{"id":17480,"date":"2021-11-20T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-20T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/blog\/?p=17480"},"modified":"2021-11-19T16:25:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T15:25:17","slug":"skiing-between-france-and-italy-switzerland-or-spain-4-winter-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/blog\/en\/skiing-between-france-and-italy-switzerland-or-spain-4-winter-destinations","title":{"rendered":"Skiing between France and Italy, Switzerland, or Spain: 4 Winter Destinations for Crossing Borders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

People cross borders every day – by plane, train, car, on bikes or even by foot. So why not cross national borders on skis or a snowboard? France, as a winter destination, has a lot to offer and also will not disappoint you either this time. Skiing in France does not only mean skiing in France, but it also enables you to ski between France and Italy, Switzerland, or Spain – whatever you prefer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The homeland of the baguette offers a lot when it comes to winter sports – numerous ski resorts<\/strong> located throughout the Alps, the Pyrenees, the Massif Central, the Vosges and many more. France is also home to the world’s biggest ski areas<\/strong>, such as \u201cLes 3 Vall\u00e9es\u201d or \u201cPortes du Soleil\u201d. It has exclusive spots to end a day of private ski lessons. It inhabits magnificent off-piste descents in incredible altitudes near Mont Blanc<\/strong>, Europe\u2019s highest mountain peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But all this is not today’s topic. Now, I will tell you more about skiing between France and Italy, Switzerland, or Italy in border ski areas<\/strong> throughout the country. I chose 4 destinations, which, in my opinion, are the most interesting ones, as they are all diverse and border on different countries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Portes du Soleil <\/a><\/li>
  2. La Rosi\u00e8re – La Thuile<\/a><\/li>
  3. Vall\u00e9e de la Maurienne <\/a><\/li>
  4. Font Romeu Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es 2000<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1. Skiing between France and Switzerland: Portes du Soleil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    \u201cPortes du Soleil\u201d is French for \u201cDoors of the Sun\u201d and ranks among the two largest ski areas in the world, the other one being \u201cLes 3 Vall\u00e9es<\/a>\u201d. The ski area is located between the famous Mont Blanc in France<\/strong> and the Lake Geneva in Switzerland<\/strong> – you just need to make a few turns to arrive at the Swiss side of the Alps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Composed of 12 different resorts<\/strong>, such as famous Avoriaz 1800, Ch\u00e2tel, Les Gets, Morgins, or Morzine-Avoriaz, on around 580 kilometres of slopes<\/strong> over 14 valleys. The Portes du Soleil area welcomes beginners on around 310 km of shallow slopes, as well as experts on challenging downhill descents. The resort Ch\u00e2tel <\/strong>on the French side is closest to Switzerland and, therefore, suits best for a short get-away, and maybe for a Swiss Fondue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Skiing through the entire Portes du Soleil in one day is impossible. You will need several days or even weeks to discover all resorts. If you still want to experience skiing in France to the greatest extent, you can easily take the free ski shuttle bus that connects the different resorts. That way, you will be able to master the legendary black mogul slope \u201cChavanette<\/strong>\u201d, go up to the highest point accessible on skies at 2.254 metres, \u201cPointe de Mossettes<\/strong>\u201d, and have lunch in Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Learn to ski between France and Switzerland: Portes du Soleil<\/strong>
    As the area is that big, it offers a great variety of easy green and blue slopes that are perfectly suitable for first-timers and re-starters. Check out our partner ESI Pro Skiing Ch\u00e2tel<\/strong>. I am sure you will find the perfect fitting lessons for your needs. Maybe your instructor will accompany you to Switzerland during the lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n

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