Here we go its ski season time again, please see the opening and closing dates plus we have included partial opening dates as well.
Choose a high altitude resort, opt for ever popular Val d’Isère – Tignes (Espace Killy) top station 3,450m and Alpe d’Huez top station 3,330m.
| Ski Resort ( ski area) | Opening Dates | Closing Dates | Partial Opening Dates |
| Brides les Bains (3 Valleys) | 13/12/19 | 17/04/20 | |
| La Tania (3 Valleys) | 14/12/19 | 19/04/20 | |
| Orelle (3 Valleys) | 30/11/19 | 03/05/20 | |
| St Martin de Belleville (3 Valleys) | 14/12/19 | 17/04/20 | |
| La Clusaz (Aravis-Annecy Mountains) | 21/12/19 | 26/04/20 | |
| Le Grand Bornand (Aravis-Annecy Mountains) | 21/12/19 | 17/04/20 | |
| Arêches-Beaufort (Arêches-Beaufort) | 21/12/19 | 05/04/20 | |
| Aussois (Aussois) | 14/12/19 | 17/04/20 | |
| Bessans (Bessans) | 21/12/19 | 10/04/20 | 26/10-10/04 |
| Chamrousse (Chamrousse) | 07/12/19 | 19/04/20 | 07/12-05/04 |
| Les Saisies (Espace Diamant) | 21/12/19 | 05/04/20 | 07/12 – 20/12 21/12-05/04 |
| Notre Dame de Bellecombe (Espace Diamant) | 21/12/19 | 13/04/20 | |
| Argentière (Evasion Mont Blanc) | 21/12/19 | 19/04/20 | 14/12 – 20/12 |
| Chamonix (Evasion Mont Blanc) | 23/11/19 | 03/05/20 | |
| Les Contamines (Evasion Mont Blanc) | 21/12/19 | 19/04/20 | |
| Megeve (Evasion Mont Blanc) | 21/12/19 | 13/04/20 | 14/12 – 20/12 |
| Saint Gervais (Evasion Mont Blanc) | 21/12/19 | 13/04/20 | 14/12 – 20/12 |
| Vallorcine (Evasion Mont Blanc) | 14/12/19 | 19/04/20 | 07/12 – 12/14 |
| La Rosière (Espace San Bernardo) | 14/12/19 | 24/04/20 | |
| Valloire (Galibier Thabor) | 21/12/19 | 17/04/20 | 07-08/12 & 14-15/12 |
| Auris en Oisans (Grand Domaine) | 30/11/19 | 25/04/20 | |
| Doucy (Grand Domaine) | 21/12/19 | 19/04/20 | |
| Oz en Oisans (Grand Domaine) | 14/12/19 | 24/04/20 | |
| St Francois Longchamp (Grand Domaine) | 21/12/19 | 18/04/20 | |
| Valmorel (Grand Domaine) | 21/12/19 | 19/04/20 | |
| Vaujany (Grand Domaine) | 14/12/19 | 24/04/20 | |
| Les Carroz d’Araches (Grand Massif) | 14/12/19 | 19/04/20 | |
| Morillon (Grand Massif) | 14/12/19 | 19/04/20 | |
| Samoëns (Grand Massif) | 14/12/19 | 19/04/20 | |
| Sixt fer a Cheval (Grand Massif) | 14/12/19 | 19/04/20 | |
| Termignon (Haute Maurienne Vanoise) | 15/12/19 | 17/04/20 | |
| Val Cenis (Haute Maurienne Vanoise) | 20/12/19 | 11/04/20 | 15/12 – 17/04 |
| La Norma (La Norma) | 21/12/19 | 17/04/20 | |
| Les Houches (Les Houches) | 23/11/19 | 13/04/20 | |
| La Toussuire (Les Sybelles) | 21/12/19 | 17/04/20 | |
| St Sorlin d’Arves (Les Sybelles) | 21/12/19 | 17/04/20 | |
| Montgenèvre (Monts de la Lune) | 21/12/19 | 25/04/20 | |
| Bourg St Maurice (Paradiski) | 14/12/19 | 25/04/20 | |
| Champagny (Paradiski) | 14/12/19 | 25/04/20 | |
| Les Coches (Paradiski) | 14/12/19 | 25/04/20 | |
| Montchavin (Paradiski) | 14/12/19 | 25/04/20 | |
| Peisey Vallandry (Paradiski) | 14/12/19 | 24/04/20 | |
| Praz de Lys (Praz de Lys) | 21/12/19 | 13/04/20 | |
| Chatel (Portes du Soleil) | 21/12/19 | 26/04/20 | |
| Les Gets (Portes du Soleil) | 21/12/19 | 25/04/20 | |
| Morzine (Portes du Soleil) | 21/12/19 | 19/04/20 | 14/12 – 20/12 |
| Sainte Foy (Sainte Foy) | 14/12/19 | 13/04/20 | |
| Briançon (Serre Grand Che) | 21/12/19 | 18/04/20 | |
| Serre Chevalier (Serre Grand Che) | 14/12/19 | 19/04/20 | 08/12 – 13/12 |
| Les Deux Alpes (Super Ski) | 30/11/19 | 25/04/20 | |
| Venosc (Super Ski) | 21/12/19 | 25/04/20 | 30/11 – 20/12 |
| Tignes 1800 (Tignes Val d’Isere) | 21/12/19 | 03/05/20 | 30/11 – 20/12 |
| Tignes Les Brévières (Tignes Val d’Isere) | 21/12/19 | 03/05/20 | 30/11 – 20/12 |
| Villard de Lans (Villard de Lans/Correncon) | 21/12/19 | 05/04/20 |
These dates are a guideline only, so if you are planning to book your ski holiday please check for the latest updated information, as the opening dates are subject to change. As always, opt for the high altitude resorts in the early or late season to ensure snow covered slopes. If you’re booking an early or late season ski holiday, please note that not all facilities in resort may be open and that includes some ski lifts. Some resorts may open earlier than stated opening dates, if snow conditions are very good.
There are some great ski deals available now in the French Alps for you to book, whether you choose to drive or fly. The earlier you book the better savings you will make. Why not opt for a Christmas and New Year break, in a delightful ski resort and take advantage of the early snow and festive celebrations at the same time. This is a magical time for children and families and makes for a super break.