Discover the ski resorts that welcome you just a stone’s throw from the city of Annecy. You can go alpine skiing or cross-country skiing in Haute Savoie, but also in other winter sports resorts starting from Annecy throughout the department and beyond!
The paradise of sliding
Do you love skiing and plan to come have fun in one of the many ski resorts in Haute-Savoie this winter? Come ski, go sledding, snowboard, or discover sensations with new sliding sports. What to do in Annecy in winter? The city and its department are idyllic places to enjoy the joys of snow. From November to April, ski peacefully on dozens of ski areas and hundreds of kilometers of slopes. In addition to skiing and sliding sports, you can also enjoy beautiful walks or snowshoe hikes that winter and its incredible landscapes offer.
If you are not used to winter sports or if you only come for a few weeks each season, consider renting suitable equipment. However, if you like to have your own gear, which is only natural when you enjoy a sport, Haute-Savoie is home to one of the leaders in ski and winter sports equipment sales in France. Therefore, we can only recommend that you discover the equipment and clothing on Snowleader.com, a company located in Épagny Metz-Tessy with many stores, including one in Annecy!
Summer skiing and summer activities of the resorts
The altitude of some Haute-Savoie resorts is quite high. The ski season continues for a large part of the year. Some resorts in neighboring departments even allow you to ski in summer. This is ideal for varied vacations.
Culturally, the resorts offer festivals, museums, historical sites to visit. There is a wide choice of musical performances. Most styles are represented: classical, pop, rock, variety, and electro. Concerts are often held in nature amidst the magical setting of alpine pastures and mountain ranges. In summer, the resorts allow you to experience the mountains while engaging in multiple activities that we present to you. We offer tips for booking your ski stay by choosing the resort that suits you at the best price.
Ski areas around Annecy
Le Semnoz
The Semnoz ski resort, located southwest of Annecy, allows you to enjoy skiing with your family. The ski area is accessible to all and is only 20 minutes from Annecy. Various sports are offered in addition to skiing, such as sledding or snowshoeing. All with an exceptional view of the Mont Blanc range and Lake Annecy.
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La Clusaz
The La Clusaz ski resort is located at the foot of the Aravis range. It is set in a magnificent setting, a few dozen kilometers east of Annecy. La Clusaz is an international ski resort that will allow you to ski all winter on 132 kilometers of slopes! You can also enjoy full moon skiing and night skiing.
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Le Grand Bornand
The Grand Bornand ski resort is also located a few dozen kilometers east of Annecy. It is situated at the foot of the Aravis range. You can ski all winter on more than 90 kilometers of slopes with 39 ski lifts, at an altitude ranging from 1,000 to 2,100 meters.
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Manigod
The Manigod ski resort is located above the town of Thônes, about 25 kilometers from Annecy. It is part of the Aravis massif, alongside La Clusaz and Grand Bornand. This small resort between the Col de la Croix-Fry and the Col de Merdassier has only 25 kilometers of marked slopes, at an altitude between 1,500 and 1,800 m.
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Ski areas in Haute Savoie
Abondance
This resort is located about a hundred kilometers northeast of Annecy, between the town of Thonon-les-Bains and the Swiss border. It is situated between 1,000 and 1,650 m in altitude and has a ski area of 25 km of ski slopes and 9 ski lifts. For the greatest pleasure of skiers, it is connected to the Portes du Soleil.
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Avoriaz
Avoriaz is located about a hundred kilometers northeast of the city of Annecy. The resort overlooks the valley and the village of Morzine. Perched at an altitude of 1,800 to 2,400 meters and equipped with 150 kilometers of slopes and 37 ski lifts, the Avoriaz resort is one of the most popular among celebrities. It is part of the Portes du Soleil.
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Chamonix
At the foot of the Mont-Blanc range, the Chamonix resort is the highest in altitude with its 3,842 meters at the summit of the slopes. It is located about a hundred kilometers east of the Annecy agglomeration, at the gates of Italy and the Aosta Valley. The Chamonix resort has 147 kilometers of slopes and about fifty ski lifts.
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Châtel
This ski resort located 120 kilometers northeast of Annecy, near the Swiss border, is very close to the Abondance resort. It has 83 kilometers of slopes and 44 ski lifts at an altitude of 1,100m in the resort and 2,200 meters at the top of the slopes.
It is also connected to the Portes du Soleil.
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Combloux
The Combloux resort is located about 80 kilometers east of Annecy, on the road to Chamonix and Mont-Blanc.
It has about a hundred kilometers of ski slopes and 37 ski lifts. Perched at an altitude of 1,000m in the resort and 2,350 meters at the top of the slopes, Combloux is connected to the Évasion Mont-Blanc area.
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Flaine
The Flaine resort is located 90 kilometers east of the Annecy basin, towards Combloux and Chamonix. It is a magnificent destination, standing at an altitude of 2,500 meters.
It has 120 kilometers of slopes and 26 ski lifts and is part of the Grand Massif area (265 km of slopes).
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Les Contamines Montjoie
The Contamines resort is located 90 kilometers east of Annecy, on the road to Chamonix a few kilometers after the Saint-Gervais resort.
