Skiing in the Alps is a fun and rewarding experience for avid winter sportsmen, from those coming for just a weekend to those planning a longer, more luxurious winter getaway.

The many excellent resorts in the French Alps have a lot to offer, but which resort best suits your needs? Here’s a quick breakdown of six possibilities to help you find the one that works best for you.

1. Les Menuires: Located in the Belleville Valley, Les Menuires is the resort of choice for families who want to spend a skiing holiday in the Alps. This family-friendly resort not only offers easy access to the slopes, but also several spas, sports centers, and snowmobiles to spice up the experience. It’s a great first choice when you want to experience as much of the region as you can.

2. La Tania: Those looking for a quieter, more relaxed resort will find a lot to love at La Tania. Plenty of luxury chalets offer premium accommodation, while the resort’s location within the spruce forests of Courchevel makes it a hiker’s delight. La Tania is of course still a ski resort at heart, offering many great runs and excellent slope access.

3. Les Arcs – Les Arcs is a resort built with one purpose in mind: skiing. The resort itself is made up of four villages: Arcs 1600, Arcs 1800, Arcs 2000 and the new Arcs 1950. Each of the villages has something to offer, from a lively night scene to a quieter getaway. This makes Les Arcs perfect not only for skiing in the Alps, but also for experiencing a wide range of activities all in one package.

4. Peisey Vallandry – Skiers and snowboarders will enjoy the diversity of slopes on offer at Peisey Vallandry, located in Paradiski. The resort has a distinctly alpine feel, with lots of chocolate-box chalets and chalets, but its defining characteristic is its mix of runs, ranging from easily navigable blue runs to challenging black runs. Good restaurants and quiet bars help make it easier to wind down in the evening after a hard day of skiing in the Alps.

5. Tignes – If you’re an experienced skier with nothing more on your mind than testing your mettle, the high-altitude resort of Tignes is a great option. The village is located at 2,100 meters (high enough in itself), but it also serves as a springboard to Grand Motte, located at 3,455 meters above sea level. This is where hardcore skiers seek out the best snow year-round.

6. Val d’Isere – Linked to the high altitude resort of Tignes, this is another attractive option for intermediate to advanced skiers. However, what makes Val d’Isere stand out from its counterparts is the atmosphere, the extensive accommodation options and the rich nightlife. Hotel bars, cocktail lounges, sports halls, saunas, jacuzzis, massage facilities, an ice rink – the facilities here are second to none.

Keep these resorts in mind and you can choose one to create truly unforgettable skiing memories in the Alps for you and your family.