Overlooked in the past in favour of more popular holiday spots such as Provence and Brittany, the rugged interior of France’s Grand Massif holds much appeal for tourists, whatever time of year you visit.
The Grand Massif in France is a destination like no other: for winter sports enthusiasts it’s like heaven on earth and for all those who love any outdoor pursuits - from white water rafting to hiking and mountain biking - the Grand Massif proves to be an incredibly and increasingly popular destination for all seasons.
If you’ve never heard of it before it’s time to learn all about France’s Grand Massif region - and if you’ve already been skiing or snowboarding in Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns or Sixt Fer à Cheval for example, which are the five main resorts within the region, it’s time you learned and appreciated just how much more there is to the Grand Massif than ski and après ski action.
It’s true that in the winter the Grand Massif really comes alive – traditionally it has been known as a winter sports mega resort and it is only in recent times that its year round appeal has been massively developed upon and significantly marketed.
From December you can travel out to any one of six international airports which are all within a maximum of a two hour drive away from the majority of resorts within the Grand Massif - you then have instant access to over 265 km of downhill skiing - the majority of which is above 2,000 metres and therefore guaranteed excellent snow conditions. You can also have access to 131 individual pistes and 78 ski lifts - and there is skiing and snowboarding action for all abilities with 15 green, 53 blue, 51 red and 14 black runs throughout the Grand Massif.
The emphasis from the beginning of December in France’s Grand Massif is on winter sporting action and fun - and even if you’ve never skied or boarded before or you want to take a few days away from the slopes to nurse some bruises or rest weary legs there is a wealth of opportunity for snow and winter fun in the Grand Massif.