The ski area of Contamines Montjoie has 120 km of slopes and 24 ski lifts. Situated between 1,200 and 2,500 meters in altitude, the resort is also the ideal place for ski touring.
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Les Gets
The Les Gets resort is located 80 kilometers northwest of the Annecy basin, between the towns of Cluses and Morzine. It has 180 km of slopes and 49 ski lifts.
The Les Gets resort is at the center of the Portes du Soleil, consisting of 12 resorts and 650 km of slopes!
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Megève
Megève is undoubtedly the largest ski resort in Haute-Savoie. It is located about fifty kilometers southeast of Annecy.
It has more than 450 kilometers of ski slopes and 88 ski lifts when considering the Évasion Mont-Blanc area.
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Morzine
Morzine is a ski resort in Haute-Savoie, whose ski area is connected to Avoriaz and the Portes du Soleil.
Many activities can be done, such as hiking in summer or cross-country skiing in winter. The resort is very popular with families.
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Passy Plaine-Joux
Passy Plaine-Joux is a ski resort in Haute-Savoie. Its southern exposure and easy slopes make it an ideal resort for families and beginner skiers.
It is also possible to enjoy many walks, both summer and winter, particularly in the Sixt-Passy Nature Reserve.
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Praz de Lys Sommand
The Praz de Lys Sommand resort is located 70 kilometers northeast of Annecy, between Cluses and Morzine. It has 60 kilometers of slopes and 26 ski lifts, at 2,000 meters at the top of the slopes.
Praz de Lys-Sommand actually consists of 2 resorts: Praz de Lys and Sommand.
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Praz-sur-Arly
Praz-sur-Arly is a resort located in the Val d’Arly, in Haute-Savoie. Particularly appreciated by families, it allows for multiple activities, both winter and summer. Praz-sur-Arly is a village that hosts hot air balloon festivals every year.
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Samoëns
The Samoëns resort is located 80 kilometers northeast of Annecy, next to those of Morzine, Praz de Lys Sommand, and Avoriaz. It has 140 kilometers of slopes and 51 ski lifts at an altitude of 2,500 meters at the top of the slopes. It is connected to the Grand Massif area.
From the slopes, you will have a unique view of Mont-Blanc and its massif.
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Seythenex – Val Tamié
These are two ski areas close to each other. They are located in the Bauges massif, above Lake Annecy. The nature is of great beauty throughout the seasons.
These resorts are perfect places to learn to ski with family.
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Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
The Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval ski resort is primarily a mountain village that has managed to preserve its authenticity. It is located at an altitude of 765 m, in a unique natural setting, including the famous Fer-à-Cheval circus.
The resort is part of the Grand Massif ski area, which has 265 km of slopes.
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Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc
Saint Gervais is located 90 kilometers east of Annecy, a few kilometers from Chamonix, at the foot of Mont-Blanc. In addition to skiing, Saint-Gervais is known for its wellness center. The resort has 130 kilometers of slopes and 36 ski lifts.
It is part of the Évasion Mont-Blanc area.
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Ski areas in Savoie
Bonneval-sur-Arc
Bonneval-sur-Arc is a ski resort in Savoie. The municipality is located in the heart of the Vanoise National Park and was elected the Most Beautiful Village in France.
The hamlet of Écot is an emblematic place of Bonneval-sur-Arc. The houses made of stone and wood give it its charm.
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Courchevel
Courchevel is a ski resort located in Tarentaise. It is considered one of the most upscale in France, in addition to being the world capital of skiing, and is part of the 3 Valleys. The Courchevel resort celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2016.
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La Féclaz – Grand Revard
This beautiful family resort is located in the Bauges massif. It offers many activities, both summer and winter. Particularly appreciated by cross-country skiing enthusiasts, it is nicknamed “Little Canada.”
The towns of Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains are located 25 km away, and Annecy is 35 km away.
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Les Arcs
Les Arcs is a resort in Tarentaise, Savoie. Its snow quality is well-known. The ski area is part of Paradiski. The resort consists of five sites and is accessible via an electric funicular. It is 100% pedestrian and takes ecological aspects into account in its development.
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La Plagne
The La Plagne ski resort is part of the Paradiski ski area, which has 425 kilometers of slopes. It consists of 11 villages. Many activities can be done in La Plagne, both summer and winter. The resort is also a breeding ground for high-level athletes.
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Les Saisies
Les Saisies is a resort in Beaufortain, Savoie. Family-friendly, it provides access to the Espace Diamant ski area. From the slopes, you will have a beautiful view of Mont-Blanc. This snow attic is also highly appreciated for its Nordic area and snow quality.
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Les Sybelles
Les Sybelles is a collection of 6 resorts forming a single ski area, located in Savoie, where many activities can be done.
You can also enjoy the view of the Aiguilles d’Arves, as well as the Col de la Croix de Fer during the summer season.
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Tignes
Tignes is the Tarentaise resort where the Grande Motte glacier is located. Skiers of all levels can enjoy the ski slopes, which are connected to the Val d’Isère area. Tignes is also known for its hydraulic dam, the construction of which was completed in 1952.
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Val Cenis
