Snow is falling in the French Alps and Isère’s ski resorts are getting ready to open. France’s third largest mountain range is home to 21 ski resorts and 1,200 km of runs from big name resorts including Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski and Les 2 Alpes to smaller but equally impressive ski domains such as Les 7 Laux and Chamrousse. But Isère doesn’t just offer great skiing, it offers an alpine escape that is accessible, affordable and stress-free.

French writer and Grenoble native Stendhal best summed up the city of Grenoble when he wrote “At the end of every street, a mountain”. Nicknamed the ‘Capital of the Alps’, the lively capital of Isère is surrounded by the mountains of Belledonne, Vercors and Chartreuse. But winter visitors often whizz through on their way to the slopes thereby missing out on everything that Grenoble has to offer. It is well worth spending a night or two in the city before heading for either the Vercors or Belledonne mountains and enjoying a unique city-ski break.

Located just a short flight or easy train ride from the UK, Isère is France’s third largest mountain destination home to 21 ski resorts and 1,200 km of runs scattered across the Belledonne, Chartreuse, Vercors, and Oisans mountain ranges.

Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest ski area, offers unparalleled skiing experiences across its renowned resorts: Courchevel, Méribel, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Les Menuires, Val Thorens, Orelle, and Brides-les-Bains. With exciting new developments, luxury accommodations, and a host of major events, this winter season promises to be unforgettable for skiers and visitors alike. Les 3 Vallées is renowned for its year-round playground, both in summer and winter, its gastronomy scene featuring 16 Michelin-starred restaurants, and its luxurious and cozy accommodations spread across 7 resorts.