Best of Savoie
Best Ski Resorts in Savoie, France 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Savoie, France are Les Trois Vallées (542 km), Paradiski (402 km) and Tignes - Val d'Isère (211 km). The highest is Tignes - Val d'Isère, with runs from 3,456 m (11,339 ft); the biggest vertical is at Les Trois Vallées (2,110 m); and Aillon-Margériaz has the largest share of easy terrain (77%).
| Resort | Top elevation | Vertical | Mapped runs | Easy terrain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Trois Vallées | 3,221 m | 2,110 m | 542 km | 60% | source |
| Paradiski | 3,214 m | 2,015 m | 402 km | 62% | source |
| Tignes - Val d'Isère | 3,456 m | 1,897 m | 211 km | 56% | source |
| Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise | 2,948 m | 1,643 m | 208 km | 61% | source |
| Espace Diamant | 2,054 m | 1,105 m | 199 km | 68% | source |
| La Plagne | 3,058 m | 1,841 m | 188 km | 63% | source |
| Les Arcs | 3,214 m | 2,015 m | 170 km | 57% | source |
| Courchevel | 2,702 m | 1,591 m | 151 km | 57% | source |
| Méribel | 2,920 m | 1,787 m | 142 km | 56% | source |
| Val Thorens - Orelle | 3,221 m | 1,495 m | 141 km | 60% | source |
Highest ski resorts in Savoie
Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Savoie, France.
Tignes - Val d'Isère: 3,456 m (11,339 ft) →Les Trois Vallées: 3,221 m (10,568 ft) →Val Thorens - Orelle: 3,221 m (10,568 ft) →Orelle: 3,221 m (10,568 ft) →Paradiski: 3,214 m (10,545 ft) →Biggest vertical drop
Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.
Les Trois Vallées: 2,110 m vertical →Paradiski: 2,015 m vertical →Les Arcs: 2,015 m vertical →La Rosière: 1,919 m vertical →Tignes - Val d'Isère: 1,897 m vertical →Best for beginners (most easy terrain)
Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.
Aillon-Margériaz: 77% easy (22 km total) →Valmorel: 75% easy (74 km total) →Le Grand Domaine: 74% easy (125 km total) →Les Ménuires: 69% easy (120 km total) →Espace Diamant: 68% easy (199 km total) →How we chose
“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 30 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Savoie, France. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-01, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.
All ski resorts in Savoie →Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest ski resort in Savoie?
By mapped runs, Les Trois Vallées, with about 542 km and 170 lifts.
What is the highest ski resort in Savoie?
Tignes - Val d'Isère, with mapped runs starting at about 3,456 m (11,339 ft).
Which Savoie ski resort is best for beginners?
By share of easy terrain, Aillon-Margériaz (77% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.
Official sources
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