Ski resorts near Paris?

Do you live in Paris and want a ski weekend or holiday? Are you looking to find out how to choose your ski resort?
You've come to the right place. On this page, you'll find the main 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.
Then, it will be up to you to choose the destination for your winter sports stay based on your personal criteria: do you want to ski with family ? Would you like to combine skiing and nature exceptional surroundings? Prioritize high-level skiing and sports activities and/or relaxation or wellness activities ? From the capital, you can find easily accessible resorts that will meet your desires.

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In summary

Do you live in Paris and the Île-de-France region and dream of escaping to the mountains for your holidays or a weekend? Our guide lists the most easily accessible ski resorts from the capital, less than 5 hours by car or train. From the family resorts in the Vosges and Jura (La Bresse, Gérardmer, Métabief) to the high-altitude resorts in the Alps and the Massif Central (L'Alpe d'Huez, Les Arcs, Super-Besse), find your ideal destination. Book your equipment online and pick up your skis directly from your Sport 2000 store at the resort.

La Bresse, ski resort closest to Paris by car (4h30)

Located in the Vosges, La Bresse is appreciated by skiers due to its very pleasant panorama for skiing (you can notably see the Hohneck and Kastelberg mountains). With 34 wooded slopes, the highest of which are located at an altitude of 1,350 meters, it's a family destination, offering, among other things, areas designed for children. It also has a boardercross. You can also go night skiing there.

Gérardmer, emblematic resort of the Vosges (4h30 by car)

Ski resort close to Paris, nestled in the heart of the Vosges, Gérardmer is bordered by a magnificent lake. With 40 kilometers of slopes and snow cannons, it's the assurance of finding snow there when coming from Paris, as soon as winter appears. 
It is also a destination with incredible surrounding nature and many natural sites to admire: the Saut des Cuves waterfall (which transforms into an ice waterfall), the Crosery gorges, or the Moselotte river, crossing a glacial lock.
With its many restaurants or 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 has a ski area connected to the Piquemiette and Super Longevilles areas. This family destination has a mini-area ideal for learning to ski. It is also the perfect place for the practice of cross-country skiing.
Metabief also has an area to safely test freestyle. Besides skiing, it is possible to go sledding or dog sledding there.
Finally, you can admire the Alps mountain range from its slopes.

Le Mont-Dore, between mountain and thermal baths (4h30 by car)

With more than 40 kilometers of slopes, a culminating point at 1,850 meters of altitude, the Mont-Dore resort is also connected to Super Besse.
This beautiful ski resort near Paris, also nicknamed “Petit Chamonix” due to the beauty of its panorama, will satisfy skiers of all levels. Family-friendly, it offers many alternatives for children (ski school, sledding area, fun area...) as well as many places dedicated to well-being (thalassotherapy, spas...) for a great mountain vacation.

Super Besse, multi-activity mid-mountain resort (4h30 by car)

Like its neighbor (Mont-Dore), Super-Besse is a family resort in the Massif Central. Besides ski slopes suitable for all levels, it has an aquatic area at Lac des Hermines. It is possible to go sledding, night skiing and zip-lining, and many other winter or indoor activities with the children.
You will find accommodation at the foot of the slopes, with the ski lifts and other activities just a few minutes' walk away.

L'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, theAlpe d'Huez has a ski area 250 kilometers long (notably the longest slope in Europe – 16 kilometers between Pic Blanc and the Sarenne Gorges).
This resort is suitable for beginner and experienced skiers, for alpine skiing as well as snowboarding (with several snowparks) or cross-country skiing. It also offers fun activities, such as sledding or ice skating thanks to its ice rink. It is also an ideal resort for après-ski (spas, swimming pool, quality restaurants, notably high-altitude restaurants, open-air discotheques...).

Les Arcs, from 1600 to 2000 meters altitude (5h00 by train)

Ski resort near Paris, with an immense ski area of 425 kilometers, Les Arcs satisfy every skier, from beginner to experienced. Besides skiing and snowboarding, it is possible to practice sledding, paragliding, speedriding, zip-lining, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, igloo village, dog sledding, not to mention the exceptional view of Mont-Blanc... 
In the evening, this flagship Savoie resort is lively and activities are plentiful. 
Depending on your expectations, you can book your trip in one of the 4 altitude villages of Les Arcs, for a rather family, sporty, festive atmosphere, etc. In about thirty minutes, via a bus trip, you can reach Arc 2000 from Arc 1600, to discover all the sites of the resort. 

Les Sybelles, authentic and friendly resorts (4h10 by train and shuttle)

The Sybelles-Corbier are a ski area in Savoie, counting 136 slopes, spread over 310 kilometers long. This area brings together 6 resorts, with charming traditional villages, focused on sustainable tourism. Choose between La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, Saint-Jean-d’Arves, Saint-Colomban-des-Villards and Les Bottières.
Ideal for off-piste, it is also a perfect place to try other fun activities in the heart of nature: fatbike, yooner, electric mountain biking on snow, torchlight descents or dog sledding.

Les 2 Alpes, sporty and lively resort (4h30 by train and shuttle)

140 kilometers of slopes straddling the Southern Alps and the Northern Alps, Les Deux Alpes are only 4 and a half hours from Paris. Train to Grenoble, then a shuttle journey, allows reaching the highest ski area in France : 3,600 meters. Les 2 Alpes thus offer the possibility to ski all year round. The resort is suitable for all ski levels and its snowpark located at an altitude of 2,600 meters is one of the best in France. It is divided into 3 zones: initiation, confirmed, and expert. It also includes many facilities: slopestyle, Big Air, etc.

This list is of course not exhaustive: feel free to check the available TGV and TER train journeys, or by plane, departing from the capital. They can take you to Lyon, Grenoble, Geneva or Bourg-Saint-Maurice for a stay in the Alps. To get to the Jura, consider the Paris-Dole journey with SNCF, and for the Vosges, you can book a Paris-Saint-Dié-des-Vosges train.
However, if you plan to spend your mountain vacation in the Pyrenees, you will need at least 7 to 8 hours by car or possibly take the night train to Lourdes, then travel by car or shuttle to the ski resort.