What are the ski resorts near Aix en Provence?

Located just 2h45 from Aix (about 220 kilometers), Vars is open to skiers and surfers from the end of November until the first day of May.

Do you know the most extensive ski area in the Southern Alps? It is the Forêt Blanche ski area which brings together Risoul and Vars, culminating at 2750 meters above sea level.

Vars is particularly sought after by snow enthusiasts, who find an immense playground there with its 7 snowparks and its boardercross. A ski resort near Aix, it positions itself as a prime destination for a weekend or a week combining sport and festivities. The resort offers packages like Gliss & Mix (accommodation and 3-day/3-night ski pass, plus free concert access).

In addition to snowboarding, Vars is also an opportunity to practice unusual activities : ice cave, jump, big air or more classically sledging areas, hiking and cross-country skiing.

The resort also has a complete offer for après-ski : baths, spas, restaurants, bars...

Where to rent your ski equipment?

You can book your equipment in a few clicks directly online at the following stores:

• Resort center: Sport 2000 S'Baril

• Marmottons side: Sport 2000 La Charpenterie Sports (Marmottons)

• Opposite the ski lift ticket office: Sport 2000 La Charpenterie Sports

Access Aix-en-Provence / Vars

Take the A51, then the D942, N94 and D902 towards All. Paul Charlot in Vars

Vars' neighbor is also a prime destination for snow sports enthusiasts in the heart of the Forêt Blanche ski area.

Nestled in the Guil valley, with a panoramic view of Mont Pelvoux and the Ecrins massif, the Risoul resort is one of the benchmark resorts in the Southern Alps.

A true mountain village, Risoul welcomes you to its chalets, its wood and stone residences, its hotels, holiday villages or tourist residences…

But make no mistake, Risoul is first and foremost a sport-oriented resort: the resort thus created the first snowpark in France : fun zone, trampolines, big airs, gap, slide rails, follow one another not far from the site of the former surfland which now hosts a Half-pipe among the longest in the country.

Beginners are not left out, as you can introduce your children to skiing and snowboarding in a 100% secure and fun area: access is free and easily accessible.

Risoul is open to skiers and snowboarders from the end of November until the first day of May. You can therefore book your mountain stay there at any time of the season.

Where to rent your ski equipment?

You can book your equipment in a few clicks directly online by clicking: Sport 2000 Le Chalet du Skieur

Access Aix-en-Provence / Risoul:

Take the A51, then the D942 and D186 towards rue du pied du bois in Risoul (heart of the resort).

Highly popular with Marseilles residents, the Val d'Allos resort, which brings together the villages Val d'Allos, La Foux d'Allos and Le Seignus, is also very popular with Aix residents.
We understand why, as this family resort has managed to preserve its traditional architecture with wooden chalets and stone houses. Val d'Allos is also an ideal gateway to discover the Mercantour National Park, which offers incredible and unspoiled nature.

As for skiing, Val d'Allos is perfectly suited for family holidays: the ski area includes 65 slopes served by 27 ski lifts, as well as secured freeride (off-piste) and beginner areas.

Note that the resort is labeled “Famille Plus” and is indeed very kids-friendly, as many children's activities are free. With or without their parents, the little ones learn to ski with certified instructors, go sledding and many other snow and indoor activities.

The resort also has a complete offer for après-ski: baths, spas, restaurants, bars...

Where to rent your ski equipment in Val d'Allos?

You can book your equipment in a few clicks directly online at one of our stores by clicking here. 

Access Aix-en-Provence / Val d'Allos:

Take the A51, then the D17 towards D907 in Mezel, follow the Grenoble road towards the Allos road in Saint-André-les-Alpes, then follow the direction Allos Station.

Located just 2H30 from Aix, the Pra Loup Resort is open to snow and glide enthusiasts throughout the winter-to-spring season.

With a 180-kilometer ski area (linked to Val d'Allos) culminating at 2500 meters above sea level, this resort is a benchmark in the Southern Alps and is particularly appreciated by Aix residents.
For snow enthusiasts first: 1 snowpark, 4 boardercross and 3 fun zones. For families: daycare, protected area for children (snow garden), "Child-Parent" areas like Snake Gliss, etc.

Teens and young people are not left out, as Pra Loup also offers: bars, karaoke, snowmobile areas and especially an area dedicated to 1000-meter sledging : the Pra Loops.

The resort also has a complete offer for après-ski: baths, spas, restaurants, bars...

Where to rent your ski equipment in Pra Loup?

You can book your equipment in a few clicks directly online at the resort center in our store Sport 2000 Wolf Ski Shop.

Access Aix-En-Provence / Pra Loup:

Take the A51, then take the Grenoble road to join the N85, D900/ D109 to Pra Loup station.

The list of resorts near Aix-en-Provence is not limited to those mentioned above. You could just as well choose to go skiing in Serre-Chevalier, in Isola 2000, in Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes, in Puy-Saint-Vincent, etc., by road or by train depending on the destination. All these resorts offer interesting areas for alpine skiing, but also often many cross-country ski trails and many other activities and winter sports.

And if you live in the south of France, but in another major city, also discover our good ideas for alpine skiing and cross-country skiing starting from Marseille, from Toulon, from Toulouse, etc.