Ski and sliding
Ski areas opening dates: season 26-27!
The countdown is on! In just a few weeks’ time, the 26-27 winter season will be in full swing, inviting you to put your skis back on. France’s mountain resorts are getting ready to welcome you in the best possible conditions for a winter full of adventure, skiing and, above all, fun!
November openings:
The major high-altitude ski areas in France open at the end of November! And because large ski areas don’t mean difficult slopes, they will be able to delight all types of public with areas adapted to every level.
Saturday November 21st 2026:
- Val Thorens
- Tignes
Friday November 27th 2026:
- Les Angles
Saturday November 28th 2026:
- Les 2 Alpes
- Val d’Isère
- Montgenèvre
- Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
December openings: lots of resorts to (re)discover!
In December, your favourite resort is bound to open its doors! Find out which weekend you’ll be hitting the slopes for the first time this season.
Friday December 4th 2026 :
- Font-Romeu
- Bolquère-Pyrénées 2000
Saturday 5th December 2026:
- Alpe d’Huez
- Auron
- Ax 3 Domaines
- Courchevel
- Chamrousse
- Isola 2000
- La Bresse
- Les Orres
- Peyragudes
- Serre Chevalier
- Vars
- Grand Tourmalet
- Les Menuires
- Méribel
- Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
- Lans-en-Vercors
- Les Contamines-Montjoie
- Les Saisies
- Mont-Dore
- Oz 3300
- Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise
- Vaujany
Sunday December 6th 2026:
- Méribel
- Les Menuires
Saturday December 12th 2026 :
- Aussois
- Combloux
- La Plagne
- La Rosière
- Le Corbier
- Le Grand Bornand
- Les Arcs
- Les Saisies
- Orcières-Merlette
- Val d’Allos
- La Toussuire
- Valmeinier
- Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe
Sunday December 13th 2026:
- Val Cenis
Friday December 18th 2026:
- Valmorel
Saturday December 19th 2026:
- Albiez-Montrond
- Alpe du Grand Serre
- Arêches-Beaufort
- Bernex
- Besse Super Besse
- Bonneval sur Arc
- Combloux
- Crest Voland Cohennoz
- La Norma
- Gréolières-les-Neiges
- Pralognan-la-Vanoise
- Valfréjus
- La Bresse Hohneck
- La Chapelle d’Abondance
- La Giettaz
- La Norma
- Champ du Feu
- Le Collet d’Allevard
- Les 7 Laux
- Les Karellis
- Monts Jura
- Pralognan-la-Vanoise
- Serre Eyraud
- Saint Colomban les Villards
- Thollon les Mémises
- Valberg
- Valfréjus
Sunday December 20th 2026:
- Le Mont Dore
- Saint Léger les Mélèzes
December 25th-26th 2026:
- Col de Marcieu
- Gérardmer
- Notre Dame de Bellecombe
- Le Lac Blanc
*Dates announced by the resorts, subject to weather and snow conditions.
Resort guide
Not sure where to ski this winter? Check out our website for all the information you need about resorts in the French massifs. Snow conditions, special features,accommodation, location and access– there’s bound to be a resort to suit you !