Plan the journey, not just the slopes

The resort name is only the starting point.

Two stays in the same ski resort can have very different arrivals, shuttle journeys and routes to the first lift.

Use these guides to find your exact village or district, work out the final transfer and understand the local ski area before you travel. The current collection covers three French Alpine resorts, with further destinations to follow.

Published resort guides · Winter 2026/27

Choose your ski resort travel guide.

Each guide explains the resort's layout, arrival options and lift connections. Start with the place you're visiting.

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Tignes

Five villages, from Les Brévières to Val Claret. Follow the shuttle links, plan your transfer from Bourg-Saint-Maurice and understand where the Tignes–Val d’Isère ski area connects.

5 villagesVillage shuttlesLinked ski area
Read the Tignes travel guide
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Val Thorens

Six districts within one high-altitude resort. Find the right arrival point from Moûtiers and see how local Val Thorens–Orelle skiing differs from access to Les 3 Vallées.

6 districtsMoûtiers transferPass coverage
Read the Val Thorens travel guide
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Les Arcs

Four principal mountain bases above Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Trace the train–funicular connection, onward resort transport and the link from local pistes into Paradiski.

4 mountain basesFunicularParadiski link
Read the Les Arcs travel guide

Currently available: three resort guides in the French Alps. We will add other destinations as their practical travel information is ready.

Before you leave home

Four details worth checking first.

The right information can save a long walk with luggage, a missed ski-school start or the wrong lift pass.

01Exact resort base

Check the village, district and building entrance—not just the resort name.

02Final transfer

Locate the actual drop-off and whether another bus, funicular or walk is needed.

03First lift and lessons

Find the meeting point and allow for the route in ski boots, with equipment.

04Pass coverage

Confirm whether the pass includes only local pistes or the wider linked domain.

A visual planning shortcut

Two maps solve two different problems.

Start with the resort map for the journey on foot and by transport. Use the piste map to understand lifts, runs and the limits of your pass.

01 / RESORT MAPFrom arrival to the first liftRoads, buildings, bus stops and meeting points
Schematic resort map routeThree linked stops: arrival stop, accommodation and lesson meeting point, with a bus journey and an on-foot section. Arrival stopYour buildingSki school / lift Bus / transferOn foot Check routes and actual walking distances
02 / PISTE MAPFrom local slopes to linked skiingRuns, lifts, connections and pass boundaries
Schematic piste map and pass boundaryTwo mountain areas connected by a linking lift. A vertical dotted line marks the distinction between local ski access and the wider linked area. Pass boundary Local areaLinked area Connection Check the link status and your pass validity

Schematic examples, not actual resort maps. Use each resort's published map and live lift information for your journey.

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Trav's Top Tip: Save four locations for offline use: your actual accommodation entrance, transfer drop-off, lesson meeting point and nearest lift. A screenshot of the current shuttle timetable can help if mobile reception is poor.

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Travel guide questions

A few things to know before you go.

Resort maps and practical routes are the focus here. Scores, verdicts and holiday offers have their own pages.

How are travel guides different from resort reviews?

Travel guides cover resort layout, transport, lifts and day-to-day logistics. Our ski resort reviews assess strengths, weaknesses, terrain and suitability.

Can ski-pass prices and shuttle times change?

Yes. Pass products, timetables, piste openings and lift links can vary by date and conditions. The individual guides link to relevant resort information; check the official live details again before you travel.

How do I check my ski-school meeting point?

Use the exact meeting place on your ski-school booking confirmation, not just the general resort map. Some resorts have several departure points, so check the route from your accommodation and allow time for collecting equipment.

What if my ski resort is not listed yet?

There are currently three detailed resort travel guides. For broader country-level research, start with our ski holiday destinations pages.

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