it offers about a dozen alpine ski runs for different skill levels. It is also popular for its 50 km of cross-country trails, snowshoeing routes, and sledding area. Mont Aigoual is a pleasant destination for a family getaway, a romantic weekend near Montpellier, or a fun day in the mountains with friends.
Located in the Pyrenees, Font Romeu is less than 3 hours by car from Montpellier via the A9 and exit 41 towards Perpignan. The resort is popular with skiers due to its beautiful panoramic views. Additionally, Font Romeu is the sunniest resort in France with over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, which explains why it is a favorite destination for people from Montpellier.
Situated at 1,775 meters, the resort features 43 ski and snowboard runs, 2 sledding tracks, a snowpark, and a beginner-friendly area. Almost the entire ski area is covered by snow cannons, ensuring excellent snow conditions throughout the season. The wide variety of runs suits both beginners and experienced skiers.
Where to rent ski equipment?
Save time by reserving your ski equipment at Font Romeu here: Sport 2000 Sports Mountains
Located in the Pyrénées-Orientales on the Capcir plateau, Les Angles is near major cities such as Toulouse, Montpellier, Perpignan, and even Barcelona. To avoid turning the resort into a giant parking lot, the resort offers a carpooling system (rezopouce.fr) directly accessible from its website lesangles.com. The resort is also accessible by train via Mont-Louis La Cabanasse station.
On the slopes, Les Angles has 55 km of runs for all levels and 800 meters of vertical drop. It is one of the largest ski areas in the Pyrénées-Orientales with 45 runs alternating between pine forests and open terrain. Les Angles is a must-visit for skiing enthusiasts.
The resort also boasts numerous restaurants and local artisans, highlighting the region’s gastronomic specialties.
Where to rent ski equipment?
For your ski rental at Les Angles with Sport 2000, visit: Le Switch or La Godille.
The Les Orres resort is located in the Southern Alps, about 340 km from central Montpellier by road. Les Orres is accessible via the A54, then the A51 and D140. The nearest train station is Embrun SNCF station, with daily shuttle connections to the slopes.
Les Orres is “Famille Plus” certified, a deserved label as the resort makes sure everyone can enjoy their stay.
With large vertical drops, wide slopes, hills, a sizable snowpark, beginner areas, and 100 km of runs (10 green, 4 blue, 18 red, 4 black) served by 17 lifts, the resort caters to all levels. There are also sledding areas for enthusiasts.
Whether you choose Les Orres 1650 or Les Orres 1800, with family or friends, Les Orres is ideal for a medium-sized resort experience near the Ecrins National Park.
Where to rent ski equipment at Les Orres?
For ski and mountain equipment rental, visit Sport 2000 EJ Snow & Life next to the ESF ski school or Christian Sports in the resort center.
Accessible from Montpellier via the A75, Le Mont-Dore offers 40 km of slopes, a peak at 1,850 meters, and direct access to Super Besse.
This beautiful Massif Central ski resort is nicknamed “Little Chamonix” due to its scenic panorama and high-quality ski area.
Mont-Dore satisfies skiers of all levels. As a family resort, it provides alternatives for children (ski school, sledding area, play zones) and numerous wellness options (thalasotherapy, spas). Cross-country skiing enthusiasts will also enjoy many trails available from Mont-Dore and nearby villages.
Since Mont-Dore can be busy, we recommend reserving your ski equipment in advance at Sport 2000 Karel Sports.
One of Europe’s most popular resorts is only about 4 hours from Montpellier! It takes just over 4 hours by train to reach Briançon station. With exceptional sunshine and one of the largest ski areas in France, Serre Chevalier offers 250 km of slopes for skiing enthusiasts.
Serre Chevalier caters to all skiers, from beginners to experts. The 90 marked runs range from 1,200 to over 2,800 meters altitude. The “SCV” area is a paradise for alpine skiing, snowboarding, and other snow sports.
The resort suits beginners and advanced skiers alike, for skiing or snowboarding (several snowparks), and offers cross-country skiing opportunities. Fun activities like sledding and ice skating are available, and the resort has a vibrant après-ski scene with spas, pools, restaurants, and outdoor discos.
Where to rent skis at Serre Chevalier?
There are 5 Sport 2000 stores depending on where you are in the resort:
If you want to discover other Alpine resorts without driving too far from Montpellier, southern Alps resorts like Vars, Risoul, Isola 2000, etc. are 4–5 hours by car.